Top hospital, top choice: New nursing grad looks forward to working at Barnes-Jewish

Dec 15, 2016

Michelle Arrington is one of nearly 50 graduating College of Nursing students who already have their post-college jobs lined up.

Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition

Dec 5, 2016

The 2015 graduate received a DAISY Award for her efforts on behalf of one of her patients at Mercy Hospital.

Zotta scholarship recipient follows in the footsteps of a great nurse who came before her

Nov 27, 2016

Nicole Bates aims to pay it forward as part of a legacy of compassion and excellent care.

Twin sisters choose UMSL College of Nursing for reputation, familiarity

Oct 2, 2016

Meagan and Maureen Mohan believe that the UMSL College of Nursing is their best bet for future career preparation, and they’re happy to rely on each other as they start their college journey.

From youngest in program to distinguished alumna: Nursing graduate charts course for the future

Sep 28, 2016

Belma Mahmutovic received the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award at the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in August.

There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs

Sep 25, 2016

A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.

Roberta Lavin secures education incentive grant for UMSL College of Nursing

Sep 21, 2016

The university has been tapped to receive a Nursing Education Incentive Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Missouri Board of Nursing.

UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates

Sep 1, 2016

The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”

Disaster management expert, associate dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Jul 7, 2016

Roberta Lavin’s career in public health includes managing a 9/11 command center, coordinating mass migrations from Guatemala and responding to hurricanes.

Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes

Jun 14, 2016

BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”

Still standing: Nursing professor with cancer carries on teaching, inspires students

May 24, 2016

Mike Bovier didn’t miss giving a single lecture of his Adult Health 1 class, which saw him through a tough semester, surgery and chemotherapy. His students say they’ll never forget him.

Same nursing cohort, different paths for graduating student veterans

Dec 20, 2015

College of Nursing students Dan Szyman and Allie Hearn are two of 58 military veterans graduating from UMSL this semester.

Nursing alumna Kenya Haney: Fierce leader, minority health-care advocate

Nov 18, 2015

The nursing alumna is the director of Cardiology Services and Respiratory Care Services at both Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Eye on UMSL: Helping hands

Aug 23, 2015

Student volunteers gave incoming freshman Katie Kluesner (center) a helping hand as she set up her room in Oak Hall during UMSL’s Move-In Day on Friday.

Little Nursing School educates girls, strengthens UMSL community nursing

Aug 17, 2015

UMSL nursing students volunteered with the program that teaches fourth-grade girls about nursing and health science.

Eye on UMSL: Degree in hand

Aug 13, 2015

Nursing graduate Kirstin Hill smiles wide at the Aug. 8 commencement ceremony after completing her bachelor’s of science degree at UMSL.

$2 million grant brings College of Nursing to rural, underserved communities

Jul 26, 2015

The DNP program will use the money to establish more community partnerships and fund new teaching technology.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

Voices of Ferguson

May 7, 2015

The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Children’s oncology nurse advances career through online BSN program

Mar 18, 2015

Jori Derner (left), a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, graduated from the RN to BSN online program in 2013.

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.

Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather

Feb 24, 2015

About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.

Emerson awards associate professor of nursing, UMSL alumni for teaching

Jan 27, 2015

Associate Professor of Nursing Wilma Calvert received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Chancellor Tom George attended the fall celebration, where 11 other UMSL alumni were also recipients.

Want a nursing career? BSN Preview Day around the corner

Jan 15, 2015

Kelsi Schlundt, a junior BSN major, will be volunteering at the 2015 BSN Preview Day on Jan. 31.

Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree

Dec 2, 2014

For years she worked on policy initiatives and advising associations and task forces, so acquiring a legal degree made sense to her.

Down but never out: Scholarship helps student finish degree

Nov 30, 2014

The Finish Your Degree Scholarship aided nursing student Laquisha Robinson in finishing her BSN at UMSL.

HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center

Oct 27, 2014

UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.

Eye on UMSL: GardenVille

Sep 28, 2014

Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.

New UMSL Opportunity Scholars class raring to go

Jul 30, 2014

They include (from left) Lauren Jenkins, Nicole Gevers, Leslie Jackson, Anta Kane and Brendan McCoy.

UMSL degree is family tradition for newly minted alumna

Jul 10, 2014

Lydia Mason earned her BSN from UMSL this May. She’s the fifth person in her family to receive a degree from UMSL.

UMSL helped Noelle Laudon find her true calling

May 7, 2014

She was about to embark on the wrong career path. So she shifted gears and set her sights on her true calling – nursing.

Burkle, Standefer receive 2014 NSCA All-American Athlete Award

Apr 13, 2014

Honorees are recognized for their dedication to strength training and conditioning, academic and personal accomplishments, and their integrity as student athletes.

Nursing student perseveres to become mentor

Mar 25, 2014

Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored

Mar 25, 2014

Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.

Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation

Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.

Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings

Feb 26, 2014

The College of Nursing at UMSL will present the Seventh Annual African-American Nursing History Conference on Feb. 28 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center on North Campus.

Optometry students’ push for new facilities results in Patient Care Center

Feb 12, 2014

The college anticipates the building design to be completed by fall with construction to wrap by summer 2016.

Eye on UMSL: Chili competition

Feb 11, 2014

UMSL students Bekah Cripe (left) and Sara Gerberding are about to taste the white chicken chili sponsored by the College of Business Administration.

College of Nursing to open its doors to prospective students

Jan 9, 2014

Student Kara Cissell will be one of the student volunteers on hand during the BSN Preview Day.

Nursing instructor named March of Dimes Nurse of the Year

Dec 11, 2013

For her work to improve women’s health, Susan Kendig, teaching professor of nursing at the University of Missouri–St....

Burkle named UMSL Volleyball’s first-ever All-American

Dec 11, 2013

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Honorable Mention Team.

Historical glance at UMSL alumni: 1963-2013

Dec 8, 2013

This infographic was originally published in the fall 2013 issue of UMSL Magazine. Click the image to enlarge.

Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors

Dec 5, 2013

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Midwest Region team.

Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors

Nov 26, 2013

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named a First Team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection, as announced by the league.

Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors

Nov 19, 2013

Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team.

Huelsman named Disney Soccer/NSCAA Division II Player of the Week

Oct 15, 2013

Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been named the Disney Soccer/National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II Player of the Week.

UMSL staff member, alumni named top leaders in their 30s

Oct 6, 2013

A University of Missouri–St. Louis staff member and four alumni are among 30 north St. Louis County leaders in their 30s. The annual awards are presented by North County, Incorporated, a regional development organization, to individuals in their 30s making a significant impact in the community through their profession and/or community involvement.

Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 25, 2013

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office. Lewis junior Kim Vertin was tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Week.

Eye on UMSL: Nursing humor

Jul 15, 2013

“Mr. Bones” explains dosage calculations to the nursing staff during a light-hearted moment Friday afternoon in the Nursing Learning, Resource and Simulation Center on South Campus.