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College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya

The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp....

College of Education answers demand for advanced training with Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certificate

The two-year, 24-credit cohort program verses educators in grade appropriate mathematics, application of pedagogy and leadership training....

Sport management student Alex Elmore volunteers at 2022 Dempsey Challenge

Elmore worked with event production firm Medalist Sports to set up the venue for the annual road race and secured an internship with the company next semester. ...

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. ...

College of Education wins 2022 AACTE Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives

UMSL was recognized for its efforts to prepare teacher candidates to think and teach globally through instruction, international exchanges, professional development and research....

Sport management students compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship

Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month....

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....

Education alumna leads National Institute for STEM Education

Judith Zimny graduated from UMSL with a master's degree in educational leadership in 1983. She was recently named vice president of NISE....

Eye on UMSL: Leadership Academy in Character Education

The Leadership Academy in Character Education is a yearlong professional development program for education leaders. On Dec. 4, LACE graduates participated in peer-group discussions at Glen Echo Country Club in...

Math Inquiry Institute equips teachers with creative classroom tools

This fall, many St. Louis-area students will learn math and science with the help of creative new tools, thanks to the knowledge gained by more than 60 teachers at the Math...