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UMSL alumna earns Elijah Watt Sells Award

Brighton Ranney was pleasantly surprised when she found out she was a 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient. And the University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna quickly realized she had joined an elite class.

Jun 13 2013 | Posted in Alumni,Business Administration,Latest News | Read More »

Eye on UMSL: Reflections

The Center for Character and Citizenship in the College of Education at UMSL held its annual Summer Institute in Character Education June 3-7. More than 30 educators from various states, including four from Colegio Los Nogales in Bogota, Colombia, attended the weeklong character education training run by Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Education at UMSL. At the end of each day, participants are paired up and ask to give daily reflections on what they learned.

Jun 10 2013 | Posted in Education,Eye on UMSL | Read More »

UMSL economist talks to KMOX about economic recovery

Dave Rose, professor of economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, discussed the current economic recovery Wednesday on KMOX (1120 AM).

Jun 6 2013 | Posted in Arts & Sciences,faculty,UMSL in Radio News | Read More »

UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year

University of Missouri–St. Louis students will have 19 new scholarship options to help pay for school this fall thanks to university donors and a program established by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and implemented by the University of Missouri System.

May 28 2013 | Posted in Academics,Arts & Sciences,Business Administration,Education,Features,Fine Arts & Communication,Home news,Honors College,Nursing,Optometry,People | Read More »

UMSL criminologists team up with community leaders to reduce violence

With 24 years of experience in law enforcement, Dan Isom understands the problems facing St. Louis residents.

May 21 2013 | Posted in Alumni,Arts & Sciences,faculty,UMSL in Print News | Read More »

UMSL experts discuss what to expect after graduation

Three University of Missouri–St. Louis scholars were recently featured on “Stay Tuned,” a weekly live program that airs on KETC (Channel 9). Keith Womer, dean of the College of Business Administration, Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, and Carl Hoagland, the Emerson Electric Endowed Professor of Teaching and Learning, took part in the show “Graduation Season: What’s Next?”

May 21 2013 | Posted in Business Administration,Education,faculty,Staff,UMSL in TV News | Read More »

Vicki Sauter wins UM President’s Award for University Citizenship

UMSL Professor of Information Systems Vicki Sauter

When Vicki Sauter was 18 years old, her father fell victim to an attempted armed robbery on the street outside her family’s Chicago-area home. He fought back but during the struggle was shot once in the head and later died from the injury. Neighbors witnessed the attack, but did nothing. At the funeral, one neighbor [...]

May 12 2013 | Posted in Academics,Business Administration,faculty,Features,Home profile,People | Read More »

Education dean talks about curriculum changes on KSDK

Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked with KSDK (Channel 5) education reporter Sharon Stevens about the changes and how it will affect the way educators are trained.

May 7 2013 | Posted in Education,faculty,UMSL in TV News | Read More »

UMSL psychologist wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education

UMSL Associate Professor of Psychology Ann Steffen

Described by fellow faculty members as a “teacher’s teacher,” Ann Steffen is a passionate and committed educator and respected researcher. In honor of her work, the associate professor of psychology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis was presented the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. “I love being part of the process of discovery for students as they gain skills [...]

May 6 2013 | Posted in Academics,Arts & Sciences,faculty,Home profile,News Release Archive,People | Read More »

New UMSL partnership empowers individuals with disabilities

Patricia Kopetz is a crusader. She’s a relentless and tireless advocate for the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. For the past five years, Kopetz has thrown her energy behind her position at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She holds the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professorship of Education for Children with Disabilities. Her professorship, housed in the [...]

Apr 29 2013 | Posted in Academics,Education,faculty,Features,People,UMSL Magazine | Read More »