Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program

Aug 5, 2021

The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.

Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year

Jul 30, 2021

After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.

Why we’re excited to return to campus

Jul 26, 2021

After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.

Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship

Jul 26, 2021

Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.

Educators from across St. Louis take part in IT Career Summit hosted by UMSL

Jul 26, 2021

The three-day summit highlighted the role that K-12 educators can play inspiring students to pursue IT careers and offering them training to be successful.

STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research

Jul 19, 2021

Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.

Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent

Jul 19, 2021

Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy

Jul 12, 2021

Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.

Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan

Jul 6, 2021

Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.

Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’

Jun 30, 2021

During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.

St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL graduates among Business of Pride Award honorees

Jun 28, 2021

Keyne Quiroga-Anania, who earned a bachelor’s in education, and Gary Mudd, who received an MBA, are recipients of the inaugural award.

Eye on UMSL: No peeking

Jun 21, 2021

Research assistant Riaz Zaidi stood by and observed a group of K-12 students from Girls’ Inc. as they performed a blindfolded exercise in the Ed Collabitat.

Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration

Jun 14, 2021

Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.

Counseling PhD student Zori Paul wins minority fellowship award

Jun 14, 2021

The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Paul $20,000 for her PhD research on bisexual+ women of color.

Susan Marino named new director of UMSL Charter Schools

Jun 7, 2021

Marino has served as executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy since 2012 and will begin her new position in July.

Nikki Hurless wins ACES scholarship for counseling PhD research

May 24, 2021

Hurless’ dissertation examines how personal histories of trauma affect relationships between counselor trainees and their clinical supervisors.

Infographic: College of Education’s impact by the numbers

May 21, 2021

The College of Education has played a dominant role in the regional education workforce. Graduates become leaders and champions for their students.

A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School

May 20, 2021

Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.

Provost Marie Mora announces 28 faculty promotions for the 2021-22 academic year

May 17, 2021

Seven faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, five earned the rank of full professor and 16 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.

UMSL community rallies against violence in Tritons Against Anti-Asian Hate campus event

May 14, 2021

The event included panelist discussion on the violence and discrimination against Asian peoples, how it manifested in the past and ways to stop it from continuing.

BES graduate Madison Halbrooks champions environmental education

May 12, 2021

Halbrooks has been active in campus conservation efforts through the Environmental Adventure Organization, the Green Team and the Sustainability Office.

UMSL Succeed hosts Vocational Expo with St. Louis Arc

May 10, 2021

The virtual event drew more than 100 attendees including UMSL Succeed students, Special School District of St. Louis County students and local employers.

UMSL holding virtual commencement ceremonies for more than 1,800 graduates on May 15

May 3, 2021

A commencement address from 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell, an UMSL alumnus, will be incorporated into each ceremony.

UMSL awards supplemental research funding to 79 faculty members through the CARES Act

May 3, 2021

The awards totaled nearly $115,000 and assisted faculty members whose research and creative works were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

UMSL recognizes six faculty members for outstanding research, innovation over the past year

Apr 26, 2021

Jianli Pan, Nancy Singer, Jerome Morris, Katherine O’Daniels, Michael Gearhart and Shea Kerkhoff received awards for their work.

Marvin Berkowitz’s new book primes school leaders for character education

Apr 26, 2021

“PRIMED for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement” lays out how educators can help students develop ethical values and critical thinking skills.

UMSL and Turn the Page STL collaborate on strategic literacy plan

Apr 19, 2021

The plan identifies five strategic priorities to make change and aims to increase reading proficiency by 10 percent in Promise Zone schools by 2023.

Rep. Cori Bush calls for ambitious action to combat climate change during webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL

Apr 12, 2021

Last week’s webinar was one of 125 similar events held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030, led by Bard College in New York.

UMSL students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 8, 2021

Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.

Congresswoman Cori Bush to discuss need for action on climate change during April 7 webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL

Mar 31, 2021

The event titled “Green Recovery, Climate Solutions and a Just Transition” is among 125 being held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030.

UMSL boasts region’s best graduate programs in criminology, public affairs in latest US News rankings

Mar 30, 2021

The DNP, part-time MBA and graduate education programs also received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

Education alumna Kelly Taylor named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year

Mar 29, 2021

Taylor teaches Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science and AP Environmental Science at Hazelwood West High School.

Sam Wheeler, Danielle Faucett and Lauren Obermark receive UMSL Hero Award

Mar 12, 2021

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.

Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond

Mar 9, 2021

The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.

UMSL alumna Natalie Sago makes NBA history

Mar 8, 2021

Sago, a former college athlete and lifelong basketball fan, was part of the first three-person NBA officiating crew to feature two women.

Goalkeeper Anton Mukhin informs, encourages with ‘Operation Exercise’ podcast

Mar 5, 2021

The podcast offers listeners information about athletic training, kinesiology and nutrition and is available to stream on Spotify.

Leroy Moore, Keith Jones share experiences advocating for disability rights in Black History Month event

Mar 1, 2021

UMSL’s Succeed Program sponsored the virtual event with two of the co-founders of Krip-Hop Nation.

UMSL extending test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022 applicants

Feb 24, 2021

The extension will eliminate a barrier for students at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the availability of standardized tests nationwide.

Royalty winners Madison Bruns, Tyler Haynes share their experiences of homecoming

Feb 17, 2021

In all, homecoming royalty candidates helped collect 1,779 nonperishable food items for the Triton Pantry and raised $7,606 in scholarship funds to benefit UMSL students.

UMSL’s teacher preparation program recognized among national leaders

Feb 16, 2021

The National Council on Teacher Quality named UMSL’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program among the top in the country for selective academic admissions requirements.

Jennifer Fisher wins Missouri Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year

Feb 15, 2021

Fisher teaches undergraduate and graduate art education courses and directs a program that combines a BFA with a Missouri teaching certificate in art.

EdD student Britt Tate finds her place inspiring St. Louis students with art education

Feb 10, 2021

Tate is part of the Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture cohort and splits her time between Bryan Hill and Columbia Elementary Schools.

New Federal Statistical Research Data Center to open in St. Louis with support of UMSL, partners

Feb 8, 2021

UMSL is joining with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to support the center.

UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools

Feb 4, 2021

The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers

Jan 28, 2021

Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.

Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service

Jan 19, 2021

Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.

PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere

Jan 11, 2021

Pizzella’s dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training.

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

Dec 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.

December graduate Zaymon Harris makes a difference educating outside of the classroom

Dec 21, 2020

Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.