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UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts
UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.
Assistant Professor of Social Work Erica Koegler brings light to sex and labor trafficking in the Midwest
Koegler is partnering with the University of Western Cape to study substance use and legal needs among victims and survivors of trafficking.
SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities
When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days.
Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt
Austin uncovered more than 30 distinct tattoos on a mummy at Deir el-Medina, Egypt. Her research has gone on to challenge understandings of the practice.
UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus
UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.
Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL
During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.
Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases
Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.
Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach
UMSL students have been maintaining vital university functions from home, making connections with alumni and taking donations for the UMSL Strong Scholarship Fund.
Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online
The webinars, which are scheduled weekly in May, will cover online content delivery and include expert presenters and online tools and resources.
Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online
The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.
Times Higher Education recognizes UMSL as a top sustainable university globally
In the publication’s impact rankings, UMSL scored high for its role in combating inequality and was ranked 31st in gender equality and 52nd in reduced inequalities.
UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools
Bill Mendelsohn, director of Charter Schools and Partnerships, worked with Kathy Osborn at the Regional Business Council to procure 275 laptops from EPC and Spire.
UMSL faculty and staff offer educators advice, resources for teaching online
Emily Goldstein and Shea Kerkhoff discussed how things like staying connected to students, using familiar technologies and writing a detailed syllabus can aid educators.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld discusses drop in crime during COVID-19 with national media
Rosenfeld noted that as everyday activities are disrupted, crime rates tend to fall because there are fewer people on the street for criminals to target.
UMSL Anthropologist Susan Brownell talks Olympic postponement
Brownell’s research at UMSL has provided her with a unique perspective on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
St. Louis Regional Data Alliance launches COVID-19 dashboard: STL Response
Community volunteers at the RDA worked to collect the best COVID-19 information and resources available in one place.
Alumna Vielia Jeffries-Evans helps elementary school students develop critical thinking skills through art
Jeffries-Evans’ dissertation on the subject won the 2020 Missouri Art Education Association’s Larry A. Kantner Art Education Research Award Endowment.
Social Work symposium tackles youth policy in criminal justice
The School of Social Work’s 2020 Critical Issues Symposium featured a panel with professionals across disciplines, discussing criminal justice reform and the challenges they face.
UMSL dig deemed an archeological discovery of the decade by international media
Michael Cosmopoulos uncovered an ancient tax record near Pylos, Greece, which challenged previous understandings of the formation of governments in the Western world.
Eamonn and Drucilla Wall connect with Irish diaspora ‘Down Under’
The UMSL professors spent two weeks giving lectures and readings of their original poetry and essays to Irish-Australian communities in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Percy Green talks civil rights, protesting during annual ‘Black in St. Louis’ event
Green spoke with Gwen Moore, of the Missouri History Museum, about his activism during the civil rights movement, including the scaling of the Gateway Arch in 1964.
UMSL alumni among 2020 Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Brittae Gray-Ross, Aunyã McElroy, Marcel Scaife and Christan E. Shelton were honored for their professional excellence, achievements and community involvement.
MEd grad Eric Conners shines on the stage and in the classroom
When he’s not teaching drama at Hixson Middle School or at COCA, Eric Conners acts in productions such as “Canfield Drive” and “The Year of the Bicycle.”
Eye on UMSL: Snack pack
UMSL alumni from Edward Jones boxed donations for the Triton Pantry last week at Woods Hall in an event coordinated by the UMSL Alumni Association.
PhD candidate Chris Link develops students, teachers and curriculum
Link is working to finish his PhD in teaching and learning practices, while creating and leading K-12 education programs for the New York Academy of Sciences.
Media Coverage: January 2020
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.
UMSL scholar in residence promotes need for strong educators in all communities
Tom Hoerr highlighted UMSL’s student-teaching program, which partners with local communities and promotes diversity, equity and excellence.
UMSL students perform with all-collegiate concert band at MMEA annual conference
Katherine Busby, Michael Owens, Emily Ries and David Sedlock only had two days to rehearse with the selective ensemble before performing.
New education course promotes servant leadership model
Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr’s new course, “Leaders Cultivating Virtues,” gives education leaders the tools to help children become good people as well as good students.
December graduate Curlinda Blacksheep cultivates cultural connections as park ranger
Blacksheep, a park ranger at Navajo National Monument, will use her EdD to support her cultural education work at the park, including a new program with local schools.
Political passion drives Julia Spoerry to serve the underserved
Spoerry’s using knowledge she gained pursuing her MPPA at UMSL to better serve the residents of Florissant as a community development specialist.
Education grad heals trauma through music and nature
Kelcee Burton earned her bachelor’s in educational studies and landed a job working with Hip Hop for Change, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California.
Real-world experiences prepare Joel Sjerven for social work success
Sjerven earned his MSW this month and is starting a full-time position as a behavioral health consultant at Family Care Health Centers in January.
From skating for Team USA to helping fellow students, Shannon Keys is on a roll
Keys represented Team USA at the inaugural World Roller Games. At UMSL, she’s helping students prepare for their futures as president of Delta Sigma Pi.
Pair of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards to study abroad
Lauren Huebner will study abroad in Limerick, Ireland, for a semester, while Nicole Newman will study in Barcelona, Spain, for a semester.
Professor E. Paulette Isaac-Savage inducted into The International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame
Isaac-Savage’s research focuses on adult education and adult learning experiences of African Americans in church-based education. She was one of the first adult education scholars to study the subject.
Archaeologist Anne Austin’s discovery of ancient Egyptian tattoos featured in national, international media
Austin used infrared photographs to reveal numerous tattoos on seven mummified bodies at Deir el-Medina, an Egyptian archaeological site. They had gone unnoticed for decades.
Staff Association Council gives UMSL staff members a voice
The Staff Association’s mission is to foster unity between all employees and to give them a venue to consider important workplace issues and voice concerns to UMSL administration.
Economics grad student advocates for families with the power of math
Maia Elkana hopes to add her voice to public policy matters and show empirically that society benefits when parents and children receive the support they need.
National Association for Interpretation honors Theresa Coble with 2019 Fellow Award
Coble received the NAI’s highest award for leadership in the interpretive profession. She has worked with the National Park Service to educate visitors about important natural, cultural and historical resources.
UMSL hosts NSF-sponsored Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference
The conference brought more than 250 pre-service STEM teachers and faculty mentors from 16 Midwestern universities and colleges to St. Louis.
UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the sixth straight year
Thanks to a welcoming, supportive environment for military-connected students, UMSL ranked 49th on a list of 134 four-year universities and colleges.
Panel discusses past, present and future of LBGTQ+ rights on campus
Panel members at the “Queer and Now: Erasure and Reclamation” forum discussed the history of LGBTQ+ issues on the UMSL campus.
Design students connect with Common Read through typeset project
Students in Jennifer McKnight’s “Advanced Problems in Graphic Design” chose 15 pages from “If Beale Street Could Talk” to turn into a book.
Media Coverage: October 2019
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.
UMSL design students kick it with local sneaker startup
Local shoe company Psudo challenged the students to create custom designs, and it is turning Leah Gornet’s winning entry into a limited edition sneaker.
UM System kicks off Engagement Week at UMSL
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi highlighted the impact of the system’s four universities.
Triton Health Educators reduce risky behavior with positive approach
The group of peer educators is working to promote health and wellness on the UMSL campus through education and awareness outreach.
Alumnus Tim Hykes is an Adobe UX Designer to Watch
Hykes works as a UX consultant at World Wide Technology and is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.