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Expert talks sticker shock in 2012
The new year may bring more than resolutions and predictions, it may include higher prices on many of the things you...
Xtreme IT! needs you to vote early, often
Xtreme IT!, a precollegiate summer academy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis needs your help. The academy has...
Student receives prestigious award for oil price impact study
The price of oil directly affects the price of everything, from food to raw materials, according to University of...
Former AB executive to discuss doing business in China
As the global business world evolves and grows, learning key components to doing business overseas is essential. Steve...
Accounting break dancer creates clothing company, scholarship for extraordinary talents
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Ryan Bradley is more than a year away from graduation, but he has already...
Internship program helps graduate secure career
Jeff Corns walked across the stage during his commencement ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis knowing...
International student finds home at UMSL
Being more than 8,000 miles away from home for more than three years can make anyone home sick. But University of...
Geriatrics symposium to focus on arts, aging
The 2012 St. Louis Times Geriatrics Symposium will focus on aging, creativity and health and art therapy. “The Art of...
Criminologist receives ASC’s New Scholar Award
Criminologist Kristin Carbone-Lopez feels her life is a little surreal. She’s working with scholars she looked up to...
Student researches enzyme production for biofuel
Ryan Sheridan, a senior biochemistry and biotechnology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is fascinated by...
Student researches ‘green chemistry’
Erin Martin, a junior chemistry major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was interested in learning about...
Economic education center holds Financial Football Show-Me Showdown
A dozen high school students from Oakville High School (St. Louis County) took to the field – or the TelePresence Room...
International Business Club celebrates 10 years with students, alumni
More than 65 people gathered last week in the Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center at the University of...
Psychology student studies pediatric chest pain
For Adnan Smajic, a senior psychology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, having the opportunity to...
HEC-TV to air Bachmann Book Series
If you missed the annual Bachmann Book Series last month, you’ll have more chances to see it as HEC-TV begins airing...
PricewaterhouseCoopers partner inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Steven O. Swyers was inducted into the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration’s...
Biology student researches galling wasps
Rachel Hosna, junior biology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, always wondered about those little balls...
Aviation expert discusses American Airlines bankruptcy
American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp., filed bankruptcy this week in the shadows of heavy debt and large labor...
Education division receives outstanding diversity award
Faculty in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy in the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St....
Anthropology senior receives grant to study stone remnants
Jason Adair, a senior anthropology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has an interest in studying stone...
Alumni, faculty receive MSCPA Impact Awards
Three members of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family were honored last week with Impact Awards from the...
Economist pens book on morality, economics
Have you ever wondered whether a society’s moral beliefs might affect the way its economy functions or its general...
German Culture Center presents Christmas concert
In additional to the classics such as “Jingle Bells,” “White Christmas” and “12 Days of Christmas”, the “Christmas a...
Criminologist talks protection against break-ins
Thinking like a burglar and keeping your schedule private could keep you from becoming the victim of a crime. There...
Historian to discuss the lure of Irish music, culture
Rich in history and tradition, Irish culture is distinctive and memorable. For years, Americans have enjoyed the...
FBI specialist to discuss computer system safety
Computer hackers are a nuisance to everyone. But even more so to companies that could lose not only money but data and...
Education faculty, students shape young minds through language
Danielle Coffyn never imagined she could shape young minds while still having the opportunity to use the language she...
Sociology undergraduates get a chance to get dirty, published
Four senior sociology majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis are embarking on a research project, not only for...
IBM presents gift to UMSL’s Xtreme IT! program
Xtreme IT! received an $11,500 Community Impact Grant from IBM last week. The grant was presented to the creators of...
Touhill to present a traditional Irish evening with Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill
The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center will take on an Irish festival atmosphere Nov. 19 with an evening...
IS professor talks online security
Adding personal information such as an e-mail or cell number to your Facebook profile is safe, right? Only your...
Gerontologist talks treating memory impairment
Thomas Meuser, director of the Gerontology Graduate Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, knows the benefit...
Clinical psychologist Kamila White studies non-cardiac chest pain in kids
Imagine waking up to hear your child crying from chest pain. You rush to the emergency room. Dozens of tests later,...
Educator, graduate student participate in Fulbright program
University of Missouri–St. Louis educator Angela Coker and graduate student Ted Gregory have participated in the J....
TASK event builds bridges, defies art making expectations
More than 180 people took part recently in an event of self-expression, building bridges and defying expectations of...
Gallery Visio to present ‘AWARENESS=LIFE’
“AWARENESS=LIFE,” an exhibit of Normandy (Mo.) High School student artists, will be on display from Nov. 10 through...
Lecture to explore Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity
Culture and religion have always had a unique relationship, sometimes overlapping and at times, sharing a great...
Social worker’s study shows families of special-needs children benefit from medical homes
Families of special-needs children face several obstacles, one of which is paying for medical care. A new study...
Marketing professor talks ‘Rally Squirrel’ craze
Who would have guessed that a squirrel in Busch Stadium during the National League Division Series against the...
Eurogang workshop spotlights criminologists’ research
Current research shows gang involvement can be decreased with early prevention and gang member parolees have a hard...
Alumnus rapper works to ‘Make “SMART” Cool’
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Richard Williams is making quite a name for himself as rapper. And that name...
Bachmann Book Series to focus on leadership
Leadership is a role many play, but only a few excel. Finding the right mix of leading while learning is the focus of...
International Studies and Programs offers passport services
Did you know you can obtain a passport at the University of Missouri–St. Louis? And since it’s done by appointment...
UMSL to present pair of French plays
Struggling relationships and scorned lovers will be the focus of two one-act plays in French performed at the...
IS professor talks password security
A new survey has discovered that three out of every 10 American teenagers and young adults say they have had their...
Federal Reserve Bank official to discuss financial crisis lessons
As the economical crisis slowly rebounds and consumers start spending and investing again, economists say there are...
Archaeologist to discuss ancient burial site in Crete
High up in remote parts of the Greek island of Crete is the tiny village of St. Haralambos, known as Hagios...
Finance professor receives AB teaching award
Great teachers are the ones who inspire their students to learn while striving to improve themselves, which is exactly...
IS expert receives research excellence award
Dinesh Mirchandani, associate professor of information systems at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, received the...