McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
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New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
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Vice Provost Alan Byrd and Director of Admissions Drew Griffin delivered full-ride scholarship offers to five area high school students.
Chemistry alumni Bill and Dawn Shiang have advice for couples juggling two careers
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Education and creative writing alumna Inda Schaenen, a Normandy teacher, organized the discussion as the two groups talked past stereotypes to heal divides.
STL TV features Gallery 210’s ‘Simply Different’ exhibition
Gallery 210 Director Terry Suhre and furniture maker Peter Voss sat down with host Steve Potter to talk about the exhibition.
Robert Ricklefs’ research on tropical bird incubation times draws attention from Science Daily
The Curators’ Professor of Biology used DNA sequencing to show a correlation between the longer incubation times of some tropical birds and lower parasite loads.
2018 homecoming king and queen talk UMSL pride, rewarding student journeys
Yaniv Dudaie and Ares Boira Lopez were elected 2018 homecoming king and queen. Both share a passion for campus involvement.
UMSL alumni make up quarter of Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Five alumni were among the group of 20 local leaders recognized for their professional excellence, achievements and service early in their careers.
Panel examines patriotism through the experiences of African Americans
“I, Too, Sing America” was one of multiple events put on by the University Program Board during UMSL’s celebration of Black History Month.
On the cover! Ladue News features UMSL chancellor and wife
In the Feb. 23 issue, Tom George talks about university growth under his leadership and what “running a university” entails. Copies are widely available on stands across St. Louis.
Conference highlights intersection of issues with labor and civil rights
Douglas Swanson, the coordinator of the labor studies at UMSL, put on “Civil Rights in Workers’ Lives,” which attracted an audience of more than 130 people.
Edward Munn Sanchez named new dean of the Pierre Laclede Honors College
Sanchez has been the assistant dean for academic affairs and diversity for the University of South Carolina Honors College.
MSC bridge window painting provides gateway to the best homecoming yet
Homecoming 2018 will feature a full lineup of events through Saturday.
Quilting artist Basil Kincaid explores ancestral roots, American identity in upcoming Gallery 210 exhibit
Kincaid’s “Gates” exhibition opens Feb. 24 on the UMSL campus.
UMSL recognized for dynamic transfer programs by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
The 2018 honor roll lists 112 transfer-friendly colleges and universities across the country.
Professor Dave Robertson explains debate over partisan gerrymandering on KCUR
The political science chair discussed some misunderstood aspects of the issue while appearing on the Kansas City public radio station.
History Chair Laura Westhoff honored for teaching excellence
The associate professor of history and education accepted the Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Historical Association.
UMSL student dedicated to building career in media – even if it means skipping Super Bowl
Media studies major Parris Smith worked as an independent reporter at red carpet events during Super Bowl weekend.
New UMSL marketing campaign highlights nursing, business
New TV spots feature successful young alumni testifying to the benefits they found at UMSL and how each college helped launch their careers.
Eye on UMSL: Performance Hall
Middle school orchestra students from across the region made use of whatever space they could find for practice during the packed 2018 Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of black excellence at UMSL
Revisit these inspiring stories from everyday people in our campus community.
Economics Resource Center renamed in honor of late Professor Sharon G. Levin
Family members, friends and former colleagues gathered last week to remember Levin and the mark she made on economics at UMSL and beyond.
Serge Serov travels from Moscow for exhibition opening, workshop with UMSL design students
The acclaimed designer and author also gave a lecture on the history of Russian design during his campus visit.
Ask an Expert: Anthropologist Susan Brownell watches world come together at Olympic Games
In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.
UMSL alumnus examines tangled intricacies of adolescence, tragedy and human resilience in debut novel
Michael Nye, author of “All the Castles Burned,” says the guidance he received from UMSL faculty members had a deep impact on him as a fiction writer.
Psychology graduate Katrina Lynn continuing her education and research in Japan
Lynn will begin pursuing a master’s degree from the Department of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience at Tohoku University in April.
UMSL alumna brings lessons in composition and rhetoric to broader St. Louis community with FLOW, her grant-funded startup
Amanda Wells credits her graduate alma mater with helping her grow the idea into an achievable dream.
St. Louis Business Journal spotlights Thompson Coburn Chairman and UMSL alumnus Tom Minogue
Minogue discussed his long tenure as chairman of the firm, its future and the impact it’s already had on the landscape of downtown St. Louis.
UMSL’s Museum Studies program, listed No. 25 nationwide, is also among the most affordable
Graduates of the program have gone on to assume key positions at cultural institutions in St. Louis and throughout the country.
Students cheer Blues to victory at UMSL Night on the Ice
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Eye on UMSL: Lifelong learning
More than 30 older adults make up the first Senior Scholars Program cohort. Many of them gathered Jan. 10 for a full day of orientation, conversation and fun.
UMSL Veterans Center welcomes new director, celebrates 5 years as a campus hub
Joshua Perschbacher stepped into the role earlier this month. Nearly 50 percent more student veterans are now enrolled at UMSL compared to when the center first opened.
UMSL political scientists discuss Missouri governor’s situation with local and national news outlets
Department Chair Dave Robertson and Professor David Kimball provided their analysis for outlets such as KSDK, KMOV and Talking Points Memo.
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UMSL MLK Day of Service volunteers flock to 11 sites across St. Louis
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Lebanese MFA grad recalls finding her voice at UMSL, now heads Arab-themed literary journal
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Estefania Fernandez Barrancos hopes studies at UMSL prepare her for work restoring Amazon rainforests
The native of Bolivia is the latest recipient of a Christensen Fund Graduate Fellowship in Plant Conservation from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center.
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Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice recognized nationally for online bachelor’s program
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Andrew Kersten named new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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Political science alumnus Nate Wilson working for the cause of peace in Libya
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‘Simply Different’ exhibition opens in UMSL’s Gallery 210 later this month
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Anthropology graduate Shawn Edghill studies the past as he reshapes his own future
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Steven Rowan’s newly digitized translations preserve ‘Mysteries of New Orleans’ and other 19th-century texts for future readers
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UMSL earns only NSA, DHS focus area specialization within 9-state region
The recognition expands on UMSL’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Facts, figures, thoughts on the Triton study abroad experience
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Shutter stop: New perspectives
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