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UMSL sponsors first group of Global UGRAD students for semester-long exchange

Four international students had an opportunity to live and study at UMSL thanks to a new university partnership....

BES graduate inspired by grandson to return to school and get her degree

Everlene Falconer is looking forward to a new career assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like her 12-year-old grandson, Donovan, who has autism....

Former US Sen. Kit Bond establishes international scholars program at MU, UMSL

The new program is funding $5,000 study abroad scholarships for an initial cohort that includes five students from each of the two universities....

STARS graduates have returned to UMSL to continue their science education

Hania Nuraini is majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology while Olivia Crowell pursues engineering on full scholarships, earned by completing the program in 2017....

Circle of Educators group seeks to connect education alumni to UMSL, community

The new College of Education alumni group held its first "Conversations in Education" event Nov. 14, focusing on strategies educators can use to help students dealing with trauma. ...

George T. Sipos chosen to lead International Studies and Programs

Sipos will look to build on the work of retiring Associate Provost Joel Glassman when he assumes his post in March....

Advocate for St. Louis Area Foodbank brings resources back to her alma mater

A conversation with a student worker at the Triton Telefund call center helped Lenora Gooden and UMSL join forces to combat food insecurity on campus and in the surrounding community....

Optometry student overcomes cancer, national boards as a new father

After studying through testicular cancer treatment, Adam Wira is on track to graduate in the spring and plans to use his optometry degree for good....

Doctoral students apply UMSL education to roles as charter school administrators

Sarah Ranney (left) and Susan Marino use their EdD coursework to help inform the administration of UMSL-sponsored public charter school Lafayette Preparatory Academy....

Eye on UMSL: How can I apply?

Enrollment advisor Anna Smith (seated) and student recruitment specialist Austin Culbertson (at right) speak to two prospective transfer students on Saturday during UMSL Day....