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Archaeologist receives National Science Foundation grant to continue Greece excavations
University of Missouri–St. Louis archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos has received a $130,284 National Science Foundation...
IBI director discusses benefits of China hub in St. Louis
The idea to create a Chinese international air cargo hub at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is a project that...
Tax assistance program earns two IRS awards
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has received two 2011 Internal...
Japanese studies professor to hold film screening, discussion
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Japanese teenager? If so, “Japan Drama Night” at the University of Missouri–St....
Criminologist discusses inflation’s effect on crime
Budget cuts, unemployment rates and an increase in food and fuel prices might lead you to believe crime would be at an...
9/11 survivor speaks during UMSL remembrance week
The wide-eye, stone-faced crowd listened as former New York Fire Department Battalion Chief Richard Picciotto recalled...
Edward Jones strategist to discuss economy, investments
What is a good, safe investment these days? With uncertainty of the investment market, real estate market and job...
Scholar to discuss right-wing activism in Japan
Right-wing activism in contemporary Japan is characterized by confrontational politics, motivated by religious zeal...
Xtreme IT! receives $10,000 gift to support pre-collegiate program
More high school students will now have an opportunity to learn about careers in information technology thanks to a...
Business dean discusses proposed American Jobs Act
The American Jobs Act introduced by President Barack Obama could impact about 120,000 Missouri firms and 260,000...
UMSL’s International Business program ranked 15th by U.S. News
The International Business program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is ranked among the top 20 best...
Criminologists gather public opinion on police pursuits
Allowing public opinion to dictate policy in law enforcement is not common practice. But a recent survey completed by...
UMSL/Wildwood students learn to be effective teachers
What makes a good teacher? The question is asked by hundreds every year. A crowd of more than 260 students in...
Character education professor discusses patriotism in teaching history of 9/11
Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis,...
UMSL graduates second Express Scripts cohort from PMBA program
Charles Moore, senior director of information technology at Express Scripts, researched several master’s of business...
Historian to discuss creation of modern Ireland
From the civil war to the pastel-painted towns of today, tourism has played an essential part in the creation of...
U.S. Bank gives to College of Business Administration
U.S. Bank has pledged $300,000 toward the construction of the new College of Business Administration building at the...
Professor emeritus releases murder mystery novel
After spending more than 30 years working at a university, it’s not surprising that one might use the setting as the...
Counselor named president of APA Division 44
Mark Pope, professor and chair of the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri–St....
Adventure Camp provides activities for children with autism
At summer camp this year, fifth-grader Joshua swam in the pool, played on the playground and raced around the...
Political scientist to discuss book on recent US wars
Over the last 10 years, United States armed forces have fought in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. These conflicts...
Historian to discuss turning point of World War II
On the morning of May 20, 1941, Germans launched an airborne invasion at the Greek island of Crete on the...
Psychologist returns to campus, researches impact of youth sports
Matthew Taylor can sympathize with his students when they talk of the outrageous St. Louis weather, traffic on their...
Education scholar talks homework with USA Today
Cathy Vatterott, associate professor of teaching and learning at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, told USA Today...
UMSL dean emeritus to discuss city, county merger
The benefits of merging St. Louis and St. Louis County have been the topics of heated conversations and elections for...
UMSL graduate overcomes disease to earn PhD
Like many students, Nicole White studied long hours and got by on only a few hours of sleep each night. So in 2004,...
Math Inquiry Institute equips teachers with creative classroom tools
This fall, many St. Louis-area students will learn math and science with the help of creative new tools, thanks to the...
UMSL partners with Eastern Academy of Science and Technology
Beginning next year, students from the Eastern Academy of Science and Technology in Orissa, India, will spend a summer...
UMSL professor to discuss pros, cons of social media
Several million people each day post a status update or tweet about their latest thought. Social media and sites such...
UMSL scholars win gold at Senior Olympics
Already used to success in the classroom, two University of Missouri–St. Louis faculty members brought home the gold...
America’s Center garage floor named for UMSL
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons now share something in common with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis...
Economist discusses housing market
For the past few years, "housing market" is a phrase that has struck concern, fear or despair into most Americans....
Book on autism wins design award
A book about autism that was designed by University Marketing and Communications at the University of Missouri–St....
Counseling professor honored for research
Robert Rocco Cottone, professor of counseling and family therapy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, received...
Conservative writer discusses ‘Political Idealism’
Conservative writer and policy advocate David Horowitz visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis last week. After...
Counseling scholar earns Fulbright-Hays
University of Missouri–St. Louis educator Angela Coker has spent her career focusing on multicultural counseling...
Writer, advocate to discuss political idealism
Conservative writer and policy advocate David Horowitz will discuss “Political Idealism” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 19 in...
UMSL accounting students win Best Practices competition
University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration accounting students won first place in the Best...
UMSL names new College of Education dean
Carole Basile has been named dean of the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Basile, who...
UMSL music educator teaches ukulele to elementary students
Fifth graders at Oakville Elementary School in south St. Louis County learned to play a new instrument last week...
Education alumna receives Monsanto Science Teacher of the Year award
First grade teacher Wanicha Disharoon works hard to make science a fun learning experience for her students. That...
UMSL student investment group wins competition
The Student Investment Trust at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has won the St. Louis Collegiate Investment...
Business professor to discuss ‘going green’ for company profit
Going green and being environmentally conscious can save not only the planet but also big bucks for companies. Joseph...
Center for Character and Citizenship celebrates 5th anniversary
Two educators in the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis had a vision to influence ethical...
UMSL’s business college, accounting program earn reaccreditation
The College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis continues its longstanding tradition of...
UMSL’s PMBA team scores at ACG Interuniversity Cup
A team of University of Missouri–St. Louis Professional Master’s of Business Administration students took second place...
Prevailing over life’s challenges ‘gives me the advantage,’ says UMSL student
University of Missouri–St. Louis student Mike Walker overcomes challenges every day. Making the College of Business...
Economist to discuss work of F. A. Hayek
Economist Bruce Caldwell will discuss “The Road to The Road to Serfdom” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 21 in 331 Social...
UMSL finance professor to discuss China’s currency, US implications
For most Americans, coming across Chinese currency is exciting and something they might hold onto for posterity. But...