The four-day camp provided students with an introduction to geospatial science and gave them a chance to work with GIS tools such as ArcGIS to investigate policy problems.
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Ask an expert: Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld studies the impact the opioid epidemic has had on homicides
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation recently published a report from Rosenfeld and colleagues Joel Wallman and Randolph Roth showing a link between opioids and homicide.
UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.
SGA President Sydney Stark bound for law school in New England
Stark graduated magna cum laude with degrees in criminology and criminal justice and Spanish and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Alumnus Marco Cheatham designs soccer ball commemorating Juneteenth for St. Louis CITY SC’s match against LA Galaxy
UMSL served as the presenting partner for the match, and the first 10,000 fans through the gates received a ball.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives Good Scout Award from BSA’s Greater St. Louis Area Council
Sobolik joined a group of prominent area leaders to receive the award, including Rick Stevens, Dennis Gipson, Ed Monser and prominent UMSL alumni Art McCoy and the late Kirk Richter.
University of Missouri–St. Louis breaks ground on new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center
The new 31,000-square-foot center will serve as a gateway for prospective students while also providing a permanent home for the university’s more than 112,000 alumni.
Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms
More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.
UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL
Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.
New graduate Natalie Krauss set to pursue PhD in Medieval European History
Krauss’ first time in college ended in failure, but she returned more than a decade later with a renewed focus and graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and history.
UMSL research jump starting movement to improve home repair system in St. Louis
Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials on Thursday.
Criminology and criminal justice graduate Hayden Steingruby hopes to enter St. Louis Police Academy
Steingruby graduated summa cum laude with both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and also earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.
UMSL volleyball standout Charlotte Richards named 2023 GLVC Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award recipient
Richards is only the second UMSL athlete – and first female – to receive the award.
Former UMSL golfer Michael Block becomes feel-good story of 2023 PGA Championship
Block, who played for UMSL in the 1996-97 season, finished as the low club professional in the tournament and capped his weekend with a final-round ace on the par-3 15th.
Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process
Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.
Adam Presswood helps fans connect with the St. Louis Cardinals from a new perspective
Presswood, who earned a graduate degree in museum studies, now serves as the supervisor of stadium tours and museum operations for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Math graduate Edmaelle Augustin joining J.P. Morgan’s Chase Leadership Development Program
Augustin is moving to Columbus, Ohio, and will begin the two-year program in July, working as an analyst through three eight-month rotations to learn about the company.
Richard B. Primack highlights how climate change is hitting famed Walden Pond during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture
The Boston University professor delivered last week’s lecture, presented by UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, at the Saint Louis Zoo.
University of Missouri–St. Louis names Andrew Balkansky new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Balkansky, a longtime faculty member and administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration
Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.
UMSL students take turn investigating financial crime in IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy
The Citizen Academy was created to expose students to the work of IRS-CI and financial crime investigations so they might consider it as a possible career.
Psychology graduate Sejla Muslic aims to support mental health among Bosnian community
Muslic, who came to the United States as a refugee from the Balkans when she was 7 months old, is also earning a certificate in children’s advocacy studies.
Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries
The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.
Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program
A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.
Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate
Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and Anchor Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL
St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County.
UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception
Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.
St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award
The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.
Ask an expert: Max Gillman discusses the causes of and fallout from high inflation
Gillman recently authored a book titled “The Spectre of Price Inflation,” published by Columbia University Press.
Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works
Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.
Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference
The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.
Information systems major Georgeann McLemore broadens horizons during time at UMSL
McLemore was one of 15 recipients of the AGA National Collegiate Leadership Scholarship and had the opportunity to network at AGA’s annual National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during Anchor Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the Anchor Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
UMSL recognized as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fourth time
Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia on the 2023-24 list.
Professor Michael Cosmopoulos joining ‘Immortals’ in Academy of Athens
Cosmopoulos is a Greek-born archaeologist who studies the Bronze Age and is known for his contributions to the excavations of Eleusis and Iklaina.
Learning from the pros: Sport management students tour CITYPARK, meet with team officials
Students had a chance to hear from St. Louis CITY SC officials about the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a professional sports venue.
Eye on UMSL: Planning session
Assistant Teaching Professor Damon Walker consults with students in his IT Project Management course as they work through plans for an upcoming Women’s Hackathon.
Historian Brian Mitchell shines light on Elaine Massacre during 30th annual Primm Lecture
Nearly 100 people attended the annual lecture, named in honor of late UMSL Professor James Neal Primm, on March 16 at the Missouri History Museum.
UMSL’s historic season ends in the Elite Eight
The Tritons battled top-ranked and unbeaten Nova Southeastern until the end in their first Elite Eight appearance since 1972 but fell 82-75.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Ticket punched: UMSL headed to NCAA Division II Elite Eight for second time in school history
The Tritons avenged a GLVC Championship loss to McKendree with 62-60 victory on Tuesday night, and they’ll play next week in Evansville, Indiana.
Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair
More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration
The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.
Bridge Program Saturday Academy celebrates latest group of college-bound graduates during annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony
This year’s senior class features 61 students who’ve combined to be accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities and received scholarship offers totaling more than $7 million.
Louie the Triton joins other mascots to help kick off College Transit Challenge
The weeklong challenge is meant to highlight the benefits of public transit and encourage consistent use among the region’s college students, faculty and staff.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season
The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.
Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala sharing leadership of UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center
The pair chat about how they’re approaching their roles as caretakers of what they describe as the center’s “amazing legacy.”
Alumna Elizabeth Petersen receives inaugural Dr. Jane A. Miller Award, named in honor of her mentor
The award was created to recognize “encouragement, fostering and support of women in science and science education.”
Business major Alexander Orywall joins friends in launching Tritons Football Club
A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Orywall had the idea to start the club as a way of sharing their enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik shares vision for strengthening St. Louis on Winning STL
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher Ian Caso interviewed Sobolik as part of the paper’s video series featuring discussions with local business and community leaders.