Nursing graduate Celeste Haefner starting position in hemoncology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

May 13, 2024

She’ll be working with leukemia and lymphoma patients receiving bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy.

The College of Nursing’s new Community-Based Clinical Education program enables future nurses to deliver health care in a variety of settings

May 8, 2024

The program is designed to show students how health care is delivered in a variety of settings outside of the traditional acute care hospital experience.

College of Nursing’s Spring Research Day highlights students’ efforts to engage with the community

Apr 29, 2024

Students shared electronic poster presentations recapping their work in the Community-Based Clinical Education Program.

UMSL names Norma Hall-Thoms new dean of the College of Nursing

Apr 26, 2024

Hall-Thoms, who formerly served as dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, will assume her new position on July 1.

DNP student Yolanda Duncan pays it forward to help hungry students

Jan 3, 2024

Duncan matched a young student’s donation to pay off lunch debts at local schools and also enjoys volunteering in the community.

Nursing graduate Abby Crow starting position as labor and delivery nurse at St. John’s Hospital

Dec 18, 2023

Crow graduated magna cum laude with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture

Dec 4, 2023

Nursing students shared their findings on research topics ranging from healthy eating to implicit bias and health care outcomes.

UMSL Suggs Scholars honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education

Nov 13, 2023

Chanel Harris, Shantavia Fuller and Trinity Adkins are receiving $12,000 scholarships for tuition and fees covering 30 credit hours per academic year.

Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Kristine Stewart-Perkins assists passenger in need on plane to Scotland

Oct 30, 2023

Stewart-Perkins was traveling on a family trip to Scotland when a passenger on her flight needed help.

Study Abroad Fall Information Fair draws students interested in experiencing different cultures

Sep 5, 2023

Study abroad advisors, student study abroad alumni and faculty program leaders were all on hand at more than a dozen tables to answer questions and offer resources.

Clinical nursing student Gabe Stanislawski analyzes self-perception through chosen superhero powers

Aug 21, 2023

In addition to his studies in the College of Nursing, Stanislawski also plays for the UMSL men’s soccer team.

UMSL Optometry and Nursing students explore complexities of poverty and impact on patient care

Jul 17, 2023

A simulation facilitated by the Missouri Community Action Network gave participants the chance to step into the shoes of someone experiencing poverty for a few hours.

UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 10, 2023

Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.

Accelerated BSN program helps Rebecca Lumley land full-time job at Mercy after graduation

Mar 27, 2023

Lumley, who returned to UMSL last year to pursue her BSN, will begin a full-time position on the Trauma/Surgical Floor in October.

Nursing alumna Hongjin Li researching supportive care for breast cancer survivors with support of new NIH grant

Jan 30, 2023

Her research investigates the role that acupuncture could play in alleviating symptoms such as joint pain, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression and anxiety.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

College of Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture

Nov 21, 2022

A student research presentation on “The Knowledge Deficit of Medical Marijuana” won first place.

Nursing PhD alumna Stephanie Chidester selected as postdoctoral iCURE scholar at the National Cancer Institute

Oct 14, 2022

She’s studying liquid biopsy technologies, a subject she began researching while pursuing her doctorate at UMSL.

UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus

Sep 19, 2022

The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Lavender Graduation celebrates 30 LGBTQ+ students completing their degrees

May 16, 2022

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

Infographic: Where UMSL nurses work

May 12, 2022

Thousands of College of Nursing graduates make up a large percentage of practitioners in both urban and rural areas, providing superior care and improving health outcomes in the bi-state region.

Opening doors: College of Nursing RN to BSN Program benefits area health

May 12, 2022

The program aims to increase the quantity of quality BSN-prepared nurses and speaks to the college’s vision of “shaping the future of nursing and health care in our community.”

New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha

Apr 4, 2022

University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.

‘Cultural Traditions’ course provides solid foundations for Honors College students’ success

Mar 7, 2022

Cultural Traditions is intended to prepare students for their studies at UMSL and in the Honors College.

From businesswoman to theologian to nurse: The many chapters of BSN student CJ Nash’s life

Jan 31, 2022

After earning her BSN, Nash plans to work on several projects that will impact health on an upper level through her role as school nurse at the Special School District of St. Louis County.

Graduate programs in criminology, supply chain management get top marks from Intelligent.com

Jan 3, 2022

UMSL also received top-five rankings for its online DBA and school counseling master’s programs in the website’s Best Colleges of 2022 rankings.

First-generation student Muriel Miller blazes trail, family tradition at UMSL

Oct 18, 2021

The College of Nursing student has inspired two siblings – and her mother – to think about college degrees and nursing careers.

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.

Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others

Jul 6, 2021

Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.

New Triton Student Advocacy and Care initiative highlights student-parent success stories

Jun 24, 2021

Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.

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.

Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines

Jun 10, 2021

The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.

May graduate and nursing student Emma Melton finds meaning in finding balance

May 17, 2021

Melton will be starting a dual degree DNP program at the University of Illinois at Chicago this fall while working as a labor and delivery nurse.

UMSL students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 8, 2021

Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.

Pandemic inspires alumna to create ‘Surviving the Frontlines’ journal and planner for nurses

Apr 5, 2021

Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.

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.

Nursing PhD student examines effects of short hospital stays on long-term mobility

Dec 14, 2020

In December graduate Lila Moersch’s study, only one interviewee was able to regain mobility lost after a short hospitalization.

Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest

Dec 7, 2020

The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.

Scholarship helps nursing student Jacquelyn Green help others

Dec 2, 2020

After her expected graduation in summer 2021, Green hopes to aid people worldwide as a travel nurse and a volunteer with an organization such as Mercy Ships.

Eye on UMSL: Burst of light

Nov 16, 2020

The sun shined brightly over the heads of nursing students DJ McMullen, Kiarra Stillman, Emma Gibbs, Bridget Kogbo and Mariah Palmer as they left class at Seton Center Hall.

Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals

Nov 9, 2020

Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Virtual Internship and Job Fair forges connections to employers throughout St. Louis region

Sep 28, 2020

Around 500 UMSL students and alumni connected with representatives from 89 companies during the Fall Internship and Job Fair, logging a total of 1,674 meetings.

Alumna Elizabeth Eikmann talks St. Louis suffrage history in US Courts video

Jun 26, 2020

Eikmann discovered her passion for history and English while taking honors classes at UMSL. Her research on suffragist Virginia Minor was featured in a U.S. Courts production.

Roxanne Reid creates meaningful change through Diversity in Health Care course, research

Jun 19, 2020

The assistant teaching professor of nursing hopes her students will become better practitioners through confronting their biases and understanding others.

UMSL DNP program named No. 9 in US by EduMed

Jun 18, 2020

EduMed is the latest of many rankings institutions to note the quality of the UMSL DNP program, which graduated its first class in the summer of 2018.

Ask an Expert: Sheila Grigsby discusses disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on African American communities

Jun 16, 2020

UMSL Daily talks with the College of Nursing assistant professor about testing, structural problems, access, communication, vaccines and more.

Nursing alumna Kelci Wallace volunteers for work in coronavirus testing tent

Jun 15, 2020

When the pandemic slowed procedures in the GI Unit at Christian Hospital, Wallace quickly found herself volunteering for COVID-19 testing.

Jennifer Fletcher-Kelley brings medical care to rural Midwest and South through role at Air Evac

May 28, 2020

Fletcher-Kelley found her niche as a flight nurse, and her role as VP of patient care services allows her to make a positive impact for others daily.

Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers

Mar 9, 2020

The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.

Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash

Feb 13, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.