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What’s Happening in Giving

Every gift to UMSL creates opportunities, transforms lives and strengthens our university community. Explore stories of generosity in action—how scholarships change students’ futures, how faculty and programs thrive with donor support and how alumni and friends make a lasting impact.

Read the latest stories from UMSL Daily and beyond, celebrating the power of giving at UMSL.

UMSL Business students speak with Curators' Distinguished Professor of Finance Gaiyan Zhang

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UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith

Jun 26

Glenda Hares standing near the MSC Ponds with the MSC in the background

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Glenda Hares helps UMSL students reach their educational goals through the support of scholarships

Feb 25

Hal and Mary Harris

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Mary and Hal Harris sharing their love of science with future generations through support of chemistry scholarship at UMSL

Oct 18

Mike Deniszczuk

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Alum Mike Deniszczuk fostering new generation of entrepreneurs through support of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center

Sep 9

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