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Researchers make front page of St. Louis Post-Dispatch

University of Missouri–St. Louis researchers were featured on the front page of the March 15 St. Louis Post-Dispatch in a story about the St. Louis Institute for Nanomedicine, of which UMSL is a partner. UMSL Chancellor Tom George; Jimmy Liu, director of the Center for Nanoscience at UMSL; and George Gokel, associate director of the Center for Nanoscience at UMSL, were all interviewed for the story.

Read the story here:  http://tinyurl.com/yd85bqb

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Raven, also a former member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, died Saturday at age 89.

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Raven, also a former member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, died Saturday at age 89.

Longtime Missouri Botanical Garden President Peter Raven’s legacy includes strengthening biology program at UMSL

Apr 29, 2026

Raven, also a former member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, died Saturday at age 89.

Students share work at Graduate Research Fair and Undergraduate Research Symposium
Students share work at Graduate Research Fair and Undergraduate Research Symposium

More than 100 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the annual events, which were held jointly for a full day of conversation, inquiry and scholarship.

Students share work at Graduate Research Fair and Undergraduate Research Symposium

More than 100 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the annual events, which were held jointly for a full day of conversation, inquiry and scholarship.

Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards

Apr 28, 2026

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year
Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year

Annah Bender, Sandra Langeslag, John McGrosso, Stephanie Merritt, Laura Miller, Carissa Philippi, Shannon Ahrndt and Marc Spingola have been granted time to devote to research or course development.

Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year

Annah Bender, Sandra Langeslag, John McGrosso, Stephanie Merritt, Laura Miller, Carissa Philippi, Shannon Ahrndt and Marc Spingola have been granted time to devote to research or course development.

Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year

Apr 27, 2026

Annah Bender, Sandra Langeslag, John McGrosso, Stephanie Merritt, Laura Miller, Carissa Philippi, Shannon Ahrndt and Marc Spingola have been granted time to devote to research or course development.

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