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UMSL representatives visit with international partner in Kuwait
Nearly 11 years after it was formed, Gulf University for Science and Technologyin Kuwait, a Middle East partner of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, continues to improve and expand its educational opportunities.
Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors
Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named a First Team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection, as announced by the league.
Alumnus writes Op-Ed on building codes
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus David Crigger, BSEd 2009 and MS biology 2013, recently wrapped an internship with the Missouri chapter of the Sierra Club where he conducted research on St. Louis-area building codes. He shared his findings in a recent Op-Ed piece published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Eye on UMSL: UMSL Day records
More than 1,400 people visited the university on Nov. 23 for UMSL Day and 123 prospective students completed applications. Both figures broke records for the biannual event, which gives prospective students and their families the opportunity to tour the university’s 350-acre campus, talk with faculty members and attend information sessions on admissions and financial aid. The Office of Admissions held UMSL Day at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Gallery 210 holds screenings, discussions as part of St. Louis International Film Fest
For more than 20 years, St. Louis has become home to thousands of Bosnian refugees. Recognizing this influence, Eastern European filmmaking was given prominent placement in the recent St. Louis International Film Festival, with the University of Missouri–St. Louis playing a significant supporting role.
UMSL educator talks to KMOV about teacher tenure
Does tenure make teachers invincible and prone to slacking, or does it keep good teachers safe?
UMSL historian remembers news of JFK assassination
The breaking news on Nov. 22, 1963, deeply disturbed all of the grownups around Peter Acsay, then an eight-year-old living in St. Louis’ Walnut Park neighborhood. That’s how Acsay, now an associate teaching professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, remembers the assassination of the 35th president of the United States.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL went 1-1 at the Pops Duncan Classic, hosted by Trevecca Nazarene last weekend. The Tritons suffered a 71-67 loss to the host school before rebounding with a 71-57 victory over Grand Valley State. Senior Jessica Zavoral averaged 17 points to lead UMSL. UMSL (2-1) will host the Hilton Holiday Classic this Friday and Saturday. The Tritons will entertain Harris Stowe on Friday and Missouri Baptist on Saturday. Both games are set to tip-off at 3 p.m.
UMSL business students support Old Newsboys Day
As Devon Brandon entered the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis Thursday morning she was greeted by the smiling faces of fellow UMSL students dressed in crisp green new aprons and hocking newspapers. The haggling was part of an annual St. Louis tradition known as Old Newsboys Day that benefits more than 250 local charities.
Softball Head Coach Brian Levin named 2014 field manager for Akron Racers
University of Missouri–St. Louis head softball coach Brian Levin has been named field manager for the Akron Racers for the 2014 season, as announced by General Manager Joey Arriett.
Pioneering nonprofit news operation gains approval
Newsrooms around the country are becoming quieter as layoffs and closures silence once-thriving organizations, but a University of Missouri–St. Louis site in midtown St. Louis will soon be bustling as its population of journalists doubles.
Rain doesn’t dampen UMSL’s groundbreaking spirit
When Thursday’s steady rain started washing away the mounds of dirt, organizers of a groundbreaking ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis moved the party inside.
Good job UMSL! Month of Community Giving hits record high
To honor their 50th Jubilee this year, employees at the University of Missouri–St. Louis gave nearly $80,000 to the United Way of Greater St. Louis and Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri campaigns, breaking the campus record. Both organizations provide funding to social service, health and research agencies in the St. Louis region.
Veterans’ powerful stories captured in second volume
“The real damage of war is never going to be known unless those who have been there share their stories,” Colin Halloran told the audience gathered Nov. 15 in the Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Student learns newspaper reporting firsthand at The St. Louis American
Always carry a notepad and pen and wear comfortable shoes. Those are some tips Ciera Simril has picked during her time as an intern at The St. Louis American, a publication targeting African Americans in the St. Louis region.
Curators to vote on merger of St. Louis Public Radio, Beacon
Two excellent St. Louis news organizations will become partners, under an agreement the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri System are expected to approve this week.
Public policy professor talks transportation in St. Louis
Density is a “four-letter word” in St. Louis, according to Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL marketers, communicators target branding at forum
There was probably only one room on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus where disco music could be heard Tuesday morning.
Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors
Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team.
Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons
Femi John works as a part-time nurse and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s also in the mist of a revival of his basketball career. The former McCluer North High School (Florissant, Mo.) standout and Saint Louis University recruit is now a guard on the UMSL Tritons after battling injuries for several years.
UMSL chemists publish HPV work in scientific journal; company profiled in European publication
While there is no cure for human papillomavirus, in most people the body will clear the infection on its own. But in a small subset the infection becomes persistent. Virtually all cervical cancers are caused by HPV infections.
UMSL education scholar named president of Association for Moral Education
Wolfgang Althof is use to wearing several hats as both the Teresa M. Fischer Endowed Professor of Citizenship Education at University of Missouri–St. Louis and a director of the Center for Character and Citizenship at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis began the season 1-0 by defeating Lindenwood, 70-58, in its season opener on Saturday. The UMSL Tritons received 18 points from senior Alyssa Like, while senior Devonna Smith registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. UMSL is in Nashville, Tenn., this weekend for the Pops Duncan Classic. The Tritons face host Trevecca Nazarene on Friday before meeting Grand Valley State on Saturday.
Media Coverage: October 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
Gallery 210’s ‘Site’ exhibit garners good reviews
Artist Sarah Frost often works with discarded or unwanted items, repurposing and bringing new life into the objects while simultaneously preserving traces of the objects’ former utility.
Eye on UMSL: Ethics
Jeremy Scahill, national security correspondent for The Nation magazine and author of the book “Dirty Wars,” which was also made into a documentary film, delivers the keynote address at the second annual Public Ethics Conference. The conference was held in the Millennium Student Center and sponsored by the UMSL Center for Ethics in Public Life. Scahill spoke on numerous topics, but his driving theme was a need to speak truth to power.
Be green, go blue: New recycling bins ramp up UMSL’s sustainability efforts
One hundred fifty new blue recycling bins are being dispersed across the University of Missouri–St. Louis' campus to...
UMSL aviation expert discusses airline merger
American Airlines and US Airways were given the government green light this week to complete a mega merger, making American the largest airline in the world.
Economist talks homeownership rates
As homeownership decreases nationally and foreclosure rates continue to climb, the housing market in the St. Louis...
UMSL Athletics to reinstate men’s and women’s swimming and diving
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Athletics has announced the reinstatement of men’s and women’s swimming and diving as a varsity sport. Both programs will begin competition in the 2014-15 academic year.
CASGSL director talks about support, treatment of childhood trauma
Child abuse is not something many people like to talk about, but that culture is shifting in St. Louis County through support, funding and resources.
Students, faculty attend Affordable Care Act educational session
One thing is for sure, few people are short on opinions when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. Some say it will destroy America, while others see it as a necessary step to reforming a broken system.
Hopper named GLVC Women’s Golf Player of the Month for October
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Bailey Hopper has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Player of the Month for October, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
Water issues expert gives keynote address at UMSL lecture series
The Las Vegas Sun News describes Pat Mulroy as one of the most powerful executives in the state of Nevada.
Olympic champ inspires MADCO’s season opener ‘Uprising’
MADCO will kick off its 2013-14 season with a production inspired by Olympic legend and East St. Louis, Ill., native Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
UMSL course redesign wins recognition twice in one week
Mimi Duncan admits to being a bit reticent when she first began to create an online information systems course.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis officially opened its 2013-14 season with a 1-1 record at the GLVC-GLIAC Challenge last weekend, hosted by Lake Superior State. The UMSL Tritons lost their opener, 76-72, to the host Lakers on Saturday before bouncing back for a 78-66 defeat of Northwood on Sunday. Junior Aareon Smith led UMSL with 18.5 points per game. The Tritons (1-1) will entertain Upper Iowa on Thursday in its home opener.
UMSL announces 2014 Sports Hall of Fame inductees
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Athletics has announced its 2014 inductees to the UMSL Sports Hall...
Eye on UMSL: Autumn bloom
Arnaud Taillefer de Laportaliere (left) of Angers, France, and Ulrike Koch of Vienna, Austria, take a break from...
You like us, you really like us!
In just three years, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Facebook page went from only 46 fans to push past a staggering 10,000-fan mark on Nov. 6.
UMSL, WUSTL sign occupational therapy agreement
University of Missouri–St. Louis Provost Glen Cope (left), Carolyn Baum, director and professor of occupational...
Journalist Jeremy Scahill to headline conference exploring relationship between politics, press
Jeremy Scahill, internationally renowned journalist and author of New York Times bestseller "Blackwater" (2008) and...
UMSL historian surveys St. Louis’ guiding spirit
In St. Louis’ nearly 250 years of existence, the Gateway City and the surrounding region has experienced many science and technology milestones. Those advances have shaped a port city into one of the United States’ most powerful manufacturing hubs and home to the “Biobelt.”
UMSL, STLCOP sign course exchange agreement
A new course exchange agreement signed last week by the University of Missouri–St. Louis and St. Louis College of Pharmacy will give students from both campuses an opportunity to take courses at either.
Student aims to showcase St. Louis musicians via mobile app
As an aspiring hip-hop artist, Gregory Ballard Jr. knows firsthand how tough it is trying to make a name for yourself on the St. Louis music scene. He also knows that building buzz is paramount to achieving that goal.
Teaching and Technology Conference attracts more than 350 educators
Amy Collier and Michelle Pacansky-Brock came to town recently to talk about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course), flipped classrooms and making online learning real, human and connected.
‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes
UMSL students look to the university to create life-altering opportunities. UMSL alumni prove-out those opportunities with solid successes. That’s the story of the newest chapter of the “I Chose UMSL” branding campaign launched in October. This is the fourth iteration of the popular initiative.
Post-Dispatch spotlights successful alumnus CEO’s return as Business College dean
Charles Hoffman has held many roles, from Air Force officer to University of Missouri–St. Louis student to chief executive officer. Now Just two months into his new position as dean of the College of Business Administration at UMSL, Hoffman sat down with St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Gallagher to talk about the college, plans for the future and what makes UMSL stand out from others.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its 2013-14 season on Saturday with 57-52 victory at NCAA Division I opponent Saint Louis in its lone exhibition game. Senior transfer Alyssa Like led the UMSL Tritons with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while senior Devonna Smith had 11 points and nine rebounds. UMSL will officially tip-off its season on November 16, hosting Lindenwood at 5:30 p.m.