The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
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Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Biology graduate and 2024 Women Trailblazers recipient Nora Stith heading to dental school this fall
Stith was a 2019 Opportunity Scholar and served in leadership for multiple organizations across campus.
Biology graduate and 2024 Women Trailblazers recipient Nora Stith heading to dental school this fall
Stith was a 2019 Opportunity Scholar and served in leadership for multiple organizations across campus.
Biology graduate and 2024 Women Trailblazers recipient Nora Stith heading to dental school this fall
Stith was a 2019 Opportunity Scholar and served in leadership for multiple organizations across campus.
Accomplished student-athletes lead UMSL Athletics to new heights
The past two years have witnessed a string of successes for UMSL Athletics led by student-athletes who shine in the classroom as well as in the arena.
Accomplished student-athletes lead UMSL Athletics to new heights
The past two years have witnessed a string of successes for UMSL Athletics led by student-athletes who shine in the classroom as well as in the arena.
Accomplished student-athletes lead UMSL Athletics to new heights
The past two years have witnessed a string of successes for UMSL Athletics led by student-athletes who shine in the classroom as well as in the arena.
Five questions with Monica Treviño, PhD clinical psychology student
She’s been strengthening her linguistic and clinical skills to better serve the growing Latinx community.
Five questions with Monica Treviño, PhD clinical psychology student
She’s been strengthening her linguistic and clinical skills to better serve the growing Latinx community.
Five questions with Monica Treviño, PhD clinical psychology student
She’s been strengthening her linguistic and clinical skills to better serve the growing Latinx community.
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A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics
The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.
Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort
The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.
‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus
Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.
UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members
The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.
Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal
The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.
Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship
Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.
Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community
UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.
Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’
UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL
Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.
Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program
Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.
UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX
Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.
Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration
The Current’s features editor, Leah Jones, was on hand to document the musical festivities. A second Laumeier performance by UMSL musicians is planned for October.
Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops
The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.
Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight
A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.
Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races
The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.
‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history
Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.
Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late
A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement
In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.
Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old
KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.
Eye on UMSL: Open for learning
Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.
English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal
Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”
Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold
The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts
As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.
Summer gun violence spurs UMSL criminologists on local, national media
Local and national media have turned to UMSL criminologists to make sense of recent tragedies and discuss ways forward.
Media Coverage: June 2016
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen
Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.
Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL
Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.
UMSL Greek Studies professor featured on PBS, National Geographic documentary
Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos, alongside the world’s top Greek scholars, discusses the ancient culture in the PBS and National Geographic documentary “The Greeks.”
Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL
As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.
UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research
The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.
Whirlwind trip to Japan builds friendships, cross-cultural connections for 23 students
The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
David Baugher catalogs the unusual St. Louis
The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.
Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs
The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: First steps
Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.
Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
UMSL professor brings Korean Robin Hood tale to English-speaking audiences
Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.
Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents
Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.
Katelyn Delvaux combines poetry, pop culture in the classroom
The adjunct English instructor was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Fellowship to conduct research that will further enhance her teaching.
Physics star, spring grad headed to Space and Planetary Science doctoral program
Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.
Embracing the unexpected, Mattie Lindsey makes switch from health care to beauty industry
As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.
Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass
Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Media Coverage: May 2016
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Gretchen Schisla’s graphic design packs dynamic social impact
The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.
St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center
With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.
Research, research, research: 8 undergraduate projects underway at UMSL
Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.
Honors graduate heads to law school on full-tuition scholarship
Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.
UMSL writers, high school students look to break down borders with new summer writing camp
The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.
UMSL’s Jim Henry wins national music award
Together with the three other members of Crossroads Quartet, the associate professor will travel to the nation’s capital in June to perform and accept the award.
Renowned counseling professor named fellow by American Counseling Association
R. Rocco Cottone received the prestigious award for his work in bringing social constructivist theory to modern counseling practice.
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