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Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL

Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow....

UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 8th consecutive year

The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center....

Communication graduate Michael Graham set to be commissioned as medical service officer

Graham, who's spent 10 years as a medic, came to UMSL to pursue his degree through the Army's Green to Gold Active Duty Option program....

Student veteran William Redden excited to begin his future after earning degree in history

Redden landed a full-time position in human resources at Patriot Machine in St. Charles before graduation and recently got engaged....

Flag raising ceremony kicks off UMSL celebration of Veterans Day

Student veteran and music major Krishaun Dotson-Orange performed “Reveille” and “To the Color” on his trumpet as Army ROTC members raised the flag....

Eye on UMSL: A Triton welcome

With a clink of the coffee cup, Louie the Triton welcomes Joshua Evans to his role as coordinator and VA certifying official of the UMSL Veterans Center....

UMSL ranks first in Missouri in Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list

The publication also ranked UMSL No. 37 nationally out of 366 institutions, marking the seventh straight year the university finished in the top 50....

UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the sixth straight year

Thanks to a welcoming, supportive environment for military-connected students, UMSL ranked 49th on a list of 134 four-year universities and colleges. ...

UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the 5th straight year

The university was the highest-ranked institution in the St. Louis region, landing 46th among the 137 four-year universities that made the rankings....

UMSL named ‘Best for Vets’ three years running

Military Times' 2017 rankings place the university at No. 40 on a list of 130 four-year schools recognized as the most military-friendly institutions in the country....