UMSL students rehearse a selection from Mozart’s comic opera masterpiece as Opera Theatre Interim Director Karen Kanakis leads them from the front row.
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Eye on UMSL: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
UMSL students rehearse a selection from Mozart’s comic opera masterpiece as Opera Theatre Interim Director Karen Kanakis leads them from the front row.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
UMSL students rehearse a selection from Mozart’s comic opera masterpiece as Opera Theatre Interim Director Karen Kanakis leads them from the front row.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
UMSL students rehearse a selection from Mozart’s comic opera masterpiece as Opera Theatre Interim Director Karen Kanakis leads them from the front row.
With Goebel & Co. Furniture, UMSL alum Martin Goebel combines old-world craftmanship with contemporary techniques
He’s developed a unique approach to furniture production that harnesses the power of technology while still respecting old-world traditions.
With Goebel & Co. Furniture, UMSL alum Martin Goebel combines old-world craftmanship with contemporary techniques
He’s developed a unique approach to furniture production that harnesses the power of technology while still respecting old-world traditions.
With Goebel & Co. Furniture, UMSL alum Martin Goebel combines old-world craftmanship with contemporary techniques
He’s developed a unique approach to furniture production that harnesses the power of technology while still respecting old-world traditions.
With Emerson and Friends, alum Nicole Northway has built a booming business offering custom illustrated bamboo pajamas, books, children’s items and more
Northway, who holds a BFA from UMSL, founded the company with her husband, Cody Kirchner, in 2018.
With Emerson and Friends, alum Nicole Northway has built a booming business offering custom illustrated bamboo pajamas, books, children’s items and more
Northway, who holds a BFA from UMSL, founded the company with her husband, Cody Kirchner, in 2018.
With Emerson and Friends, alum Nicole Northway has built a booming business offering custom illustrated bamboo pajamas, books, children’s items and more
Northway, who holds a BFA from UMSL, founded the company with her husband, Cody Kirchner, in 2018.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
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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.
UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene
In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.
Shawntelle Fisher helps many others on her way to success
From incarceration to graduation: “I made a decision that this was it,” said Fisher (right). “I’ve been on a mission ever since. I love what I do.”
Voices of Ferguson
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.
UMSL venues, artists, alumni among best in St. Louis
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named the St. Louis Mercantile Library the “Best Place for a History Lesson” in the newspaper’s annual Go! List.
Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader
“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”
Tzu-Hwa Ho returning to UMSL after piano success
She graduated from UMSL in 2007, works as a professional pianist and instructor and will be performing as part of the Piano Alumni Concert on April 21.
UMSL choral studies Director Jim Henry performs on national television
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Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment
Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.
Madelyn Boyne makes her debut in ‘Good People’
The UMSL education major will take on a role originated on Broadway by Frances McDormand. The play will be April 9-12 at the Touhill.
Media Coverage: March 2015
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.
Eye on UMSL: The U crew
UMSL students devote countless hours each semester to audio and video production for UMSL Radio and The U News.
Media Coverage: February 2015
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.
College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students
The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.
Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration
“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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- Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
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- New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
- MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
- Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
- Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
- Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
- Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
- New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
