The organization focuses on promoting opportunity and inclusion for people with extensive support needs through research, practice and advocacy.
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Education Assistant Professor Magen Rooney-Kron wins Early Career Research Award from TASH
The organization focuses on promoting opportunity and inclusion for people with extensive support needs through research, practice and advocacy.
Education Assistant Professor Magen Rooney-Kron wins Early Career Research Award from TASH
The organization focuses on promoting opportunity and inclusion for people with extensive support needs through research, practice and advocacy.
Education Assistant Professor Magen Rooney-Kron wins Early Career Research Award from TASH
The organization focuses on promoting opportunity and inclusion for people with extensive support needs through research, practice and advocacy.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis delivers holiday cheer with Lakota toy drive
CASGSL staff members, students and community members have pitched in to organize and pack gift boxes for children on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis delivers holiday cheer with Lakota toy drive
CASGSL staff members, students and community members have pitched in to organize and pack gift boxes for children on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis delivers holiday cheer with Lakota toy drive
CASGSL staff members, students and community members have pitched in to organize and pack gift boxes for children on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
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Sullivan, Tobias address summer graduates
Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc.
Media Coverage: June 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
Ideas Island sprouts creative collaboration for education scholars
“If you could have your own island to yourself, what would you create?” Assistant Professor Ralph Cordova responded, and then got to find out first hand.
Eye on UMSL: Ice cream
University Child Development Center classmates Colin McGuire (left) and Gannon Crangle (right) top off their ice cream desserts with help from their respective grandmothers while Radley Bergfeld awaits his turn.
UMSL professor’s new program will connect sick children to St. Louis Science Center
UMSL Professor Keith Miller is working to create a program that would allow children who are ill to take part in science activities through the use of virtual robots.
Eye on UMSL: Summer Academy
More than 200 St. Louis teens were accepted into this year’s iteration of the outreach program, which continues to successfully support underserved young people through precollegiate programming.
Education professor takes on new role as associate provost for planning and assessment
Paulette Isaac-Savage will report to UMSL Provost Glen Cope and be housed in the Office of Academic Affairs.
King named GLVC Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The lone senior on the GLVC Champions’ squad, she concluded her career as a Triton with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA as an education major.
Media Coverage: May 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
School Psychology cohort continues program’s high job placement
Each of the nine graduates received and accepted a job offer prior to their May 18 commencement.
UMSL educator Maggie Peeno receives art teaching’s highest honor
She was recently named a distinguished fellow by the National Art Education Association.
Who needs math? We do
UMSL’s Helene Sherman talked with Christine Buck on KPLR about the importance of math and how everyone uses it daily.
Ashleigh King named Third Team Capital One Academic All-American
The lone senior on the 2014 team started all 57 games in centerfield, posting a batting average of .290 with 54 hits, including 10 doubles, 22 RBIs and 37 runs.
Media Coverage: April 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
Butler named Honorable Mention All-American by Daktronics, Inc.
The junior’s 14 home runs are a single season softball program record and ranked 32nd in NCAA DII, while she has 32 career long balls, also a program-best.
UMSL’s research faculty receives high national rankings
Researchers like UMSL criminologist Richard Rosenfeld (left) rank 14th among universities in the U.S. with high faculty research activity.
UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees
All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.
Studio Schools provide new model for educating teachers
UMSL’s College of Education faculty created the Studio Schools model as a way to better prepare future teachers for the classroom.
Novacks credit UMSL for their success
“UMSL helped me become serious about academics,” says Steve Novack, who serves as a member of the UMSL Chancellor’s Council.
In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty
Authors and editors include Mary Lacity, Susan Brownell, Denise Mussman, Uma Segal, Laura Miller, Margaret Sherraden and Mark Burkholder.
Leadership awards night includes red carpet, lots of selfies
More than 200 students, faculty, staff and family members cheered on the award winners like Josiah Perkins, who received the Student Leader of the Year Award.
Counseling educator named ‘Living Legend’
UMSL professor Mark Pope was recently named a “Living Legend of Counseling” by the American Counseling Association during the annual convention in Honolulu.
UMSL PhD student earns science teacher award
Fifth grade teacher Christine Ries received the 2013 Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher of Missouri Award.
Senior Ashleigh King named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
The education major maintained a 4.00 grade point average while starting all 47 softball games in centerfield without committing an error and being a perfect 8-for-8 in stolen bases.
Sedlacek named GLVC Pitcher of the Week
His seven-inning, five-strikeout effort held the Drury Panthers to a team batting average of just .087.
Media Coverage: March 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
Softball sweeps weekly GLVC awards; Butler, Perryman honored
Junior Brianna Butler (left) was named Player of the Week, while sophomore Hannah Perryman was named Pitcher of the Week.
UMSL’s dominant pitching duo attracts media attention
KSDK recently featured UMSL’s Hannah Perryman (left) and Brittni Chapman for their roles in helping the No. 10 ranked Tritons to a 26-3 record.
Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers
The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.
Media Coverage: February 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.
UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer
The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.
US News ranks 9 UMSL graduate programs among best
Of special note, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s doctoral degree program ranks fourth.
Explore the STEMosphere at UMSL
Share Fair and STEMosphere, hosted by the College of Education, will take place jointly on March 29 at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: Flash mob
As the music to Katy Perry’s song “Firework” began, dozens of people in the Nosh at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center jumped to their feet.
Rec Center will include bells, whistles, climbing wall
The new Recreation and Wellness Center at UMSL is right on schedule – due to open at the beginning of the fall semester 2015.
UMSL education student brings yoga to students
Erin Schulte combined her passion for character education and interest in fitness at Parkway North High School where she’s a guidance counselor.
Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined
The show focuses on 16 early- to mid-20th century Haitian Voodoo flags, or drapo Vodou, and also includes sequined libation bottles and photos of contemporary Vodou practitioners.
UMSL education scholar discusses improving school, need for charter schools
Kathleen S. Brown, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, sat down with KTVI reporter Charles Jaco to discuss education options for the state and where charter schools fit in.
Eye on UMSL: Chili competition
UMSL students Bekah Cripe (left) and Sara Gerberding are about to taste the white chicken chili sponsored by the College of Business Administration.
Donors support UMSL improvements
Under the leadership of Chancellor Tom George (left) and Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for University Advancement, UMSL has raised more than $18 million for scholarships, academic programs, faculty positions and facilities.
SisterScholars-in-Training supports students as they work toward degrees
SisterScholars meets from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Thursday in 313 Millennium Student Center at UMSL.
‘Everybody can’t be Beyonce’: 87 middle school girls get a lesson in life
The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at UMSL and three members of the National Association of Women Judges presented the 2014 Girls Summit.
UMSL student receives Fulbright to Argentina
The idea of teaching those who will be teaching others is just one of many things that excites Loren Moseley about her recent honor.
Media Coverage: December 2013
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top media placements.
UMSL focuses on career planning early and often
What are your plans after graduation? Teresa Balestreri, who directs Career Services, says the first step to finding that dream job is to look in the mirror.
13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013
They include posts about students unearthing dinosaur bones, a faculty member studying the effects of viewing “The Biggest Loser” and an alumnus’ recollection of rapping in The Nosh.
Media Coverage: November 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. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
UMSL honorees reflect commitment to St. Louis
Carol Valenta and Steven Schankman each followed their passion and in the process enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of St. Louisans. For their commitment to their professions and their community the University of Missouri–St. Louis conferred honorary degrees on them during commencement ceremonies Dec. 14. Nearly 600 students received degrees during three ceremonies.
Eye on UMSL: First snowball
Snowball in hand, Abigail Tamakloe, 14, targets her sister, Jochebed, 9, who seeks refuge behind her father, Rev. King Joshua, while their mother, Princess Rita, laughs in the foreground.
Ghanaian earns degree, health from UMSL
Princess Rita Tamakloe has mixed feelings about ending her time at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She’s excited to get back to her family and start her new life, but she will take with her a valuable education, eye-opening experiences and her newfound health.
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- Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
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- Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
- May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
- Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
- MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
