Jennifer Fisher wins National Art Education Association award

Jan 27, 2022

The organization named Fisher the 2022 Western Region Higher Education Art Educator.

Eye on UMSL: Dissecting knowledge

Jan 24, 2022

Teaching assistant Jake Manis consults with students Erna Rizvanovic, Annie Buck, Phuong Nguyen and Chris Courtwright Monday in the Science Learning Building.

Student veteran William Redden excited to begin his future after earning degree in history 

Jan 24, 2022

Redden landed a full-time position in human resources at Patriot Machine in St. Charles before graduation and recently got engaged.

Marie Mora receives American Society of Hispanic Economists’ 2022 Academic Achievement Award

Jan 24, 2022

The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.

John Perez, Carla Jordan and Dan Freet receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jan 13, 2022

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.

From the Navy to UMSL: Benjamin Ebert’s eclectic journey through higher education

Jan 10, 2022

The Navy veteran and single dad is pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminology and criminal justice and a bachelor’s in anthropology.

Dual major Anne Brown finds direction with support, experiences she’s had at UMSL

Jan 10, 2022

Brown, who is on track to graduate with degrees in psychology and sociology in May, is conducting qualitative research at Bridge of Hope Ministries.

Graduate programs in criminology, supply chain management get top marks from Intelligent.com

Jan 3, 2022

UMSL also received top-five rankings for its online DBA and school counseling master’s programs in the website’s Best Colleges of 2022 rankings.

Two degrees, one passion: Spanish graduate Hanna Lyon resets and finds her purpose

Jan 3, 2022

Lyon returned to UMSL five years after receiving her BSBA and earned her second bachelor’s in Spanish while raising her daughter, Mila.

Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021

Dec 25, 2021

UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.

‘Where I’m supposed to be’: December grad, young single mother Lauren Bowers figures things out at UMSL

Dec 23, 2021

The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye.

Alumni Q&A: Earl Swift, author of ‘Across the Airless Wilds: The Lunar Rover and the Triumph of the Final Moon Landings’

Dec 22, 2021

Earl Swift drafts compelling narratives on topics ranging from forensic science, to the creation of America’s highway grid, to sea-level rise and to the last three Apollo missions.

December education and mathematics graduate Evan Price makes math relatable

Dec 21, 2021

As a student teacher, Price worked to make math less intimidating by connecting concepts from class to his students’ interests.

UMSL team wins Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Invitational

Dec 20, 2021

Students Joshua Dobyns, Annmol Babu, Faith Clark, Bharath Mukka, Venkat Pathapati and Subhan Pial comprised the winning team.

Congrats to UMSL’s newest grads

Dec 20, 2021

Whether you celebrated in-person or virtually, congrats grads! This is a huge accomplishment, and we’re proud of you.

Internal drive, supportive family help Natalie Orf juggle parenting, school to earn economics degree

Dec 20, 2021

Orf was the first recipient of the Manjarrez Hawn and Centene Charitable Foundation Scholarship and had a summer internship with the Centene Corporation.

UMSL’s Adriano Udani part of local team receiving $250K Henry Luce Foundation grant to support asylum-seekers as leaders

Dec 15, 2021

The project with the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America aims to center asylum-seekers as policy and intellectual leaders in the pursuit of human dignity.

UMSL celebrating 2020 and 2021 graduates with six in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend

Dec 13, 2021

The university is expected to confer nearly 1,000 new degrees as it holds its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019.

Eye on UMSL: Final review

Dec 13, 2021

A group of students holds a last-minute study session for their Forecasting exam Monday afternoon in the Sharon G. Levin Economics Resource Center.

Professor Susan Brownell lends expertise to news outlets covering diplomatic situation ahead of Olympics in Beijing

Dec 13, 2021

The UMSL professor of anthropology has authored multiple books about Chinese sport and the Olympic Games.

Boys Scouts of America’s local council honors UMSL for support of STEM programming

Dec 9, 2021

UMSL was recognized for its long partnership with the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s STEM University program, among other initiatives.

Ronald Jones works to nurture St. Louis into a city of gardens

Dec 9, 2021

Ronald Jones is dedicated to helping rebuild St. Louis neighborhoods and joined the 2021 cohort
of the Coro Fellows.

Building community through language, Japanese flourishes at UMSL

Dec 8, 2021

The Japanese program has grown considerably, adding faculty members, offering study abroad programs and fostering an active presence on campus.

HEC Media features innovative new website from Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative

Dec 6, 2021

The website serves as a digital resource for educators and students to access arts videos, master classes and other tools from local arts organizations.

Emily Blackburn implements advanced tools to help St. Louis police better understand crime and protect communities

Dec 6, 2021

Blackburn, a 2001 CCJ alumna, has served as the manager of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s crime analysis unit since 2012.

Felia Davenport to exhibit ‘Torn Mixology’ as 2021-2022 Kranzberg Resident Artist

Dec 1, 2021

The multimedia exhibit explores Davenport’s multiracial identity and will feature seven handmade pieces of clothing that represent different points in her life.

Working for an education: UMSL students’ tales of perseverance, support, sacrifice and success

Dec 1, 2021

UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities. 

Liane Constantine leads post-COVID international recruitment rebound, expansion

Nov 29, 2021

UMSL welcomed about 100 new international students during the fall semester of 2021, and Constantine anticipates growth in the spring and fall semesters.

Sharnice Burton, Stephen Chen and Paula Prouhet receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 29, 2021

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.

Steven Louis Brawley preserves and celebrates St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ history

Nov 24, 2021

Brawley founded the St. Louis LGBT History Project in 2007. He also authored “Gay and Lesbian St. Louis” and has served as a trustee for the State Historical Society of Missouri.

Leader of the St. Louis Avant-Garde: Artist Brock Seals’ background fuels his ascent

Nov 23, 2021

Brock Seals is succeeding on his own terms in the worlds of art and activism, in the process creating a body of work both unique and inspiring.

USDA awards UMSL-led team of researchers $633,000 grant to study pollination in urban orchards

Nov 18, 2021

Aimee Dunlap and Nathan Muchhala are collaborating with researchers from the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, SLU, Webster and Maryville.

Professor Lea-Rachel Kosnik talks Spire STL Pipeline with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Nov 16, 2021

The professor of economics shared her expertise and opinions on the pipeline, FERC, Spire and natural gas costs.

STL CyberCon panel highlights different paths to careers in cybersecurity

Nov 15, 2021

The seventh annual conference attracted more than 160 registrants and featured a discussion on the benefits of four-year degrees and certifications.

Education and English alumna Eleanor Taylor connects to students and family history through language learning

Nov 15, 2021

Taylor was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year and has been a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms fellow.

Academic Influence ranks Richard Rosenfeld among world’s five most influential criminologists

Nov 15, 2021

Rosenfeld is a leading researcher on crime control, criminal justice policy, the social sources of crime and statistical trends in criminal justice.

A revamped Sue Shear Leadership Academy returns to campus

Nov 11, 2021

UMSL students Beauty Cooper and Tori Tappe participated in the program, which is designed to inspire women’s civic engagement and leadership.

Alumnus Tim Hebel named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 under 40

Nov 8, 2021

Hebel, a 2016 graduate of the UMSL computer science program, founded Beanstalk Web Solutions while working toward his degree.

Ask an Expert: Samantha Simon explores the challenges to changing police culture in the United States

Nov 2, 2021

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice authored a recent journal article in “Social Problems” about police training.

Eye on UMSL: Conversing in the Quad

Nov 1, 2021

Professor Eric Wiland makes a point to the first-year master’s students in his graduate philosophy proseminar course while holding class in the Quad last week.

Alumna Leigh Bolin serves the remote communities of Alaska

Nov 1, 2021

Bolin has provided vital child advocacy and mental health services to remote areas of the state, sometimes traveling by plane to reach isolated villages.

Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant

Nov 1, 2021

Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.

Black Futurity Group hosts discussion about social justice

Oct 25, 2021

Nearly two dozen faculty, students and staff attended the event, which focused on ways to support Black students and amplify their voices.

Eye on UMSL: Tribute to a musical great

Oct 25, 2021

The musicians of the Jim Widner Big Band raised their instruments for a tribute to their band’s eponymous founding member, Jim Widner, during a memorial Saturday.

‘I don’t want to be average’: Heela Momand is driven to make a difference for Muslim women

Oct 25, 2021

The Honors College and biology student aspires to become a doctor practicing visibly in a hijab in order to help other Muslim women and change perceptions.

Amber Reinhart talks to St. Louis Public Radio about ways to persuade loved ones about COVID-19 vaccines

Oct 19, 2021

The associate professor of communication and media specializes in health communication and has worked on messaging to encourage healthy behavior.

Harris Conservation Forum highlights Indigenous knowledge and its lessons for sustainability

Oct 11, 2021

This year’s annual forum was part of a five-day collaborative virtual conference “Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability – Food.”

Students express gratitude for scholarship support during Founders Celebration

Oct 11, 2021

Opportunity Scholar Afina Fayez was one of the UMSL students discussing the impact scholarships have had on their education in a new video.

‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US

Oct 11, 2021

Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.

NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators

Oct 6, 2021

NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.