UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration
The Current’s features editor, Leah Jones, was on hand to document the musical festivities. A second Laumeier performance by UMSL musicians is planned for October.
Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight
A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.
‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history
Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.
Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late
A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old
KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.
Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold
The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts
As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.
Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen
Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.