Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
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Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
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The annual scholarship awards $3,000 to junior and senior undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Two UMSL faculty members granted patents for illuminating the unseen
Faculty members Janet Wilking and Phillip Fraundorf received patents for their respective work in luminescent germanium molecules and comprehensive sound visualization.
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The work on display showcases what the nine students learned during a two-week trip to the Netherlands led by Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight.
Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food
UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.
Noted ecologist and ornithologist Bob Ricklefs aims to remain involved at UMSL even after retirement
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St. Louis artist Howard Barry and Chicago photographer Jane Calvin to be featured in exhibitions at Gallery 210
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Sociology major Stephanie Daniels leading The Current into its 54th year
Daniels’ passion for writing and journalism is making it easier to manage the extra responsibilities of the editor-in-chief amid an already packed schedule.
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UMSL alumnae honored as Most Influential Business Women
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UMSL ranked among top 5 criminology and criminal justice master’s programs
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Karl Guenther appointed director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative
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First Jazz Ensemble European tour last act for Jim Widner
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Beth Huebner talks progress in reducing the jail population on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
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Eye on UMSL: A chain reaction
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UMSL students laid groundwork for new Lindbergh exhibit at Missouri History Museum
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UMSL research on violent crime attracts attention from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Jon McGinnis, Rachel Winograd and Lara Zwarun named Presidential Engagement Fellows
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Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomes newest cohort of Opportunity Scholars
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Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins
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