Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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SASS unit has developed new ways to help students get the support they need
Student Enrichment and Achievement, Multicultural Student Services and the University Tutoring Center are providing remote services while students are away from campus.
UMSL moving all summer courses to online instruction, dropping all summer 2020 online fees
The university will continue to offer a robust catalog of courses with high-quality instruction thoughtfully developed and taught by expert faculty.
Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census
Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Health and counseling services adapting to continue serving students
Health care providers and counselors are increasingly relying on telehealth tools to meet patients’ needs while trying to limit in-person visits.
Kamila White stresses the importance of maintaining social connections amid physical separation
The associate professor of clinical psychology offered some advice for dealing with anxiety and caring for loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis offers advice on how to support children during pandemic
Faculty members Amy Escott and Matt Kliethermes hosted a free webinar with tips on ways to talk to children about coronavirus and help them cope with stress.
New op-ed by Jim Craig, Larry Irons helps Post-Dispatch readers view crisis, response through a social lens
The two associate teaching professors in the Department of Sociology urge “thoughtful actions taken with an understanding of the ‘we’ instead of the ‘me.'”
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating innovation
Faculty members Carl Bassi, Keith Stine, Alexei Demchenko, Sharlee Climer and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch were honored at the annual Research and Innovation Reception.
Bridge Program celebrates success of Express Scripts Saturday Academy’s latest college-bound graduates
A crowd of about 1,800 people gathered March 7 for the 34th annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony at America’s Center.
Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields
Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.
Ask an Expert: David Kimball discusses procedural and technological changes affecting how Americans vote
The political science professor studies American government with much of his research focusing on election administration, voting rights and voting behavior.
Tritons enter GLVC Tournament looking to build on one of the most successful seasons in program history
The Tritons men’s basketball team already owns the school record for victories and won a share of the GLVC regular-season title on Saturday.
Stephanie Van Stee examines mixed messaging in pharmaceutical advertising with AEJMC grant
The assistant professor of communication and media is focusing on the visual images used in the disclosure section of prominent television advertisements.
Beth Huebner, Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr featured as ‘St. Louis on the Air’ comes to campus
Host Sarah Fenske and her colleagues recorded an episode last week in front of members of the Pierre Laclede Society.
UMSL formalizes partnership with Wyman to support students from disadvantaged circumstances
Students who are part of the Wyman Leaders program will be eligible to receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship if they choose to attend UMSL.
Panelists discuss relationship challenges, dole out advice at ‘Black Love’ event
Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.
Chemistry Professor Alexei Demchenko earns recognition, new funding for his work in carbohydrate synthesis
Demchenko will receive the Academy of Science–St. Louis’ Fellows Award at the 26th annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards dinner in April.
Alumni Howard Fields, Darryl Diggs convene The State of Black Educators Symposium at the Touhill
The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.
Eye on UMSL: Cutting through
Students stroll along the St. Vincent Greenway and Wayne Goode Trail linking the Millennium Student Center Garages to the middle of North Campus.
Imani Reid aims to strengthen community in her role as ABC president and as a future nurse
The Kansas City native previously served as Associated Black Collegians events coordinator as a sophomore and was the vice president of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
Brian Owens guides MIMH researchers to create anthem through Scientist Artist Collaborative
The researchers helped write the lyrics to and sang the outro on a song titled “Do Process” while working to spur their own professional creativity.
Meet Jacob Lewis, BFA alumnus, teacher and aspiring entrepreneur with Rasa Easels
Lewis, an art teacher at McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Middle School, is serving as the visual arts coordinator for this week’s Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.
Carnegie Foundation reaffirms UMSL’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
UMSL was one of 119 institutions in 2020 to receive the elective designation, indicating its institutional commitment to community engagement.
International MBA program with Nanjing University lauded as one of China’s leading dual MBA programs
Students in the program spend one year at Nanjing University, one year at UMSL and complete an international business internship.
UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service
Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.
Beth Huebner part of UM System team awarded $200,000 grant to support corrections research
The team is piloting a 4½-year research project at Moberly Correctional Center, north of Columbia, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Corrections.
US News & World Report recognizes UMSL among best online bachelor’s programs
UMSL’s program ranked in a tie for No. 52 nationally and was the highest ranked program in Missouri.
Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities
The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.
Inquisitive nature serves December graduate well as he prepares to launch career in biotechnology
Christopher Wilke gained a wealth of experience during two years working in the lab of James Bashkin and also had an internship at MilliporeSigma.
MIMH fosters innovative approaches to meet large health care challenges
Investigators work on everything from biomarker discovery to program evaluation and professional training and touch people in all 114 counties of the state.
Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation to foster novel solutions to transportation issues
UMSL Assistant Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy will be part of the operations cabinet for the new center, which aims to develop solutions to improve crumbling roads and bridges.
Doctoral student Tony Michalka studying changes in policing in the aftermath of Ferguson
Michalka has been working with Teaching Professor Tim Maher on a qualitative study that includes interviews with police officers in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County.
Former Green Card Lottery winner Ehsan Davarzany earns master’s degree in economics
The native of Iran overcame a language barrier and financial challenges to achieve the goal he set when he immigrated to the United States six years ago.
Alumna Gloria Clark Reno presides over the state’s largest judicial circuit
Reno, who earned her degree in English in 1973, is the first African American to serve as presiding judge of the St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Alumni James Lally, Tom Minogue and Dennis Jenkins receive Business Journal C-Suite Awards
They joined 11 other honorees at a banquet last Thursday at the Hilton at the Ballpark.
UMSL designated first Regional IPSERA Centre of Competence in North America
To be certified, a university must at minimum have a chair dedicated to purchasing and supply management and at least three full-time researchers and educators working in that area.
UMSL named to list of 30 Best NASPAA-Accredited MPA Programs for 2019-20 by NoGRE.com
The MPPA program continues to be a training ground for local government officials and nonprofit leaders from across the St. Louis region.
Summit showcases efforts of UM System researchers to shape a more sustainable future
The one-day event featured presentations from 21 faculty members whose work is connected to sustainability goals voted on by the United Nations in 2015.
CIAC data architect Jonathan Leek works to quantify the hidden cost of vacancy
Leek took part in an invitation-only accelerator program organized by DataKind and Microsoft to advance his work on vacancy in St. Louis.
Harris Center honors Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo for work in Madagascar
Zoo President Jeffrey Bonner and Garden President Peter Wyse Jackson accepted World Ecology Awards from Anna Harris on behalf of their institutions at a gala on Friday night.
UMSL students win top prize in Future of My City Project competition for research on gentrification
The graduate students worked with counterparts in Dortmund, Germany, to study changing neighborhoods in older, industrial cities.
Legally blind MBA student Elton Thomas pushes own career forward while advocating for others
National Industries for the Blind honored Thomas with the 2019 Milton J. Samuelson Award in recognition of his career advancement at The Lighthouse for the Blind–St. Louis.
UMSL professor part of production team behind ‘Made in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of Block 10’
Rita Csapo-Sweet did research into the story of Nazi doctor Carl Clauberg, which is captured in the film screening Sunday as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
UMSL adding new degrees in organizational leadership, sport management
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree programs, and students can begin enrolling in both as soon as Spring 2020.
UMSL welcomes Greek ambassador for campus visit
Haris Lalacos made an official visit Oct. 30 to meet with Michael Cosmopoulos, the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Endowed Professor of Greek Studies.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch taking notice of nationally ranked UMSL volleyball team
The newspaper featured the 25th-ranked Tritons in Friday’s paper as they prepared to open a four-match homestand after a 21-3 start.
Farah Griffin’s Common Read Signature Lecture attracts large audience from across UMSL campus
The Columbia University professor discussed the radical love that persists – even as justice proves elusive – in James Baldwin’s novel “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
UMSL ranked among the top 20 programs in the country for financial planning
Students can learn from knowledgeable faculty members and also have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience through the Student Investment Trust.
Grace Hopper Celebration inspires UMSL students majoring in information systems and technology
A group of 15 students joined an estimated 25,000 others at the conference, which celebrates women working in technology fields.