New Founders Dinner video highlights how scholarships transform lives

Oct 11, 2019

Senior biology major Awa Konte was among seven students featured reading from thank you letters to donors about how scholarships have aided them on their journey to degrees.

Eye on UMSL: Shoulder to shoulder with a legend

Oct 7, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein couldn’t pass up a selfie with Benny Golson last week after the jazz great spoke to students at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Living legend Benny Golson grants UMSL jazz students a look behind the curtain

Oct 7, 2019

Golson treated the audience to stories about his songs “Blues March,” “Stablemates,” “Killer Joe” and more during a clinic for the UMSL Jazz Combo.

Eye on UMSL: ‘Senior Express’

Sep 16, 2019

Senior artists Maria D’Agrosa, Amy Firestone Rosen, Mary Moblech, Joanne Stremsterfer, Judy Thompson and Barb Shaffer showed off work they did while auditing a printmaking course.

Graphic design students to showcase art in Visie Van Amsterdam 5 exhibit in Grand Center

Sep 4, 2019

The work on display showcases what the nine students learned during a two-week trip to the Netherlands led by Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight.

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.

Hundreds gather to wish Chancellor Tom George and Barbara Harbach well in retirement

Aug 26, 2019

Faculty, staff and administrators as well as alumni and friends from across the region – and beyond – attended a reception Friday afternoon in the Touhill’s Terrace Lobby.

St. Louis artist Howard Barry and Chicago photographer Jane Calvin to be featured in exhibitions at Gallery 210

Aug 22, 2019

Barry’s exhibition “Inertia” and Calvin’s exhibition “Chicago Cottages” both open on Sept. 14 and will remain on display through Dec. 7.

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.

MFA program helped cultivate alumnus Dan Musgrave’s sprouting literary career

Jul 29, 2019

The 2016 graduate spent two-plus years in the Tulsa Artist Fellowship and is working on a memoir in consultation with his father, John, a Vietnam War veteran.

UMSL’s Darwin Aquino talks composition and conducting on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Jul 25, 2019

The assistant teaching professor of music and director of orchestral studies spoke on St. Louis Public Radio in advance of the Gateway Festival Orchestra’s season finale.

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.

Trio of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards for study abroad programs

May 24, 2019

YuJin Hur and Molly Motes will study abroad in Japan for the entire 2019-20 school year, while Sarah Thompson will study in Ireland in the fall.

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.

New course aims to expose students to the range of careers they might seek in the arts

Apr 29, 2019

Arts Life, On Site took students on site visits around St. Louis and to New York over spring break to meet with arts professionals working in many roles.

Design students team with UMSL Percussion Ensemble on animated performance of ‘Stained Glass’

Apr 22, 2019

The design students each created one minute of animation to accompany the musical performance April 8 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival serves as joyous sendoff for Jim Widner

Apr 15, 2019

UMSL’s director of jazz studies, who is retiring from teaching this year, founded the festival in 2004 and has served as artistic director ever since.

UMSL Opera Theatre pushes boundaries with ‘The Medium’

Apr 8, 2019

Coming off a national award, the troupe shifted gears into darker, more challenging subject matter and musical territory.

Students, faculty work on display in ‘Hung Together’ exhibition at Gallery 210

Apr 4, 2019

The show will run in tandem with an exhibition called “The Climate of My Mind” from April 13 through May 11.

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.

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.

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.

Graphic design students showcase work at thesis show

Mar 18, 2019

Bachelor’s candidates presented projects that they had been working on since August to an audience of students, faculty members and design professionals at the Lee Theater.

Eye on UMSL: On Point

Mar 11, 2019

Members of the Vocal Point a cappella ensemble performed at a UMSL Jazz Ensemble concert on March 5 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Alumnus Devin LaRue’s diverse musical talents on display in debut album ‘Finding Peace’

Mar 11, 2019

LaRue wrote, arranged, recorded and produced the album, which features him singing and playing guitar, piano, trombone, euphonium, banjo, accordion and djembe drum.

Des Lee Fine Arts Festival attracts students from across the St. Louis region

Feb 11, 2019

More than 800 middle school and high school students took part in the festival, split across two days last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

St. Louis artist Damon Davis’ powerful exhibition ‘Negrophilia’ opening Feb. 16 at Galley 210

Feb 6, 2019

The collection of mixed media drawings, on display through May 11, are a response to what Davis sees an obsessive fascination with black death in American culture.

Gary Brandes inducted into MMEA Hall of Fame

Feb 4, 2019

UMSL’s director of bands was honored with four others on Jan. 25 at the organization’s annual conference.

UMSL students perform with all-collegiate choir at MMEA annual conference

Feb 4, 2019

Alayna Epps, Lexi Neal, Theresa Pancella, Sophie Loban, Swabu Jefferson, Keegan Eich, Graham Haven and Nick Bashaw performed Jan. 25 in Osage Beach.

New exhibition to showcase work of artists with disabilities at Gallery 210

Jan 7, 2019

The “This is Us” exhibition from Living Arts Studio/VSA Arts of Missouri will open with a reception on Jan. 26 and run through March 17.

Comic book course inspires Trista Lewis to add a major

Dec 14, 2018

Lewis is pursuing a degree in graphic design in addition to marketing after getting the chance to use her creativity in Professor Dan Younger’s Comics & Cartoon Illustration course.

‘College Connections’ program brings St. Louis Symphony musicians, area students together at Touhill

Dec 10, 2018

High school and middle school students from Bayless and Ferguson-Florissant school districts attended the performance of Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.”

Students experiment with politics, media in ‘Role as Citizen’ exhibition

Dec 10, 2018

Students from Associate Teaching Professor Michael Behle’s “Expanded Artforms” class created work for a 50 State Initiative exhibition at the Kranzberg Arts Center.

UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement

Dec 10, 2018

Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.

‘Type Hike’ show celebrating the outdoors completes run at Gallery FAB

Nov 12, 2018

Current and former UMSL students contributed to the collaborative show highlighting America’s national parks, shorelines and some notable endangered wildlife.

UMSL Piano Studio collaborates with MADCO 2 for ‘Remembering Debussy’ show

Nov 12, 2018

Fall recital combines music, dance and artwork to celebrate the legacy of French composer Claude Debussy.

UMSL students dip their toes into international travel with faculty-led trips

Nov 5, 2018

The university helps coordinate about 25 short-term study abroad opportunities lasting between two and six weeks with most occurring every other year.

Associate Professor Zachary Cairns premiers new composition at German festival’s 10th anniversary

Nov 1, 2018

“Blumenlieder” debuted at an event titled “Hamburger, Sauerkraut and Champagne” at the American Days festival last month in Stuttgart, Germany.

Two-time novelist acclaims MFA program for publishing success, gratifying profession

Sep 26, 2018

Her UMSL MFA launched Denise Bogard’s fruitful writing and teaching career, and earlier this year, she published her revamped thesis, “After Elise.”

Eye on UMSL: A show of gratitude

Sep 10, 2018

Commerce Bank executives Robert Holmes and Sara Foster presented the Department of Art and Design with a $1,000 donation in appreciation for design work students in Lilly Huxhold’s class did last semester.

Seven faculty members chosen for the Manuel Pacheco Leadership Development Program

Sep 10, 2018

The UM System program has supported an annual cohort of between 30 and 40 academic department chairs, directors, and assistant deans since it began in 2000.

‘Paul Artspace: 5 Years’ to open Saturday at Gallery 210 along with special curatorial project by HATSH

Aug 20, 2018

The exhibition will run through Dec. 1 and will feature work from more than 80 international, national, regional and local artists who have held residencies in the past five years.

UMSL to establish David & Thelma Steward Institute for Jazz Studies after lead gift from the Steward Family Foundation

Jul 20, 2018

The institute will serve as the educational foundation for jazz in the St. Louis region.

Artist and mentor: Gallery 210 exhibit puts student, faculty artwork side by side

Apr 30, 2018

The annual exhibition this year takes a closer look at the influence instructors have on their students’ artwork.

UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13

Apr 18, 2018

The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.

Hamilton cast members visit UMSL campus, meet local high school students

Apr 16, 2018

Six cast members, including the man who plays Alexander Hamilton, met students from McCluer, Hazelwood and Ritenour high schools for a Lunch and Learn at UMSL.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch spotlights Assistant Professor Jacqueline Thompson and her versatility on stage

Mar 22, 2018

Thompson has been nominated for the 2018 St. Louis Theater Circle Award for outstanding actress in a drama for her performance in “Intimate Apparel.”

Pirate historian Mark Hanna talks to ‘St. Louis on the Air’ ahead of UMSL Opera Theatre production

Mar 15, 2018

The UC San Diego associate professor will be speaking before each of three weekend performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Touhill.