Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.
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Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins
Rohrer, who received her bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2017, was one of approximately 1,500 graduate students selected for the fellowship this year.
Anthropology major Morgan Tanner’s empathy for people driving her toward future career
UMSL faculty members have helped the first-generation college student find opportunities to engage in ethnographic research, and she’s presented her work at two conferences.
Anne Winkler delivers plenary talk at Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education
The chair of the Department of Economics shared ideas for getting more students excited about economics at the ninth annual event, held in downtown St. Louis.
Sociology major lands prestigious Boren Award for seven months of study in Senegal
Olivia Soule will divide her time between studying the Wolof language and researching public health issues thanks to the $20,000 scholarship.
UMSL dedicates Triton Pantry as it continues to serve students facing food insecurity
A recent report said nearly half of all college students have some degree of food insecurity with more than one in five falling into the most severe category.
Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree
Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.
Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years
Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.
Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL
Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.
Communication courses help students move beyond cultural stereotypes, including those of immigrant groups
Lara Zwarun’s “Dangerous Messages” course and Shannon Ahrndt’s “Intercultural Communication” explore prevailing societal attitudes with a critical eye.
UMSL technology could help unlock the keys to better baby formula
Doctoral candidate Mithila Bandara has been working to replicate the natural sugars in breast milk – called human milk oligosaccharides – in the lab of Professor Alexei Demchenko.
Criminology PhD students win national recognition for scholarly work over the past year
Kristina Thompson Garrity, Jennifer O’Neill, Paige Vaughn, Cherrell Green and Jennifer Gerlomes Medel have either won awards or been invited to prestigious workshops.
Professors Rebecca Rogers, Gualtiero Piccinini and Carl Bassi appointed to UM System’s most prestigious ranks
The Board of Curators also approved the appointments of retired faculty members Joyce Mushaben and Richard Rosenfeld to honored positions.
Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon
Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.
New course aims to expose students to the range of careers they might seek in the arts
Arts Life, On Site took students on site visits around St. Louis and to New York over spring break to meet with arts professionals working in many roles.
Ask an Expert: Richard Middleton sheds light on the legal rights of migrants reaching the United States
Middleton edited and contributed to a recently published book, “Unequal Protection of the Law: The Rights of Citizens and Non-Citizens in Comparative Perspective.”
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes UMSL as a Tree Campus
Katy Mike Smaistrla, Tom McCoy and Claire Tyson accepted a plaque to commemorate the honor earlier this month at an annual Arbor Day Celebration luncheon.
Michael Cosmopoulos elected a Corresponding Member in Greece’s Academy of Arts and Sciences
It’s the latest organization of scholars to recognize the UMSL professor of Greek history and archaeology for his work focused on ancient Greece.
‘Triton F.L.Y. Week’ promotes financial literacy among students with help from hip-hop artist Dee-1
Juniors and seniors from nearby high schools joined UMSL students at the kickoff concert last Tuesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Gualtiero Piccinini honored with K. Jon Barwise Prize for work in philosophy and computation
PIccinini is the 16th recipient of the award, which recognizes significant and sustained contributions to areas relevant to philosophy and computing.
Youth Violence Prevention Conference generates important dialogue between practitioners, researchers
Retiring Professor Finn-Aage Esbensen organized the conference for his 18th and final time last Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
Doctoral student Juan Moreira-Hernández researching bat-pollinated tropical plants and sharing love of biology
The Costa Rica native has taken an active role in the Jennings-UMSL Mentorship Program among other outreach opportunities since coming to St. Louis.
Rachel Winograd receives President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
The associate professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was recognized for her work with colleagues around the state combating the opioid crisis.
William Kristol, Sarah Kendzior headline 7th annual Public Values Symposium
UMSL joined FOCUS St. Louis in hosting the event with a theme of “Being a Change Agent in a Divided Nation.”
Harris Center in elite company supporting students in environmental conservation
ProFellow recently included UMSL and its center on a select list of universities providing full funding opportunities for ecologically focused doctoral students.
University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL
A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.
Rebecca Boyer shares career wisdom during Distinguished Speaker Series event
The accounting alumna spoke during the annual event in honor of Women’s History Month at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement
Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.
Face time: Students mingle with and try to impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair
More than 300 current students and alumni attended last Friday’s fair, which featured representatives from 120 companies and organizations.
Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event
George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars
Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.
Alumnus Devin LaRue’s diverse musical talents on display in debut album ‘Finding Peace’
LaRue wrote, arranged, recorded and produced the album, which features him singing and playing guitar, piano, trombone, euphonium, banjo, accordion and djembe drum.
UMSL joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’
This marked the second time the university received the designation in recognition of its efforts to foster civic engagement among its students.
Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship
The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.
Marcia Chatelain spotlights young women’s experiences in the Great Migration during Black History Month keynote
The associate professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University presented on Wednesday night at the Millennium Student Center.
Grounds department working to restore UMSL’s natural areas with Missouri Department of Conservation grant
Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward organized a showcase event and workshop on Feb. 14 on South Campus.
Ask an Expert: Priscilla Dowden-White discusses Margaret Bush Wilson and other overlooked civil rights figures
Dowden-White is currently researching a biography on Wilson, the first African American woman to chair the national board of the NAACP.
Columbia University lecturer William Duggan outlines steps that lead to innovation
Nidec Motor Corporation sponsored Friday’s event in conjunction with UMSL’s Doctor of Business Administration program.
Economist David Rose’s latest book explains why culture is the key to keeping free market democracies thriving
“Why Culture Matters Most” is Rose’s second book published by Oxford University Press.
Gary Brandes inducted into MMEA Hall of Fame
UMSL’s director of bands was honored with four others on Jan. 25 at the organization’s annual conference.
UMSL students perform with all-collegiate choir at MMEA annual conference
Alayna Epps, Lexi Neal, Theresa Pancella, Sophie Loban, Swabu Jefferson, Keegan Eich, Graham Haven and Nick Bashaw performed Jan. 25 in Osage Beach.
Professor Emeritus Terry Jones discusses city-county merger proposal with multiple news outlets
The political scientist shared his insights on plans being pushed by Better Together with St. Louis Public Radio, KMOX, FM News Talk and the St. Louis Business Journal.
Former Tritons golfer Stefaniya Ivanova stepping into her future, starting with job at TD Ameritrade
The December graduate from Russia was a four-time All-GLVC honoree and three-time WGCA All-American Scholar and earned degrees in mathematics and economics.
Three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Lucy Grimshaw, Whytney Clay and Victoria Franklin received the scholarship for their academic work and community involvement.
UMSL philosophers win nearly $1 million grant from John Templeton Foundation
Jon McGinnis and Billy Dunaway will explore writings of medieval Islamic thinkers and apply them to contemporary philosophy of religion.
Conference examines impact of opioid crisis on workforce and role employers might play in solving it
“Opioids and the Workplace” featured more than two dozen speakers and brought an audience of more than 140 people to the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL alumnus stands out in his St. Louis County precinct as the only Bosnian-speaking officer
Adis Fajic’s path to the police force began with the criminology and criminal justice degree he earned at UMSL in 2012.
Alumna and former Vice Chancellor Kathy Osborn named 2018 Citizen of the Year
Osborn, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from UMSL, is the executive director of the Regional Business Council.
December graduate Angie Quiroga Torres balances school and swimming while earning biology degree
The Colombia native is planning to pursue a master’s degree in environmental engineering or environmental science beginning next fall.
STEM programs benefiting from $1 million gift from Bayer
The first-floor lecture hall in recently renovated Benton Hall will be named for the company in recognition of its generosity.