UMSL Suggs Scholars honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education

Nov 13, 2023

Chanel Harris, Shantavia Fuller and Trinity Adkins are receiving $12,000 scholarships for tuition and fees covering 30 credit hours per academic year.

Bridge Program Saturday Academy celebrates latest group of college-bound graduates during annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony

Mar 6, 2023

This year’s senior class features 61 students who’ve combined to be accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities and received scholarship offers totaling more than $7 million.

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

Feb 13, 2023

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

Randall Vogan, Channon Peoples and Erin Whitteck receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 31, 2022

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.

UMSL community mourns the loss of longtime supporter and champion George Paz

Oct 26, 2022

Paz came from humble beginnings and earned a degree in business administration and accounting in 1982. He had tremendous career success as chairman and CEO of Express Scripts.

Reggie Hill, Natissia Small join KMOX to discuss strategies for attracting new students

Sep 26, 2022

In their conversation with host Carol Daniel, Hill and Small stressed the importance of cultivating collaborative partnerships to help recruit students.

Bridge Program celebrates success of its students during 36th Annual Award Recognition Ceremony

Mar 7, 2022

More than 270 students, including 53 seniors, took part in the Bridge Program’s Saturday Academy.

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

Mar 4, 2022

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

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik taps experienced strategist, communicator Adella Jones to serve as chief of staff

Jan 11, 2022

Jones has spent the past nine years at the Centene Corporation and previously worked in community and government affairs at the Bi-State Development Agency.

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

Dec 23, 2021

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

Staff members highlighting UMSL programs and initiatives in CUMU Learning & Sharing Virtual Series

Nov 8, 2021

D’Andre Braddix, Robin Kimberlin, Tanisha Stevens, Will Werner, Karl Guenther, Prima Wagan and Natissia Small are all among the scheduled presenters.

St. Louis Business Journal honors Natissia Small as champion for diversity and inclusion

Sep 10, 2021

UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration has been working to expand access to education for more than 25 years.

Starring on the cover of AOA Focus inspires College of Optometry’s Erin Brooks to redouble outreach efforts

Jul 19, 2021

The article examined racial and ethnic diversity within the profession, asking why only a small percentage of optometrists and students are Black.

Video: Helping students transition to college, especially first-gen students, helps build an inclusive workforce

Jul 6, 2021

Natissia Small discusses UMSL’s Bridge Program, which helps students in grades 9-12 successfully transition to college.

Education alumna Kelly Taylor named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year

Mar 29, 2021

Taylor teaches Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science and AP Environmental Science at Hazelwood West High School.

Bridge Program honors latest college-bound seniors to complete Express Scripts Saturday Academy

Mar 8, 2021

A total of 107 seniors took part in the program, including Pattonville senior Tyler Wright, who served as the master of ceremonies for Saturday’s Award Recognition Ceremony.

Bridge Program to celebrate latest college-bound graduates in 35th annual Award Recognition Ceremony

Mar 1, 2021

Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will deliver the keynote address at the virtual event scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 6.

Bridge Program celebrates success of Express Scripts Saturday Academy’s latest college-bound graduates

Mar 16, 2020

A crowd of about 1,800 people gathered March 7 for the 34th annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony at America’s Center.

Office of Precollegiate Student Services staff member named a FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Leader

Oct 28, 2019

Monica Fleisher hopes the leadership program will help her engage with the St. Louis region’s inner workings.

Community engagement is core to UMSL’s mission

Oct 22, 2019

As the University of Missouri System celebrates Engagement Week, Interim Chancellor Kristin Sobolik reflects on ways UMSL works to better the St. Louis region.

U.S. Bank providing cybersecurity scholarships to four UMSL students

Oct 14, 2019

Courtney Zoellner, Carleta McKenzie, Patrick Brackin and James Brown received certificates in recognition of the scholarships during a ceremony Thursday at Anheuser-Busch Hall.

Salute to Excellence in Education honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Oct 7, 2019

The St. Louis American Foundation honored three UMSL alumnae at its 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.

A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

UMSL launches new hub for college access and academic support services

Nov 19, 2018

Assistant Provost Natissia Small is overseeing Student Academic Support Services, which includes the newly created University Tutoring Center in the Millennium Student Center.

Summer Academy strengthens academic standing of St. Louis youth

Jul 16, 2018

Nearly 300 high school students participated in the four-week UMSL Bridge Program initiative.

NAF Future Ready Lab gives Jennings students learning opportunities on UMSL campus

Jun 25, 2018

The College of Education has teamed up with the national foundation and local corporations to provide a STEM summer internship experience for high school students.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of black excellence at UMSL

Feb 5, 2018

Revisit these inspiring stories from everyday people in our campus community.

Meet the newest UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts Scholars

Oct 2, 2017

Five more local teens are now benefiting from UMSL scholarships made possible through a partnership of Express Scripts and the university’s Bridge Program.

Felesha Clarke first recipient of the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship at UMSL

Aug 31, 2017

The freshman was valedictorian of her high school class at Lift for Life Academy and plans to study engineering through the Joint Engineering Program.

From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success

Jun 30, 2017

Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.

7 new freshmen set to make the most of UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts scholarships

Sep 20, 2016

They may still be teenagers, but they’re also future engineers, medical professionals, scientists and anthropologists.

Keeping talent on campus: Optometry student turned faculty

Feb 3, 2016

Erin Brooks went through the Bridge Program and earned three degrees from UMSL before she settled into her role as an assistant clinical professor in the College of Optometry.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

Express Scripts commits $2.5 million to UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, wrap-around scholarships

Dec 10, 2015

The major investment from Express Scripts, Inc., will foster academic opportunity for north St. Louis County students and increase the impact of UMSL’s Bridge Program.

Bridge program commends Saturday Academy participants

Mar 17, 2015

When local high school student Alex Hudson reflects on his experience in the Bridge Program at the University of...

UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities

Mar 1, 2015

The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.

Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads

Oct 13, 2014

Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.

Private scholarships make a difference for hard-working UMSL students

Dec 9, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis raised about $20 million in private scholarship funds over the course of its seven-year Gateway for Greatness Campaign. What does that mean for UMSL students?

Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence at UMSL

Oct 3, 2012

The Gateway for Greatness Campaign at the University of Missouri–St. Louis concluded this summer after surpassing an initial $100 million fundraising goal and a subsequent $150 million goal. The university raised more than $154 million through gifts by 57,900 donors. Of those contributors to the campaign, 257 gave more than $100,000, and 31 gave more than $1 million.

Bridge Program propels students beyond high school toward college success

Nov 4, 2011

For more than 25 years, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Bridge Program has served St. Louis-area students by...