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History alumnus Alexander Salois becomes key member of Facilities Management

Salois began working in the department part-time as a student, and has led an effort to digitize campus key records....

Lavender Graduation celebrates 30 LGBTQ+ students completing their degrees

UMSL's Office of Student Involvement has been organizing formal, public Lavender Graduation ceremonies since 2018....

UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary

The event celebrated the institution's history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson. ...

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin explores historical impact of epidemics and pandemics and lessons for COVID-19

The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds. ...

Teach in 12 graduate Lauren Scanlon brings the world to her classroom

Before teaching, Scanlon lived abroad in Northern Ireland, taught English in South Korea and coordinated corporate events as a travel director with Maritz....

NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators

NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday....

Sarah Butler, Steven Vance and Lee Slocum 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....

UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration

James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration. ...

UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process

The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus....

New ‘hot topics’ history class considers the role of the Electoral College

Students discussed the history and mechanics of the Electoral College, proposing and voting on the five different reforms and replacements for the current presidential election system....