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Grandma meets goal: 50 marathons in 50 states
Rae Mohrmann had already run 25 marathons before she decided to take on the grueling 26-mile, 385-yard race in each of...
Science educator chooses UMSL for PhD
Janet Carrie Launius is a very busy person. A doctoral student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Launius also has a full-time job as the science coordinator for the Hazelwood School District and a part-time job as the education columnist for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
UMSL names senior associate vice chancellor for marketing, communications
Ron Gossen has been named senior associate vice chancellor for marketing and communications at University of...
HEC-TV to air Chancellor’s Report to the Community
UPDATE: HEC-TV has posted the 34th annual Chancellor's Report to the Community to its webiste. Visit...
Scholar studies role of gender in political leadership
The question was simple and casually asked. Maybe it was even posed rhetorically. Regardless, Farida Jalalzai has made...
Dickson String Quartet: The family that plays together, stays together
It's been said that the family that plays together, stays together. The Dickson family gives new meaning to that old...
Researcher finds what people think about luck
According to Berit Brogaard’s experimental philosophy research, most of us see other people’s misfortune as something...
Jazz musicians hone skills with professional artists
Miles Vandiver unleashed a steady barrage of smacking and tapping on his drums. The rhythmic assault to his kit...
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis helps UMSL fulfill commitment to serve
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has a three-fold mission: education, research and service. One of the ways the university fulfills its commitment to service is through its support of Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis.
Each year, CASGSL provides specialized individual, group and family counseling to approximately 800 children affected by different types of traumatic events, including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. CASGSL serves witnesses of domestic abuse and violent crime and children who have suffered accidents and traumatic bereavement. The center also trains graduate students from psychology, social work, counseling and criminal justice in how to respond to child maltreatment and trauma.
10 student-athletes earn inaugural GLVC award
The Great Lakes Valley Conference has identified 10 University of Missouri–St. Louis student-athletes who have earned...
Philosophy graduate student writes book of poems
With her love of classical music and romantic-era literature, philosophy graduate student Kristina Darling offers...
UMSL researchers release Missouri TIF study
A University of Missouri–St. Louis political scientist and an alumna have recently released a major study of tax...
New information on black breast cancer survivors
You can survive a breast cancer diagnosis. That’s what Margaret Barton-Burke, the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor of...
Check out solar system at UMSL’s observatory
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Saturn, Mars,...
UMSL names new assistant women’s basketball coach
University of Missouri–St. Louis head women's basketball coach Lisa Curliss-Taylor has announced the appointment of...
St. Louis Public Radio, SLSO announce partnership
St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra announced a new partnership today that...
St. Louis Public Radio reporters receive honors
St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU news reporters Adam Allington and Maria Altman received one first-place and three...
Students gain perspective on women in public life
Jessy Chisholm aspires to attain a doctorate in political science and public policy administration with the goal of...
Center for International Studies announces Performing Arts Series
The Center for International Studies at the University Missouri–St. Louis has announced its 2010-11 International...
Anthropologist mentors 4 Fulbrights in 4 years
If you want a J. William Fulbright Scholarship, Donna Hart is the person to ask. The director of undergraduate...
59 student-athletes earn Academic All-GLVC honors
The Great Lakes Valley Conference has released its list of academic all-conference selections for the 2009-10 academic...
Alumna receives Pattonville’s top teacher award
Julie Kampschroeder, a 1994 graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was named Teacher of the Year for the...
Media Coverage: June 2010
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
Psychologist to study HIV risk factors
More than 34 million people worldwide live with HIV or AIDS. According to the Joint United Nations Program, most do...
Women’s golf earns sportsmanship award
The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has been named as a recipient of Great Lakes Valley Conference...
Arianna String Quartet announces 2010-11 St. Louis concert series
The Arianna String Quartet has announced its 2010-11 St. Louis concert series. Recognized as one of America's finest...
Nursing professor elected to Oncology Nursing Society board
Margaret Barton-Burke, the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St....
Scholar to moderate foreclosure panel discussion
Why are foreclosures increasing in the St. Louis area? What can the states, counties and municipalities do in response...
News media focuses on historian as World Cup approaches
As the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament approaches, historian Charles P. “Chuck” Korr finds himself in much demand. Earlier this month, two of his books were mentioned as important references to current events, and on May 23, the subject of his latest research was featured in an edition of “Outside The Lines,” an award-winning newsmagazine on the ESPN cable sports network.
Korr, professor emeritus of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis since his retirement in 2003, saw his book, “More Than Just A Game,” (St. Martin’s Press, 2009) listed among 12 books recommended by Jack Bell in the May 10 New York Times. Bell’s list is a compilation of the best books to read as the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa draws near.
Communication alumnus screens Alzheimer’s film on campus
Ten years ago, Jess Dreyer was a wife and mother with a high profile job in human resources. She had a busy schedule...
UMSL alumnus begins prestigious internship
Nicholas Foster had never been to New York City before enrolling at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Now an...
UMSL names new police chief
Forrest L. Van Ness, a former St. Louis County Police captain, was officially sworn in June 1 as chief of police and...