UMSL literacy faculty cultivates an active view of reading and community connections

Aug 14, 2023

The team’s work encompasses many areas of research as well as initiatives such as the UMSL Literacy Clinic and the Gateway Writing Project.

Arts educators get help prepping for new year at E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Kickoff

Aug 9, 2023

Teachers and coordinators from the Collaborative’s 14 partner school districts had opportunities to network with representatives from 25 area fine arts organizations.

Business and education alumna Janelle Stowers named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list

Aug 4, 2023

The two-time UMSL graduate founded Stowers Realty Group in 2015 and has steadily built the business from the ground up. In 2022, she also opened the Realty Central Education Center.

UMSL and Girls Inc. celebrate summer literacy program at EyeSeeMe bookstore

Jul 31, 2023

Middle school students at Girls Inc. read an inspirational book, participated in a spelling bee, played word games and created vision boards.

Transform UMSL initiative supports university equity goals

Jul 27, 2023

The university is engaging with construction and design contractors from local communities most impacted by disinvestment and economic inequities.

Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding

Jun 30, 2023

The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.

Keren and Keith Clinton continue UMSL family legacy

Jun 28, 2023

Keren, a May BSBA graduate, and Keith, a rising sophomore majoring in business, are following in the footsteps of their mother, Kimberly, and two older siblings.

College of Education hosts its second Future Teacher Leadership Academy

Jun 26, 2023

A total of 14 students from nine area high schools participated in the free two-week program, which ended last week.

Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at Virtus Global Games

Jun 20, 2023

Scherder took first in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle at the competition in Vichy, France.

Counseling PhD student Corey Hancock launches UMSL Chess Club

Jun 12, 2023

The club is open to all skill levels, and Hancock plans to expand its event programming to include exhibitions and tournaments during the coming academic year.

Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms

Jun 5, 2023

More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.

UMSL Education Professor Theresa Coble appointed to the National Park System Advisory Board

Jun 5, 2023

The board counsels Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and NPS Director Charles F. Sams on matters relating to the service’s work and helps recommend new national landmarks.

Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year

Jun 5, 2023

Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.

Alumna Abby Birhanu gives students a voice through art education

Jun 5, 2023

Birhanu serves as a visual and fiber art teacher at Wydown Middle School and recently won MAEA 2022 Middle/Junior High School Art Educator of the Year.

Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes receive UMSL Hero Awards

May 30, 2023

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.

UMSL alumna and associate professor emeritus co-author book on educational equity

May 30, 2023

Sonya Murray-Darden and Gwendolyn Y. Turner’s new book “Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework for Accelerated Learning,” will be released on June 8.

Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process

May 19, 2023

Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.

How a team of experts at UMSL is helping to build a culture of literacy in schools across the St. Louis area

May 18, 2023

With the help of a $5.1 million grant, the College of Education is providing professional development and literacy tools to teachers at 38 schools across the region.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives

May 12, 2023

Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills.

UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies

May 8, 2023

Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.

Students get a chance to show off their work at annual Graduate Research Fair

Apr 28, 2023

Students from biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, computer science, education, political science, public policy, psychology and social work took part in the fair.

US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list gives high marks to UMSL’s DNP, MEd and part-time MBA programs

Apr 25, 2023

Six different UMSL graduate programs were recognized in the latest U.S. News rankings.

UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception

Apr 23, 2023

Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.

Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works

Apr 17, 2023

Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.

Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference

Apr 10, 2023

The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.

Learning from the pros: Sport management students tour CITYPARK, meet with team officials

Mar 27, 2023

Students had a chance to hear from St. Louis CITY SC officials about the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a professional sports venue.

2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’

Mar 27, 2023

This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.

Education graduate Tiffany Patton seeks to revitalize instructional coaching in Riverview Gardens School District

Mar 23, 2023

As the district’s new director of professional development, Patton is focusing on more practice-oriented, hands-on coaching models.

UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception

Mar 20, 2023

Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.

Martin Woytus, N. Renee Crandall-Witte and Qiang Dotzel receive UMSL Hero Awards

Mar 20, 2023

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.

UMSL sport management students travel to Super Bowl LVII

Mar 1, 2023

The students worked on the upper concourse level of State Farm Stadium, helping fans find their way to their seats and stadium amenities and answering questions.

Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season

Mar 1, 2023

The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.

20th annual Des Lee Fine Arts Festival showcases student musicians and visual artists in the region

Feb 13, 2023

Nearly 900 high school and middle school students from over 30 schools and 15 school districts gathered last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL kicks off Black History Month with soul

Feb 6, 2023

The Office of Student Involvement held its annual Soul Food Celebration as students, faculty members and staff gathered in the MSC.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives

Jan 19, 2023

St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.

Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park

Jan 17, 2023

Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.

College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya

Jan 13, 2023

The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

College of Education awarded $4 million grant to support postdoctoral fellowship program

Dec 19, 2022

The program will focus on embedding the science of learning best practices into daily K-12 instruction and the subsequent impact on educators and students.

Elementary education major Zachary Bentley graduating into job at school he once attended

Dec 19, 2022

Bentley plans to work as a full-time substitute at Premier Charter School, where he also completed his practicum, before getting a classroom of his own next fall.

UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates

Dec 12, 2022

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.

Eye on UMSL: ‘The Big Bad Day’

Dec 5, 2022

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.

Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 28, 2022

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.

UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation

Nov 28, 2022

Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.

Yolanda Alovor keeps the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in tune with new role

Nov 28, 2022

“Creating a sense of belonging starts with embracing a growth mindset and valuing the diversity of thought,” said Alovor, who leads EDI efforts for the symphony.

Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at World Down Syndrome Swimming & Artistic Championships

Nov 14, 2022

Scherder became the first American woman to win gold at the championships for her efforts in the 50-meter backstroke, and she helped push the U.S. to a fourth-place finish overall.

Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative partners with St. Louis Dancing Classrooms to teach kids confidence and kindness

Nov 7, 2022

Five UMSL education students are volunteering with St. Louis Dancing Classrooms this semester through the College of Education’s Community Agency Partners program.