Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates

May 20, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors

May 20, 2019

Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.

Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years

May 16, 2019

Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.

Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL

May 13, 2019

Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.

Communication courses help students move beyond cultural stereotypes, including those of immigrant groups

May 13, 2019

Lara Zwarun’s “Dangerous Messages” course and Shannon Ahrndt’s “Intercultural Communication” explore prevailing societal attitudes with a critical eye.

Eye on UMSL: Lavender Graduation

May 13, 2019

UMSL hosted its second annual formal Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, at the Millennium Student Center.

Litmag gives UMSL community a chance to shine in its pages, behind the scenes

May 13, 2019

The 31st annual edition of the student-run literary and art journal features 48 works from 31 different creators.

Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools

May 10, 2019

Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.

Continuous improvement a recurrent theme for May dual-degree economics grad Nicolette Seder

May 9, 2019

The senior continuous improvement analyst at Unyson Logistics serves as a role model for her 7-year-old daughter, Skylar.

UMSL technology could help unlock the keys to better baby formula

May 8, 2019

Doctoral candidate Mithila Bandara has been working to replicate the natural sugars in breast milk – called human milk oligosaccharides – in the lab of Professor Alexei Demchenko.

Criminology PhD students win national recognition for scholarly work over the past year

May 6, 2019

Kristina Thompson Garrity, Jennifer O’Neill, Paige Vaughn, Cherrell Green and Jennifer Gerlomes Medel have either won awards or been invited to prestigious workshops.

More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2019

Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.

Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year

May 3, 2019

Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.

Professors Rebecca Rogers, Gualtiero Piccinini and Carl Bassi appointed to UM System’s most prestigious ranks

May 3, 2019

The Board of Curators also approved the appointments of retired faculty members Joyce Mushaben and Richard Rosenfeld to honored positions.

Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon

Apr 29, 2019

Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.

Suellynn Duffey honored with Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Apr 24, 2019

Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson presented Associate Professor of English Suellynn Duffey with the award at a luncheon in Jefferson City on April 4.

Graduate Research Fair gives students an opportunity to show off their work

Apr 22, 2019

Catherine Alex, Tessa Vuper, Helena Spikes, Melinda Kittleman, Mohi Saki and Kruti Surti won awards for their work in natural or social and behavioral sciences.

Ask an Expert: Richard Middleton sheds light on the legal rights of migrants reaching the United States

Apr 22, 2019

Middleton edited and contributed to a recently published book, “Unequal Protection of the Law: The Rights of Citizens and Non-Citizens in Comparative Perspective.”

Design students team with UMSL Percussion Ensemble on animated performance of ‘Stained Glass’

Apr 22, 2019

The design students each created one minute of animation to accompany the musical performance April 8 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Michael Cosmopoulos elected a Corresponding Member in Greece’s Academy of Arts and Sciences

Apr 18, 2019

It’s the latest organization of scholars to recognize the UMSL professor of Greek history and archaeology for his work focused on ancient Greece.

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival serves as joyous sendoff for Jim Widner

Apr 15, 2019

UMSL’s director of jazz studies, who is retiring from teaching this year, founded the festival in 2004 and has served as artistic director ever since.

Gualtiero Piccinini honored with K. Jon Barwise Prize for work in philosophy and computation

Apr 15, 2019

PIccinini is the 16th recipient of the award, which recognizes significant and sustained contributions to areas relevant to philosophy and computing.

Eva Colberg wants to be the human element in science

Apr 15, 2019

The biology PhD student hopes to bring science communication to the masses to make a positive change for conservation.

Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference generates important dialogue between practitioners, researchers

Apr 8, 2019

Retiring Professor Finn-Aage Esbensen organized the conference for his 18th and final time last Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.

Doctoral student Juan Moreira-Hernández researching bat-pollinated tropical plants and sharing love of biology

Apr 8, 2019

The Costa Rica native has taken an active role in the Jennings-UMSL Mentorship Program among other outreach opportunities since coming to St. Louis.

UMSL Opera Theatre pushes boundaries with ‘The Medium’

Apr 8, 2019

Coming off a national award, the troupe shifted gears into darker, more challenging subject matter and musical territory.

Students, faculty work on display in ‘Hung Together’ exhibition at Gallery 210

Apr 4, 2019

The show will run in tandem with an exhibition called “The Climate of My Mind” from April 13 through May 11.

Rachel Winograd receives President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration

Apr 4, 2019

The associate professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was recognized for her work with colleagues around the state combating the opioid crisis.

UMSL undergrads to present research at state Capitol

Apr 3, 2019

From alienation among veterans to fluorescent metallofluorenes, student research is getting a day in the spotlight.

William Kristol, Sarah Kendzior headline 7th annual Public Values Symposium

Apr 1, 2019

UMSL joined FOCUS St. Louis in hosting the event with a theme of “Being a Change Agent in a Divided Nation.”

Eye on UMSL: Building good chemistry

Apr 1, 2019

Researchers took a break from their work in the lab of UMSL Curators’ Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alexei Demchenko.

Harris Center in elite company supporting students in environmental conservation

Mar 29, 2019

ProFellow recently included UMSL and its center on a select list of universities providing full funding opportunities for ecologically focused doctoral students.

University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL

Mar 28, 2019

A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.

Laura Miller takes a deep dive to elevate awareness of Japanese culture

Mar 26, 2019

Traveling alone in Japan, Miller had been stranded until strangers helped her. Since then, she’s made awareness of Japan her mission.

Student-designed hiring platform earns $15,000 in first EQ Student Accelerator competition

Mar 25, 2019

Letisha Wexstten finished first in the competition with HireMe, an online platform designed for job seekers who have disabilities.

Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.

A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

Clinical psychology PhD ranked No. 11 by Grad School Hub

Mar 20, 2019

The ratings website applauded the program’s low cost to students as well as its specialized research topics, faculty support and hands-on training.

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh

Mar 20, 2019

The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.

Face time: Students mingle with and try to impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 18, 2019

More than 300 current students and alumni attended last Friday’s fair, which featured representatives from 120 companies and organizations.

Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event

Mar 18, 2019

George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

12 quotes to inspire you during Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2019

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the UMSL Daily team reflects on some of our favorite female-driven stories from the past year.

Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship

Feb 28, 2019

The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.

Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

Feb 25, 2019

Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

UMSL Night with the St. Louis Blues attracts sizable contingent for night of hockey fun

Feb 21, 2019

The second annual event saw around 240 members of the UMSL community gather to watch the Blues score an 8-3 victory.