After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
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Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
Sgt. Clayton Fair makes impact at UMSL while earning graduate certificate in accounting
Wanting to earn his accounting certificate and become a better financial fraud investigator, Fair wound up sharing his experience and expertise with other students as Beta Alpha Psi president.
Sgt. Clayton Fair makes impact at UMSL while earning graduate certificate in accounting
Wanting to earn his accounting certificate and become a better financial fraud investigator, Fair wound up sharing his experience and expertise with other students as Beta Alpha Psi president.
Sgt. Clayton Fair makes impact at UMSL while earning graduate certificate in accounting
Wanting to earn his accounting certificate and become a better financial fraud investigator, Fair wound up sharing his experience and expertise with other students as Beta Alpha Psi president.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Clinical alternatives help nursing students build skills during coronavirus pandemic
College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.
Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases
Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.
Music faculty show support for students through new video of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’
Director of Choral Studies Jim Henry was the driving force behind the project, which was produced over several weeks with mixing and editing by student Kolin Keith.
UMSL hosts webinars discussing pandemic’s effects on supply chains and immigrants
Representatives from four local companies discussed how they have adapted during COVID-19, and Adriano Udani explained challenges facing immigrant groups.
Opportunities at UMSL help communication graduate Drew Dubis discover his career path
Dubis tried out four other majors and spent time at two other universities before deciding on public relations with the help of faculty members at UMSL.
Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing
After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.
Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach
UMSL students have been maintaining vital university functions from home, making connections with alumni and taking donations for the UMSL Strong Scholarship Fund.
UMSL DNP named top 25 program by Learn.org
UMSL boasts one of two rated programs in Missouri, and the new ranking comes on the heels of a jump of 20 places in U.S. News & World Report’s DNP ranking.
Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online
The webinars, which are scheduled weekly in May, will cover online content delivery and include expert presenters and online tools and resources.
Students of Service hosts virtual readings of children’s books
The readings give students an opportunity to participate in a community service project and support area families while following social distancing guidelines.
Media Coverage: April 2020
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.
UMSL hosts webinars covering blended families, child trafficking and suicide in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
The university offered a range of online events designed to support community members and highlight faculty research opportunities related to COVID-19.
Office of Admissions launches virtual options for prospective and admitted students
From virtual tours to webinars to a live chat, the Office of Admissions has created a variety of options for prospective students to learn about UMSL.
UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours
Students were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for grants of up to $2,000 to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.
UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.
Marie Mora appointed UMSL’s new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs
Mora has proven to be a strong support for faculty members while working tirelessly to ensure UMSL is meeting the needs of its students since her arrival last year.
DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri
Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.
University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities
The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.
Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online
The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.
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.
Times Higher Education recognizes UMSL as a top sustainable university globally
In the publication’s impact rankings, UMSL scored high for its role in combating inequality and was ranked 31st in gender equality and 52nd in reduced inequalities.
Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori lead discussion on COVID-19 and incarceration
Their discussion outlined the challenges facing the incarceration and justice systems in a time when 6 feet of space between inmates is essential.
Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership
Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.
‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display
Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.
Nathan Muchhala’s research on plant resilience draws attention
The associate professor of biology co-authored a new article in New Phytologist that highlights the ability of some plants to reorient themselves after accidents.
Kristin Sobolik talks new chancellor role and more on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke about her new role, plans for the university and her background with host Sarah Fenske on Friday’s program.
UMSL in bloom: Spring comes to campus during stay-at-home
Photographer August Jennewein collected images of the beauty around campus, giving students, faculty and staff something to look forward to when we’re all able to return.
PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers
Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.
UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools
Bill Mendelsohn, director of Charter Schools and Partnerships, worked with Kathy Osborn at the Regional Business Council to procure 275 laptops from EPC and Spire.
Vanna White makes surprise visit to online communication class
The Wheel of Fortune star dropped in on a Zoom meeting of Associate Teaching Professor Jill Alexander’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.
UMSL faculty and staff offer educators advice, resources for teaching online
Emily Goldstein and Shea Kerkhoff discussed how things like staying connected to students, using familiar technologies and writing a detailed syllabus can aid educators.
Ask an Expert: Kimberly Werner on compassion fatigue and intimate partner violence in the wake of coronavirus
The MIMH assistant research professor discusses some of the secondary effects of coronavirus and how to counteract them.
UMSL adopting a test-optional admission process to help students impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The university is implementing the temporary process because of spring cancelations of the ACT and SAT exams and the uncertainty of testing options this summer.
UMSL hosts free webinar to aid small businesses with questions about applying for federal relief funds
Karl Guenther, director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative, moderated the event, which featured a panel of experts from community partners and local lenders.
Solve Climate by 2030 webinar offers ideas to effect change across the state
Theresa Coble from UMSL’s College of Education worked with colleagues from Washington University in St. Louis’ Climate Change Program to organize the event.
Community Psychological Service launching ‘Coping with COVID’ group therapy sessions
Assistant Professor John Nanney developed the sessions to provide community members an outlet to talk about their anxiety and learn tools to deal with it.
UMSL faculty, students featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast
Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Haitao Li discusses COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on global supply chain
Using data-driven analytics, companies can offset potential shortages caused by supply chain disruptions and sudden increased demand for their products.
Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Sobolik will continue to build upon the work she’s done to advance the university and expand its reach since 2017, when she came to UMSL as provost.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld discusses drop in crime during COVID-19 with national media
Rosenfeld noted that as everyday activities are disrupted, crime rates tend to fall because there are fewer people on the street for criminals to target.
Media Coverage: March 2020
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.
SASS unit has developed new ways to help students get the support they need
Student Enrichment and Achievement, Multicultural Student Services and the University Tutoring Center are providing remote services while students are away from campus.
Student entrepreneurs showcase business growth in EQ Student Accelerator competition
MBA student Emily Haas won first place for her meal-planning app Plan-to-Plate, which allows users to import recipes and match them with real-time grocery store sales.
UMSL Anthropologist Susan Brownell talks Olympic postponement
Brownell’s research at UMSL has provided her with a unique perspective on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
St. Louis Regional Data Alliance launches COVID-19 dashboard: STL Response
Community volunteers at the RDA worked to collect the best COVID-19 information and resources available in one place.
UMSL moving all summer courses to online instruction, dropping all summer 2020 online fees
The university will continue to offer a robust catalog of courses with high-quality instruction thoughtfully developed and taught by expert faculty.
UMSL taking part in national Solve Climate by 2030 digital teach-in on April 7
The university is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to co-host the Missouri edition of the nationwide collection of webinars focused on climate action.
Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.
Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19
The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.
Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census
Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
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