Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
UMSL appoints Marisa Smith to serve as new chief of police
Smith has been involved in all facets of UMSL Police Department operations while serving as deputy chief. She will begin her new position on Sept. 16.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
College of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Marina Fischer offers accessible health care at Intentional Living in downtown St. Louis
Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
College of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Marina Fischer offers accessible health care at Intentional Living in downtown St. Louis
Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
College of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Marina Fischer offers accessible health care at Intentional Living in downtown St. Louis
Fischer earned her BSN at UMSL in 2009 and completed her DNP in 2022, leading to a full-time faculty position.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
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UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
College of Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture
A student research presentation on “The Knowledge Deficit of Medical Marijuana” won first place.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
Through children’s book series, nursing faculty member Joshua Minks translates health problems for younger audience
“Humania and the Legend of Commander Pancreator” helps kids understand the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
Esther Nwokoji receives scholarship from the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis
Nwokoji has thrived in the College of Nursing with a 3.9 GPA and received a $1,000 Edith L. Cole scholarship in recognition of her academic success.
Nursing PhD alumna Stephanie Chidester selected as postdoctoral iCURE scholar at the National Cancer Institute
She’s studying liquid biopsy technologies, a subject she began researching while pursuing her doctorate at UMSL.
Warren Gibson, Tanya Nettles and John Shanklin receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins
New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.
Infographic: Where UMSL nurses work
Thousands of College of Nursing graduates make up a large percentage of practitioners in both urban and rural areas, providing superior care and improving health outcomes in the bi-state region.
Opening doors: College of Nursing RN to BSN Program benefits area health
The program aims to increase the quantity of quality BSN-prepared nurses and speaks to the college’s vision of “shaping the future of nursing and health care in our community.”
UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday
The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 20 faculty promotions for the 2022-23 academic year
Four faculty members received tenure, three earned the rank of full professor and 13 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
UMSL students participate in Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners Advocacy Day
Fourteen students joined faculty members Laura Kuensting, Carla Beckerle and Louise Miller in pushing for full-practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha
University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy
A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.
10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month
UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.
‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism
Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.
Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.
From businesswoman to theologian to nurse: The many chapters of BSN student CJ Nash’s life
After earning her BSN, Nash plans to work on several projects that will impact health on an upper level through her role as school nurse at the Special School District of St. Louis County.
December graduate Tracy Pacini works to reduce benzodiazepine use for DNP project
In just a few months, Pacini found a 16.9% reduction of long-term prescriptions for benzodiazepines in a federally qualified health center.
Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
Nontraditional student Steven Wolff perseveres to graduate as College of Nursing student marshal
With a 1.8 GPA from his first college experience, Wolff worked hard to raise his grades and gain acceptance in the nursing program.
UMSL celebrating 2020 and 2021 graduates with six in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend
The university is expected to confer nearly 1,000 new degrees as it holds its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019.
UMSL implements $300k Office of Violence Against Women grant aimed at gender-based violence prevention
Tritons United: Against Gender Based Violence aims to reduce or eliminate gender-based violence on campus.
Working for an education: UMSL students’ tales of perseverance, support, sacrifice and success
UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities.
Sharnice Burton, Stephen Chen and Paula Prouhet receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Students pitch in to clean up campus streams as part of Extension & Engagement Week activities
UMSL and MU Extension also held a pop-up health and well-being event for community members at the Regional Center for Education and Work.
First-generation student Muriel Miller blazes trail, family tradition at UMSL
The College of Nursing student has inspired two siblings – and her mother – to think about college degrees and nursing careers.
‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US
Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.
UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration
The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.
UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.
UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.
UMSL welcomes new faculty members for the fall semester
The new faculty members took part in a daylong orientation, led by staff in the Center for Teaching and Learning, before a reception at the chancellor’s residence.
DNP students create multimedia textbook on nursing communications for GSNA Digital Innovators Program
Michelle Parmentier, Ann Corbin, Brenda Pauley and others cover topics such as giving a nursing deposition and communicating about vulnerable populations.
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.
Roxanne Vandermause named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Vandermause has served as interim dean since January 2020 and now looks forward to steering the college through a period of growth in her permanent role.
Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship
Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.
Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others
Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.
Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri
College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.
New Triton Student Advocacy and Care initiative highlights student-parent success stories
Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.
Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis
A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.
Justine Patterson, Loyola Harvey and Mike Toohey receive UMSL Hero Award
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Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines
The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.
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.
Deaf student Sunshine Miles fights through perceptions to become a nurse
Sunshine Miles hopes that by becoming a nurse she’ll be able to help the Deaf community feel that they can be part of the medical world.
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