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‘Black People in Horror Films’ event examines cinematic history and tropes
Associate Professor Felia Davenport discussed how previous eras of cinema paved the way for the modern Black horror renaissance led by Jordan Peele.
Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
Jennifer Fisher wins National Art Education Association award
The organization named Fisher the 2022 Western Region Higher Education Art Educator.
UMSL community members take part in virtual projects for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gave their time to six organizations: Gateway Pet Guardians, Tenth Life Cat Rescue, LifeWise StL, St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Crisis Nursery and St. Louis Area Food Bank.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra names UMSL alumna Yolanda Alovor inaugural vice president of external affairs and equity, diversity and inclusion
Alovor previously served as chief of staff and vice president of diversity and belonging at Rosemont College and as a health research project manager for Centene.
Sport management students compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month.
Education students hone entrepreneurial skills with help of UMSL Accelerate
Students pitched original social ventures after analyzing community needs, conducting audience research and identifying community partners.
MIMH and College of Education collaborate on Mental Health First Aid certification
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
December education and mathematics graduate Evan Price makes math relatable
As a student teacher, Price worked to make math less intimidating by connecting concepts from class to his students’ interests.
December graduate Meredith Alton returns to school to make a difference
After more than a decade, Alton returned to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude, walking as a student marshal during commencement.
University Child Development Center models healthy habits with classroom garden
Students take an active role in cultivating the garden, from raising seeds indoors during late winter to harvesting produce during summer.
Building community through language, Japanese flourishes at UMSL
The Japanese program has grown considerably, adding faculty members, offering study abroad programs and fostering an active presence on campus.
Teach in 12 graduate Lauren Scanlon brings the world to her classroom
Before teaching, Scanlon lived abroad in Northern Ireland, taught English in South Korea and coordinated corporate events as a travel director with Maritz.
Felia Davenport to exhibit ‘Torn Mixology’ as 2021-2022 Kranzberg Resident Artist
The multimedia exhibit explores Davenport’s multiracial identity and will feature seven handmade pieces of clothing that represent different points in her life.
Steven Louis Brawley preserves and celebrates St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ history
Brawley founded the St. Louis LGBT History Project in 2007. He also authored “Gay and Lesbian St. Louis” and has served as a trustee for the State Historical Society of Missouri.
Education alumna Elizabeth Bleier invests in the region’s future as executive director of Teach For America St. Louis
As executive director, Bleier is leading an effort to support St. Louis’ network of 600 Teach For America alumni with professional development opportunities.
Baorong Guo and Annah Bender receive research grant to study streamlining SNAP application process
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the $199,000 grant, which is aimed at increasing SNAP participation among low-income families.
Education and English alumna Eleanor Taylor connects to students and family history through language learning
Taylor was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year and has been a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms fellow.
A revamped Sue Shear Leadership Academy returns to campus
UMSL students Beauty Cooper and Tori Tappe participated in the program, which is designed to inspire women’s civic engagement and leadership.
Alumnus Tim Hebel named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 under 40
Hebel, a 2016 graduate of the UMSL computer science program, founded Beanstalk Web Solutions while working toward his degree.
Tara Cramer, Betsy Sampson and Dorian Hall receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Alumna Leigh Bolin serves the remote communities of Alaska
Bolin has provided vital child advocacy and mental health services to remote areas of the state, sometimes traveling by plane to reach isolated villages.
Black Futurity Group hosts discussion about social justice
Nearly two dozen faculty, students and staff attended the event, which focused on ways to support Black students and amplify their voices.
Teach in 12 graduate Scott Boyd goes from graphic design, target shooting to teaching
This fall, Boyd started his first education job as an art teacher at Lucas Crossing School Complex in Normandy, Missouri.
UMSL Opera Theatre wins first place American Prize for production of ‘The Medium’
The win marks the third time in four years the program has placed first in national competition.
Theresa Coble helps define the National Association for Interpretation’s new direction in professional publication
Coble authored an article on the nuances of the new definition of interpretation in the latest edition of Legacy, the organization’s professional magazine.
George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.
Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports
Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.
Alumna Lauren Schoellhorn’s passion for teaching impacts students at Eureka High School
Schoellhorn, who teaches AP world history, AP art history and psychology, was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.
Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.
Alumnus James Young wins Missouri Teacher of the Year
Young leads an innovative musical theater program at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, where students learn how to project self-confidence.
Alumna Delyn Stephenson wins prestigious Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at Saint Louis Art Museum
During the paid yearlong fellowship, Stephenson will gain hands-on experience in areas such as audience development, curation and public programming.
UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.
UMSL Veterans Center organizes 9/11 memorial
Students, staff and faculty planted American flags on the Millennium Student Center South Lawn to remember the lives lost 20 years ago.
UMSL to distribute $10.8 million in COVID relief funding to students this school year
Students are invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for emergency grants to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.
Psychology major Emily Kersten finds her place through involvement on campus
Kersten has worked as a resident advisor, interned with Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis and held leadership positions with Psi Chi.
School of Social Work holds virtual seminar on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients
Alumni Sarah E. Bruno and Vincent Mazzoccoli educated viewers on up-to-date terminology and ways to provide better care in behavioral health settings.
New sport management program jump-starts students’ careers
Sport management student Eddie Cooney and alumnus Lucas Marroquin have landed positions with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City FC.
Mineral Area College to hold informational meeting about UMSL-led Master of Social Work program
Those interested in the joint program can learn more from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Technology Building Room T107 on the MAC campus.
UMSL adds new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.
Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021
A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis receives $5 million in grant funding
Two grants will fund programs to support behavioral therapy trainers and to facilitate treatment for children who’ve experienced trauma.
UMSL Police Detective Mariah Thomas educates, inspires at Camp Fury STL
Thomas served as an instructor and mentor during the weeklong camp, where Girl Scouts trained alongside female firefighters and police officers.
Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program
The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.
UMSL Succeed and Missouri Historical Society discuss intersection of Black history, disability rights during digital event
The digital gathering included a discussion on the impact of Black Americans on the disability rights movement.
Media Coverage: July 2021
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 stories.
Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.
Why we’re excited to return to campus
After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.