Jill Delston, Jerome Morris and Lee Slocum named Presidential Engagement Fellows

Jun 18, 2020

Delston, Morris and Slocum were selected based on research excellence and will share their expertise at speaking engagements throughout Missouri.

Eye on UMSL: Offseason cleaning

Jun 15, 2020

Kevin Smith, assistant director of athletics for marketing, pitched in to power wash the sidewalk behind home plate last week at UMSL Baseball Field.

Ask an Expert: Lee Slocum sees chance for broader police reform in wake of killing of George Floyd

Jun 15, 2020

The professor of criminology and criminal justice researches police-citizen relations and how people’s experiences shape their attitudes toward law enforcement.

A $1.4 million award helps plant researcher Kevin L. Cox Jr. help the world

Jun 9, 2020

A part-time job at the Danforth Plant Science Center while studying biology at UMSL helped Cox discovered his love for plants and science.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis builds capacity to help community cope with trauma

Jun 8, 2020

The multidisciplinary center has trained more than 500 community members to use Resiliency and Coping Intervention to help youth deal with stressors in their lives since 2014.

Gyanpriya Maharaj studies Guyana’s biodiversity, ecology and butterflies

Jun 4, 2020

Maharaj collaborates with scientists around the globe to research the behavior of Guyana’s wildlife and forest restoration.

IN UNISON Scholars program helps students find their way in the world of music

Jun 2, 2020

David Brown and Alayna Epps were two of the students who took part in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra program, coordinated by UMSL alumna Michelle Byrd.

Anne Winkler talks to WalletHub about unemployment crisis caused by COVID-19

Jun 1, 2020

Winkler, chair of UMSL’s Department of Economics, was part of a panel of experts polled by the personal finance website on rising job losses across the U.S.

Natural Bridge managing editor builds virtual community through online reading series

May 29, 2020

Molly Harris organized three Zoom readings featuring 17 writers and translators from the literary journal’s 2019-2020 issues.

Doing better than your parents: Access and student success drive social mobility at UMSL

May 28, 2020

UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size.

Big dreams from the latest cohort of the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition

May 28, 2020

Emily Haas, Emily Delgado and Brian Trull found success and elevated their startups thanks to the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition.

Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

Philosophy master’s graduate Sam Filby examines the foundation of belief in the people we trust

May 26, 2020

Filby will begin studying at Northwestern University in September and hopes to build upon his research at UMSL while pursuing his PhD.

New PhD graduate Mary Painter examines how Uber, Lyft have used policy process to gain edge and disrupt transportation

May 26, 2020

Painter’s research showed that the companies found valuable allies among elected officials as they began operating in Austin, Chicago and St. Louis.

Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt

May 22, 2020

Austin uncovered more than 30 distinct tattoos on a mummy at Deir el-Medina, Egypt. Her research has gone on to challenge understandings of the practice.

Four May graduates from Department of English heading to PhD programs

May 18, 2020

Serenity Dougherty, Dora Holland, Devon Pham and Nicole Ramer will focus on comedy and identity, fantasy, digital media and public writing, respectively.

UMSL clinicians join with peers in UM System to help Missourians cope with COVID-19 and beyond

May 18, 2020

There are six St. Louis-based mental health treatment services coordinated through UMSL, and some help treat patients statewide.

Terran Hill bound for prestigious law school after earning degree in economics

May 18, 2020

Hill, who holds acceptances from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, will begin classes in August and aspires to become a judge.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases

May 11, 2020

Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.

May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor

May 11, 2020

For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.

Music faculty show support for students through new video of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’

May 11, 2020

Director of Choral Studies Jim Henry was the driving force behind the project, which was produced over several weeks with mixing and editing by student Kolin Keith.

UMSL hosts webinars discussing pandemic’s effects on supply chains and immigrants

May 11, 2020

Representatives from four local companies discussed how they have adapted during COVID-19, and Adriano Udani explained challenges facing immigrant groups.

Opportunities at UMSL help communication graduate Drew Dubis discover his career path

May 11, 2020

Dubis tried out four other majors and spent time at two other universities before deciding on public relations with the help of faculty members at UMSL.

Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year

May 8, 2020

Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.

UMSL hosts webinars covering blended families, child trafficking and suicide in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic

May 4, 2020

The university offered a range of online events designed to support community members and highlight faculty research opportunities related to COVID-19.

UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.

Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online

Apr 27, 2020

The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Apr 27, 2020

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.

Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori lead discussion on COVID-19 and incarceration

Apr 27, 2020

Their discussion outlined the challenges facing the incarceration and justice systems in a time when 6 feet of space between inmates is essential.

Nathan Muchhala’s research on plant resilience draws attention

Apr 21, 2020

The associate professor of biology co-authored a new article in New Phytologist that highlights the ability of some plants to reorient themselves after accidents.

Vanna White makes surprise visit to online communication class

Apr 16, 2020

The Wheel of Fortune star dropped in on a Zoom meeting of Associate Teaching Professor Jill Alexander’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

UMSL hosts free webinar to aid small businesses with questions about applying for federal relief funds

Apr 13, 2020

Karl Guenther, director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative, moderated the event, which featured a panel of experts from community partners and local lenders.

Community Psychological Service launching ‘Coping with COVID’ group therapy sessions

Apr 13, 2020

Assistant Professor John Nanney developed the sessions to provide community members an outlet to talk about their anxiety and learn tools to deal with it.

UMSL faculty, students featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast

Apr 13, 2020

Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld discusses drop in crime during COVID-19 with national media

Apr 8, 2020

Rosenfeld noted that as everyday activities are disrupted, crime rates tend to fall because there are fewer people on the street for criminals to target.

UMSL Anthropologist Susan Brownell talks Olympic postponement

Apr 3, 2020

Brownell’s research at UMSL has provided her with a unique perspective on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.

Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census

Mar 30, 2020

Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Kamila White stresses the importance of maintaining social connections amid physical separation

Mar 27, 2020

The associate professor of clinical psychology offered some advice for dealing with anxiety and caring for loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis offers advice on how to support children during pandemic

Mar 20, 2020

Faculty members Amy Escott and Matt Kliethermes hosted a free webinar with tips on ways to talk to children about coronavirus and help them cope with stress.

New op-ed by Jim Craig, Larry Irons helps Post-Dispatch readers view crisis, response through a social lens

Mar 18, 2020

The two associate teaching professors in the Department of Sociology urge “thoughtful actions taken with an understanding of the ‘we’ instead of the ‘me.'”

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating innovation

Mar 16, 2020

Faculty members Carl Bassi, Keith Stine, Alexei Demchenko, Sharlee Climer and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch were honored at the annual Research and Innovation Reception.

UMSL dig deemed an archeological discovery of the decade by international media

Mar 16, 2020

Michael Cosmopoulos uncovered an ancient tax record near Pylos, Greece, which challenged previous understandings of the formation of governments in the Western world.

UMSL Opera Theatre previews ‘Clever Artifice’ on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 13, 2020

Director of Opera Theatre Stella Markou and cast members Lexi Neal, Sophie Loban, Gracelyn Penn and Nick Bashaw shared their experiences.

Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers

Mar 9, 2020

The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.

UMSL scores highly in LendEDU’s ‘Best Return on Investment’ ranking

Mar 9, 2020

LendEDU’s February report “Colleges with the Best Return on Investment” named UMSL third in Missouri and second in the St. Louis region.

Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields

Mar 9, 2020

Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.

Ask an Expert: David Kimball discusses procedural and technological changes affecting how Americans vote

Mar 9, 2020

The political science professor studies American government with much of his research focusing on election administration, voting rights and voting behavior.

Eamonn and Drucilla Wall connect with Irish diaspora ‘Down Under’

Mar 9, 2020

The UMSL professors spent two weeks giving lectures and readings of their original poetry and essays to Irish-Australian communities in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.