The new UMSL alumna enjoyed a historic volleyball season and completed three internships while pursuing a supply chain management degree.
Stories by Results for "opportunity scholars"
UMSL a winner in Annual Giving Network Challenge
The international association for educational advancement professionals recognized UMSL for its outreach efforts to support the Finish Your Degree Scholarship Program.
Media Coverage: November 2019
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Farah Griffin’s Common Read Signature Lecture attracts large audience from across UMSL campus
The Columbia University professor discussed the radical love that persists – even as justice proves elusive – in James Baldwin’s novel “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
UMSL ranked among the top 20 programs in the country for financial planning
Students can learn from knowledgeable faculty members and also have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience through the Student Investment Trust.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Sharla Friend spends semester of discovery at sea
Friend conducted research on microbes living in the ocean’s twilight zone while taking part in the SEA Semester Marine Biodiversity and Conservation program.
Media Coverage: September 2019
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Alexis Bates explores globe while pursuing UMSL degree
The liberal studies major has become a seasoned international traveler thanks to her participation in four study abroad programs.
UMSL community gathers to welcome new students on Move-In Day 2019
Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture some of the busy but joyous moments as students settled in ahead of the fall semester.
New video highlights the experience of students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College
The video includes testimonials from current students and recent graduates who’ve benefited from being part of the honors college community.
GUST students enjoy their summer abroad at UMSL
Abdullah Desouki, Maria Saade and Yousef Abuhayya were three of five students visiting from UMSL’s longtime academic partner in Kuwait.
International student establishes second home, budding career in St. Louis
After three internships and an influential student experience, Nino Obanor secured a consulting job at Perficient.
Media Coverage: July 2019
The university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
UMSL/BJC externship grants student nurses expertise for clinicals, future practice
Kathy Carr and Lauren Redditt are among those gaining valuable experience this summer through 10-week intensive program while working at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Founding College of Nursing Dean Shirley Martin dines with student honorees carrying on her legacy
Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.
Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort
The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women
New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.
Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree
Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.
Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years
Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.
- CLIMB program celebrates 10th class of summer interns
- Eye on UMSL: Tending the gardens
- UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
- Honors College graduate Jay Gaskin pursuing career in media and entertainment, starting with internship at STL-TV
- PR Pathways offers high school students an in-depth look into careers in public relations
- Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
- Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos selected as fellow in esteemed Eno Center for Transportation Leadership Development Conference
- Accounting student Angela Truesdale honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
- St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Executive Director John Neal Hoover receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
- State of Missouri makes significant investments in new academic programs and ongoing campus transformation at UMSL
