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Eye on UMSL: Big lift

A crane, supervised by SystemAire Inc., lifts the outdated, original wooden cooling tower from the roof of the Research Building. It will be replaced with a stainless steel version. The picture, taken by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.

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Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies
Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Assistant Teaching Professor David Wacyk dressed up as Marty McFly as he conducted the UMSL Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on May 13 at the Touhill.

Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Assistant Teaching Professor David Wacyk dressed up as Marty McFly as he conducted the UMSL Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on May 13 at the Touhill.

Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Jun 8, 2026

Assistant Teaching Professor David Wacyk dressed up as Marty McFly as he conducted the UMSL Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on May 13 at the Touhill.

Alum Brittany Henry pursuing master’s abroad at the University of Tokyo
Alum Brittany Henry pursuing master’s abroad at the University of Tokyo

Henry, who majored in biology and minored in Japanese, is working toward a graduate degree in international health in the prestigious Moi Lab, which studies virology and tropical diseases.

Alum Brittany Henry pursuing master’s abroad at the University of Tokyo

Henry, who majored in biology and minored in Japanese, is working toward a graduate degree in international health in the prestigious Moi Lab, which studies virology and tropical diseases.

Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction

Jun 8, 2026

Peterson captures stories about baseball-obsessed father and coach Lou Mallett and his family. The book was inspired by some of Peterson’s own experiences coaching youth baseball in central Maine.

Kaley Ware maximizes her experience at UMSL while earning master’s degree in economics
Kaley Ware maximizes her experience at UMSL while earning master’s degree in economics

Ware, who graduated from the accelerated master’s program, will begin a doctoral program in economics at the University of Tennessee this fall.

Kaley Ware maximizes her experience at UMSL while earning master’s degree in economics

Ware, who graduated from the accelerated master’s program, will begin a doctoral program in economics at the University of Tennessee this fall.

Kaley Ware maximizes her experience at UMSL while earning master’s degree in economics

Jun 2, 2026

Ware, who graduated from the accelerated master’s program, will begin a doctoral program in economics at the University of Tennessee this fall.

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