Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
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Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
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Jerome Morris wins prestigious $1 million Lyle M. Spencer Research Award to Transform Education
The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education will use the award funding to investigate his theory of communally bonded schooling in three local school districts.
UMSL doctoral students named Missouri Charter Public School Association Leaders of the Year
Susan Marino and Sarah Ranney have helped Lafayette Preparatory Academy grow over the past eight years, fostering a culture of academic excellence.
Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.
Amela Cikota exhibits art internationally, connects to students through Bosnian heritage
The Mehlville School District art teacher’s work has been featured in galleries in London and Milan.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list
The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”
Office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming Tritons through virtual orientation
Student orientation leaders offered guidance to incoming freshmen and transfer students during virtual orientation sessions.
Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year
The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.
EdD alumni search for a solution to summer slide
Scott Osborne and Bob Shaw found that weekly virtual lessons and timely feedback can lead to academic gains rather than losses during the summer.
College of Education photo contest connects students during quarantine
Student Success Coordinator Karen Allman created the contest, so students in the College of Education could share their experiences during quarantine.
College of Education professor joins with local literacy groups to deliver tablets to students in need
Assistant Professor Shea Kerkhoff helped secure PBS Kids Playtime Pads for students in north St. Louis to help bridge the digital divide and fight summer slide.
COVID-19 Research Conversation explores opportunities for educational change
Jennifer Bumble, Mary Edwin and Shea Kerkhoff discussed possible impacts of the digital divide, social distancing and year-round school.
Jill Delston, Jerome Morris and Lee Slocum named Presidential Engagement Fellows
Delston, Morris and Slocum were selected based on research excellence and will share their expertise at speaking engagements throughout Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: Offseason cleaning
Kevin Smith, assistant director of athletics for marketing, pitched in to power wash the sidewalk behind home plate last week at UMSL Baseball Field.
SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities
When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days.
UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus
UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.
UMSL clinicians join with peers in UM System to help Missourians cope with COVID-19 and beyond
There are six St. Louis-based mental health treatment services coordinated through UMSL, and some help treat patients statewide.
Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL
During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.
UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.
Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year
Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.
Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online
The webinars, which are scheduled weekly in May, will cover online content delivery and include expert presenters and online tools and resources.
Students of Service hosts virtual readings of children’s books
The readings give students an opportunity to participate in a community service project and support area families while following social distancing guidelines.
UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.
‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display
Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.
UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools
Bill Mendelsohn, director of Charter Schools and Partnerships, worked with Kathy Osborn at the Regional Business Council to procure 275 laptops from EPC and Spire.
UMSL faculty and staff offer educators advice, resources for teaching online
Emily Goldstein and Shea Kerkhoff discussed how things like staying connected to students, using familiar technologies and writing a detailed syllabus can aid educators.
Solve Climate by 2030 webinar offers ideas to effect change across the state
Theresa Coble from UMSL’s College of Education worked with colleagues from Washington University in St. Louis’ Climate Change Program to organize the event.
UMSL taking part in national Solve Climate by 2030 digital teach-in on April 7
The university is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to co-host the Missouri edition of the nationwide collection of webinars focused on climate action.
Alumna Vielia Jeffries-Evans helps elementary school students develop critical thinking skills through art
Jeffries-Evans’ dissertation on the subject won the 2020 Missouri Art Education Association’s Larry A. Kantner Art Education Research Award Endowment.
Eye on UMSL: Making music
Music education students teach a new song to 4- and 5-year-olds at the University Child Development Center as part of the Early Clinical Experience in Schools course.
UMSL alumni among 2020 Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Brittae Gray-Ross, Aunyã McElroy, Marcel Scaife and Christan E. Shelton were honored for their professional excellence, achievements and community involvement.
MEd grad Eric Conners shines on the stage and in the classroom
When he’s not teaching drama at Hixson Middle School or at COCA, Eric Conners acts in productions such as “Canfield Drive” and “The Year of the Bicycle.”
PhD candidate Chris Link develops students, teachers and curriculum
Link is working to finish his PhD in teaching and learning practices, while creating and leading K-12 education programs for the New York Academy of Sciences.
Alumni Howard Fields, Darryl Diggs convene The State of Black Educators Symposium at the Touhill
The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.
UMSL scholar in residence promotes need for strong educators in all communities
Tom Hoerr highlighted UMSL’s student-teaching program, which partners with local communities and promotes diversity, equity and excellence.
Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs
Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
New education course promotes servant leadership model
Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr’s new course, “Leaders Cultivating Virtues,” gives education leaders the tools to help children become good people as well as good students.
UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service
Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.
December graduate Curlinda Blacksheep cultivates cultural connections as park ranger
Blacksheep, a park ranger at Navajo National Monument, will use her EdD to support her cultural education work at the park, including a new program with local schools.
‘Back where I started’: Alumna Maria A. Ellis forms children’s choir on UMSL campus
The new choral group is part of Maria A. Ellis’ mission to make music education more accessible to everyone, starting in her hometown.
Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities
The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.
Education grad heals trauma through music and nature
Kelcee Burton earned her bachelor’s in educational studies and landed a job working with Hip Hop for Change, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California.
Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily
These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Rebecca Rogers untangles literacy and power
Over her 13-year UMSL career, the College of Education professor has helped make critical discourse analysis more accessible for public intellectuals.
Professor E. Paulette Isaac-Savage inducted into The International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame
Isaac-Savage’s research focuses on adult education and adult learning experiences of African Americans in church-based education. She was one of the first adult education scholars to study the subject.
Jamillah Boyd’s appointment to AnitaB.org Board furthers her mission to support students in tech
UMSL has provided the assistant teaching professor opportunities for growth. Now she strives to help current students reach their career goals.
Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates
BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.
Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get
Five years ago, Emerson donated $1.5 million in scholarships to UMSL. Now that commitment is paying dividends in student success.
Summit showcases efforts of UM System researchers to shape a more sustainable future
The one-day event featured presentations from 21 faculty members whose work is connected to sustainability goals voted on by the United Nations in 2015.
New marketing campaign brings UMSL pride to St. Louis streets and airwaves
A new campaign from University Marketing and Communications uses six pride points to build awareness of UMSL in the St. Louis area.
National Association for Interpretation honors Theresa Coble with 2019 Fellow Award
Coble received the NAI’s highest award for leadership in the interpretive profession. She has worked with the National Park Service to educate visitors about important natural, cultural and historical resources.
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