The biochemistry and biotechnology major was part of the inaugural cohort of students from The Bahamas who made their way to UMSL through a partnership with the Ministry of Education.
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UMSL international partnership changed how two business students see the world
Clayton Bruce and Buchanan Pratt gained hands-on international business experience, lifelong connections and a broader global perspective through work at UMSL and in Finland and Germany.
UMSL students Veronica ‘Mayowa’ Adewole and Adel Abudayeh participate in 2026 Gyo Obata Fellowship
The Gateway Foundation’s paid summer program connects college students to area cultural institutions, nurturing the next generation of arts administrators.
UMSL support turned tears of uncertainty into tears of joy for nursing graduate
The encouragement of UMSL faculty members helped Opportunity Scholar Kayla McKissack overcome early challenges and prepare to launch her career caring for pediatric patients.
From eye clinic to ER, UMSL simulation teaches teamwork in patient care
Optometry and nursing students navigated a simulated medical emergency together, gaining confidence in communication, collaboration and clinical decision-making.
Accounting student David Farnham reaping rewards from his decision to transfer to UMSL
Farnham recently won a prize for Best Undergraduate Student Contribution at the AIS Educator Conference and was also named a recipient of a $15,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
UMSL Athletics enjoys unparalleled success in competition, classroom in 2025-26
The Tritons won a school-record five Great Lakes Valley Conference championships, received 17 All-America nods and saw swimmer Justice Beard capture three individual national championships during a historic year.
New international partnerships expand global opportunities for UMSL Business students
Agreements with universities in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan will support study abroad experiences, joint degree programs, faculty collaboration and international student exchanges.
Social work graduate Jess Torres finds connection with older adults at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Torres’ work with the organization during her practicum earned the School of Social Work’s Outstanding BSW Practicum Student Award.
Allison Lendman relishing research experiences while pursuing master’s in biochemistry and biotechnology
Lendman is taking advantage of the accelerated master’s program after completing her bachelor’s in May.