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Advertising organization names UMSL scholar advisor of the year

Kristy Tucciarone, associate teaching professor of media studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been recognized for her student leadership efforts.

Jun 17 2013 | Posted in faculty,Fine Arts & Communication,Slideshow | Read More »

UMSL alumnus looks to expand successful restaurant business

UMSL alumnus Kenny Truong, BSBA 2007, owner of The Rice House in Florissant, Mo.

Kenny Truong appears to have cooked up a successful business model with his restaurant, The Rice House. The concept came together after Truong combined the business knowledge he gained from his University of Missouri–St. Louis degree with his parents’ authentic Chinese recipes, according to a recent Florissant (Mo.) Patch article.

Jun 17 2013 | Posted in Alumni,Business Administration,Slideshow | Read More »

UMSL international studies scholar discusses US-China relationship

The relationship between the U.S. and China continues to thaw, as evidenced by a recent two-day summit between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, who both vowed to usher in a “new model” of relations.

Jun 16 2013 | Posted in Arts & Sciences,faculty,UMSL in Radio News | Read More »

Eye on UMSL: Improvisation

John Harner leads his charges through a trumpet master class on the second day of the weeklong UMSL Jazz Camp, which is now part of the Jim Widner Big Band Jazz Camp series. The musicians added an extra level of improvisation that day, moving class up to the naturally illuminated J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center lobby due to a power outage that hit North Campus.

Jun 16 2013 | Posted in Campus,Eye on UMSL,faculty,Fine Arts & Communication,Professional & Continuing Studies | Read More »

UMSL staff member, alumni named ‘30 Under 30’

A University of Missouri–St. Louis staff member and three alumni are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2013 “30 Under 30” class.

Jun 13 2013 | Posted in Alumni,Arts & Sciences,Centers,Fine Arts & Communication,Home news,Latest News,Staff | Read More »

Ambassadors of Harmony to celebrate 50 years with Touhill show

The June University of Missouri–St. Louis performances by the Ambassadors of Harmony will provide exactly what you’ve come to expect from the ensemble’s shows – outstanding showmanship and award-winning a capella music.

Jun 13 2013 | Posted in Events,faculty,Fine Arts & Communication,Touhill Center | Read More »

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 »

UMSL students learn through Jubilee Brew

Charles Nowell, a junior majoring in art at UMSL, at Ferguson Brewing

Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company, the closest brewery to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, wanted to do something special to celebrate UMSL’s 50th anniversary. That led to Jubilee Brew, an Irish-style red ale made to honor a half century of education and excellence at the university. It also led to learning opportunities at UMSL.

Jun 12 2013 | Posted in Arts & Sciences,faculty,Fine Arts & Communication,Jubilee,Slideshow,students | Read More »

UMSL students sift through Missouri history

Equipped with trowels, brushes and plenty of mosquito spray, a group of University of Missouri–St. Louis students recently worked to unearth St. Louis history.

Jun 11 2013 | Posted in Arts & Sciences,faculty,Features,Home news,Professional & Continuing Studies,students | Read More »

Hannah Perryman named Third Team All-American by NFCA and Daktronics, Inc.

Hannah Perryman, freshman pitcher on the UMSL softball team

Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has been named a 2013 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Softball All-American. Perryman was selected to the third team and is just the fourth player in program history to be named a NCAA Division II All-American. She was also named a Third Team All-American by Daktronics, Inc.

Jun 10 2013 | Posted in Arts & Sciences,Athletics,Home news,News Release Archive,students | Read More »