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From the Navy to UMSL: Benjamin Ebert’s eclectic journey through higher education

The Navy veteran and single dad is pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees in criminology and criminal justice and a bachelor's in anthropology....

Two degrees, one passion: Spanish graduate Hanna Lyon resets and finds her purpose

Lyon returned to UMSL five years after receiving her BSBA and earned her second bachelor's in Spanish while raising her daughter, Mila....

‘Where I’m supposed to be’: December grad, young single mother Lauren Bowers figures things out at UMSL

The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye....

Internal drive, supportive family help Natalie Orf juggle parenting, school to earn economics degree

Orf was the first recipient of the Manjarrez Hawn and Centene Charitable Foundation Scholarship and had a summer internship with the Centene Corporation....

Working for an education: UMSL students’ tales of perseverance, support, sacrifice and success

UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities. ...