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Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at Virtus Global Games

Scherder took first in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle at the competition in Vichy, France. ...

A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives

Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills....

UMSL Succeed wins What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis

The program helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop independent living and job skills while providing them with a college experience....

Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021

A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester....

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges....

UMSL awarded $2.1 million grant to expand Succeed Program

The funding will go toward creating a four-year pathway, enhancing support in existing programming and building regional awareness of postsecondary programs....

SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities

When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days....

External funding helps SUCCEED Program continue to grow and evolve as it enters sixth year

Individual donors and philanthropic foundations have given more than $162,500 combined in the past year to support scholarships and program development....

At UMSL, intellectual disability is no barrier to a full college experience

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch takes a close look at the university’s SUCCEED program in a feature published earlier this week. ...

Flurry of new students and energy in the spotlight during UMSL’s Move-In Day

Campus volunteers ensured that the newest members of the Triton community arrived to find a crowd of friendly faces eager to assist....