To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
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60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’
University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’
University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’
University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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Economist guests on ‘The Pulse of St. Louis’
As the region welcomes Joe Reagan, the new president and chief executive officer of the Regional Chamber and Growth Association, a University of Missouri–St. Louis economist had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Reagan about the region, growth and upcoming developments.
Panel to focus on art as revitalization tool
Todd Swanstrom knows the value of communities working together. He is, after all, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Swanstrom put that title to work recently when he met with leaders at more than 30 St. Louis Community Development Corporations to help facilitate collaboration.
St. Louis American salutes political scientist, 3 alumni as young leaders
Richard Middleton IV was a natural fit for The St. Louis American Foundation’s list of young leaders. The foundation defined its ideal young leader candidates as “committed, accomplished and generous individuals who are making a positive impact in our community.”
French for breakfast, Greek for lunch
Have an international experience without leaving the University of Missouri–St. Louis. UMSL will celebrate National Foreign Language Week March 5-11 by holding an array of events.
Student is standout volunteer
Learning to speak a second language is no easy task, and learning medical jargon in a foreign language takes the difficultly level up a notch.
Lambert director to speak on aviation, leadership
Navigating through the highs and lows of the aviation industry can be both challenging and rewarding.
Students to share research with legislators
If indeed you are what you eat, are you healthier for eating food bought at Whole Foods Market? University of Missouri–St. Louis anthropology graduate Katherine Ross wrote her senior thesis on the anthropological implications on St. Louisans’ Whole Foods shopping experiences. Her project is called “The Allure of Healthy Living: Customer Motivations for Shopping at Whole Foods Market.”
Gerontology expert’s paper garners best article award
How do you spot an older unsafe driver? As a geriatric professional, many are asked to make a call that could change an individual’s life and mobility with little or no training.
UMSL offers free viewing of moon, stars, galaxies
Go star-gazing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Orion Nebula and Pleiades at the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory on March 3 at 7 p.m. The viewing is free and open to the public. An expert will be on hand to answer all of your questions Bring the whole family!
New website seeks to serve as campus marketplace
Need a slightly used futon? A pair of new bar stools? How about a pre-owned microwave oven?
If you need any of these items or have some things of your own that you would like to sell or trade, Scott Morrissey has a possible solution. It’s called Symblia.com.
Top high school science students recognized for excellence
Future scientists, engineers and doctors will be honored by the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ College of Arts and Sciences during a dinner on Feb, 21.
Biologist called ‘Darwin’s heir’ to give conference keynote speech
Famed evolutionary biologist Edward O. Wilson has been called “Darwin’s natural heir,” and he’s widely considered the father of the modern environmental movement. His work has garnered him two Pulitzer Prizes and inclusion on Time magazine’s list of “America’s 25 most influential people.”
Economist to explore great policy experiments, debates of last 100 years
From the Roaring ‘20s to the Great Depression and on to the Great Inflation, the last hundred years have held amazing economic highs and lows.
Programmers, designers gather at 2012 Global Game Jam
It wasn’t just any weekend. It was two days to create the ultimate video game. More than 100 programmers, artists and designers descended upon the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Jan. 27 for the 2012 Global Game Jam.
Gang activity goes viral
What was once accomplished through graffiti on the side of buildings or property damage in a rival neighborhood is now happening in the cyber world. Gang activity – locally and around the United States – is now going “new school,” according to University of Missouri–St. Louis criminologist Beth Huebner.
Seminar to showcase social work scholar’s research
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public metropolitan research university. And the university’s Public Policy Research Center will continue to showcase that with the second presentation in its “2012 Spring Applied Research Seminar Series: Applied Research Across the Disciplines.”
Economist examines relationship between morality, economics
Moral beliefs can, and likely do, play a crucial role in the development and operation of free market societies, according to a recent book by University of Missouri–St. Louis economics expert Dave C. Rose.
Research puts ‘nail in the coffin’ of popular neutral theory in ecology
Up until Jan. 27, ecologists were still arguing about the factors that determine the makeup of the earth’s forests. And then an article in the prestigious journal Science discussed findings that put “a nail in the coffin” of the increasingly popular so-called neutral theory in ecology, according to the article’s authors.
Criminologist explores crime trends street by street
Could specific streets have their own crime trends? Is it a fluke if similar crimes repeatedly occur in the same area?
Evolution exploration to bring together researchers in biology, human sciences, humanities
Top researchers will come together this spring to explore evolution in biology, the human sciences and the humanities. And they will do so at the University of Missouri–St. Louis as part of the Consilience Conference hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences. It will take place April 26-28 at the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center on UMSL’s North Campus.
Historian to revisit African American social reform
A push for African American social welfare reform began in St. Louis long before the start of the civil rights movement in the late 1950s, according to Priscilla Dowden-White, associate professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Panel to focus on rental housing in St. Louis
Todd Swanstrom knows the value of communities working together. He is, after all, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor...
Social work expert creates, oversees online hub resource
Creating a hub of collaboration and resources is an important dynamic of the field of social work. Having the ability...
Playing with marbles par for course for student
Child’s play is serious business for Mary Lynn Longsworth, a senior anthropology major at the University of...
Pecha Kucha St. Louis features 2 UMSL artists
Nearly 200 people packed the basement of the Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar Thursday night to experience Pecha Kucha...
Have some arts and culture for lunch
Masterful storytelling, Irish song and modern dance are among the arts and culture The Center for the Humanities will...
Criminologist weighs in on dropping crime rates, ‘Knockout King’
Crime rates over the last 15 years have decreased in most metropolitan areas, University of Missouri–St. Louis...
New seminar series to showcase faculty research
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Gerontologist joins ITN America’s research panel
Ensuring safe mobility for older residents is something Tom Meuser is very passionate about, so having the opportunity...
Political scientists analyze Gov. Nixon’s State of the State address
Last night, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon gave his final annual State of the State address of his first term. And today,...
Poet’s work picked for Free Verse series
Drucilla Wall’s poem “Deer Woman at Fifty” prompted an observation and query from Richard Newman, editor of the St....
Cop turned criminologist talks deadly force
The use of deadly force by law enforcement has been a controversial issue for many years. Are officers trigger happy?...
Eye on UMSL: Brave the cold
Molecular Biology student Erin Arant braves the winter chill to meet with a faculty member on campus the Friday before...
Economist discusses future of ethanol industry, gas prices
On the heels of the expired federal tax credit for ethanol producers, which spanned more than 30 years, many experts...
Archaeologist’s discovery named among year’s top findings
Discovering the oldest written record in Europe makes for a pretty cool year. Add to it recognition as one of the...
Novelist’s book among Wall Street Journal’s ‘Best of 2011’
Six months after first hitting bookshelves, John Dalton’s novel “The Inverted Forest” continues to rack up accolades....
Criminologists crunch numbers to deter crime
With violent crime rates down in St. Louis, city police will soon use a new weapon they hope continues that trend:...
Political scientists look back, ahead in Missouri politics
Missouri legislators returned to Jefferson City last week to kick off the second regular session of the 96th General...
Eye on UMSL: Big lift
A crane, supervised by SystemAire Inc., lifts the outdated, original wooden cooling tower from the roof of the...
Political scientists analyze Iowa caucus
All eyes were on Iowa Tuesday. And those that were still open were focused there early Wednesday morning too thanks to...
Astrophysicist’s scientific interests had few boundaries
For most of his long career, Richard D. Schwartz had his head in the stars. And thousands of people benefited from...
Commencement speakers share wisdom
Commencement speakers often share words of wisdom with the new graduates that make up their audience. This line stood...
Graduate proves it’s never too late to finish degree
Pam Puricelli began her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri–St. Louis during the campus’...
Criminologists partner with St. Louis police to fight crime
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Dan Isom delivered his crime report to the Board of Police Commissioners Wednesday...
Political scientist discusses national, local election races
2012 promises to be a busy election year featuring contests for several major congressional seats and the office of...
4 writers land on 2011 best books list
Four authors with University of Missouri–St. Louis ties penned 2011 releases the St. Louis Post-Dispatch felt worth...
Center director works with science of small
As a nanoscientist, George Gokel works with the small. Very small. We’re talking on an atomic level. Gokel, the...
Geriatrics symposium to focus on arts, aging
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Nearly 600 will bring home a diploma for the holidays
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Global census of plant DNA could combat famine, find new drugs
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