A publicity still from a new documentary directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies at UMSL, depicts Ota Benga.
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Opera director helps student find direction, performs duet
Music performance major Chris Stanfill will perform a duet with Stella Markou, director of UMSL Opera Theatre, on Oct. 29 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL alumnus earns Emmy for news coverage
Steve Johnson is the managing editor for Oklahoma City’s KFOR, which received the award for its coverage of the a 2013 tornado in Moore, Okla.
Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble
UMSL student a cappella ensemble Vocal Point performs “America the Beautiful” at Busch Stadium for UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Sept. 4.
UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Student volunteers assist neighboring community during Big Event service project
The 64 student volunteers mowed lawns, removed trash and performed basic maintenance at more than 50 spots in nearby Jennings, Mo.
Chemistry, jazz, Ferguson focus of Chancellor George’s recent alma mater visit
The college’s publication News@Gettysburg chronicled the campus cameo by the UMSL chancellor, a 1967 graduate and former chemistry and math double major.
Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’
Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.
New ensemble course creates Women’s Chorale
The UMSL Women’s Chorale currently includes 18 members and will perform everything from classical and contemporary to pop and a cappella.
UMSL theatre professor to direct ‘The World Begun’ at Shakespeare in the Streets
Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre at UMSL, is directing the performance, which is part of Shakespeare in the Streets Sept. 17-19.