Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
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Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.
The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.
The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
Sullivan has been a student, faculty and staff member and now, as campus health officer, helps oversee health and safety on campus during the ongoing pandemic.
With a 1.8 GPA from his first college experience, Wolff worked hard to raise his grades and gain acceptance in the nursing program.
Jackson-Jennings helps create and maintain a centralized response network to help meet the social needs of residents who have been most affected by the pandemic in the St. Louis region.
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.
Student organizations set up tables in the Millennium Student Center third floor rotunda to recruit new members last Wednesday.
Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan and Kristin Doefler, Alisha Musau, Patrick Stifter and Katie Wilhelmus volunteered at the one-day children’s eye clinic.
A graduate of the MPPA program, Javier now leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as president and CEO.
The convenience of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at UMSL brought student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda to campus last Wednesday.
Reinhart advocates for clear, consistent and transparent messages and shares the best ways to change minds.
Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.
Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.
Jacqueline Thompson is performing in Shakespeare In The Park’s “King Lear” until June 27.
A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.
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.
The latest edition of Litmag features a variety of creative works that highlight moments of hope and humanity during the pandemic.
Students collaborated on a six-week project that spanned multiple international business disciplines such as cross-cultural leadership, marketing and supply chain management.
The College of Nursing has filled over 832 positions and given more than 25,000 vaccines and been named a COVID responsive school by the AACN.
Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.
Approximately 30 students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to chalk the names of historical women and their accomplishments across campus.
The student nurses are at sites such as BJC HealthCare Christian Hospital, SSM Health DePaul Hospital and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.
In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.
Michele Meckfessel, an expert on income taxes, said most workers will not qualify for a tax break for working from home during the pandemic.
The professor of nursing and PhD student led an in-depth qualitative study documenting the experiences of providers in the Hubei Province of China.
Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.
Learn or review the protocols and practices in place to ensure a successful and healthy spring semester.
The kits include innovative materials that range from parts machined at UMSL to laser cat toys to the students’ trial lens sets.
Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.
Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.
Williams has connected with alumni across the country and raised more than $15,000 for UMSL students in need.
Thomas is earning her degree in media studies, a certificate in public relations and a minor in digital marketing communications.
Gevers graduates with a job, one degree, two certificates, more than six scholarships and many hours working and volunteering across the St. Louis region.
In December graduate Lila Moersch’s study, only one interviewee was able to regain mobility lost after a short hospitalization.
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.
This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.
The virtual event was the first in a series of webinars hosted jointly by UMSL and UMKC to explore significant issues faced by both cities.
In partnership with Affinia Healthcare and St. Louis County, UMSL offered free COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff on Monday.
Units offering student resources have moved virtual or enacted other measures to keep the UMSL community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Recreation and Wellness Center has enacted measures such as mandatory face masks, deep cleaning and reservation systems to keep members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.
Several pounds of fruits and vegetables went to the organization’s cooking and nutrition programs at the St. Luke’s Plaza Apartments.
Lacey Corbett’s work on the report identified the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and clarified misinformation.
The assistant teaching professor of nursing hopes her students will become better practitioners through confronting their biases and understanding others.
UMSL Daily talks with the College of Nursing assistant professor about testing, structural problems, access, communication, vaccines and more.
When the pandemic slowed procedures in the GI Unit at Christian Hospital, Wallace quickly found herself volunteering for COVID-19 testing.
Now a nurse on the cardiology floor at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Muhando built leadership skills as president of the Pan-African Student Association.
Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.
Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight and Professor Jeff Sippel guided students, alumni and friends through art making at home in the wake of coronavirus.
College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.
A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.