Merkel earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from UMSL and did research in the lab of Patricia Parker, then the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Zoological Studies.
Author Steve Walentik
Benjamin VandenBrink makes history as first UMSL runner to compete in NCAA Division II Cross Country Championship
VandenBrink will race Saturday at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Missouri, and is on track to complete his bachelor’s degree in finance next month.
Lara Zwarun studying viral spread of Saint Javelin meme and response to it amid war in Ukraine
The Waterhouse Family Institute at Villanova University awarded Zwarun and her associate Richard Canevez at Michigan Tech a research grant to conduct the study.
UMSL honors the late Robert Ray with tribute concert during fall music festival
Ray was a gifted composer and educator who taught piano for more than two decades at UMSL and was the founding director of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus.
UMSL holds reception to celebrate newest Bond International Scholars
More than 60 students from UMSL and MU have had the opportunity to study abroad in two dozen countries through the program, which was launched in 2018.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.
Retiring Ameren Executive Chairman Warner Baxter describes the importance of ethics throughout career
Baxter was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.
Sam Chevakula finds outlet for artistic side while pursuing master’s in supply chain analytics
Chevakula, who studied art as an undergraduate, has done work in design and video production for UMSL’s student-run public relations firm, The Barnett Agency.
Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer joins KMOX to discuss how UMSL’s helping build St. Louis geospatial workforce
Amer appeared as a guest on “Total Information AM” with host Megan Lynch on Monday morning.
Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena
The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.
- Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
- UMSL Athletics continues to post high marks in competition, classroom during 2024-25 academic year
- Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
- MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
- UMSL and enroll ml announce AI-powered partnership to redefine student enrollment and retention
- Gov. Mike Kehoe awards Challenge Coin to MIMH’s Safer Homes Collaborative for its work in firearm suicide prevention
- Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
- Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
- Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
- Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
- UMSL Athletics continues to post high marks in competition, classroom during 2024-25 academic year
- Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
- MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
- UMSL and enroll ml announce AI-powered partnership to redefine student enrollment and retention
- Gov. Mike Kehoe awards Challenge Coin to MIMH’s Safer Homes Collaborative for its work in firearm suicide prevention
- Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
- Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
- Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award