Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist

Apr 7, 2016

David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.

New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart

Apr 6, 2016

On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.

LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action

Apr 5, 2016

The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.

NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues

Apr 5, 2016

Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.

History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region

Apr 5, 2016

Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.

Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

HEC-TV spotlights professor’s alternative fuel, battery research

Mar 28, 2016

Eric Majzoub explained his hydrogen fuel cell technology research – and the solutions it offers the automobile industry – on HEC-TV’s “Innovations.”

Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort

Mar 21, 2016

The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.

Psychology PhD candidates earn grants, explore new frontiers in neuroscience

Mar 17, 2016

Using keen work ethic and intellect, Lauren Salminen and Laurie Baker, PhD candidates in the behavioral neuroscience program, have earned highly coveted research training grants.

Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News

Mar 16, 2016

Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.

Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance

Mar 13, 2016

Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.

Verboven, Perryman named GLVC player, pitcher of the week

Mar 9, 2016

Two University of Missouri-St. Louis athletes earned Great Lakes Valley Conference honors this week.

‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore

Mar 8, 2016

The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.

Media Coverage: February 2016

Mar 3, 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.

Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art

Mar 2, 2016

For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.

Eye on UMSL: Water break

Mar 1, 2016

Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.

Convocation celebrates new start

Feb 29, 2016

A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Celebrating young minds: UMSL honors area’s top high school science students

Feb 28, 2016

More than 50 students received the Distinguished Achievement for Excellence in Science Award from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Area students to explore, encounter, exchange history during National History Day contest

Feb 25, 2016

A competition involving hundreds of students in the St. Louis area draws a large crowd to campus as the university hosts the annual National History Day district contest.

UMSL alumnus lands CFO post

Feb 22, 2016

Beginning May 1, UMSL economics alumnus Richard Baniak will serve as the university’s chief financial officer.

Local TV’s go-to science guy got his start at UMSL

Feb 16, 2016

Alumnus Josh Linn demystifies the science behind experiments he conducts on live TV as part of his Saint Louis Science Center job.

Challenger Learning Center St. Louis honors UMSL faculty member, alumni

Feb 15, 2016

Challenger Learning Center St. Louis recently honored Professor Carl Hoagland for his commitment to STEM education and accessibility.

Meet Nicholas Domescik: 2016 Big Man on Campus

Feb 9, 2016

The secondary education major incorporated the comedy of his favorite late-night host during last week’s pageant-like competition.

Debut novelist Chinelo Okparanta talks scribbling, MFAs, UMSL visit

Feb 7, 2016

The emerging writer’s three-day visit is part of UMSL’s Natural Bridge Debut Writers Series.

Media Coverage: January 2016

Feb 4, 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.

Music professor named among most innovative women professors

Jan 31, 2016

Barbara Harbach, Curators’ Professor of Music at UMSL, has been named No. 7 on a list of the 30 Most Innovative Women Professors Alive Today.

Meet Victoria Walls, UMSL’s new poet laureate

Jan 26, 2016

The graduate student was in the middle of a creative writing workshop when she learned she’d been selected as UMSL’s poet laureate for 2016.

Red & Gold Regatta, ice skating among jam-packed Homecoming 2016 lineup

Jan 25, 2016

A week full of campus fun is on the horizon at UMSL, where homecoming begins earlier than usual this year.

Economics major discovers new path at UMSL

Jan 24, 2016

Baseball led Derek Steiner to UMSL, but economics gave him a purpose and career path.

History alumna named American Society of Engineering Management Fellow

Jan 21, 2016

The career of ASEM Fellow Suzanna Long, MA history 1988, reflects her lifelong interests in both how and why things work.

Smasons build a legacy of learning

Jan 20, 2016

Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.

Media Coverage: December 2015

Jan 20, 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.

Robert Dorr, 68, knows it’s never too late to go back to school

Jan 18, 2016

The retiree graduated from UMSL in December, finishing a college career he started in 1966.

Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture

Jan 13, 2016

The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.

UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root

Jan 11, 2016

A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.

NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students

Jan 7, 2016

Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.

HEC-TV features ‘A Conversation with Tom George’

Jan 6, 2016

Chancellor George discusses everything from his first impression of UMSL and the outstanding faculty to the growing infrastructure and outstanding community partnerships.

Anthropology professor seeks out elusive identity of Japanese shaman queen

Jan 5, 2016

A Japan Foundation fellowship has allowed Miller to research Himiko, the mysterious third-century shaman queen who was the first ruler to unify Japan.

Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization

Jan 3, 2016

Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.

3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class

Dec 23, 2015

With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.

St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration

Dec 22, 2015

“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.

From biochem to brewing: UMSL grad opens Iowa City Brewlab with dad

Dec 21, 2015

Nathan Letcher celebrated graduation afar as he brewed the first batches of craft beer to go on tap at the new science-themed brewery. The home-brewing veteran is the head brewer.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements

Dec 16, 2015

It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards

Dec 15, 2015

Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.

Students research pollinators at local cemetery

Dec 9, 2015

Biology students Hannah Stowe (left) and Randy Anderson researched pollinators’ interactions with native and nonnative plant species at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster

Dec 8, 2015

In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.

Eye on UMSL: Admiration

Dec 8, 2015

Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.