Poetry, prose and applause: UMSL Writers Group draws eager crowd to open mic night

Nov 9, 2016

Twelve students braved the Pilot House stage in the Millennium Student Center during the Oct. 27 event, which featured everything from standup to musical compositions.

St. Louis youth, University Singers spend rare hour with the most awarded a cappella group in history

Nov 6, 2016

They had plenty of questions for acclaimed sextet Take 6, who performed and interacted with the students during a free Lunch and Learn event at the Touhill.

A timely play, a week at UMSL and critical thinking in iambic pentameter

Nov 2, 2016

Six days with the visiting Actors From The London Stage left students, faculty and local youth invigorated by Shakespeare – and also out of breath.

All things percussion: Matthew Henry grows UMSL program’s reputation and repertoire

Oct 26, 2016

The associate teaching professor has been expanding the percussive possibilities at his alma mater – and throughout the broader community – for over a decade now.

Honors graduates now classmates again while pursuing MFAs in fiction, poetry

Oct 24, 2016

Marie Carol Kenney and Jessie Eikmann are each on track for back-to-back UMSL degrees after finishing their undergraduate studies earlier this year.

Graphic design professor shows ‘Memory Palaces’ in South Korea, gives lecture in Japan

Oct 19, 2016

Following an exhibition of her work on Jeju Island, UMSL’s Jennifer McKnight traveled to Tokyo, where she gave a lecture on visual metaphor at Temple University.

Interdisciplinary studies major turns passion for natural world, sustainability into practical things of beauty

Oct 10, 2016

An active volunteer and teacher in the St. Louis community, Tom Hill plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail after finishing his long-awaited bachelor’s degree at UMSL this fall.

Riverfront Times names MFA alumna among this year’s 75 reasons to love St. Louis

Oct 6, 2016

Amy Milton, who earned a graduate degree from UMSL in 2013, made the RFT’s annual Best of St. Louis issue this fall for proving “that nothing is funnier than honesty.”

Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair

Sep 26, 2016

The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.

There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs

Sep 25, 2016

A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.

Visiting Shakespeareans to teach, perform ‘Richard III’ on campus in October

Sep 21, 2016

Actors From The London Stage will spend six days on campus showing Shakespeare to classes and audiences “like they’ve never seen it before.”

Eye on UMSL: Listening

Sep 18, 2016

Gavin Chuck, managing director of Alarm Will Sound, speaks with UMSL music students at a Seminar in Literature and Pedagogy focused around the idea of listening.

Niyi Coker’s new musical celebrates Miriam Makeba, brings 40 South African actors to campus

Sep 13, 2016

“Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical” tells the story of an iconic musician and civil rights activist who advocated against apartheid while performing on the world stage.

Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort

Aug 25, 2016

The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship

Aug 21, 2016

Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.

Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.

Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration

Aug 2, 2016

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

Aug 1, 2016

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

Jul 28, 2016

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

Jul 27, 2016

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

Jul 26, 2016

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

Jul 21, 2016

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

Jul 19, 2016

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

Jul 18, 2016

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

Jul 14, 2016

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.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL

Jun 30, 2016

As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.

David Baugher catalogs the unusual St. Louis

Jun 21, 2016

The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.

Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents

Jun 8, 2016

Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.

Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass

Jun 2, 2016

Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Gretchen Schisla’s graphic design packs dynamic social impact

Jun 1, 2016

The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.

St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center

May 31, 2016

With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.

UMSL’s Jim Henry wins national music award

May 23, 2016

Together with the three other members of Crossroads Quartet, the associate professor will travel to the nation’s capital in June to perform and accept the award.

10th annual print fair sets the tone for Mercantile’s 170th year of existence

May 19, 2016

The event drew an estimated 750 people to campus two weekends ago, featuring all sorts of treasures plus demonstrations, library tours and free ice cream.

The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years

May 12, 2016

Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

May 3, 2016

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today

Apr 26, 2016

Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.

Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference

Apr 19, 2016

More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.

Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show

Apr 14, 2016

While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.

UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London

Apr 11, 2016

“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.

New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart

Apr 6, 2016

On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Media Coverage: February 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art

Mar 2, 2016

For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.

Convocation celebrates new start

Feb 29, 2016

A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Music professor named among most innovative women professors

Jan 31, 2016

Barbara Harbach, Curators’ Professor of Music at UMSL, has been named No. 7 on a list of the 30 Most Innovative Women Professors Alive Today.

Eye on UMSL: Moving

Jan 21, 2016

UMSL dance students brought the audience to their feet Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.