As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.

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As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
The design team was honored for UMSL Magazine as well as the Discover MORE Admitted Student Kit.
After Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, Mung recorded and sold copies of “Nang a Ding Om Den Ning,” an album of 12 love songs, to raise money for those affected.
Werner, an associate professor and associate dean of research, also serves as the principal investigator for Tritons United: Against Gender-Based Violence.
With her company, Girl Conductor, the UMSL alumna has been taking her music education all over the country.
Over 30-plus years, UMSL’s ACP has grown into the largest dual-credit program in the state of Missouri and one of the most successful in the country.
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.
With the help of a $5.1 million grant, the College of Education is providing professional development and literacy tools to teachers at 38 schools across the region.
Presswood, who earned a graduate degree in museum studies, now serves as the supervisor of stadium tours and museum operations for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills.