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UMSL students laid groundwork for new Lindbergh exhibit at Missouri History Museum
Museum Studies MA students completed a 93-page concept packet in fall 2017 for what would become “Flores Mexicanas: A Lindbergh Love Story.”
Alumna Melanie Adams brings UMSL experience to new role as director of Anacostia museum
The College of Education alumna is excited to dive deep into the historic Anacostia neighborhood, which abolitionist Frederick Douglass once called home.
Children’s Advocacy Center staffer strives to help interviewees find their voice
Beverly Tucker has worked as a forensic interviewer at the UMSL-affiliated Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis for the past 20 years.
John Cusack discusses career highlights, political insights in front of energetic Touhill crowd
Actor John Cusack held a Q&A session with fans following a screening of “Say Anything” on UMSL’s campus to help celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary.
UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board
Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.
Scholarships reward exemplary academic, real-world character education practitioners
Doctoral students Anthony Graham and Kim Starkey earn awards for their scholarly work at UMSL and its practical applications in their schools.
CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL
Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.
Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort
The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.
UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study
The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.
Trio of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards for study abroad programs
YuJin Hur and Molly Motes will study abroad in Japan for the entire 2019-20 school year, while Sarah Thompson will study in Ireland in the fall.
Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students
A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership
The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.
North County Inc. honors Chancellor Tom George with Public Service Leadership Award
The regional development association recognized the chancellor for his role in steering UMSL and its contributions to north St. Louis County.
Litmag gives UMSL community a chance to shine in its pages, behind the scenes
The 31st annual edition of the student-run literary and art journal features 48 works from 31 different creators.
Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools
Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.
Continuous improvement a recurrent theme for May dual-degree economics grad Nicolette Seder
The senior continuous improvement analyst at Unyson Logistics serves as a role model for her 7-year-old daughter, Skylar.
Brain injury inspires Kevin Geekie to earn degree, assist others
The UMSL social work student wants to use his education to make a difference for others in a similar situation.
Print Fair draws collectors and dealers of paper arts to UMSL campus
The 13th annual edition of the St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair takes place Friday through Sunday and features 25 local and national dealers and artists.
Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms
The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.
Coro fellowship stokes alumna’s passion for pursuing equity in education
Clara Karger, an MEd graduate, is part of a highly selective cohort of public affairs fellows taking part in experiential leadership training.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference serves as experiential learning opportunity for student attendees
This year’s seventh edition of the MDMC drew its biggest crowd ever – more than 1,850 – to more than 80 learning sessions and panels at St. Louis Union Station.
New Callaway video features College of Optometry’s contribution to Triple Track putting system
A team from Callaway shot the footage for the video and interviewed Optometry Professor Carl Bassi about his role in the Triple Track design over a two-day stretch in February.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival serves as joyous sendoff for Jim Widner
UMSL’s director of jazz studies, who is retiring from teaching this year, founded the festival in 2004 and has served as artistic director ever since.
Civil Rights Tour gives students chance to experience history firsthand
A three-day spring break trip through historic sites from the Civil Rights Movement left a deep impression on a group of 20 UMSL students.
Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives
Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.
College of Education launches Vernon C. Mitchell Sr. Scholarship for aspiring school leaders
The 1979 MEd alumnus was a respected school administrator in north St. Louis County for more than 35 years.
UMSL Opera Theatre pushes boundaries with ‘The Medium’
Coming off a national award, the troupe shifted gears into darker, more challenging subject matter and musical territory.
College of Education announces new research awards program
Eight faculty members presented their research at a Wednesday symposium meant to highlight the scholarly work produced by the college.
UMSL named one of nation’s Most Affordable Colleges by Study.com
Quality educational offerings, high freshman retention rate and generous financial aid contributed to UMSL’s No. 8 ranking.
Graphic design students showcase work at thesis show
Bachelor’s candidates presented projects that they had been working on since August to an audience of students, faculty members and design professionals at the Lee Theater.
National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna
Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.
Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.
Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council
Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.
MEd graduate named ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ for bold moves as Decatur superintendent
Paul Fregeau earned his MEd from UMSL in 1994, transitioning from law enforcement to a career in education. He now leads the school district in Illinois.
Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
UMSL Night with the St. Louis Blues attracts sizable contingent for night of hockey fun
The second annual event saw around 240 members of the UMSL community gather to watch the Blues score an 8-3 victory.
UMSL researchers share expertise on local, national radio
Sandra Langeslag appeared on NPR, and Lauren Obermark and Jennifer Siciliani both served as guest panelists on “St. Louis on the Air.”
Panel discussion showcases innovative research from African American faculty members at UMSL
Wilma Calvert, Jerome Morris and Sha-Lai Williams Woodson shared their work as part of “A Conversation on Reframing Health, Education and Family in the Black Community.”
Coach Bob Sundvold discusses basketball team’s hot streak on KFNS Radio
The Tritons, who are off to the program’s best start to a season since 1971-72, return home for the “Pack the Stands” game against Drury on Feb. 21.
3 UMSL alumni part of St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2019
Karen Englert, Shannon Favazza and Christopher Lehmuth are in the select group, which will be honored at an awards dinner Wednesday at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
UMSL-tested aiming system hits shelves on new Callaway golf balls
The Triple Track putting system, created in St. Louis and tested at the UMSL College of Optometry, is part of the new Callaway ERC Soft golf balls.
Social work professor seeks real-world applications in study of refugee youth
Florian Sichling is interviewing adolescent Syrian and Bosnian immigrants in St. Louis to determine how their experiences might inform policy changes.
Social work alumna takes seat on St. Louis County Council
Lisa Clancy, formerly the associate director of the UMSL Community Innovation and Action Center, now represents constituents from more than a dozen municipalities.
Proud to Be First Scholars Program aims to enhance opportunities for first-generation UMSL students
Economics Professor Emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose, are funding the demonstration project, which will match students with dedicated faculty mentors.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UMSL accreditation for next 10 years
The regional accrediting organization requires regular evaluations to make sure the universities it governs are living up to standards of quality and continual improvement.
Counseling student becomes published author with poetry collection
Clayton Adam Clark won the 2017 Moon City Poetry Award, leading to the publication of his collection, “A Finitude of Skin.”
Templeton Foundation awards Center for Character and Citizenship $2.4 million to further leadership development programs
The funding will help the center, housed in the UMSL College of Education, further test its Cultivating Virtue in Leaders program.
Alumna’s personal approach to Triton care gives rise to Student Social Services
What started as a pilot program within the Office of Student Affairs is now its own department led by social work and political science alumna Robin Kimberlin.
Education alumna sees her way through tragedy, parenthood to UMSL degree
Kristin Bass took some time off school following the loss of her mother and the assumption of guardian duties for her nephews, but she was determined to finish her MEd.