Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year, including the launch of the UMSL School of Engineering and the naming of the Ed G. Smith College of Business, along with continuing campus transformation.

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL recognized nearly 900 summer and fall graduates during three commencement ceremonies.

Wirthlin, a mother of four, served as the undergraduate student marshal during Saturday afternoon’s commencement ceremony.

The group is responsible for all new gas energy centers or power plants that are being commissioned and developed as part of Ameren’s Integrated Resource Plan.