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Dakota Miller is working to build inclusive community for UMSL students as new LGBTQ+ and diversity coordinator

One of Miller's first projects in his new role has been coordinating campus events for LGBTQ+ History Month, which kicked off this week....

Teaching Professor Linda Wells-Glover to be honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s 35th Salute to Excellence in Education

Wells-Glover teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on diversity and social justice and serves as advisor to the Student Social Work Association....

UMSL’s new DEI coordinator is ready to shape the future

In his new role, Myron Burr will work collaboratively with campus departments to maintain the university's commitment to equity....

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community....

UMSL kicks off annual celebration of Black History Month

Tuesday's viewing of "King Richard" was the first of 16 planned events throughout the month of February....

Jennifer Fisher wins National Art Education Association award

The organization named Fisher the 2022 Western Region Higher Education Art Educator....

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra names UMSL alumna Yolanda Alovor inaugural vice president of external affairs and equity, diversity and inclusion

Alovor previously served as chief of staff and vice president of diversity and belonging at Rosemont College and as a health research project manager for Centene....

15 entrepreneurs present startups during UMSL DEI Accelerator Pitch Day for a chance at a $50,000 capital injection

The founders had only five minutes to present problems, solutions, business plans and more to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $50,000 non-dilutive capital injection....

Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce

Career Services Coordinator Scottie Floyd moderated the discussion, intended to help students discover strategies to target inclusive workplaces....

Video: Why it is important to invest in your community’s diverse entrepreneurs

Flipstik's Akeem Shannon discusses how creating a diverse and inclusive business community starts by providing educational support and proper resources....