Samantha Dobson and Torin Hovander helped found the UMSL chapter, which is one of more than 400 student-run branches of the organization worldwide.
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UMSL YouthMappers helps foster interest and develop skills in geospatial technology
Samantha Dobson and Torin Hovander helped found the UMSL chapter, which is one of more than 400 student-run branches of the organization worldwide.
UMSL YouthMappers helps foster interest and develop skills in geospatial technology
Samantha Dobson and Torin Hovander helped found the UMSL chapter, which is one of more than 400 student-run branches of the organization worldwide.
UMSL YouthMappers helps foster interest and develop skills in geospatial technology
Samantha Dobson and Torin Hovander helped found the UMSL chapter, which is one of more than 400 student-run branches of the organization worldwide.
UMSL Professor Eamonn Wall serves as honorary marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wall, the Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies at UMSL, will have his 12th book published this summer.
UMSL Professor Eamonn Wall serves as honorary marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wall, the Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies at UMSL, will have his 12th book published this summer.
UMSL Professor Eamonn Wall serves as honorary marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wall, the Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies at UMSL, will have his 12th book published this summer.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
Senior Khadija Tall builds on interest in international relations with DC internship
A triple major studying international relations, political science and modern languages, Tall recently participated in the Honors College’s Washington, D.C. internship program.
Senior Khadija Tall builds on interest in international relations with DC internship
A triple major studying international relations, political science and modern languages, Tall recently participated in the Honors College’s Washington, D.C. internship program.
Senior Khadija Tall builds on interest in international relations with DC internship
A triple major studying international relations, political science and modern languages, Tall recently participated in the Honors College’s Washington, D.C. internship program.
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Acclaimed scholars to examine validity of American exceptionalism
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and its Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice host the AE21: American Exceptionalism in the 21st Century conference, April 25-26 at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center. Presentations and discussions examine the contemporary relevance and validity of the exceptionalism thesis as applied to a variety of institutions in the United States and other developed nations.
UMSL student proves learning is a lifelong endeavor
University City, Mo., resident Martin Bergmann (pictured) was by no means new to academia when he came to the University of Missouri–St. Louis in 2001. A career physician, Bergmann earned his BS and MD from Washington University in St. Louis, graduating in 1945. After a stint in the Air Force, Bergmann held a variety of positions in St. Louis-area hospitals culminating in his serving as a senior surgeon of cardiothoracic surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital from 1969 to 1998. A little bit older than the typical UMSL student, he will be 91 this May.
Lifelong friendship with mentor inspires gift to UMSL Criminology Department
When Charles Huber stepped into a young scholar’s University of Missouri–St. Louis classroom in 1984, Huber didn’t expect to meet a future mentor and lifelong friend.
Explore strategies for responding to youth violence
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, along with the Des Lee Collaborative Vision and College of Arts and Sciences, will present the 12th Annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference. Speakers and guests will gather at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center on April 11, to examine prevention and intervention strategies for responding to youth violence in general and in St. Louis specifically.
Media Coverage: February 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
University of Missouri–St. Louis freshman Renee Verboven (pictured) has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, as announced on April 2 by the league office.
Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for 3rd time this season
For the third time this season, freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman (pictured) of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office.
Criminologist takes on cartoon form to discuss burglaries
Richard Wright (pictured left), Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been an active researcher for years, studying trends in urban street crime, residential burglaries, armed robberies and carjackings. He’s used multiple methods of getting the word out about his research: the classroom, the news media, academic journals and books. But he’s never taken on cartoon form to spread the word. Until now.
1 scholar to lead philosophy, psychology society; another nabs Princeton fellowship
It’s a few months into 2013, and the Department of Philosophy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is already off to a stellar year.
Devonna Smith named to All-GLVC First Team, All-GLVC Defensive Team
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior forward Devonna Smith (pictured) has been named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team, as announced earlier this month by the league office. In addition, Smith was tabbed to the conference’s All-Defensive Team for a second straight year.
St. Louis-area high schoolers honored for foreign language skills
All those hours studying a foreign language have paid off for a group of area high school students who were honored for their achievements by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Alzheimer’s in minorities focus of contemporary issues series discussion
More than five million people today are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. While symptoms are similar among all people, effects can differ based on racial, cultural or ethnic background.
Media Coverage: January 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
AT&T gift to UMSL’s Opportunity Scholars now totals $500,000
Eric’el Johnson has set her sights on being a professor of electrical engineering. Her classmate Ellen Vehige wants to build bridges as a civil engineer. Thanks to the Opportunity Scholars Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, these two college freshmen could play a critical role in the St. Louis region’s future.
UMSL sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Zbaraschuk and Perryman honored
University of Missouri–St. Louis sophomore catcher Madison Zbaraschuk (left) and freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman were recently selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league.
Former US Sen. Jim Talent discusses ‘Decline of American Power’ at UMSL
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Talent discussed “The Decline of American Power and Its Consequences” on March 21 in the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Jim Talent to discuss ‘Decline of American Power’
Cuts to tuition assistance, medical benefits and recruitment are just a few of the challenges facing the U.S....
UMSL Trailblazers ceremony hits another high note
St. Louis entertainers Carolbeth True and Deborah Scharn provided a lively beginning to this year’s Trailblazers ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Their renditions of Helen Reddy’s 1971 hit ”I Am Woman” and “I’m A Woman,” popularized by Peggy Lee in 1962, had the audience clapping and singing along
UMSL offers free viewing of Pan-STARRS comet, other celestial objects
Sky gazers can catch a glimpse of the comet Pan-STARRS as it treks across the night sky during a free public viewing at 7:30 p.m. on March 16 at the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Upgrades made to MetroLink near UMSL South station
John Nations, president and chief executive officer at Metro and University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus, BS public administration 1985, announces on March 8 the completion of a nearly $10 million light rail interlocking project near the UMSL South MetroLink station. It will allow Metro to more effectively maintain the rail system while minimizing system delays. Joining Nations are (from left) William Ray, special assistant to St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, Mokhtee Ahmad, regional administrator for Region 7 of U.S. Department of Transportation, and Chancellor Tom George of UMSL.
Two book authors, one reading
The Graduate Writers Association at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is hosting the literary version of a double feature. Katherine Riegel and Ira Sukrungruang will provide the St. Louis literary community with back-to-back readings of poetry and creative nonfiction. The double reading is the big event for GWA’s Reading Series this spring.
Historian to discuss plight of Greek Jews at annual lecture
In her 2008 book, “Greece: A Jewish History,” Katherine Fleming gives a comprehensive account of Greece’s Jewish citizens, their diaspora in Israel and the U.S. and their near extinction at the hands of the Nazis.
Harris Lecture to feature Audubon’s chief scientist
Gary Langham, vice president and chief scientist for the National Audubon Society, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture.
Alumnus Prince Ea talks Nosh rapping, new album
Richard Williams started getting serious about hip-hop in high school. But it was at the University of Missouri–St. Louis that he discovered he had something to say as a rapper, according to an interview with St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
Anthropologist to discuss alcoholism, masculinity in Japan
In Japan, getting sloppy drunk with your boss can actually be a career booster. After-work drinks with clients or co-workers is seen as a team-building exercise and shows company loyalty.
Hannah Perryman named GLVC Softball Pitcher of the Week
Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman of the University of Missouri-St. Louis softball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced Feb. 18 by the league office.
Devonna Smith named GLVC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Devonna Smith has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced last week by the league office. The senior forward helped pace the UMSL Tritons with two home division wins.
UMSL honors top high school STEM students
Some of the best and brightest high school juniors from around the St. Louis area were honored last week by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Thirty-five Missouri high schoolers received a Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science at the third annual ceremony held Feb. 12 in the Millennium Student Center on UMSL’s North Campus.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Making Glass’
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna Jennifer Tappenden, MFA 2012, reads her poem "Making Glass" Feb. 12 in the...
Scholar receives grant to create Japan, St. Louis exchange program
The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 spurred Chikako Usui to create an exchange program between St. Louis and Ishinomaki, Japan, one of the hardest-hit areas.
‘UMSL in Glass’ wall dedicated at sunset ceremony
The idea grew from a class last spring in advertising techniques taught by Kristy Tucciarone, associate teaching professor of media studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. At the time, the university was planning the yearlong Jubilee celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2013.
UMSL alumni named ‘40 Under 40’
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2013 “40 Under 40” class.
UMSL students take action to promote tobacco-free campus
The University of Missouri–St. Louis fired up the second week of its UMSL Seriously Tobacco-Free campaign on Monday, and administrators weren’t the only ones taking the university’s tobacco-free policy seriously. Volunteer students handed out fliers with tobacco facts, cessation resource information and copies of the university policy during high traffic hours in the Quadrangle on North Campus.
UMSL’s Natural Bridge celebrates 15th anniversary with literary journal symposium
The comprehensive list of literary journals and magazines compiled on the Poets & Writers website exceeds 800 listings. But if you’re a writer looking to get work published – or just seeking fresh reading material – where do you start? After all, as Poets & Writers points out, “each (literary journal and magazine) has a unique editorial voice, tone, viewpoint and mission.”
Social work alumnae to discuss child welfare
The number of children abused and neglected in Missouri each year remains high, but has dropped more than 20 percent since 2006. State officials attribute the decline to the many social service agencies and organizations providing annual services throughout the state.
Seeing letters as colors: UMSL professor studies synesthesia
In 2006, Derek Amato suffered a head injury after diving into a shallow pool and hitting his head. He awoke a musical genius, able to play classical piano.
Center injects culture into mundane Mondays
Got a case of the Mondays? Suffer no more. A look at the Middle East art scene, poetry of social protest and shared stories of resourceful Ozark families are some of the many cultural events that make Monday Noon Series a cure for the blues.
Historian to discuss making of modern Ireland
1798 was a heroic and tragic year in Irish history. An uprising against British rule lasted from May to September that year.
Media Coverage: December 2012
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
Media Coverage: November 2012
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
‘Pipeline to Local Office’ encourages women candidates, volunteers
Women make up the majority of the population, but represent less than 25 percent of the Missouri Legislature, according to the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In fact, the institute points out that women are minority participants at all levels of public policy leadership.
UMSL poet to give book reading at Webster Groves library
A native of Ireland, poet Eamonn Wall has called the U.S. home for more than 30 years. Since 2000, he’s lived in Webster Groves, Mo., and the neighborhood has played a significant role in his writing. This transatlantic identity has shaped his writing and made him one of the most prominent contemporary voices of the Irish-American experience.
Political scientist discusses Missouri legislature topics for 2013
The Missouri legislature reconvened Wednesday after its holiday break. St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU assembled its political roundtable, including Terry Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to discuss the issues that will be at the forefront of the first 2013 session.
Media Coverage: October 2012
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Eye on UMSL: Winter studies
Claire Boylan, a senior majoring in history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, makes notes while reading the book “Lion of the Valley: St. Louis, Missouri, 1764-1980.” The assigned reading was part of History of St. Louis, a course offered through the university’s Winter Intersession program. Boylan, of O’Fallon, Mo., was studying Jan. 8 in the second floor rotunda at the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL criminologist discusses gun violence, policy on MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow Show”
Lawmakers, government officials and the news media have discussed gun ownership policy in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Economist to discuss the connection between economics, ecology
Finding the connection between the economy and environment has been a topic of discussion among economists and enviromentalists for years.
Public Policy Administration honors 2 distinguished alumni
Douglas Harms and Elizabeth Kurila took different career paths after each earned an MPPA from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But they maintained close ties to the Public Policy Administration program at UMSL. Now they have something else in common: they’re the first recipients of the PPA Distinguished Alumni Award.
UMSL criminologist to execute second study on controversial New York police program
Crime in New York has been on the decline for two decades. Law enforcement officials attribute the decrease to the police department’s aggressive use of a program called “Stop, Question and Frisk.”
Eye on UMSL: Graduation smiles
Nadia King (left) and Kamilla Isakova celebrate their graduation from the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Dec. 15 outside the university’s Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Each earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. King hails from Minsk, Belarus, and Isakova from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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- Tanner Reichl and Thanh Ly to study abroad with support of Gilman International Scholarship
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