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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.
Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.
Karl Guenther, Patricia Parker honored at North County Inc.’s 44th annual Leadership Breakfast
Guenther received an Excellence in Partnership Leadership Award, and Parker received a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award.
Alumna Delyn Stephenson wins prestigious Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at Saint Louis Art Museum
During the paid yearlong fellowship, Stephenson will gain hands-on experience in areas such as audience development, curation and public programming.
UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.
UMSL ranked among the nation’s best and most affordable public administration programs
University HQ ranked UMSL No. 16 nationally after weighing factors such as retention and graduation rates, cost of tuition and graduate salaries.
UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.
Psychology major Emily Kersten finds her place through involvement on campus
Kersten has worked as a resident advisor, interned with Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis and held leadership positions with Psi Chi.
Students hungry for connection at UMSL Fall Involvement Expo
Student organizations set up tables in the Millennium Student Center third floor rotunda to recruit new members last Wednesday.
Anita Manion, Steve Moehrle, Kimberly Welch tapped as Presidential Engagement Fellows
The three will serve as ambassadors throughout the region, speaking to local organizations and communities about their areas of research and expertise.
UMSL honors faculty completing ACUE’s Effective Online Teaching Practices program
Forty-two faculty members completed the rigorous, 25-module program and learned evidence-based strategies to help students stay engaged and learn in online courses.
Lynn Staley, Derrick Freeman and Jackie Warren receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Philosopher Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book dives into the computational theory of cognition
“Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Explaining Biological Cognition,” was published in December by Oxford University Press.
Alumna Sarah Javier named a ‘Most Influential Business Woman’ by St. Louis Business Journal
A graduate of the MPPA program, Javier now leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as president and CEO.
Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021
A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester.
UMSL welcomes new faculty members for the fall semester
The new faculty members took part in a daylong orientation, led by staff in the Center for Teaching and Learning, before a reception at the chancellor’s residence.
Love of music brings Mark Briguglio back to college, almost 50 years after he started, to earn degree
Briguglio has studied music and psychology while working toward his bachelor’s in liberal studies, and he aims to provide music therapy to military veterans after graduation.
UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis
Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.
New report from UMSL criminologists shows lengths of stay at St. Louis County jail increasing even as admissions decline
Professors Beth Huebner and Lee Slocum and doctoral student Andrea Giuffre produced the report for the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.
MPPA alumnus David Gipson leading Clayton as city manager
Gipson was named the 2021 recipient of the Jay T. Bell Professional Management Award from the Missouri City/County Management Association.
Anthropology Professor Susan Brownell shares insight on China’s Olympic success with Radio New Zealand, Financial Times
Brownell is an expert on Chinese sport and authored “Beijing’s Games: What the Olympics Mean to China.” She has attended five Olympic Games.
Organizational leadership student has the determination to complete her degree with the help of Boeing program
Cindy Orf, a business operations specialist, hopes to inspire her own children by completing her degree and also get ahead in her career.
Why we’re excited to return to campus
After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.
UMSL faculty and staff bring volunteers to the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam
Assistant Teaching Professor Dana Klar led a team that created children’s programming, assisted artists and fed the community during the event.
CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior
A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program.
STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research
Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.
Eye on UMSL: Convenient care
The convenience of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at UMSL brought student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda to campus last Wednesday.
Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide
Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India.
Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology
Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.
Ask an Expert: Amber Reinhart on vaccine hesitancy and persuasive health messaging
Reinhart advocates for clear, consistent and transparent messages and shares the best ways to change minds.
Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media
Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.
Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection
Three international students from Nepal (from left) Dhanbir Lingden, Ganesh Shrestha and Saroj Kafle stroll through North Campus after a grocery run.
Bird Skins Workshop helps biology students get up-close look at feathered fliers
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries organized the workshop, which taught students how to taxidermize migratory birds donated by the St. Louis Audubon Society.
Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’
During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.
Renamed Geospatial Collaborative working to foster research collaboration to address community needs
The center is helping facilitate connections with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and geographic information system-related companies in St. Louis.
New Triton Student Advocacy and Care initiative highlights student-parent success stories
Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.
White House cites UMSL criminologists’ research while announcing new strategy to combat gun violence, other crime
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Richard Rosenfeld and doctoral student Ernesto Lopez have been studying the rise in violent crime over the past year.
How university researchers bring ‘fresh insight, lower cost’ to businesses of every size, industry
Research Enabled, led by staff at UMSL, is an online portal that facilitates matches between industry needs and research solutions.
August graduate Gabriela Hernandez takes indirect path to biology degree, has plans for PhD
Hernandez has landed a position as a lab assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center and will begin applying to doctoral programs this fall.
Kay Hood selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During her yearlong assignment, Hood will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Associate professor’s role in Shakespeare In the Park production of King Lear is a hometown honor
Jacqueline Thompson is performing in Shakespeare In The Park’s “King Lear” until June 27.
Justine Patterson, Loyola Harvey and Mike Toohey receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
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