Social work student Elexis Hubbard to put love of service to use as 2023-24 Newman Civic Fellow

May 4, 2023

As the president of UMSL’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, Hubbard has devoted much of her time to volunteering in the community.

Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology

May 2, 2022

As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.

‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism

Feb 21, 2022

Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.

‘Where I’m supposed to be’: December grad, young single mother Lauren Bowers figures things out at UMSL

Dec 23, 2021

The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye.

A powerful partnership: A collaboration between UMSL and Ameren benefits St. Louis, industry

Dec 15, 2021

Ameren has enlisted the assistance of UMSL Supply Chain and Analytics for its Supply Chain Transformation Initiative.

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

Nov 22, 2021

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.

Gov. Mike Parson speaks at progress tour of $7 million UMSL Nursing Simulation Laboratories expansion, renovation

Nov 3, 2021

The project is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage by increasing UMSL Nursing’s capacity to graduate pre-licensure BSN students by 20%.

College of Optometry students help treat 103 patients at OneSight Kansas City clinic

Sep 1, 2021

Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan and Kristin Doefler, Alisha Musau, Patrick Stifter and Katie Wilhelmus volunteered at the one-day children’s eye clinic.

UMSL adds new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

Aug 23, 2021

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.

Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021

Aug 23, 2021

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

UMSL-sponsored St. Louis Racial Equity Summit draws over 1,000 registrations in virtual second iteration

Aug 9, 2021

The three 2021 keynote speakers were adrienne maree brown, Angela Davis and Edgar Villanueva, and Shelly Tochluk led the featured workshop.

Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program

Aug 5, 2021

The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.

UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events

Aug 2, 2021

The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.

Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis

Jun 17, 2021

A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.

Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration

Jun 14, 2021

Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.

Ask an Expert: Shawne Manies discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout

Jan 25, 2021

In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.

Kearsten Sakamoto finds passion for problem solving in Joint Engineering Program

Jan 19, 2021

Sakamoto hopes to work on solving issues such as unequal food access through transportation engineering.

‘I always have to be doing’: Lindsey Gevers fits Honors College, education and more in under four years

Dec 18, 2020

Gevers graduates with a job, one degree, two certificates, more than six scholarships and many hours working and volunteering across the St. Louis region.

UMSL and St. Louis Children’s Hospital collaborate to place nurses in five area charter schools

Dec 14, 2020

A $500,000 grant through the hospital’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds program will help fund the positions through spring 2025.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

UM System tackles the ‘Next New Normal’ in employment during Extension and Engagement Week

Nov 2, 2020

Ted Abernathy, of Economic Leadership LLC, delivered the keynote session, which focused on essential job skills and employment trends for the future.

UMSL sponsors Kids Voting program during presidential election

Oct 19, 2020

This year about 150,000 students from 15 St. Louis-area school districts will have the chance to participate in Kids Voting Missouri, a program run through the College of Education.

Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census

Mar 30, 2020

Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

PhD candidate Chris Link develops students, teachers and curriculum

Feb 17, 2020

Link is working to finish his PhD in teaching and learning practices, while creating and leading K-12 education programs for the New York Academy of Sciences.

Ask an Expert: Laura Kuensting advocates for advanced practice nurses’ rights

Jan 31, 2020

UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.

Family history inspires student leader to help others

May 28, 2019

The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.

Walman Scholarship helps new father Aric Waltz balance life

Apr 29, 2019

Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies.

Criminology alumna aims to shine light on criminal justice in America through work with Measures for Justice

Jul 23, 2018

Shelby Davis serves as a data outreach associate for the nonprofit organization, which is working to gather county-level criminal justice data throughout the United States.

Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

May 21, 2017

The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.

James Shuls’ examination of Missouri teacher pension plan earns him Junior Investigator of the Year award

Apr 27, 2017

He collected salary schedules from more than 460 school districts in the state, analyzing how different pension formulas impact teachers.

Terry Jones discusses the blue-city, red-state divide in Missouri with PBS NewsHour

Apr 24, 2017

The Founders Professor shared insight on the issue of preemption as played out in a fight over the minimum wage in the city of St. Louis.

The future of IT: Bluemix for Girls inspires confidence in young women

Oct 25, 2016

UMSL information systems majors were on hand to assist participants, helping to bridge the gender gap in tech and highlight career options.

UMSL’s online programs ranked best in state by US News

Jan 12, 2016

In addition, UMSL’s online graduate education program was ranked 66th by U.S. News, also making it the top-ranked program in Missouri.

New grant will allow examination of gun-related crime in St. Louis

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL criminologist Rick Rosenfeld received a $567,473 grant from the Department of Justice to examine possible disparities in the criminal justice response to firearm-related crimes in St. Louis.

Research grant gives student a chance to examine state’s incarceration rates

Nov 9, 2014

Gwen Smith, a criminology and criminal justice major at UMSL, received a research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring to study incarceration trends.

Campus community aims to log 100,000 active miles during September

Sep 9, 2014

Under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge, the Campus Challenge has been launched to encourage wellness on college campuses throughout the state.

Governor appoints UMSL professor for cabinet post

Aug 27, 2014

Daniel Isom, the Endowed Professor of Police and the Community, will serve as the Missouri director of public safety beginning Sept. 1.

UMSL educator talks to KMOV about teacher tenure

Nov 25, 2013

Does tenure make teachers invincible and prone to slacking, or does it keep good teachers safe?

Social work alumnae to discuss child welfare

Jan 31, 2013

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

Oct 18, 2012

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.

Jazz director earns top honor from hometown

Nov 10, 2011

Because of his celebrated career in music and education, Jim Widner now has taken his place on the Lebanon (Mo.)...

Honeysuckle not the sweet plant we think it is

Oct 19, 2010

Bush or Amur Honeysuckle is scattered throughout Missouri and is everywhere in the St. Louis region. There is a good...

They say Missour-AH, we say Missour-EE

May 10, 2010

Tomato, tomahto; Missour-EE, Missour-AH. The question arises often. Is there a correct way to pronounce the state’s name?