Fewer than 10% of ABS members are elected fellows, and they must be engaged in research of animal behavior for at least 10 years and have made distinguished contributions to the field.
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Biology Professor Aimee Dunlap elected a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
Fewer than 10% of ABS members are elected fellows, and they must be engaged in research of animal behavior for at least 10 years and have made distinguished contributions to the field.
Biology Professor Aimee Dunlap elected a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
Fewer than 10% of ABS members are elected fellows, and they must be engaged in research of animal behavior for at least 10 years and have made distinguished contributions to the field.
Biology Professor Aimee Dunlap elected a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
Fewer than 10% of ABS members are elected fellows, and they must be engaged in research of animal behavior for at least 10 years and have made distinguished contributions to the field.
Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
The annual overnight music camp features an immersive four days of singing led by some of the world’s best-known names in a cappella music.
Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
The annual overnight music camp features an immersive four days of singing led by some of the world’s best-known names in a cappella music.
Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
The annual overnight music camp features an immersive four days of singing led by some of the world’s best-known names in a cappella music.
MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
Black will spend the 2025-26 academic year at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium, where she will teach, conduct creative writing workshops and continue to work on her novel.
MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
Black will spend the 2025-26 academic year at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium, where she will teach, conduct creative writing workshops and continue to work on her novel.
MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
Black will spend the 2025-26 academic year at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium, where she will teach, conduct creative writing workshops and continue to work on her novel.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
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Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.
Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
UMSL students participated in “Pie the Greek” last month to help fraternity and sorority members raise money for their philanthropies.
Art and Design Professor Jeff Sippel named Missouri Arts Council’s Featured Artist for June 2025
A renowned printmaker in his own right, Sippel has devoted much of his career to revolutionizing safer practices for lithographic printing.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag kicks off UMSL Lecture Series at City Foundry
Langeslag discussed her research on the neurocognition of romantic love to open the new series.
Tanner Reichl and Thanh Ly to study abroad with support of Gilman International Scholarship
Reichl will study for a full academic term at Waseda University in Tokyo, while Ly will spend a semester at Korea University in Seoul.
Political science and public policy graduate Ally Davis continuing studies in Accelerated Master’s Program while eyeing law school
Davis, an active member of the Political Science Academy and Associated Students of the University of Missouri, was named to the 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
Physics graduate Grace Puchalski to pursue master’s in math as she eyes geospatial career
Puchalski worked as a research assistant for Professor Erika Gibb and is continuing to intern at NGA’s Geoscience and Artificial Intelligence Application Lab.
UMSL alum Molly Okawa fulfills dream of living, working abroad in Japan
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
Three questions with Amy D’Agrosa, associate teaching professor of Spanish
Last summer, D’Agrosa helped launch a three-week study abroad program in northwest Spain, where UMSL students had the opportunity to experience the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path.
Maggie Schopp discovers passion for Spanish, history while earning degree at UMSL
Schopp took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Spain and Costa Rica and also took part in the Missouri Round Robin in History.
American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section honors James O’Brien with Distinguished Service Award
O’Brien was recognized for his years of service as a past chair and longtime coordinator of the ACS Midwest Award and the St. Louis Section’s Chemistry Career Days.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Reaching for the cosmos: UMSL astronomy faculty members and students conduct cutting-edge comet research
Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Teaching Professor Mohi Saki are studying the composition of comets with infrared spectroscopy to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.
Kel Gruber eyes future in software engineering, geospatial technology after earning master’s degree in computer science
Gruber is completing an internship at the Geosciences and Artificial Intelligence Applications Lab, located at NGA’s Moonshot Labs in T-REX.
UMSL alum Princess Stormm builds on passion for supporting local music talent
After working for Hot 104.1 for over 10 years, Stormm is turning her focus to the Midwest Music Summit.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
Opportunity Scholar Zahria Patrick headed to prestigious doctoral program after earning degree in chemistry
Patrick is the first member of her family to earn a college degree and will begin working toward her PhD next fall at Georgia Tech.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Music education major Jake Philipak finds his passion, place at UMSL
Philipak decided to pursue his love of music after first starting college as a physics major at Missouri S&T.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
New agreement opens educational, professional development opportunities for teachers and guidance counselors in The Bahamas
Under the agreement, teachers and counselors in the Ministry of Education will be able to enroll in master’s, bachelor’s, graduate and specialist certificate programs at UMSL.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
UMSL announces 24 faculty promotions ahead of 2025-26 academic year
Nine faculty members were granted tenure and four were awarded the rank of full professor. Of the 11 non-tenure track faculty members receiving promotions, one received the rank of full teaching professor.
UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Students improve presentation skills while showcasing breadth of their work at Graduate Research Fair
Students from biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, English, political science, psychological sciences, and supply chain and analytics took part in the fair.
University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
UMSL criminologists Chris Sullivan, Lee Slocum contributing expertise in research, data collection to Save Lives Now! initiative
Save Lives Now! has a goal of reducing violent street crime across the St. Louis region by 20% over the next three years.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
St. Louis Fed, UMSL host symposium on home repair challenges and the impact fixes can have on communities
Todd Swanstrom helped organize the event, which highlighted the importance of home repairs in solving the nation’s affordable housing crisis.
Biology major Kyliyah Walker presents at UM System’s Undergraduate Research Day
Walker studies Poecilia mexicana, a species of live-bearing fish that have adapted to surviving in hydrogen sulfide-abundant waters, in the Tobler Lab.
Afriky Lolo brings West African dance and drumming to UMSL campus
Diádié Bathily taught African dance at UMSL as a visiting scholar before founding the company.
UMSL expands geospatial workforce development through new collaboration with BAE Systems
BAE Systems will create scholarships and internship opportunities for students studying remote sensing and GIS as well as provide access to its powerful GXP® software.
UMSL YouthMappers helps foster interest and develop skills in geospatial technology
Samantha Dobson and Torin Hovander helped found the UMSL chapter, which is one of more than 400 student-run branches of the organization worldwide.
UMSL Professor Eamonn Wall serves as honorary marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wall, the Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies at UMSL, will have his 12th book published this summer.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
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