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St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis....

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. ...

UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value

The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of "Top Performers on Social...

UMSL’s new Close the Gap Grant will assist low-income students in earning their degrees

The program will help eligible students graduate with significantly less debt....

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts....

UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools....

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity

Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”...

UMSL climbs in latest US News & World Report rankings, remains top performer on social mobility

UMSL continues to be ranked in the Tier 1 research university category and moved up 14 spots to rank No. 126 nationally among public research universities....

Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’

UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds....

Doing better than your parents: Access and student success drive social mobility at UMSL

UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size....