Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
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DNP graduate Emily Leone builds on passion for women’s health and advocacy
Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
DNP graduate Emily Leone builds on passion for women’s health and advocacy
Leone earned an award for her DNP project, “Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum,” at the college’s pinning ceremony in August.
UMSL political scientists share research on vote centers with election officials across the country during Books and Ballots Series webinar
Anita Manion and David Kimball were panelists in a webinar cosponsored by the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research and the Elections Group.
Over too soon: Top-seeded UMSL volleyball team falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to end magical season
The Tritons still accomplished a lot, with 19 consecutive victories, an unbeaten conference record and their first GLVC Tournament title.
Over too soon: Top-seeded UMSL volleyball team falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to end magical season
The Tritons still accomplished a lot, with 19 consecutive victories, an unbeaten conference record and their first GLVC Tournament title.
Over too soon: Top-seeded UMSL volleyball team falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to end magical season
The Tritons still accomplished a lot, with 19 consecutive victories, an unbeaten conference record and their first GLVC Tournament title.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
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Goalkeeper Anton Mukhin informs, encourages with ‘Operation Exercise’ podcast
The podcast offers listeners information about athletic training, kinesiology and nutrition and is available to stream on Spotify.
SWIC transfer student makes a data-driven decision to study computer science at UMSL
Community College President’s Scholarship recipient Rachel Spearing uses creativity to code computer language as she pursues a degree in computer science.
Eye on UMSL: Back to work
Senior nursing student Mydah Choudhry, fresh from finishing a test, went right back to her studies last week in the St. Louis Mercantile Library.
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.
Bridge Program to celebrate latest college-bound graduates in 35th annual Award Recognition Ceremony
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.
Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award
FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.
UMSL alumnae well represented in Business Journal C-Suite Awards
Stephanie Cernicek, Susan Cutler, Sara Foster and Opal Jones were recognized with 11 other honorees in a special edition of the publication.
UMSL listed 15th nationally in ‘Best Online BSN to DNP Rankings’
The rankings site recognized the UMSL program’s wide range of specialty offerings as well as the flexible pathways to the degree.
St. Charles Community College transfer student’s passion for pickleball hits the ball into UMSL’s court
Justin Johnson says the sport’s support system connected him to UMSL, where he’s studying business as a recipient of the Community College President’s Scholarship.
UMSL extending test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022 applicants
The extension will eliminate a barrier for students at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the availability of standardized tests nationwide.
UMSL’s Community Psychological Service adapting services to treat COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’
The mental health center offers several options, including individual services and support group meetings, to assist patients dealing with the lingering effects of the disease.
Expect Us talks activism and racial injustice during digital panel
During the Black History Month event, panelists touched on their history with the group, the motivations behind their activism and how protests have affected change.
Marie Mora joins panel at the Women in Economics Symposium, encourages students considering the field
The goal of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ annual symposium is to help connect young women with role models in the field of economics.
International Business Appreciation Month events guide business students through pandemic obstacle course
NBCUniversal executive Yvette Miley, along with business experts and alumni, gave students advice for starting their careers during virtual events throughout February.
Eye on UMSL: Snow birds
A flock of Canada geese flew together in formation over the snow-covered ground surrounding the Music Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Gender studies professor examines how the stories of enslaved people were told
Kathleen Nigro re-examined a 1930s federal writers project that recorded the narratives of American enslaved people in a Black History Month presentation.
Nora Hendren, Nicholas Kedzuch and Maya Scruggs-Hicks receive UMSL Hero Award
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 master’s programs score top-10 rankings in Intelligent.com higher education guide
The publication ranked UMSL’s criminology and criminal justice and supply chain and analytics graduate programs as No. 1 and No. 8 in the country, respectively.
New videos celebrate welcoming environment, opportunities international graduates found at UMSL
Staff members in UMSL Global worked with Vidzu Media to develop the videos with testimonials from alumni Prachi Talwar, Alexander Schlaubitz and Yuan Chen.
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.
Colombia native Andrea Palacios Calderon transfers leadership and language skills to UMSL
The Community College President’s Scholarship recipient plans to use the full-tuition award to study the psychology of business relationships.
UMSL’s teacher preparation program recognized among national leaders
The National Council on Teacher Quality named UMSL’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program among the top in the country for selective academic admissions requirements.
Students show off their spirit during socially distanced homecoming
The Triton FAN-demic offered students opportunities to use their creativity, engage in service and have some fun with their family members or roommates.
History MA students bring ‘Green Book’ to life through exhibit at the National Blues Museum
“Have Blues, Will Travel” will remain on display until August and was produced by students in the Practicum in Public History and Cultural Heritage course.
PhD candidate Juan Zhang uses drones to deliver real-life solutions
Zhang is pursuing her doctorate in supply chain and analytics, and her dissertation explores the cost and environmental tradeoffs of using drones to deliver packages.
PhD Alieu Sanneh gets a ‘lifeline’ to achieve his dreams at UMSL
Sanneh grew up in The Gambia and decided to change his life through education at a young age. He has now earned an MA and PhD in political science.
Jennifer Fisher wins Missouri Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year
Fisher teaches undergraduate and graduate art education courses and directs a program that combines a BFA with a Missouri teaching certificate in art.
EdD student Britt Tate finds her place inspiring St. Louis students with art education
Tate is part of the Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture cohort and splits her time between Bryan Hill and Columbia Elementary Schools.
MacArthur Foundation awards $1.3 million to St. Louis County, UMSL to continue local justice system reforms
Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will continue directing efforts aimed at reducing over-incarceration and advancing racial equity.
Eye on UMSL: Enjoying winter in warmth
Senior psychology major Pundaree Pisutvong watched snow piling up on the Quad while keeping warm indoors as she studied at University Libraries.
Ask an expert: Lea-Rachel Kosnik discusses renewed focus on climate action and its connection to economics
The professor of economics discussed the role of government, businesses and consumers in transitioning to cleaner and renewable sources of energy.
UMSL, Lewis and Clark sign transfer agreement to support East St. Louis students pursuing degrees in nursing
The newly created Bridge to BSN program will support 15-20 aspiring nursing students each year transferring to UMSL from the East St. Louis Higher Education Center.
New Federal Statistical Research Data Center to open in St. Louis with support of UMSL, partners
UMSL is joining with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to support the center.
UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in federal grants from Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Staff in the Office of Student Financial Aid worked quickly to review more than 2,700 applications and approved an average of $1,281 in funding for 2,275 students.
Virtual Soul Food Cooking Class with Cathy’s Kitchen kicks off Black History Month at UMSL
The UMSL community cooked along with Cathy’s Kitchen’s Cathy Jenkins Monday evening during the annual Black History Month kickoff.
UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools
The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.
Joanna Mendoza named recipient of MoASTA Artist Teacher Award for 2021
Mendoza is a member of the Arianna String Quartet and a professor of the viola in UMSL’s Department of Music.
Grounds staff using TRIM grant to maintain the health of trees on campus
UMSL has received funding each of the past three years through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Tree Resource Improvement & Maintenance Grant.
Homecoming 2021 preview: A Triton tradition adapts
The Student Homecoming Committee has worked diligently to create a slate of fun digital and socially distanced events for Homecoming 2021.
UMSL holds virtual version of annual Spring Involvement Expo
On Wednesday, Student Involvement held a digital version of the Spring Involvement Expo featuring 20 student organizations.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion
In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Media Coverage: January 2021
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Scenes from the year’s first snow across UMSL
Photographer August Jennewein wandered the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus to capture the beauty of winter’s first snow on Wednesday afternoon.
Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers
Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.
UMSL among nation’s best online bachelor’s programs in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The site ranked UMSL No. 42 nationally out of more than 350 universities – 10 places higher than in 2020 – and ranked second among universities in Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: Lessons in the lab
Students listened intently to instructions from Assistant Teaching Professor Lori Paul during their anatomy and physiology class in the Science Learning Building.
Accounting professor talks taxes with St. Louis Public Radio
Michele Meckfessel, an expert on income taxes, said most workers will not qualify for a tax break for working from home during the pandemic.
UMSL basketball teams in the hunt as they begin GLVC stretch run
The men’s basketball team has won six straight, and the women’s team has won four of five. Both sit in second place in the GLVC Central Division standings.
Japan-America Student Association runs virtual language exchanges with Japanese universities
The Zoom events provide opportunities for students to sharpen their language skills safely during the pandemic and make friends across the globe.
UMSL researchers shine light on disproportionate victimization rates of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in US
Annah Bender and Janet Lauritsen co-authored the study in the American Journal of Public Health using data from the National Crime Victimization survey.
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