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Janet Wilding assumes new role as UMSL’s assistant vice chancellor for economic and community development

Wilding has more than 30 years of experience working in urban planning and helping to spur economic growth across the St. Louis region....

UMSL-led research shows boards and commissions in Missouri cities are less diverse than the state’s population

The nonprofit United WE commissioned the report on “Gender Parity on Civic Boards and Commissions in Missouri,” which was released on Thursday....

Arts educators get help prepping for new year at E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Kickoff

Teachers and coordinators from the Collaborative’s 14 partner school districts had opportunities to network with representatives from 25 area fine arts organizations....

James S. McDonnell Foundation awards $2.4 million grant to help St. Louis Anchor Action Network continue its work and expand its impact

The three-year grant will allow for additional staffing and programming to support network members....

Patricia Zahn helps strengthen connections between UMSL, wider community

Zahn is in her 13th year at UMSL and serves as the director of community outreach and engagement and legislative liaison while supporting the Des Lee Collaborative Vision....

Eye on UMSL: Connecting applicants to opportunities

Tangela Williams-Spann speaks with HR specialist Cleola Butler about job opportunities at UMSL during the St. Louis Anchor Action Network's Juneteenth Hiring & Career Expo....

UMSL research jump starting movement to improve home repair system in St. Louis

Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials on Thursday. ...

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County....

St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award

The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment....

Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day

The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator's third cohort and offered networking opportunities....