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.

Economics alumna Lauren Dickens supports students, faculty at St. Charles Community College

Sep 14, 2020

Dickens serves as dean of health and technical sciences at St. Charles Community College, utilizing concepts she learned at UMSL to provide opportunities for students.

UMSL climbs in latest US News & World Report rankings, remains top performer on social mobility

Sep 14, 2020

UMSL continues to be ranked in the Tier 1 research university category and moved up 14 spots to rank No. 126 nationally among public research universities.

PhD graduate Napoleon Williams III investigates the role of municipal government in community stabilization

Sep 8, 2020

Williams studied the actions of municipal governments in Ferguson, University City, Maplewood, Hazelwood and Jennings over 45 years and their impact on today.

‘The possibilities are endless’: A Q&A with Andrew Simmons, political science student and disability advocate

Sep 8, 2020

Developing his voice through augmented and alternative communications opened up a world of possibilities for the first-year student, who now hopes to help others.

Harris Center scholarship brings Chyna Freeman a step closer to medical school

Aug 24, 2020

The Promise and Opportunity Scholarship allows biology students to enjoy a full college experience. After earning her bachelor’s, Freeman plans to become an anesthesiologist or pediatrician.

A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020

Aug 24, 2020

Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.

Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members

Aug 21, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.

UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences

Aug 20, 2020

The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women in faculty positions.

Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests

Aug 17, 2020

The 2009 PhD graduate is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State and authored the book “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” about the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.

Dual awards support Professor Erika Gibb’s work with comets, student mentoring

Aug 14, 2020

By examining the composition of comets, the professor of physics and astrophysics seeks insights into the origins of water and life on Earth.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list

Aug 14, 2020

The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”

Aurora Blanchard draws on experiences in the kitchen, traveling for Peruvian Spanish-to-English food dictionary

Aug 11, 2020

Blanchard’s time at the Peruvian restaurant Astrid y Gaston inspired the pocket guide, which includes translations and pictures of regional fruits, herbs and vegetables.

St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210

Aug 10, 2020

The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.

Doctoral student Zachary Schwartz is the voice behind folk-rock act The Hollow Ends

Aug 10, 2020

Schwartz released his full-length album, “Bears in Mind,” in 2018. His folk-rock songs often draw on themes such as mental health, mortality and relationships.

Marie Mora receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

Aug 4, 2020

The awards were given during a virtual ceremony Monday afternoon from the White House and administered by the National Science Foundation.

Office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming Tritons through virtual orientation

Aug 3, 2020

Student orientation leaders offered guidance to incoming freshmen and transfer students during virtual orientation sessions.

UMSL students highlight football poetry at Sport Literature Association Conference

Aug 3, 2020

Associate Professor of English Scott Peterson arranged for students in his Special Topics in Literature class to present papers during the virtual event.

Community Psychological Service launching new psychosocial rehabilitation group for adults recovering from COVID-19

Jul 30, 2020

Professor Ann Steffen is leading the sessions designed for adults ages 50 and older who were hospitalized with the disease.

Ask an Expert: Shirley Porterfield shares insight on vote for Medicaid expansion

Jul 28, 2020

The professor of social work discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution ahead of next week’s election.

CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.