Schopp took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Spain and Costa Rica and also took part in the Missouri Round Robin in History.
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Maggie Schopp discovers passion for Spanish, history while earning degree at UMSL
Schopp took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Spain and Costa Rica and also took part in the Missouri Round Robin in History.
Maggie Schopp discovers passion for Spanish, history while earning degree at UMSL
Schopp took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Spain and Costa Rica and also took part in the Missouri Round Robin in History.
Maggie Schopp discovers passion for Spanish, history while earning degree at UMSL
Schopp took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Spain and Costa Rica and also took part in the Missouri Round Robin in History.
American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section honors James O’Brien with Distinguished Service Award
O’Brien was recognized for his years of service as a past chair and longtime coordinator of the ACS Midwest Award and the St. Louis Section’s Chemistry Career Days.
American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section honors James O’Brien with Distinguished Service Award
O’Brien was recognized for his years of service as a past chair and longtime coordinator of the ACS Midwest Award and the St. Louis Section’s Chemistry Career Days.
American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section honors James O’Brien with Distinguished Service Award
O’Brien was recognized for his years of service as a past chair and longtime coordinator of the ACS Midwest Award and the St. Louis Section’s Chemistry Career Days.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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Alumni Q&A: Writer Mary Troy reflects on story inspirations, shaping UMSL’s MFA program and more
She taught in and helped mold UMSL’s Master of Fine Arts program for more than 20 years and also served as editor of Natural Bridge for a decade.
UMSL College of Optometry hosts NASA’s Tyson Brunstetter for telehealth lecture
Brunstetter’s lecture focused on Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) and the challenges of performing ocular telemedicine onboard the International Space Station.
Eye on UMSL: Deep learning
Assistant Professor Badri Adhikari explains some of the principles of artificial intelligence and deep learning to the participants at a full-day, hands-on workshop last Friday.
Foreign language graduate and Brain Stew editor Aimee Pieper lands full-time job at Steady Rain
Pieper, who worked on campus publications Brain Stew and Bellerive, accepted a position at the St. Louis-based digital marketing agency.
Veteran Joel Fecke launching new career at SAS after earning master’s in economics at UMSL
Fecke also earned graduate certificates in data science and applied econometrics and data analysis and will be working as an associate software developer.
The Printery Book Arts Lab, a collaboration between UMSL and Central Print, keeps the art of letterpress alive in St. Louis
The facility features a comprehensive collection of letterpress equipment on loan from the St. Louis Mercantile Library.
Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL
Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.
Eye on UMSL: Prepping for finals
Ray Kannenberg, a first-year doctoral student pursuing his PhD in cellular biology, studies in the lobby of the Science Learning Building as the end of the fall semester draws near.
Liberal studies graduate Brittany Jo Evans explores the female veteran experience through poetry
The student veteran won two awards from the VA St. Louis Health Care System’s Local Creative Arts Festival in October.
UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
How UMSL is investing in the growing geospatial field
UMSL is working collaboratively with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to prepare students for careers in the industry.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Big Bad Day’
Third-grade students from Normandy’s Jefferson School go through a dress rehearsal of their original opera, “The Big Bad Day,” last Tuesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Addiction Science Team growing in numbers, impact with new funding from state opioid settlements
The team has added 10 new members and has been expanding its partnerships with the help of more than $6 million in new funding directed to UMSL.
UMSL criminologists behind new report examining plea-bargaining process in St. Louis County and elsewhere
Faculty members Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori and doctoral students Alessandra Early and Luis Torres co-authored the report with colleagues at Loyola University Chicago.
Janet Lauritsen issues call to modernize nation’s crime statistics during presidential address at American Society of Criminology conference
The theme of the annual meeting in Atlanta was the future of criminology.
Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
After a pandemic hiatus, study abroad programming returns to UMSL
Nearly 70 study abroad programs have enriched the lives of countless students, providing transformative experiences across the globe.
UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation
Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.
Eye on UMSL: A round of applause
Darryl Chatman leads clapping for recently named Curators’ Distinguished Professors Gaiyan Zhang and Robert Paul during the Board of Curators’ quarterly meeting on Nov. 17 in the MSC.
Recovery Friendly Workplaces empowering organizations to support employees impacted by substance use disorder
The initiative is currently surveying workers on how well their employers understand substance use and support employees in recovery.
New platform improves access to UMSL innovative works
The new UMSL Innovations online platform automates certain nonexclusive licensing and can significantly reduce the transaction time, allowing for wider reach of UMSL intellectual property.
UMSL Department of Music earns coveted All-Steinway designation
The university is one of about 230 schools in the world to hold the honor.
Eye on UMSL: Recruiting for the front lines of medicine
First Lieutenant Luke S. Jokerst, a recruiter with the U.S. Army Medical Department, speaks to students Autumn House, Tim Angelo A. Lopez and Ryan Ruamnijitphong during the Biology Career Forum.
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center honors alumna Jaqueline Goerck with Robert R. Hermann World Ecology Award
Goerck, a 1999 PhD graduate, helped found SAVE Brasil, which works to protect birds and their natural environments in her native Brazil.
Saint Louis Zoo wins WAZA Conservation Award for its longtime collaboration with UMSL in Galápagos Islands
The partnership has resulted in over 30 advanced degrees for students representing numerous countries, many of whom have gone on to careers as conservationists.
Annual STL CyberCon helps connect students to industry trends in cybersecurity
Jim Garrett, the chief information security officer for the state of Missouri, delivered the keynote address at the conference, held in person for the first time since 2019.
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative partners with St. Louis Dancing Classrooms to teach kids confidence and kindness
Five UMSL education students are volunteering with St. Louis Dancing Classrooms this semester through the College of Education’s Community Agency Partners program.
Former NGA Director Robert Sharp joining UMSL Geospatial Collaborative
Sharp will serve as a research fellow and help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening and expanding the university’s partnerships.
UMSL alumna Marina Villoch researches and restores coral reefs in the Florida Keys
At Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, she studies the diseases and other climate change-induced stressors threatening coral reefs.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
Voter ID requirement, no-excuse early voting among changes Missourians will see when they vote in 2022 election
UMSL political scientists Anita Manion and David Kimball discuss changes resulting from a new voting law that took effect in late August.
UMSL and Gateway Writing Project partner with National Park Service for writing marathon at Gateway Arch National Park
Writers explored the landscape of the park and the architecture of downtown St. Louis for inspiration and also participated in activities at the entrance plaza.
Professor Max Gillman invited to speak at Turkish summit on ‘Economic Transformation and New Paradigms’
Gillman was one of 19 economists from around the world invited to take part in the one-day summit, organized by the Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry.
UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day
Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.
Professor James Bashkin honored by American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section
Bashkin received the St. Louis Award, which honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry.
Harris Conservation Forum spotlights the importance of ‘unpopular organisms’
This year’s annual forum explored the world of insects, rodents and weeds and what we can learn from them.
English alumna Christina Andrade Melly named 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year
Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
New York Times features Iklaina Archaeological Project, directed by UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos
Writer and photographer Matt Stirn visited the Bronze Age capital site and spoke to Cosmopoulos about its significance in the modern world.
Eye on UMSL: Talking points
Philosophy master’s students Logan Bohlinger and Daniel Grasso discuss thesis ideas with Professor Eric Wiland on Monday afternoon at a table in the Quad.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the ‘Great Resignation’ and labor shortage
Winkler is a professor of economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a research fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics.
Robert Paul, Gaiyan Zhang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
Paul, the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Zhang, a professor of finance, are noted scholars nationally and internationally.
UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus
The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL kicks off celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Student Involvement organized an interactive kickoff event last Thursday, featuring food and a demonstration of how to make mola art, in the MSC.
Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala
Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.
Eye on UMSL: Full house
Two students from Kyoto University of Advanced Science visited the UMSL campus on Aug. 31 and played Apples to Apples with students before attending a JASA event.
UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value
The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.
Involvement Jamboree helps new and returning students engage on campus
Sixty-one student organizations and departments had representatives at Wednesday’s event, eager to inform students about their groups and goals and attract members.
‘Documents: contemporary lens-based art’ exhibition opens at Gallery 210@FAB
The new exhibition presents the work of four artists who use photographic and lens-based processes to explore different themes.
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- New agreement with Edcor will help UMSL provide educational and career development opportunities to employees across the country
- Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Joint Engineering Program graduate Kyle Stallings starts platform integration role at Boeing
- Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag kicks off UMSL Lecture Series at City Foundry
- Honors College welcomes 2025 cohort of five Opportunity Scholars and 20 St. Louis Scholars
- Joint Engineering grad Emmanuel Morgan lands project management role at Nooter/Eriksen
