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Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at Virtus Global Games

Scherder took first in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle at the competition in Vichy, France. ...

A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives

Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills....

BSW graduate Donny Conner serves others as Marine, chef and social worker

Conner is now working as a vocational support specialist with the Succeed Program and is also pursuing an MSW at UMSL. ...

Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at World Down Syndrome Swimming & Artistic Championships

Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall....

UMSL Social Peers promotes inclusive campus community

The yearlong program pairs full-time undergraduate students from across campus with students in the Succeed Program based on common interests. ...

UMSL Succeed wins What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis

The program helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop independent living and job skills while providing them with a college experience....

Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021

A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester....

Leroy Moore, Keith Jones share experiences advocating for disability rights in Black History Month event

UMSL's Succeed Program sponsored the virtual event with two of the co-founders of Krip-Hop Nation....

Royalty winners Madison Bruns, Tyler Haynes share their experiences of homecoming

In all, homecoming royalty candidates helped collect 1,779 nonperishable food items for the Triton Pantry and raised $7,606 in scholarship funds to benefit UMSL students....

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges....