Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
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Mother-daughter bond inspires Makeba and Tanys Giles to tackle school together
Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
Mother-daughter bond inspires Makeba and Tanys Giles to tackle school together
Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
Felice McClendon aims to build a thriving Delmar corridor with no divide
McClendon, who holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from UMSL, was named the inaugural executive director of Delmar Main Street in May.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
Shirley Porterfield, Uma Segal and Patricia Rosenthal contributed significantly to the school’s growth from a program in the College of Arts and Sciences to a freestanding academic unit.
Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
Shirley Porterfield, Uma Segal and Patricia Rosenthal contributed significantly to the school’s growth from a program in the College of Arts and Sciences to a freestanding academic unit.
Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
Shirley Porterfield, Uma Segal and Patricia Rosenthal contributed significantly to the school’s growth from a program in the College of Arts and Sciences to a freestanding academic unit.
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Telemental health focus of social work alumna’s new online counseling practice
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The department ranked fifth on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of the “Best Graduate Schools.”
Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit
Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of black excellence at UMSL
Revisit these inspiring stories from everyday people in our campus community.
UMSL MLK Day of Service volunteers flock to 11 sites across St. Louis
During the last day of winter break, UMSL students, faculty and staff spent Monday morning giving back.
MSW student Chelsey Jacox shares personal journey to internship at Youth in Need
A trying childhood, college basketball, work with prisoners and an inspiring grandmother led Jacox to pursue social work and a child-therapy internship.
UMSL, MU awarded $1.8M to train social workers for vulnerable, underserved areas
The federal money will provide a total of 120 master’s students training in integrated behavioral health agencies across the state of Missouri.
UMSL sees successful summer session enrollment
Student headcount and credit hours jumped by 4 percent from the 2016 summer session.
Passionate St. Louis community leaders converge on campus
Each year, the university draws dedicated residents to a comprehensive course focused on neighborhood leadership.
Deep-down desire to help others: UMSL social work dean brings passion, experience to the job
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Sharon Johnson’s experience in a low-income, Mississippi River Delta town spurred her career in social work.
Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016
Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.
Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates
UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.
Social work grant will be used to open dialogue about racial tensions in St. Louis
With the aid of programs developed by UMSL faculty member Courtney McDermott, graduate student Christy Horton pursues policy change and racial equity in the St. Louis region.
There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs
A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.
A mother-daughter academic journey
Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.
Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
School of Social Work secures major grant to enrich curriculum
School of Social Work faculty members, in conjunction with faculty from Saint Louis University, recently secured a $880,000 grant through the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.
Lois Pierce leads School of Social Work through new growth phase
As director of the school, she has added an MSW degree, cultivated a team of talented faculty members and cemented community partnerships.
Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year
Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.
UMSL, MU faculty awarded President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ron Yasbin presented UMSL social work professors Sharon Johnson (left) and Lois Pierce with the award.
UMSL, MU awarded $1 million grant to train social workers aiding at-risk youth
The grant will extend over the next three years and will allow both campuses to train a total of 84 graduate-level social work students.
‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups
UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.
Eye on UMSL: Autumn sun
The sun returns from a lengthy hiatus as Mackenzie Jo Remmert, a sophomore social work major, sits cross-legged among the Quad’s fallen leaves on warm and lovely autumn day.
UMSL forums focus on moving forward in Ferguson
Faculty, staff and students shared their concerns, personal narratives and strategies for moving forward. The two forums attracted large groups of the campus community.
Which health messages will reach African American students?
UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.
Alumnus Ryan Barker educates policy makers, citizens about health care
Barker always knew he wanted to work in health care, though it took some time for him to figure out specifically what he wanted to do in the field.
Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation
Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.
UMSL social work students assist with ‘Neediest Cases’
Many people give generously to those in need during the holiday season and students in the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis School are no different.
Social work professor earns Fulbright to establish program in India
Uma Segal, professor of social work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, recently received a J. William Fulbright...
Devonna Smith named to All-GLVC First Team, All-GLVC Defensive Team
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior forward Devonna Smith (pictured) has been named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team, as announced earlier this month by the league office. In addition, Smith was tabbed to the conference’s All-Defensive Team for a second straight year.
Social work alumnae to discuss child welfare
The number of children abused and neglected in Missouri each year remains high, but has dropped more than 20 percent since 2006. State officials attribute the decline to the many social service agencies and organizations providing annual services throughout the state.
Criminologists, crime analyst to discuss Public Safety Partnership
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, city of St. Louis and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are now in their eighth month of working together to address public safety issues in the city. So how’s it going? That’s what will be discussed in an Applied Research Seminar presented by the Public Policy Research Center at UMSL.
Social work scholar named Gerontological Society of America Fellow
Joseph Pickard can now add Gerontological Society of America Fellow to his already impressive list of scholarly accomplishments.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch profiles gerontologist Tom Meuser
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Social worker to assist students in crisis
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Social work professor, grad student examine drug court’s effectiveness
Drug and alcohol addictions wreck many lives each year, and the staggering numbers of families who are effected in Jefferson County, Mo., continues to grow.
Effective interventions critical in child abuse prevention
Although April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, with its emphasis on child welfare, is involved with child abuse prevention all year. Graduates learn effective interventions with abusive parents and their children. This is critical if we are going to prevent further abuse.
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Gerontology expert’s paper garners best article award
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Seminar to showcase social work scholar’s research
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Social work expert creates, oversees online hub resource
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New seminar series to showcase faculty research
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Gerontologist joins ITN America’s research panel
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Gerontologist talks treating memory impairment
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Social worker’s study shows families of special-needs children benefit from medical homes
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