The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.
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High school students learn from UMSL experts at Des Lee Fine Arts Festival
Fifteen St. Louis schools were represented at an event designed to connect students through band, choir, orchestra and visual arts.
Family tradition brought Ameren engineer Luke Maichel to UMSL
The joint engineering program graduate landed his Ameren position thanks to involvement with the Society of Future Engineers and bonds with faculty.
Brian Owens guides MIMH researchers to create anthem through Scientist Artist Collaborative
The researchers helped write the lyrics to and sang the outro on a song titled “Do Process” while working to spur their own professional creativity.
Meet Jacob Lewis, BFA alumnus, teacher and aspiring entrepreneur with Rasa Easels
Lewis, an art teacher at McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Middle School, is serving as the visual arts coordinator for this week’s Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.
It’s about students: Teresa Balestreri receives Excellence in Service Award
Balestreri helps incorporate career readiness into all areas of the university, so students are confident and prepared for the workforce when they graduate.
Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father
The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.
Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs
Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students
The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.
UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service
Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.