Political scientist discusses national, local election races

Dec 22, 2011

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

Dec 21, 2011

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

Dec 16, 2011

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

Dec 16, 2011

The 2012 St. Louis Times Geriatrics Symposium will focus on aging, creativity and health and art therapy. “The Art of...

Nearly 600 will bring home a diploma for the holidays

Dec 15, 2011

Nearly 600 graduates of the University Missouri–St. Louis will receive a coveted college diploma this holiday season....

Global census of plant DNA could combat famine, find new drugs

Dec 14, 2011

Botanist Elizabeth Kellogg has a stack of plant parts sitting next to her desk. They’re dried and pressed between...

Criminologist receives ASC’s New Scholar Award

Dec 13, 2011

Criminologist Kristin Carbone-Lopez feels her life is a little surreal. She’s working with scholars she looked up to...

Creative writers to give one last reading as students

Dec 13, 2011

A day before they graduate from the University of Missouri–St. Louis with an MFA in creative writing, six students...

Student researches enzyme production for biofuel

Dec 9, 2011

Ryan Sheridan, a senior biochemistry and biotechnology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is fascinated by...

Student researches ‘green chemistry’

Dec 7, 2011

Erin Martin, a junior chemistry major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was interested in learning about...

Economic education center holds Financial Football Show-Me Showdown

Dec 7, 2011

A dozen high school students from Oakville High School (St. Louis County) took to the field – or the TelePresence Room...

Psychology student studies pediatric chest pain

Dec 5, 2011

For Adnan Smajic, a senior psychology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, having the opportunity to...

Panel to ‘Focus on Retail Development’ in St. Louis

Dec 5, 2011

As his title implies, Todd Swanstrom wants to see St. Louis-area communities work together. The E. Desmond Lee Endowed...

Biology student researches galling wasps

Dec 2, 2011

Rachel Hosna, junior biology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, always wondered about those little balls...

Reception showcases faculty authors, research

Dec 2, 2011

Robert Bliss had a problem. He had already spent his allotted funds for the semester on an economics book. But for...

Anthropology senior receives grant to study stone remnants

Nov 30, 2011

Jason Adair, a senior anthropology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has an interest in studying stone...

English professor’s book makes NYT Gift Guide

Nov 28, 2011

If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas for the book lover in your life, Dwight Garner of The New York Times has some...

Media Coverage: November 2011

Nov 23, 2011

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

Plan in works to improve student veteran experience

Nov 21, 2011

Things are looking up for student veterans at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Last week it was announced that a...

Economist pens book on morality, economics

Nov 20, 2011

Have you ever wondered whether a society’s moral beliefs might affect the way its economy functions or its general...

Animal behaviorist named top influential Hispanic academic in nation

Nov 17, 2011

Animal behaviorist Zuleyma Tang-Martinez has been recognized for her work many times during her storied career. Her...

Criminologist talks protection against break-ins

Nov 17, 2011

Thinking like a burglar and keeping your schedule private could keep you from becoming the victim of a crime. There...

Meet sociologist Peter Marina

Nov 16, 2011

Peter Marina, visiting assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has had a passion for...

Conference attendees celebrate Women in the Arts

Nov 15, 2011

They came to the University of Missouri–St. Louis from as far away as Europe and both United States coasts, according...

From combat to college: Student veterans form new unit at UMSL

Nov 11, 2011

Joe Gomez says he knows a fellow military veteran when he sees one. And when he came to the University of Missouri–St....

Sociology undergraduates get a chance to get dirty, published

Nov 10, 2011

Four senior sociology majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis are embarking on a research project, not only for...

Political scientist to lead panel examining prospect of St. Louis re-entering St. Louis County

Nov 9, 2011

St. Louis separated from St. Louis County 135 years ago. Many conversations since then have centered on a possible...

Historian discusses La Russa’s legacy

Nov 8, 2011

Three days after the St. Louis Cardinals completed an unprecedented two-month run to win an 11th World Series, Tony La...

Chemistry alumnus named emerging pharma leader

Nov 8, 2011

Denny Kraichely, BS chemistry 1994, was named one of Pharm Exec’s 2011 Emerging Pharma Leaders. The award recognizes...

Alumnus wins award dubbed ‘Oscars of Teaching’

Nov 7, 2011

Eric Cochran, a social studies teacher at Lindbergh High School in south St. Louis County, had no idea he would be the...

Gerontologist talks treating memory impairment

Nov 7, 2011

Thomas Meuser, director of the Gerontology Graduate Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, knows the benefit...

Through the woods with John Dalton: MFA in Creative Writing director writes second novel, ‘The Inverted Forest’

Nov 4, 2011

John Dalton considers himself a lucky guy. Take 2011. It’s been a great year for the University of Missouri–St. Louis...

Clinical psychologist Kamila White studies non-cardiac chest pain in kids

Nov 4, 2011

Imagine waking up to hear your child crying from chest pain. You rush to the emergency room. Dozens of tests later,...

Senior benefits from Vantage CEO’s mentoring

Nov 4, 2011

Sometimes good things don't have to come to an end. Many University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni stay connected with...

Noninvasive glucose monitor named ‘product to watch’

Nov 2, 2011

A noninvasive glucose monitor developed by University of Missouri–St. Louis researchers made Medical Product...

Beyond Mark Twain: Alumna receives award for Missouri tourism

Nov 2, 2011

Megan Rapp’s efforts to promote Hannibal, Mo., as well as the entire state as a tourist destination were recognized...

Alumnus’ film to premiere at Chase Park Plaza

Oct 31, 2011

Billy Benner has created his film homage to south St. Louis. The University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus wrote and...

Experts to discuss giants in American conservation movement

Oct 31, 2011

Pioneers of the American conservation movement are the topic of this year’s Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum...

Anthropology alumnus writes Cardinals rap

Oct 28, 2011

It’s Friday, and let’s face it, if you have ties to St. Louis, you’re probably thinking a lot about Game 7 of the...

UMSL partners with medical school

Oct 27, 2011

Students set on a career in medicine now have a new option that promises to save them time and money. The University...

See into space at UMSL

Oct 26, 2011

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Jupiter,...

Social worker’s study shows families of special-needs children benefit from medical homes

Oct 25, 2011

Families of special-needs children face several obstacles, one of which is paying for medical care. A new study...

UMSL sponsors science, humanities symposium for high school students

Oct 25, 2011

Applications are now being accepted from high school students and science teachers for the 39th annual Missouri...

Eurogang workshop spotlights criminologists’ research

Oct 20, 2011

Current research shows gang involvement can be decreased with early prevention and gang member parolees have a hard...

Alumnus rapper works to ‘Make “SMART” Cool’

Oct 18, 2011

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Richard Williams is making quite a name for himself as rapper. And that name...

Center for Nanoscience names new director

Oct 17, 2011

George Gokel’s office walls are lined with books. Family photos are prominently displayed, jazz plays softly in the...

Study Abroad program opens a world of opportunity

Oct 14, 2011

Kayla Strauss, a senior language major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, says her trip to Japan last year...

Panel to focus on ‘Creating Whole Communities’

Oct 14, 2011

With many urban and inner suburban neighborhoods still in decline, St. Louis needs to increase its capacity for...

English alumna wins award for literary fiction

Oct 10, 2011

Anene Tressler-Hauschultz became a novelist with the release this year of her debut, “Dancing With Gravity.” Now the...

Archaeologist to discuss ancient burial site in Crete

Oct 7, 2011

High up in remote parts of the Greek island of Crete is the tiny village of St. Haralambos, known as Hagios...