College of Optometry partnership with Affinia Healthcare helps address health care equity in St. Louis

Aug 3, 2020

Under the supervision of UMSL optometry faculty, fourth-year students help provide affordable primary and preventive health care in downtown St. Louis.

MSW student contributes to Forward Through Ferguson with COVID-19 research

Jul 29, 2020

Lacey Corbett’s work on the report identified the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and clarified misinformation.

CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.

Tabari Coleman guides students through discussions about racial prejudice in ‘Dialogue, Decisions and Dissonance’

Jul 20, 2020

Coleman, the director of professional development at the Anti-Defamation League, will lead the last session in the three-part series at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Report names UMSL top five Missouri institution for graduating students with less debt

Jul 16, 2020

Degrees with Less Debt named UMSL a top institution in the state for strategies that support enrollment and graduation of Black and Pell-eligible students.

College of Education photo contest connects students during quarantine

Jul 13, 2020

Student Success Coordinator Karen Allman created the contest, so students in the College of Education could share their experiences during quarantine.

‘Where We Live’ course impacts communities and students alike

Jul 13, 2020

Grace Morrow, Sophie Loban and Ngoc Nguyen made brochures, banners and a video for Spanish Lake and University City for the community engagement course.

UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process

Jul 7, 2020

The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus.

New ‘hot topics’ history class considers the role of the Electoral College

Jul 6, 2020

Students discussed the history and mechanics of the Electoral College, proposing and voting on the five different reforms and replacements for the current presidential election system.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons 2019-20 year in review

Jun 29, 2020

College sports were cut short during the 2019-20 academic year, but UMSL athletes still turned in some All-American performances and excelled in the classroom.

Nick Holtzman is inaugural recipient of Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship

Jun 26, 2020

The award included a $4,250 scholarship and a $750 travel grant to attend the Heart of America Eye Care Congress’ annual conference next February in Kansas City.

UMSL DNP program named No. 9 in US by EduMed

Jun 18, 2020

EduMed is the latest of many rankings institutions to note the quality of the UMSL DNP program, which graduated its first class in the summer of 2018.

Electrical engineering student and lighting artist Ann Johnson combines creativity with technology

Jun 8, 2020

Ann Johnson initially created stage lighting and art projects as a hobby. Now she’s working to turn it into a full-time career by pursuing an electrical engineering degree.

Heritage helps BSN graduate Amina Muhando blossom and learn at UMSL

Jun 8, 2020

Now a nurse on the cardiology floor at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Muhando built leadership skills as president of the Pan-African Student Association.

SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities

Jun 2, 2020

When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days.

IN UNISON Scholars program helps students find their way in the world of music

Jun 2, 2020

David Brown and Alayna Epps were two of the students who took part in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra program, coordinated by UMSL alumna Michelle Byrd.

Infographic: Social mobility at UMSL

May 29, 2020

Social mobility at at UMSL is driven by people who work hard and care deeply about creating an environment rich in access, student success and favorable outcomes.

Natural Bridge managing editor builds virtual community through online reading series

May 29, 2020

Molly Harris organized three Zoom readings featuring 17 writers and translators from the literary journal’s 2019-2020 issues.

Doing better than your parents: Access and student success drive social mobility at UMSL

May 28, 2020

UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size.

Big dreams from the latest cohort of the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition

May 28, 2020

Emily Haas, Emily Delgado and Brian Trull found success and elevated their startups thanks to the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition.

Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

Philosophy master’s graduate Sam Filby examines the foundation of belief in the people we trust

May 26, 2020

Filby will begin studying at Northwestern University in September and hopes to build upon his research at UMSL while pursuing his PhD.

New PhD graduate Mary Painter examines how Uber, Lyft have used policy process to gain edge and disrupt transportation

May 26, 2020

Painter’s research showed that the companies found valuable allies among elected officials as they began operating in Austin, Chicago and St. Louis.

Confronting coronavirus through art

May 22, 2020

Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight and Professor Jeff Sippel guided students, alumni and friends through art making at home in the wake of coronavirus.

SUCCEED student Tyler Haynes makes a home at UMSL

May 21, 2020

Tyler Haynes has blossomed in SUCCEED – living on campus, taking classes, attending events and presenting about the program at the annual TASH conference.

Optometry on the edge of the Earth: A clinical rotation in Nome, Alaska, fosters cultural exchange, cutting-edge practice

May 21, 2020

Optometry student George Dowdy helped treat Native Alaskan patients in Nome and the surrounding villages with preceptor and alumna Dr. Marcy O’Neil.

UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus

May 20, 2020

UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.

Four May graduates from Department of English heading to PhD programs

May 18, 2020

Serenity Dougherty, Dora Holland, Devon Pham and Nicole Ramer will focus on comedy and identity, fantasy, digital media and public writing, respectively.

Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL

May 18, 2020

During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.

Terran Hill bound for prestigious law school after earning degree in economics

May 18, 2020

Hill, who holds acceptances from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, will begin classes in August and aspires to become a judge.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

Graduate Nick Barbeau strives to help others through engineering work

May 14, 2020

The BSEE student will graduate with a job lined up in water and wastewater treatment at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.

Clinical alternatives help nursing students build skills during coronavirus pandemic

May 11, 2020

College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.

Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases

May 11, 2020

Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.

May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor

May 11, 2020

For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.

Music faculty show support for students through new video of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’

May 11, 2020

Director of Choral Studies Jim Henry was the driving force behind the project, which was produced over several weeks with mixing and editing by student Kolin Keith.

Opportunities at UMSL help communication graduate Drew Dubis discover his career path

May 11, 2020

Dubis tried out four other majors and spent time at two other universities before deciding on public relations with the help of faculty members at UMSL.

Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing

May 11, 2020

After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.

Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach

May 7, 2020

UMSL students have been maintaining vital university functions from home, making connections with alumni and taking donations for the UMSL Strong Scholarship Fund.

Students of Service hosts virtual readings of children’s books

May 4, 2020

The readings give students an opportunity to participate in a community service project and support area families while following social distancing guidelines.

UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours

May 4, 2020

Students were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for grants of up to $2,000 to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.

University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities

Apr 27, 2020

The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.

Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online

Apr 27, 2020

The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Apr 27, 2020

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.

Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership

Apr 24, 2020

Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.

‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display

Apr 21, 2020

Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.

PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers

Apr 17, 2020

Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.

Vanna White makes surprise visit to online communication class

Apr 16, 2020

The Wheel of Fortune star dropped in on a Zoom meeting of Associate Teaching Professor Jill Alexander’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

UMSL faculty, students featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast

Apr 13, 2020

Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

SASS unit has developed new ways to help students get the support they need

Apr 6, 2020

Student Enrichment and Achievement, Multicultural Student Services and the University Tutoring Center are providing remote services while students are away from campus.