Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
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Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Glenda Hares helps UMSL students reach their educational goals through the support of scholarships
The local painter has established charitable gift annuities that benefit students studying the arts and humanities.
Glenda Hares helps UMSL students reach their educational goals through the support of scholarships
The local painter has established charitable gift annuities that benefit students studying the arts and humanities.
Glenda Hares helps UMSL students reach their educational goals through the support of scholarships
The local painter has established charitable gift annuities that benefit students studying the arts and humanities.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
UMSL alum Nicole Northway designs bamboo pajamas with personality at Emerson and Friends
Based in Clearwater, Florida, the company is known for its playful illustrations, from ocean animals to rainbows, florals and holiday imagery.
UMSL alum Nicole Northway designs bamboo pajamas with personality at Emerson and Friends
Based in Clearwater, Florida, the company is known for its playful illustrations, from ocean animals to rainbows, florals and holiday imagery.
UMSL alum Nicole Northway designs bamboo pajamas with personality at Emerson and Friends
Based in Clearwater, Florida, the company is known for its playful illustrations, from ocean animals to rainbows, florals and holiday imagery.
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UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Robert Dorr, 68, knows it’s never too late to go back to school
The retiree graduated from UMSL in December, finishing a college career he started in 1966.
Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture
The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class
With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.
St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration
“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.
Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements
It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards
Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster
In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves
“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.
Art professor collaborates with IAIA artists, attends vice president’s reception
The work of Jeff Sippel (left) has been seen all over and earned him an invite to a reception held at the residence of Joe and Jill Biden.
You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association
A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.
Researchers seek treatments for veterans combating chronic injury
MIMH researcher David Tate and colleagues research the prevalence of mild traumatic brain injuries in military veterans and the best methods for diagnosis and treatment.
A tribute to Paris
After the tragic terrorists attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, which killed 129 and wounded 352 others, Barbara Harbach and Charles and Liz Schmitz wanted to express their sorrows through music and images.
Laughter, lessons punctuate The Onion founder’s campus visit
While on campus for his Student Life Speaker Series presentation last Thursday, Scott Dikkers also conducted a workshop with creative-writing students.
UMSL professor screens caged human documentary at St. Louis film festival
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.
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.
Gallery 210 exhibit ‘Nervous Laughter’ discussed on St. Louis Public Radio
Gallery 210 director Terry Suhre (left) talked with artists Brett Williams and Deborah Alma Wheeler about their work in the “Exposure 18” exhibit.
New students, 2 fish, 1 snail make Oak Hall home on Move-In Day
Meet some of the new students who shared their Move-In Day stories with UMSL Daily.
2 UMSL students spend the summer in Florence
Kate Ligon (left) and Alexa Benson enrolled in classes this summer at the Santa Reparata International School of Art.
Professor becomes latest UMSL recipient of award from French government
Jeanne Zarucchi, professor of art history and French at UMSL, received the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques.
Music scholar featured in Fanfare magazine
Barbara Harbach is a distinguished faculty member and composer whose works have been performed worldwide.
UMSL student, alumnae named ‘30 Under 30’
Three members of the UMSL community are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 “30 Under 30” class.
On the Chinese stage: Jazz faculty, student combo performs abroad
The faculty and student jazz combo traveled to China this summer to perform at three of UMSL’s exchange universities.
Niyi Coker will produce musical of Miriam Makeba in South Africa
The UMSL professor will produce “Zenzi” during a fellowship at the University of the Western Cape.
IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis
The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.
Night at the opera
The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.
Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon
Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
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