Education grad heals trauma through music and nature

Jan 8, 2020

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

Dec 24, 2019

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

Dec 18, 2019

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  

Dec 6, 2019

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

Dec 3, 2019

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

Dec 2, 2019

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

Nov 26, 2019

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

Nov 25, 2019

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

Nov 25, 2019

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

Nov 18, 2019

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.

UMSL students win top prize in Future of My City Project competition for research on gentrification

Nov 18, 2019

The graduate students worked with counterparts in Dortmund, Germany, to study changing neighborhoods in older, industrial cities.

UMSL honors exceptional group with First-Generation Celebration Day

Nov 11, 2019

New Student Programs explores ways to bring together and support UMSL’s first-generation students.

UMSL hosts NSF-sponsored Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference

Nov 8, 2019

The conference brought more than 250 pre-service STEM teachers and faculty mentors from 16 Midwestern universities and colleges to St. Louis.

UMSL adding new degrees in organizational leadership, sport management

Nov 6, 2019

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree programs, and students can begin enrolling in both as soon as Spring 2020.

Eye on UMSL: In stride

Nov 4, 2019

Students Sarah Kelly and Angela Winschel joined Assistant Teaching Professor Matt Kimbrell and Success Coach David McGraw for a jaunt across campus on a late October day.

Women support women with launch of new faculty network

Oct 21, 2019

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.

Salute to Excellence in Education honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Oct 7, 2019

The St. Louis American Foundation honored three UMSL alumnae at its 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.

UMSL partners with Shenyang Normal University for innovative doctoral program

Oct 7, 2019

Fourteen students from the university in China make up the first cohort taking part in the new EdD program.

Interim Chancellor and UM System President celebrate contributions of UMSL faculty and staff

Sep 23, 2019

Kristin Sobolik and Mun Choi bestowed Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the President’s Award for Campus Collaboration during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony.

Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.

Meet UMSL’s newest faculty members

Aug 16, 2019

A total of 29 new full-time faculty members are set to begin the fall semester, and they were on hand for an orientation Monday.

College of Education professor builds connections, trains teachers in Kenya

Aug 5, 2019

Shea Kerkhoff led professional development workshops on digital literacy and student-centered learning as part of an ongoing project with Going Global, Inc.

First Jazz Ensemble European tour last act for Jim Widner

Aug 1, 2019

The group learned about culture overseas and showcased UMSL’s musical strengths to international audiences while playing in festivals in France and Italy.

Alumnus rises from UMSL Greek life to lead Sigma Pi Fraternity

Jul 24, 2019

A transformative experience at UMSL guides Jonathan Frost’s role as executive director and CEO of Sigma Pi.

EdD alumnae break new ground with innovative social studies curricula

Jul 18, 2019

Chelsea Witwer and Julia Wilkins co-authored an award-winning dissertation focused on teaching social justice through the lenses of power and oppression.

Enhancing lives locally: A sampling of UMSL community partnerships mapped

Jun 26, 2019

In the spirit of collaboration, the people of the University of Missouri–St. Louis forge community partnerships that reach throughout St. Louis and Missouri to uplift, delight, improve and aid.

Alumna Melanie Adams brings UMSL experience to new role as director of Anacostia museum

Jun 24, 2019

The College of Education alumna is excited to dive deep into the historic Anacostia neighborhood, which abolitionist Frederick Douglass once called home.

UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board

Jun 17, 2019

Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.

Scholarships reward exemplary academic, real-world character education practitioners

Jun 10, 2019

Doctoral students Anthony Graham and Kim Starkey earn awards for their scholarly work at UMSL and its practical applications in their schools.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students

May 20, 2019

A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.

UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership

May 15, 2019

The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.

Eye on UMSL: Lavender Graduation

May 13, 2019

UMSL hosted its second annual formal Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, at the Millennium Student Center.

Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools

May 10, 2019

Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.

More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2019

Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.

Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year

May 3, 2019

Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.

Professors Rebecca Rogers, Gualtiero Piccinini and Carl Bassi appointed to UM System’s most prestigious ranks

May 3, 2019

The Board of Curators also approved the appointments of retired faculty members Joyce Mushaben and Richard Rosenfeld to honored positions.

Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon

Apr 29, 2019

Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.

Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms

Apr 29, 2019

The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.

Coro fellowship stokes alumna’s passion for pursuing equity in education

Apr 24, 2019

Clara Karger, an MEd graduate, is part of a highly selective cohort of public affairs fellows taking part in experiential leadership training.

Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.

College of Education launches Vernon C. Mitchell Sr. Scholarship for aspiring school leaders

Apr 8, 2019

The 1979 MEd alumnus was a respected school administrator in north St. Louis County for more than 35 years.

University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL

Mar 28, 2019

A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.

Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.

A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.

College of Education announces new research awards program

Mar 22, 2019

Eight faculty members presented their research at a Wednesday symposium meant to highlight the scholarly work produced by the college.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna

Mar 15, 2019

Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.

Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2019

The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.

Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council

Mar 11, 2019

Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.