UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Eye on UMSL: Global study options
UMSL’s study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to enhance their college experience in a variety of academic disciplines across the globe.
Nursing DNP graduate Luke Little works to improve NPO times for geriatric patients
Little’s project aimed to reduce the amount of time that geriatric patients go without being able to eat or drink while in the emergency department.
Nursing DNP graduate Luke Little works to improve NPO times for geriatric patients
Little’s project aimed to reduce the amount of time that geriatric patients go without being able to eat or drink while in the emergency department.
Nursing DNP graduate Luke Little works to improve NPO times for geriatric patients
Little’s project aimed to reduce the amount of time that geriatric patients go without being able to eat or drink while in the emergency department.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
Nursing PhD graduate Erin Doan studies resilience in chronic stroke patients
Doan’s research focused on using a mindfulness-based stress reduction program to support recovery from stroke.
Nursing PhD graduate Erin Doan studies resilience in chronic stroke patients
Doan’s research focused on using a mindfulness-based stress reduction program to support recovery from stroke.
Nursing PhD graduate Erin Doan studies resilience in chronic stroke patients
Doan’s research focused on using a mindfulness-based stress reduction program to support recovery from stroke.
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The 35th Anniversary Brunch and Alumni Awards capped off a year’s worth of celebration, reflection and collaboration.
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Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates
UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.
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Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition
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Zotta scholarship recipient follows in the footsteps of a great nurse who came before her
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UMSL nursing students volunteered with the program that teaches fourth-grade girls about nursing and health science.
Eye on UMSL: Degree in hand
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree
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
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HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center
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Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings
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Optometry students’ push for new facilities results in Patient Care Center
The college anticipates the building design to be completed by fall with construction to wrap by summer 2016.
Eye on UMSL: Chili competition
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College of Nursing to open its doors to prospective students
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Nursing instructor named March of Dimes Nurse of the Year
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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.
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