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Lynn Staley, Derrick Freeman and Jackie Warren receive UMSL Hero Award

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community....

UMSL launches Graduate Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The program will help students become DEI advocates and leaders, work with individuals from all backgrounds and make workplaces more welcoming and inclusive....

UMSL community rallies against violence in Tritons Against Anti-Asian Hate campus event

The event included panelist discussion on the violence and discrimination against Asian peoples, how it manifested in the past and ways to stop it from continuing. ...

Emily Baize, Ericka Webb and Anthony Harper receive UMSL Hero Award

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community....

Pioneering paths to success: 2021 Trailblazers Awards pays tribute to the spirit of women’s suffrage

Susan Jones, Shhdwafi Youssef, Nikole Shurn, Laura Kuensting, Anita Manion, Nancy Singer and Danielle Friz all received awards at virtual event held last Wednesday....

Hispanic Heritage Month at UMSL: A Q&A with Marité Balogh and Luimil Negrón

Balogh and Negrón elucidate the history and purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month both at UMSL and beyond as well as UMSL's 2020 celebration....

Tanisha Stevens appointed first-ever vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion

In the elevated role, Stevens will oversee inclusive excellence at UMSL and lead strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure that all thrive....

‘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. ...

Which of these 5 Women’s History Month events matches your personality type?

Check out the Women's History Month offerings, which range from an escape room to self care to women in STEM to celebrating women leaders and much more....

Colleagues, friends celebrate Deborah Burris’ 36 years of service to the UM System

The UMSL community gathered last Friday to honor the longtime chief diversity officer, who retired on Nov. 1....