The university was one of 114 institutions nationwide to receive the honor, and one of only three in Missouri.
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The university was one of 114 institutions nationwide to receive the honor, and one of only three in Missouri.
A former president of the Japan America Society of St. Louis, Usui has spent her career building Japanese cultural awareness in St. Louis.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
More than 250 people attended the Sept. 22 event commemorating the history of the professorship and its impact preserving and promoting Greek culture and identity in the St. Louis region.
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
The Forbes ranking included 22 public, private and online-only colleges in Missouri, and the methodology included 17 different data points.
In his interview, Henry discussed the importance of music education, mentorship and guiding budding music educators along on their path.
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
On Sept. 20, 350 UMSL students and more than 500 alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.