The UMSL political science professor’s latest published work brings together roughly 30 years of study in African politics, policy and administration.
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Dan Isom to share message for young leaders while commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
The Endowed Professor of Policing and the Community will deliver the keynote address at Hazelwood’s 15th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.
Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman
Elwyn Walls was elected to the board in April as part of a three-person slate hoping to improve government practices in the north St. Louis County suburb.
Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work
Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.
Soccer teammates Joe Rund, Evan Garrad earn recognition as Academic All-Americans on way to medical school
UMSL was one of two men’s soccer programs nationally to put two players on the Division II Academic All-America First Team.
Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project
The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.
Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition
The 2015 graduate received a DAISY Award for her efforts on behalf of one of her patients at Mercy Hospital.
Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree
The program is the first of its kind in the UM System, and it will take advantage of a wealth of international expertise that already exists at UMSL.
Economics Professor Sel Dibooglu to deliver keynote address at international conference in Turkey
Dibooglu will present research he’s done with colleagues in Turkey and Kazakhstan on forecasting bank defaults at the UMSL-sponsored event.
Exit-polling project helps political science students get up-close look at electoral process
Students were on hand at 20 polling places on Election Day in a stratified sample of St. Louis County, and they collected more than 400 surveys.
Criminology students get glimpse of what traffic stops are like for law enforcement officers
Students from the Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student Association went through a series of role-playing exercises with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Criminology major Jeph Jones finds purpose in raising awareness of veteran suicide
The student veteran served two tours in Iraq and struggled to adapt after returning home, so he’s using his experience to help others.
‘ABC & Politics’ event generates dialogue on local issues, importance of engaging in political process
Local politicians took part in the panel discussion Tuesday evening in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL political scientists share insights on ‘Huge election’ during Carpenter Series lecture
Professors David Kimball, Anita Manion and Dave Robertson each presented and took questions Thursday evening in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
Vince Schoemehl to share ideas on how to prepare St. Louis for the future at Oct. 26 MPPA gathering
The former St. Louis mayor and Grand Center Inc. president will be speaking during the event at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
MPPA student aims to make a difference in her adopted home through community development
Jenny Connelly-Bowen spent her summer working as an intern at Rise Community Development and Northside Community Housing.
Dave Robertson’s insights on second presidential debate shared around the globe
The political science chair spoke to news organizations, both local and international, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in St. Louis.
Experiences while at UMSL helped prepare alumna Andrea Ellis to juggle work, law school
The 2015 economics graduate has continued her role in the Missouri Army National Guard amid a loaded schedule.
Year’s first presidential debate attracts large audience at student center, as across the country
Students and a few faculty members packed Century Room A at the Millennium Student Center and watched as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shared the stage in New York.
Eye on UMSL: Debate face
Laughter occasionally filled the Millennium Student Center on Monday night as students reacted to some of the more pointed moments between the U.S. presidential candidates.
PhD student Maribeth Rezey using prestigious fellowship to study decline in child abuse
She’s among six doctoral students nationwide – two from UMSL – conducting research as part of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
David Klinger discusses immediate aftermath of Tulsa shooting on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
The criminology professor discussed the time gap in Tulsa police officers administering first aid to shooting victim Terence Crutcher.
Todd Swanstrom appears on St. Louis Public Radio, discusses challenges facing St. Louis as it tries to transform itself
The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor appeared on “St. Louis on the Air” Tuesday and discussed lessons St. Louis can learn from revitalized industrial cities in Europe.
Leonard Johnson applies lessons from MPPA program in different ways around St. Louis
The alumnus is deputy chief of staff in the city’s Office of the Treasurer and has launched a mentoring program for college-bound high school students.
Richard Rosenfeld’s National Institute of Justice report continues to garner attention
The Thomas Jefferson Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice examined plausible explanations for a spike in homicides in the United States in 2015.
Dave Robertson discusses issues of health in presidential campaigns on KMOX
The political science chair appeared on the Charlie Brennan Show Monday morning, a day after it was disclosed that Hillary Clinton had been diagnosed with pneumonia.
Economics major discovers her entrepreneurial spirit through scholars and interns program
Meagan Burwell spent the summer researching the feasibility of kitchen incubator and urban farm development.
Chancellor’s Award winner Robert Paul can’t stop asking questions, seeking answers
The director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is a leader in studying the impact health conditions have on deep structures of the brain.
Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award
The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.
Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community
UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.