Ladue News spotlights Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. Touhill

Apr 20, 2018

Writer Paul Brown featured Touhill in a “Person of Interest” column and chronicled the legacy she’s established at UMSL.

UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13

Apr 18, 2018

The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.

Hamilton cast members visit UMSL campus, meet local high school students

Apr 16, 2018

Six cast members, including the man who plays Alexander Hamilton, met students from McCluer, Hazelwood and Ritenour high schools for a Lunch and Learn at UMSL.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference examines everyday issues affecting school safety

Apr 16, 2018

A crowd of about 200 teachers, counselors, administrators, social workers, law-enforcement officials and family court staffers attended the conference Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.

UM President Mun Choi names Todd Swanstrom, Beth Huebner, Patricia Parker Presidential Engagement Fellows

Apr 16, 2018

The fellows will represent the UM System at speaking events throughout the state, discussing their research and sharing how that knowledge can help Missouri citizens.

UMSL faculty members discuss how well America incorporates immigrants on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Apr 12, 2018

Professors Adriano Udani and Florian Sichling were part of a three-person panel joining host Don Marsh on Monday’s program on St. Louis Public Radio.

UMSL taps Paul Evensen to lead Public Policy Research Center

Apr 10, 2018

Evensen is well-connected across the St. Louis community through his work with Social Innovation STL, which he launched in 2015.

Eye on UMSL: Quilting circles

Apr 9, 2018

Local quilting artist Basil Kincaid recently led a McCluer North High School master class at his exhibition “Gates” at UMSL’s Gallery 210.

In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty

Apr 9, 2018

New faculty books discuss positive discourse, evolutionary behavior, crime statistics and the influence of sports on society.

Political science major Jennifer Mossgraber chosen as Newman Civic Fellow

Apr 9, 2018

The junior was one of 268 college students nationwide selected to take part in program run by Campus Compact.

Telemental health focus of social work alumna’s new online counseling practice

Apr 2, 2018

Melissa Douglass, BSW 2012 and MSW 2014, opened Goal Driven Counseling, a fully online counseling practice specializing in teens and young adults, in September 2017.

Academy of Science of St. Louis set to honor UMSL biochemist with 2018 George Engelmann Interdisciplinary Award

Apr 2, 2018

Xuemin (Sam) Wang, known for his research on lipids, will receive the award at a banquet Thursday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

UMSL names 6 women 2018 Trailblazers this Women’s History Month

Mar 26, 2018

UMSL’s 2018 Trailblazers are (from left) Natalie Hilterbrand, Lauren Obermark, Robin Kimberlin, Michele D. Meckfessel, Gwen Moore and Kat Riddler.

Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the gender wage gap and barriers women still face in the labor market

Mar 26, 2018

In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.

UMSL getting attention in India with upcoming launch of dual degree programs with Osmania University

Mar 21, 2018

The two institutions will begin offering dual degree programs in chemistry, computer science, communication and business in June.

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice shines in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Mar 20, 2018

The department ranked fifth on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of the “Best Graduate Schools.”

Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit

Mar 19, 2018

Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.

PhD student Paige Vaughn researches crime clearance and prevention on the ground in East St. Louis

Mar 19, 2018

Vaughn worked as an intern with the East St. Louis Police Department and observed ways officers work to build trust with residents in hopes of reducing crime.

Eye on UMSL: Across the sea

Mar 16, 2018

The Consul General of India–Chicago Neeta Bhushan visited campus Wednesday to bolster the partnership between UMSL and Osmania University.

Pirate historian Mark Hanna talks to ‘St. Louis on the Air’ ahead of UMSL Opera Theatre production

Mar 15, 2018

The UC San Diego associate professor will be speaking before each of three weekend performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Touhill.

UMSL representatives share stories of female student veterans with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2018

Army veterans Emily Staden and Jim Craig, an associate teaching professor, participated in the St. Louis Public Radio panel discussion.

Political scientist Marty Rochester delivers Great Decisions lecture on America’s shifting foreign policy

Mar 12, 2018

UMSL colleagues Joel Glassman and Jean-Germain Gros are among the upcoming speakers in the eight-week lecture series at the Ethical Society of St. Louis.

Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair

Mar 12, 2018

Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.

Ask an Expert: Rachel Wamser-Nanney shines a light on the psychological toll of gun violence on children

Mar 9, 2018

In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.

KMOV catches UMSL admissions team surprising future Opportunity Scholars

Mar 7, 2018

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

Mar 6, 2018

The two PhD graduates hope their experience over 25 years working and climbing the corporate ladder at Dow Chemical has lessons for others today.

Police and Normandy Middle School students come together for Day of Dialogue at UMSL

Mar 5, 2018

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

Mar 5, 2018

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

Mar 2, 2018

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

Feb 26, 2018

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

Feb 26, 2018

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

Feb 23, 2018

“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

Feb 23, 2018

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

Feb 22, 2018

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

Feb 19, 2018

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

Feb 19, 2018

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

Feb 16, 2018

Kincaid’s “Gates” exhibition opens Feb. 24 on the UMSL campus.

UMSL recognized for dynamic transfer programs by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Feb 15, 2018

The 2018 honor roll lists 112 transfer-friendly colleges and universities across the country.

Professor Dave Robertson explains debate over partisan gerrymandering on KCUR

Feb 13, 2018

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

Feb 12, 2018

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

Feb 12, 2018

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

Feb 9, 2018

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

Feb 9, 2018

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

Feb 5, 2018

Revisit these inspiring stories from everyday people in our campus community.

Economics Resource Center renamed in honor of late Professor Sharon G. Levin

Feb 5, 2018

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

Feb 5, 2018

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

Feb 5, 2018

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

Jan 30, 2018

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

Jan 29, 2018

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

Jan 26, 2018

Amanda Wells credits her graduate alma mater with helping her grow the idea into an achievable dream.