UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth

Nov 5, 2014

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.

Criminologist receives distinguished article award for work on incarceration trends

Nov 5, 2014

“The Transformation of America’s Penal Order: A Historicized Political Sociology of Punishment” by Michael Campbell was published in the American Journal of Sociology.

UMSL criminologists join KETC for discussion on police, community relations

Nov 4, 2014

Richard Rosenfeld and David Klinger were interviewed on the Oct. 30 episode of “Stay Tuned.”

Eye on UMSL: Ice cream chemistry

Nov 3, 2014

UMSL Chemistry Club members (from left) Rahmah Ghazal, Hung Nguyen and Jordan Rabus make some homemade ice cream to celebrate National Chemistry Week.

UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks

Nov 2, 2014

Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.

Alumnus talks new mystery novel, St. Louis, time at UMSL

Oct 29, 2014

Rick Skwiot, BA sociology 1970, wrote “Fail,” which came out Oct. 27 via Blank Slate Press.

Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy

Oct 28, 2014

Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Research grant helps student examine racial disparities in local drug arrests

Oct 26, 2014

Kristina Linden, who is majoring in criminology and criminal justice and psychology, is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation

Oct 23, 2014

“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.

Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course

Oct 22, 2014

Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.

National award-winning novelist visits MFA students

Oct 21, 2014

Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

Meet UMSL’s 2014-2015 Meehan scholars

Oct 20, 2014

Gathered for a group photograph are several recipients of the Eugene J. Meehan Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL

Oct 19, 2014

He will discuss “Revolution from below?” about the political demonstrations in China from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct 30 in 331 of the Social Sciences & Business Building.

Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society

Oct 16, 2014

Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.

Buddy program helps international students transition to life in US

Oct 16, 2014

The UMSL group is designed to meet the specific needs of international students, helping them transition smoothly to the US and thrive during their first months.

Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience

Oct 15, 2014

St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.

Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams

Oct 14, 2014

Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads

Oct 13, 2014

Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.

Meet Anna Glushko, The Current editor-in-chief

Oct 12, 2014

The psychology major worked her way to the top of the student newspaper after serving as staff writer and features editor.

International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer

Oct 9, 2014

Michael Williams, an expert on race and ethnicity, will discuss “Ebola: The International Response & Crisis of Pan-Africanism” from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at UMSL.

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Media Coverage: August 2014

Oct 3, 2014

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.

Languages program receives high honor from Japanese Consulate

Oct 2, 2014

The program received a Salary Assistance Grant from the Japan Foundation, a prize that includes enough money to support a new Japanese Studies faculty position.

Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year

Sep 30, 2014

Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.

Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video

Sep 29, 2014

Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.

Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields

Sep 29, 2014

The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.

Eye on UMSL: GardenVille

Sep 28, 2014

Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.

Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana

Sep 22, 2014

Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.

A little bit of UMSL in Shanghai

Sep 22, 2014

Associate Professor of English John Dalton (right) and alumnus Ryan Krull, MFA 2014, taught a five-week creative writing seminar over the summer at Fudan University in Shanghai.

More veterans, service member support on campus

Sep 21, 2014

The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.

Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans

Sep 21, 2014

The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.

Maltby wins Chancellor’s Award for innovation in teaching

Sep 16, 2014

The associate teaching professor of English will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member on Sept. 17 during the State of the University Address.

UMSL poet earns Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award

Sep 16, 2014

Shane Seely, assistant professor of English at UMSL, will receive the award Sept. 17 at the State of the University Address.

Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history

Sep 15, 2014

The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.

Pattonville High School student gets real-world lab experience at UMSL

Sep 14, 2014

The lab internship was made possible through the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED, which helps economically disadvantaged students expand their education and career outlook.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Sep 11, 2014

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Students explore study abroad opportunities

Sep 11, 2014

UMSL students learned about Study Abroad options during the annual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 3 in the MSC rotunda.

UMSL part of consortium to receive $20M NSF grant to study climate variability

Sep 10, 2014

History Professor Andrew Hurley will lead research on historical dynamics of urban resilience in St. Louis.

Economist to receive Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service

Sep 9, 2014

Susan Feigenbaum, professor of economics, will be honored during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 17 in the J.C. Penney Building at UMSL.

Undergrad’s cellular-level research tracks protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Sep 8, 2014

Misfolded amyloid-beta proteins, inflammatory responses, absorbance ratios – it sounds complicated because it is, admits Richard Davenport, a UMSL senior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology.

Eye on UMSL: Field study

Sep 8, 2014

UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.

Biologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity

Sep 7, 2014

Xuemin (Sam) Wang, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Plant Sciences at UMSL, earned the honor for his groundbreaking research in plant biology.

UMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

Sep 4, 2014

Bat hunting in a cemetery after dark sounds like a plot ripped from a horror movie. But it was all part of a recent scientific excursion involving a UMSL group.

Media Coverage: July 2014

Sep 4, 2014

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.

Galápagos hawks hand down lice like family heirlooms, study finds

Sep 1, 2014

The group of researchers includes Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Professor in Zoological Studies and chair of the Department of Biology at UMSL.

STARS students receive LMI Aerospace Inc. Awards for Excellence in Research

Aug 28, 2014

Thirty aspiring scientists have been rewarded for a summer of hard work at the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists Program.

Governor appoints UMSL professor for cabinet post

Aug 27, 2014

Daniel Isom, the Endowed Professor of Police and the Community, will serve as the Missouri director of public safety beginning Sept. 1.

Undergrad research grant fosters young scientist’s passion

Aug 25, 2014

Kaylyn Bauer, a UMSL junior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology, spent the summer interning at the Danforth Plant Science Center.

Eye on UMSL: New faculty

Aug 25, 2014

Christopher Boyce, supervisor of instructional technology for UMSL Information Technology Services, introduces new faculty members to software and hardware support they can take advantage of for their research and teaching.

Children’s Advocacy Services on responding to children after Ferguson unrest

Aug 24, 2014

Jerry Dunn, executive director of CASGSL at UMSL, talks with area educators, counselors and the news media about how to talk to children about the recent events.