Eye on UMSL: Lessons in the lab

Jan 25, 2021

Students listened intently to instructions from Assistant Teaching Professor Lori Paul during their anatomy and physiology class in the Science Learning Building.

Japan-America Student Association runs virtual language exchanges with Japanese universities

Jan 25, 2021

The Zoom events provide opportunities for students to sharpen their language skills safely during the pandemic and make friends across the globe.

UMSL researchers shine light on disproportionate victimization rates of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in US

Jan 25, 2021

Annah Bender and Janet Lauritsen co-authored the study in the American Journal of Public Health using data from the National Crime Victimization survey.

Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service

Jan 19, 2021

Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.

Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of UMSL Hero Award

Jan 18, 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.

Jianli Pan receives “Inventor of the Year” award for patented technology to enhance security of Internet of Things systems

Jan 11, 2021

The technology, developed with doctoral candidate Jianyu Wang, uses blockchain and smart contracts to make IoT less vulnerable to attacks.

UMSL ranked among top 10 most affordable cybersecurity programs in the U.S.

Jan 11, 2021

Independent educational organization CyberDegreesEDU compiled the rankings and lauded UMSL for the quality of its programs, cybersecurity lab and scholarship opportunities.

Humanist Ruth Kvistad hopes to help others through medicine, philosophy

Jan 4, 2021

An accidental injury put Honors College student Ruth Kvistad on the path to college and toward medical school.

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

Dec 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.

Biology major eyes medical school and career in emergency medicine after graduating summa cum laude

Dec 23, 2020

Brian Fogarty had been working as a paramedic when he decided to return to school to earn his bachelor’s degree on the way to becoming a physician.

Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system

Dec 23, 2020

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.

Ebonie Williams brings ‘infectious energy’ to the Triton Telefund

Dec 21, 2020

Williams has connected with alumni across the country and raised more than $15,000 for UMSL students in need.

Reflections upon graduation: Sarah Thomas revisits her UMSL experience through the lens of her journal

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas is earning her degree in media studies, a certificate in public relations and a minor in digital marketing communications.

Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis

Dec 17, 2020

The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.

CIAC, partners awarded grant to study home repair needs of older adults in St. Louis

Dec 15, 2020

The $178,000 RRF Foundation for Aging grant will be used to survey homeowners about their home repair needs and gather data to inform policy decisions.

Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree

Dec 14, 2020

Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.

UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19

Dec 11, 2020

Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.

Eye on UMSL: Warm reception

Dec 7, 2020

Sophomore communication major Danielle Moore was ready to greet and assist visitors at the welcome desk in the Millennium Student Center.

‘Now the people have a voice’: Alumna Ella Jones leads Ferguson as mayor after historic win

Dec 4, 2020

After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

Qiang Dotzel honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Nov 30, 2020

The teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics was one of 100 area educators to receive the award. Ten of the 2020 awardees are UMSL graduates.

Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection

Nov 28, 2020

Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.

STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce

Nov 23, 2020

Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.

Student veteran Mitchel Round set to become first student to graduate with degree in organizational leadership

Nov 23, 2020

Round received college credit for life experiences during his time in the U.S. Army infantry and applied it toward the degree, shortening his time to graduation.

UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’

Nov 23, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show ran only once, with special permission. The recording from that performance went on to win big.

UMSL Women’s Hackathon tackles COVID-19 problems in 30-plus hours

Nov 23, 2020

This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.

Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event

Nov 20, 2020

Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.

University of Missouri System grant investment program funds research and creative works at UMSL

Nov 18, 2020

The Creative Works Strategic Investment Program will provide a combined $98,000 in funding to UMSL faculty members, Lindsay Athamanah, Anne Austin, Bettina Casad and Adriano Udani.

Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day

Nov 16, 2020

Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.

Learn.org ranks UMSL on its list of best online bachelor’s degree programs in political science

Nov 9, 2020

UMSL gives students a foundation of knowledge and skills in areas such as American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and public policy.

Janet Lauritsen elected president of the American Society of Criminology

Nov 9, 2020

Lauritsen is the third member of UMSL’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to be elected president, following the late Bob Bursik and Richard Rosenfeld.

Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals

Nov 9, 2020

Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

UMSL students make their voices heard during a pivotal election year

Nov 2, 2020

Joseph Methner, Kendra Clark, Malik Allen-Taylor and Sarah Kelly are four among the highly engaged UMSL students participating in the presidential election.

Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’

Nov 2, 2020

“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.

US Bank awards scholarships to four UMSL cybersecurity students

Nov 2, 2020

Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.

UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration

Oct 30, 2020

James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.

UMSL psychologist collaborates on COVID-19 stress and trauma study

Oct 28, 2020

Rachel Wamser-Nanney will research the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children and their parents.

UMSL launching National Security and Community Policy Collaborative to facilitate research with St. Louis geospatial ecosystem

Oct 27, 2020

Robert Ubbelohde, a retired 32-year-veteran of NGA, is the founding director of the new center, which will operate out of the Geospatial Innovation Center at T-REX.

Ask an Expert: Anita Manion talks about what’s on the ballot in the 2020 election

Oct 27, 2020

The assistant professor of political science serves as the political analyst for KSDK (Channel 5) and will be sharing her insights on air next week on Election Night.

Eye on UMSL: In-person learning

Oct 26, 2020

Ryan Krull spoke to students in his Introduction to News Writing course about producing video packages to accompany print stories they wrote during a class earlier this month.

UMSL honors and interdisciplinary classes promote voter engagement

Oct 26, 2020

Students in one class ran a socially distanced voter registration table near the entrance of Villa Hall while others designed social media campaigns.

Suggs Scholarship supporting Aubrey Logan as he begins chasing long-range dreams

Oct 19, 2020

Logan was recognized with recipients at other institutions during The St. Louis American Foundation’s 33rd annual Salute to Excellence in Education Virtual Gala.

Ammarra Berry looks to organizational leadership for career advancement

Oct 19, 2020

Berry’s motivation comes from a desire to provide her daughter with the same opportunities and wonderful childhood she had growing up in St. Louis.

Amanda Wu wins national Graduate Women in Science Fellowship to support research on rare oaks

Oct 12, 2020

The biology doctoral student is using the $6,750 prize to conduct genomic research on the maple-leaf oak, endemic to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Miya Stepanovic hones communication skills through internship with COVID-19 Regional Response Team

Oct 12, 2020

Miya Stepanovic is part of the PPE Strike Team, where she researches educational videos and creates informational flyers to distribute with PPE.

Professors Uma Segal and R. Rocco Cottone appointed as Curators’ Distinguished Professors

Oct 12, 2020

The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri recognized the professors, elevating them to the most prestigious ranks in the UM System.

Midwest Biomedical Accelerator Consortium award helps Principal Investigator George Gokel combat antibiotic resistance

Oct 12, 2020

The award will help Gokel and his group, Upaya Pharmaceuticals, progress their antibiotic resistance technology along the path toward commercialization.

Dave Robertson, leading voice on politics in Missouri, dies after battle with pancreatic cancer

Oct 12, 2020

Robertson was a nationally recognized scholar of American political development as well as a beloved teacher who inspired thousands of students over 37 years at UMSL.

The Philosopher’s Annual recognizes work of Jon McGinnis among top 10 articles of 2019

Oct 5, 2020

McGinnis’ paper “A Continuation of Atomism: Shahrastani on the Atom and Continuity” was originally published in the Journal of the History of Philosophy.

Computer scientist Sharlee Climer investigating pathways of COVID-19 with support of new NIH grant

Sep 28, 2020

Climer and her colleagues at Washington University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory received a $650,000 grant to try to uncover why the disease produces different symptoms.