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Eye on UMSL: I’m flying

UMSL students Ally Wolf (left) and Belicia Beck rehearse a part of the “Scary Dance” while Rob Scoggins (right), assistant professor of dance, and Glen Anderson, assistant professor of design and technology, look on. The dance, which was choreographed by Scoggins, will be performed at 8 p.m. Nov. 10-12 in the Lee Theatre at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Admission is $5. The picture, taken by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.

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Opportunity Scholar Nick Ballenger starting vet school after completing bachelor’s degree in biology
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Ballenger will begin studying at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.

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Ballenger will begin studying at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.

Opportunity Scholar Nick Ballenger starting vet school after completing bachelor’s degree in biology

Jun 12, 2026

Ballenger will begin studying at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.

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.

UMSL in motion: Teaching aids

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Social media manager Valerie Furlong spoke to Professor Xin Wang about the value of humanoid and quadruped robots and how they’re being incorporated into the electrical engineering curriculum.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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