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Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program's 2020-21 cohort....

UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service

Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event....

Weeks of Welcome provides ample opportunities for Tritons to get involved

UMSL's Weeks of Welcome is designed to connect the community to the educational, cultural and social programs offered through the university....

Nearly 200 UMSL students and employees spend last day of winter break serving others

A crowd of campus community members helped make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a “day on" rather than the typical day off by making a difference all across St. Louis....

Aspiring detective connects community with criminal justice

Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime....

Student volunteers assist neighboring community during Big Event service project

The 64 student volunteers mowed lawns, removed trash and performed basic maintenance at more than 50 spots in nearby Jennings, Mo....

Leadership awards night includes red carpet, lots of selfies

More than 200 students, faculty, staff and family members cheered on the award winners like Josiah Perkins, who received the Student Leader of the Year Award....

UMSL volunteers give back with ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’

Oriel Williams (left) was one of many UMSL students to give up her day off Monday to participate in the university's MLK Day of Service....

Students of Service finishes at 23,000-plus hours

The threat of bad weather Saturday morning kept some volunteers away. But the people who did show up at the University of Missouri–St. Louis for the final community service project...

‘Best turnout ever’ expected for Students of Service finale

Kay Gasen hopes to arm a veritable army of volunteers April 28 with paint brushes, shovels and rakes to plant a community garden, paint houses and generally make life a...