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Eye on UMSL: A cumulus accumulation
Light, fluffy cumulus clouds make a picturesque backdrop for the Millennium Student Center on another beautiful late spring day on the UMSL campus.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Infographic: An International Impact
During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.
Eye on UMSL: Lavender Graduation
UMSL hosted its second annual formal Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, at the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: Budding students
High schoolers on an Admissions tour of the UMSL campus take a moment to sport some impromptu poses for the camera as they walk past a bed of tulips.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year
Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.
Media Coverage: April 2019
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
Tritons’ Amanda Scott named GLVC softball Coach of the Year
Scott, in her third year at UMSL, helped lead the team to a 20-6 conference record and a share of the regular-season GLVC title.
Graduate Research Fair gives students an opportunity to show off their work
Catherine Alex, Tessa Vuper, Helena Spikes, Melinda Kittleman, Mohi Saki and Kruti Surti won awards for their work in natural or social and behavioral sciences.
Design students team with UMSL Percussion Ensemble on animated performance of ‘Stained Glass’
The design students each created one minute of animation to accompany the musical performance April 8 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: In bloom
A cherry blossom tree started showing off its pink flowers on an early spring day outside of Thomas Jefferson Library, providing the perfect complement for a student taking in the sunset.
Eye on UMSL: An exciting exam
UMSL Assistant Clinical Professor of Optometry Linda Du administered an eye-opening exam in the vision therapy room at the Patient Care Center on South Campus.
Students, faculty work on display in ‘Hung Together’ exhibition at Gallery 210
The show will run in tandem with an exhibition called “The Climate of My Mind” from April 13 through May 11.
UMSL undergrads to present research at state Capitol
From alienation among veterans to fluorescent metallofluorenes, student research is getting a day in the spotlight.
Eye on UMSL: Building good chemistry
Researchers took a break from their work in the lab of UMSL Curators’ Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alexei Demchenko.
Media Coverage: March 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.
Eye on UMSL: Technically speaking
Tom Roedel, Gretchen Haskell and David Gellman gathered for an episode of their weekly Thursday morning show “Tech Sludge” on The U, UMSL’s community radio station.
A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL
UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.
Chancellor Tom George receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Ron Green, the CEO of the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, made the presentation Saturday evening at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: An inspirational view
Tributes to inspirational women dotted the windows on the Millennium Student Center Bridge in celebration of Women’s History Month, which runs through the end of March.
Eye on UMSL: On Point
Members of the Vocal Point a cappella ensemble performed at a UMSL Jazz Ensemble concert on March 5 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: CEEL of approval
Members of the “CEEL Team 1” Academy met on Feb. 26 in the ED Collabitat. The academy is an initiative of the Leadership Academy in Character Education program.
Media Coverage: February 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.
Rise of the Red & Gold: Snapshots from UMSL Homecoming 2019
The spirited homecoming festivities of 2019 captured by campus photographer August Jennewein demonstrate the extraordinary verve and talent of the UMSL community.
Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes
The Orientation Leader Team huddled for a backstage pep talk Friday before kicking off the Homecoming Lip Sync Competition in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater.
Eye on UMSL: Getting their kicks
Members of the women’s soccer team took their game indoors last week for an informal, offseason workout at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival attracts students from across the St. Louis region
More than 800 middle school and high school students took part in the festival, split across two days last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
St. Louis artist Damon Davis’ powerful exhibition ‘Negrophilia’ opening Feb. 16 at Galley 210
The collection of mixed media drawings, on display through May 11, are a response to what Davis sees an obsessive fascination with black death in American culture.
Eye on UMSL: Cultural traditions
The first floor hallway of the Provincial House was decorated with the work of students in the Cultural Traditions course, a freshman symposium from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Media Coverage: January 2019
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
Dream chasers: Celebrating Black History Month with UMSL stories of persistence and passion
UMSL Daily revisits 10 inspiring alumni and student stories as the university celebrates Black History Month.
Eye on UMSL: Intersession overtime
While many students were away from campus during winter intersession, PhD candidate Mithila Bandara worked in Curators’ Professor of Chemistry Alexei Demchenko’s lab.
Eye on UMSL: Stark beauty
A towering tree outside the Arts Administration Building sat deep in snow as its branches reached skyward on a gray January day.
Members of UMSL’s Marketing and Communications team recognized for excellence
Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.
New exhibition to showcase work of artists with disabilities at Gallery 210
The “This is Us” exhibition from Living Arts Studio/VSA Arts of Missouri will open with a reception on Jan. 26 and run through March 17.
Media Coverage: December 2018
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.
Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!
Louie would like to wish all students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Missouri–St. Louis the happiest new year in 2019.
A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
Eye on UMSL: Mission accomplished
New UMSL graduate Everlene Falconer (center) waved to her family in the stands after walking across the stage during commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
Eye on UMSL: Crunch time
With the semester winding down, sophomore biology majors Emma Chilcoat and Mariah Bryan, both pre-med students, studied together in a Benton Hall computer lab.
Media Coverage: November 2018
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Eye on UMSL: Goal within sight
A decal on the wall of the Center for Nanoscience reminds students of the goal they’re chasing with the end of the semester and fall commencement a few weeks away.
Eye on UMSL: How can I apply?
Enrollment advisor Anna Smith (seated) and student recruitment specialist Austin Culbertson (at right) speak to two prospective transfer students on Saturday during UMSL Day.
UMSL launches new hub for college access and academic support services
Assistant Provost Natissia Small is overseeing Student Academic Support Services, which includes the newly created University Tutoring Center in the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: Type and tea
Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii led UMSL students in a Japanese calligraphy lesson Friday as part of a Japan-America Student Association event.
Eye on UMSL: Colorful cruise
A student skates past two of his classmates under the cover of the autumn foliage alongside Bugg Lake near the science complex on North Campus.
Media Coverage: October 2018
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.
Growing faculty entrepreneurs is aim of UM System’s new express license
The fast-track license for faculty and staff inventors will enable them to focus on developing their businesses and commercializing their technologies.