More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
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Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Annual Graduate Research Fair helps students showcase their work
Twenty-two students representing the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Sciences, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Psychological Sciences took part in the fair on April 19.
Annual Graduate Research Fair helps students showcase their work
Twenty-two students representing the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Sciences, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Psychological Sciences took part in the fair on April 19.
Annual Graduate Research Fair helps students showcase their work
Twenty-two students representing the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Sciences, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Psychological Sciences took part in the fair on April 19.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
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UMSL, WUSTL sign occupational therapy agreement
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In St. Louis’ nearly 250 years of existence, the Gateway City and the surrounding region has experienced many science and technology milestones. Those advances have shaped a port city into one of the United States’ most powerful manufacturing hubs and home to the “Biobelt.”
Teaching and Technology Conference attracts more than 350 educators
Amy Collier and Michelle Pacansky-Brock came to town recently to talk about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course), flipped classrooms and making online learning real, human and connected.
‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes
UMSL students look to the university to create life-altering opportunities. UMSL alumni prove-out those opportunities with solid successes. That’s the story of the newest chapter of the “I Chose UMSL” branding campaign launched in October. This is the fourth iteration of the popular initiative.
Students praise newly renovated physics lab
A newly renovated science lab at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is drawing rave reviews from students after undergoing an upgrade courtesy of a gift from St. Louis-based Peabody Energy.
Eye on UMSL: Halloween
Judges (from left) Iron Man (Quinten Smith, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Super Mario (Rhael Sala, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Carpet Ronin (David McGraw, a philosophy graduate student) and Skeleton (Ena Selimovic, a teaching assistant) prepare to weigh in on a pumpkin carving contest at the Millennium Student Center.
Noon series to host poetry, fiction reading
Whether you’re a fan of poetry or fiction, you’ll get the best of both worlds Monday at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Poet Sally Van Doren, MFA 2000, and fiction writer Ron Austin, MFA 2011, will read for the upcoming installment of the Monday Noon Series.
English professor’s book lands at No. 2 on local best-seller list
When looking over last week’s best-sellers book lists in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a name familiar to the...
Climate change focus of contemporary issues series discussion
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UMSL breaks ground on science building
Science education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis takes a big step forward on Oct. 29, when work begins on the new Science Learning Building.
Meet Sharon Pruitt, The Current editor-in-chief
Sharon Pruitt’s love affair with writing dates to her childhood obsession with science fiction and fantasy books. Inspired by books like “Ender’s Game” and “The Hobbit,” Pruitt began writing her own stories. As a fifth grader, she edited her school newspaper and later developed a fondness for zines, independent publications with a limited circulation.
How UMSL’s own grew an MFA program, a space for writers beyond the page
Dreaming up fiction is usually the job of Mary Troy, professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Designing and establishing an MFA in Creative Writing program at UMSL, well, that is anything but fiction.
Eye on UMSL: Believe
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UMSL political scientist to deliver keynote at symposium on human trafficking
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has announced a new program called Lifelong Learning @ UMSL. The program is for older adults who not only have a love of learning but also want to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Economists examine housing, labor markets after recession
The housing and labor market crises of the late 2000s affected the economy in big ways. But did they impact living arrangements and cause more people to “double up?”
UMSL, WUSTL celebrate 20 years of engineering education
The originators and current stewards of the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program gathered to mark its 20-year anniversary at a reception Oct. 17 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: All ears
Elle Fitzpatrick, a junior biochemistry and biotechnology major and UMSL student ambassador, captures the full attention of a near-capacity crowd as she poses a question to Dr Melvin D. Shipp, dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Shipp was the guest speaker at the annual Great Lecture Series at UMSL. His talk was titled “Improving the Public’s Health Through Better Inter-Professional Communication” and held in the Millennium Student Center.
Media Coverage: September 2013
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Psychology PhD student gets published in 2 scholar journals
Those outside the academic world aren’t always aware of the importance of publishing, but suffice to say that, for a graduate student hoping to land a tenure-track position at the university level, having articles accepted for publication is a very big deal. So imagine the excitement of Lauren Salminen, a second year doctoral student in behavioral neuroscience, when last month she had two articles accepted for publication on the same day.
UMSL physicist talks science of ‘broadcast buffet’ from Cardinals postseason play
The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed ample time on the national stage this postseason. That means fans have a “broadcast buffet” for tuning into Cards playoff games, St. Louis Magazine contributor D.J. Wilson points out. He turned to Bernard Feldman, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to discuss the science of and delays across the various formats.
UMSL historian to give Field Notes keynote on St. Louis’ science history
As St. Louis approaches its 250th birthday, historian Kevin Fernlund will speak on its dynamic and fascinating science history. The professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will give the keynote lecture, “St. Louis: Gateway to Infinity,” for Field Notes, a celebration of science and art in Grand Center. The free lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19 in the St. Louis Public Radio auditorium in UMSL at Grand Center, 3651 Olive St. in St. Louis.
Biology student uses articulation program to fast-track to medical school
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Eye of UMSL: Celebrating SUCCEED
While SUCCEED Program students cheer in the background, Kathy Meath, president and chief executive officer of St. Louis Arc, and UMSL Chancellor Tom George cut through a ribbon to celebrate the launch of the post-secondary program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holding the ribbon are Deborah Baldini, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional and Continuing Studies at UMSL, and Ann Wilkins, director of the SUCCEED Program.
UMSL political scientist to discuss successful St. Louis neighborhood change
The older parts of the St. Louis region have faced serious challenges in the past 40 years. But some neighborhoods have done better than others. What explains this success?
UMSL staff member, alumni named top leaders in their 30s
A University of Missouri–St. Louis staff member and four alumni are among 30 north St. Louis County leaders in their 30s. The annual awards are presented by North County, Incorporated, a regional development organization, to individuals in their 30s making a significant impact in the community through their profession and/or community involvement.
Prestigious Spanish publisher spotlights UMSL instructor’s poems
María Teresa Balogh never knows when inspiration may strike. So just in case, she carries a little book with her, ready to jot down ideas.
UMSL conference to focus on work of iconic gay Greek poet
The work of Constantine P. Cavafy, widely considered the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century, will be the focus of a conference at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Royalty meets ecology
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Faculty members honored with annual Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
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Chancellor recognizes 3 staff members with excellence awards
It isn’t only an enthusiastic student body and erudite faculty that make the University of Missouri–St. Louis a daily success, but an excellent staff as well.
Criminologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service
Service is second nature to Richard Rosenfeld. Whether it’s leading a research study for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, heading the board of the American Society of Criminology or lending his expertise to media outlets, he believes in giving back.
Chancellor’s Award recognizes UMSL faculty member’s commitment to students
Kathleen Nigro has positively influenced hundreds of University of Missouri–St. Louis students. During her 15 years at UMSL, she has tirelessly worked as a teacher, adviser and community service advocate with the Gender Studies program, Department of English, Pierre Laclede Honors College and several student organizations. Nigro’s passionate commitment to her students has earned her the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in the category of Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member.
Touhill creates UMSL family photo album
Nobody knows the history of the University of Missouri–St. Louis better than Blanche M. Touhill. And she proves that again with the publication of a photographic history of UMSL’s first 50 years.
UMSL honors 6 alumni for achievements
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Alumni Association honored six alumni at the university’s Founders Dinner on Sept. 19.
2 MFA alumni to read at Gallery 210
Alumni Kelli Allen, BA English 2008 and MFA 2011 (with an emphasis in poetry), and Michael Nye, MFA 2006 (with an emphasis in fiction), will make their return to the University of Missouri—St. Louis campus. But this time they do so as two published authors reading for the community from which they grew.
Eye on UMSL: Final touches
Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.
UMSL to honor Prince Albert II of Monaco for his environmental work
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UMSL historian discusses Depression-era experience of rural African Americans
The widespread impact of the Great Depression was felt throughout the United States. For a recent panel discussion that aired on C-SPAN, University of Missouri–St. Louis historian Adell Patton examined the effect of the epic financial crisis on a specific segment of the U.S. population: rural African Americans.
UMSL criminologist earns Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award
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Alumna Jennifer Tappenden: Poet, MasterMind
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UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull
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Eye on UMSL: Between classes
Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science at UMSL, walks across the Quadrangle on North Campus to his office in the Social Science & Business Building Tower following one of his classes in Clark Hall. Robertson’s courses this semester include Introduction to American Politics and Environmental Politics.
Media Coverage: August 2013
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UMSL chemist recognized for research excellence
His outstanding record as a world-class researcher in the field of carbohydrate chemistry and biology has garnered Alexei Demchenko the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
Language instructor’s spirited teaching earns her Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
Although Jessica Saigh was never chosen for the cheerleading squad in school, you’d never know it by observing her interaction with students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. To them, she’s a one-woman pep rally.
UMSL political scientists discuss Gov. Perry’s Texas touting in Missouri
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will tout the Lone Star State’s tax cuts in a trip to Missouri this week. St. Louis Post-Dispatch business columnist David Nicklaus wrote about the governor’s controversial visit, calling it a “job-recruiting campaign.” When discussing economic competition among states, Nicklaus turned to Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to weigh in as an expert on the topic.
Eye on UMSL: For the children
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Social work professor earns Fulbright to establish program in India
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