Kohm, with the support of her family, recently established the Kohm Scholars Program to assist high-achieving, low-income students in reaching their educational goals.
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UMSL honors Barbara Kohm and family with 2025 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
Kohm, with the support of her family, recently established the Kohm Scholars Program to assist high-achieving, low-income students in reaching their educational goals.
UMSL honors Barbara Kohm and family with 2025 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
Kohm, with the support of her family, recently established the Kohm Scholars Program to assist high-achieving, low-income students in reaching their educational goals.
UMSL leaders showcase strategic communication and community impact at 2025 CUMU Conference
Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
UMSL recognized as leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also ranked No. 136 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL recognized as leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also ranked No. 136 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL recognized as leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also ranked No. 136 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
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Shawne Manies, Jessica Rogen receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Why we’re excited to return to campus
After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.
UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour
The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus.
Justine Patterson, Loyola Harvey and Mike Toohey receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration
Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.
UMSL to host St. Louis County COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting Friday through end of July
The clinic in the Millennium Student Center will provide vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A bout with cancer and her daughter’s graduation inspire UMSL student Beauty Cooper to renew her own education goals
Transfer student Beauty Cooper appreciates support from UMSL as she returns to college to pursue her degree while studying psychology and philosophy.
Undergraduate Research Symposium moves to digital presentations for individual interaction and examination
More than 50 projects were presented by 70 students who were sponsored by about 30 faculty members during last Friday’s symposium.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity
Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”
Newman Civic Fellow Bella DeArmitt aims to share her passion for volunteering
The public policy administration major was among 212 students chosen to be part of the 2021-22 cohort from 39 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Mexico.
Emily Baize, Ericka Webb and Anthony Harper receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Nora Hendren, Nicholas Kedzuch and Maya Scruggs-Hicks receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19
Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.
UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Anchor Accelerator cohort
The founders were chosen from more than 430 applicants and will each receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and nearly $200,000 in in-kind resources.
Qiang Dotzel honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
The teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics was one of 100 area educators to receive the award. Ten of the 2020 awardees are UMSL graduates.
A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region
Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.
St. Louis Coro Fellows Program relaunching in 2021 at UMSL
St. Louis is one of five Coro sites nationally developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors.
Suggs Scholarship supporting Aubrey Logan as he begins chasing long-range dreams
Logan was recognized with recipients at other institutions during The St. Louis American Foundation’s 33rd annual Salute to Excellence in Education Virtual Gala.
Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual State of the University Address into a camera with an in-person audience of fewer than 10 people last Thursday in the Lee Theater.
UMSL climbs in latest US News & World Report rankings, remains top performer on social mobility
UMSL continues to be ranked in the Tier 1 research university category and moved up 14 spots to rank No. 126 nationally among public research universities.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik calls on UMSL to deepen its impact, expand its reach during State of the University Address
Sobolik delivered the annual address via livestream Thursday afternoon from the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
U.S. Department of Education awards UMSL $1.3 million TRIO grant to support student success
The grant will support tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy and other services for 140 first generation students from under-resourced backgrounds.
Jerome Morris wins prestigious $1 million Lyle M. Spencer Research Award to Transform Education
The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education will use the award funding to investigate his theory of communally bonded schooling in three local school districts.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses the difficult decisions universities have faced reopening in Post-Dispatch op-ed
Sobolik outlined steps UMSL has taken to protect students, faculty and staff and also made an appeal for people to do their part and be respectful of others.
Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.
UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences
The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women in faculty positions.
Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’
UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.
George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history
The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.
UMSL sees more than 21 percent increase in fundraising during 2020 fiscal year
Successful initiatives like the UMSL Strong Scholarship and Triton Emergency Fund have helped the university support students during challenging economic times.
UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts
UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.
UMSL alumnus Ken Cella set to become next chair of St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors
The Edward Jones executive will be the third UMSL graduate in a row to serve in that role, following Ameren Chairman and CEO Warner Baxter and Thompson Coburn Chairman Tom Minogue.
UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.
Marie Mora appointed UMSL’s new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Mora has proven to be a strong support for faculty members while working tirelessly to ensure UMSL is meeting the needs of its students since her arrival last year.
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