Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
Author Burk Krohe
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
Leslie Davis co-edits book on trauma-informed gatekeeping in counselor education while finishing PhD
The book and Davis’ dissertation examine how counseling educators can effectively approach situations when students are not prepared to work in the field.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
- 2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
- DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
- Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
- Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
- Accounting alum Kerrie McKenna-Forbes celebrates 15 years at Bank of America
- Air Force veteran Matt Markivee juggles demands of parenting, career while working toward degree in communication
- Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
- Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
- Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
- UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship receives Templeton World Charity Foundation grant to develop character education facilitator expertise
- 2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
- DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
- Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
- Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
- Accounting alum Kerrie McKenna-Forbes celebrates 15 years at Bank of America
- Air Force veteran Matt Markivee juggles demands of parenting, career while working toward degree in communication
- Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
- Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
- Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
- UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship receives Templeton World Charity Foundation grant to develop character education facilitator expertise