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UMSL continues Black History Month celebration with events from African American Alumni Chapter, Black Faculty/Staff Association

Historians and educators John A. Wright Sr. and John A. Wright Jr. were featured guests at a "Black in St. Louis" event Thursday at the MSC....

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. ...

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion brings equity advisor training to UMSL through NSF ADVANCE grant

Over the summer, 26 UMSL faculty and staff members completed the training, which focused on best practices to promote inclusive excellence and equity in hiring. ...

UMSL’s new DEI coordinator is ready to shape the future

In his new role, Myron Burr will work collaboratively with campus departments to maintain the university's commitment to equity....

Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce

Career Services Coordinator Scottie Floyd moderated the discussion, intended to help students discover strategies to target inclusive workplaces....

UMSL a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 2020 HEED Award

The national magazine recognized UMSL for demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. It was the fourth time the university received the honor....

UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences

The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women – particularly women of color – in faculty positions....

Panel discusses diversity, police reform in Virtual Gathering for Racial Unity

Faculty members and alumni explored how UMSL can support efforts for change and ways individuals can advocate for an end to systemic racism. ...

‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display

Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community. ...

Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities

The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities....