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Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead

The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.

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Social work alumnae to discuss child welfare

Social work alumnae to discuss child welfare

The number of children abused and neglected in Missouri each year remains high, but has dropped more than 20 percent since 2006. State officials attribute the decline to the many social service agencies and organizations providing annual services throughout the state.

Remastered version of ‘Tom Benton’s Missouri’ to screen at UMSL

Remastered version of ‘Tom Benton’s Missouri’ to screen at UMSL

If you’ve ever visited Missouri’s capitol in Jefferson City, you’ve most likely encountered the work of artist Thomas Hart Benton. His vivid portrayal of the state’s history is encapsulated in the mural “A Social History of the State of Missouri,” which covers the walls of the House Lounge.