Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella, Missouri Botanical Garden President Lúcia Lohmann and Girls Inc. of St. Louis President and CEO Cheryl Lynne Jones will be featured speakers during Saturday’s ceremonies.
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UMSL set to celebrate nearly 900 new graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella, Missouri Botanical Garden President Lúcia Lohmann and Girls Inc. of St. Louis President and CEO Cheryl Lynne Jones will be featured speakers during Saturday’s ceremonies.
UMSL set to celebrate nearly 900 new graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella, Missouri Botanical Garden President Lúcia Lohmann and Girls Inc. of St. Louis President and CEO Cheryl Lynne Jones will be featured speakers during Saturday’s ceremonies.
Social work graduate Megan Dodds fulfills promise to self
Dodds graduated cum laude after a decade-long break from school, including service in the military. She is now planning to pursue an MSW.
Jadyn Mullen lands position as labor and delivery nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Mullen will graduate with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College later this month.
Jadyn Mullen lands position as labor and delivery nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Mullen will graduate with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College later this month.
Jadyn Mullen lands position as labor and delivery nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Mullen will graduate with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College later this month.
DNP graduate Emily Leone builds on passion for women’s health and advocacy
Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
DNP graduate Emily Leone builds on passion for women’s health and advocacy
Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
DNP graduate Emily Leone builds on passion for women’s health and advocacy
Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
College of Nursing hosts escape room simulation focused on infection prevention training
In the interactive, game-based simulation, students worked through clues and challenges related to infection control practices.
College of Nursing hosts escape room simulation focused on infection prevention training
In the interactive, game-based simulation, students worked through clues and challenges related to infection control practices.
College of Nursing hosts escape room simulation focused on infection prevention training
In the interactive, game-based simulation, students worked through clues and challenges related to infection control practices.
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2024 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate ‘women who advocate for all’
This year’s awards honored Kimberly Baldus, Maria A. Ellis, Channon Peoples, Nora Stith, Kimberly Werner and Patricia Zahn.
DNP student Stephanie Faulkingham combines her passion for karate with experience in psychiatric mental health
Faulkingham, who is studying in the College of Nursing’s DNP program, owns and operates Gateway Shidokan Karate in Maryland Heights.
Eye on UMSL: The flavor of homecoming
Senior business major Jalen Walker-Wright gets a cup of southwest chili from Vanessa Loyd and Erin Schaeffer during last Thursday’s homecoming Chili Feed.
Austin Culbertson, Megan Miller and Henry Thomas 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.
Assistant Professor Julie Bertram aims to help meet the mental health needs of youth in foster care through Wrap Around Wellness Program
Bertram, a faculty member in the College of Nursing, has focused much of her research and clinical work on the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents in foster care.
60 for 60: Mary Chant, Perry Drake, Corneille Ewango, Hongjin Li, Paul Matteucci and Letisha Wexstten honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
As practice excellence coordinator at the VA, Nursing PhD graduate Maureen Falcone combines her passions for taking care of veterans and improving patient safety
Falcone’s PhD research focused on adverse event reporting, including a comprehensive review of literature on the topic published in the Journal of Patient Safety.
DNP student Yolanda Duncan pays it forward to help hungry students
Duncan matched a young student’s donation to pay off lunch debts at local schools and also enjoys volunteering in the community.
Nursing graduate Abby Crow starting position as labor and delivery nurse at St. John’s Hospital
Crow graduated magna cum laude with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,000 students during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Kathy Boyd-Fenger and Dan Isom as well as PhD candidate Riisa Rawlins.
Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture
Nursing students shared their findings on research topics ranging from healthy eating to implicit bias and health care outcomes.
Giving Tuesday gifts will help Triton Pantry support students dealing with food insecurity at UMSL
Research before the pandemic found that 30% of students nationwide experience food insecurity at some point during their college career, and the challenges have increased since.
College of Nursing students receive scholarships from Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis
Scholarship recipients Bisa Adero, Bright Iheme and Hanifa Mohamed, all BSN students, are passionate about improving health in minority communities.
Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Kristine Stewart-Perkins assists passenger in need on plane to Scotland
Stewart-Perkins was traveling on a family trip to Scotland when a passenger on her flight needed help.
Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom 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.
College of Optometry hosts optometric skills workshop for Doctor of Nursing Practice students
About 35 students in the DNP program learned to use different equipment including a direct ophthalmoscope and a slit-lamp bio microscope.
Lola Ekwere, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, studies mental health stigmas in UMSL’s PhD Nursing program
Ekwere’s research focuses on mental health stigmas among African and Caribbean people living in the United States.
UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
Eye on UMSL: Continuing the tradition
College of Nursing alumna Abigail Fitzhugh attaches an UMSL legacy pin to her daughter Eliana Fitzhugh as she gets set to begin studying special education this semester.
Clinical nursing student Gabe Stanislawski analyzes self-perception through chosen superhero powers
In addition to his studies in the College of Nursing, Stanislawski also plays for the UMSL men’s soccer team.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
60 for 60: Farah Babu, Paul Beckerle, Leonora Muhammad, Michael Randazzo and Earl Swift honored as exceptional UMSL alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
UMSL Optometry and Nursing students explore complexities of poverty and impact on patient care
A simulation facilitated by the Missouri Community Action Network gave participants the chance to step into the shoes of someone experiencing poverty for a few hours.
Eboni Valentine’s education at UMSL continues to support career development
Valentine works as an executive assistant and marketing and communications coordinator in the College of Business Administration while pursuing her MBA.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year
Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.
College of Nursing’s Kim Werner on women’s health, translating research into real-world practices and more
Werner, an associate professor and associate dean of research, also serves as the principal investigator for Tritons United: Against Gender-Based Violence.
PhD graduate Christina Castellano will combine passions for teaching and women’s health as assistant teaching professor in UMSL College of Nursing
Castellano’s dissertation examined how empowerment and social support impact the postpartum experience for low-income mothers living in rural areas.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list gives high marks to UMSL’s DNP, MEd and part-time MBA programs
Six different UMSL graduate programs were recognized in the latest U.S. News rankings.
UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.
Accelerated BSN program helps Rebecca Lumley land full-time job at Mercy after graduation
Lumley, who returned to UMSL last year to pursue her BSN, will begin a full-time position on the Trauma/Surgical Floor in October.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris 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.
Nursing alumna Hongjin Li researching supportive care for breast cancer survivors with support of new NIH grant
Her research investigates the role that acupuncture could play in alleviating symptoms such as joint pain, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
Over 200 students participate in UMSL’s MLK Week of Service events
Students made dog toys for the Humane Society and greeting cards for senior citizens and put together gift bags for nursing students and backpacks for children in foster care.
A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement
Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.
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
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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.
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