Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries helps direct Pierre Laclede Honors College students working to remove invasive honeysuckle growing in the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary last Friday morning.
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Eye on UMSL: Honeysuckle hack
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries helps direct Pierre Laclede Honors College students working to remove invasive honeysuckle growing in the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary last Friday morning.
Eye on UMSL: Honeysuckle hack
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries helps direct Pierre Laclede Honors College students working to remove invasive honeysuckle growing in the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary last Friday morning.
Eye on UMSL: Honeysuckle hack
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries helps direct Pierre Laclede Honors College students working to remove invasive honeysuckle growing in the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary last Friday morning.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
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10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students
The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.
Teaching with empathy: Jennifer Nolan wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Jennifer Nolan shares her passion for the past and its artifacts with UMSL students while maintaining a focus on teaching with empathy.
Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily
These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.
A family on campus: the Honors College fosters student individuality within tight-knit community
The Honors College’s engaging classes, student association, service, writing and individualized attention help students flourish.
Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates
BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.
UMSL professor part of production team behind ‘Made in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of Block 10’
Rita Csapo-Sweet did research into the story of Nazi doctor Carl Clauberg, which is captured in the film screening Sunday as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival.
Scenes from 2019’s bone-chilling Haunted Honors
Every year, PLCHSA and other student organizations transform the Honors College Provincial House into a haunted house capable of scaring the sheet off a ghost.
New Founders Dinner video highlights how scholarships transform lives
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: Shuttle run
A shuttle bus parked in front of the Provincial House, giving students a chance to disembark or climb aboard, on a recent afternoon on South Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Toast to tradition
Dean Edward Munn Sanchez toasted the 30th anniversary of the Pierre Laclede Honors College at a gathering of faculty, staff and alumni at Friday’s Drinks with the Deans event.
Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food
UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.
New video highlights the experience of students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College
The video includes testimonials from current students and recent graduates who’ve benefited from being part of the honors college community.
Alumnae Gabrielle Clay, Nesmira Muratovic among Business Journal’s 30 under 30 honorees
Clay, who earned a degree in mathematics in 2012, is a senior project accountant at HOK. Muratovic, BSBA 2013, is a retail risk & supervision oversight manager at TD Ameritrade.
Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomes newest cohort of Opportunity Scholars
Bana Sultan, Katie Basler, Nora Stith, Jalen Rhodes and Lorne St. Christopher II were on campus for a reception Wednesday.
Family history inspires student leader to help others
The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors
Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.
Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women
New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.
Honors college course enlists voices of civil rights leaders, encourages community engagement
UMSL students created 11 historical documentaries that premiered May 2 at the Missouri History Museum.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
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
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.
Civil Rights Tour gives students chance to experience history firsthand
A three-day spring break trip through historic sites from the Civil Rights Movement left a deep impression on a group of 20 UMSL students.
Newman Civic Fellow balances service, involvement, two minors and a certificate
Campus Compact selected College of Nursing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Danielle Friz as one of its 2019 fellows.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement
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.
UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars
Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.
Grounds department working to restore UMSL’s natural areas with Missouri Department of Conservation grant
Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward organized a showcase event and workshop on Feb. 14 on South Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Cultural traditions
The first floor hallway of the Provincial House was decorated with the work of students in the Cultural Traditions course, a freshman symposium from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Dream chasers: Celebrating Black History Month with UMSL stories of persistence and passion
UMSL Daily revisits 10 inspiring alumni and student stories as the university celebrates Black History Month.
Undergraduates take first steps toward lifelong connections at Spring Involvement Expo
The event drew approximately 300 undergraduates interested in becoming involved in student organizations.
A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
Answering the tough questions: Psychology graduate’s research experience inspires career in trauma studies
After three years of research experience at UMSL, Claudia Campbell hopes to continue solving unanswered psychology questions.
UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement
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.
A picture-perfect UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture the scenes as students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the annual event at Busch Stadium.
Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL
Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program
Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.
New Pierre Laclede Honors College dean hopes to make a ‘hidden gem’ not so hidden
Edward Munn Sanchez shared his vision for the honors college after assuming his new position on campus Aug. 1.
New year, new faculty
UMSL introduced more than 20 new full-time faculty members to the university community during a two-day new faculty orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Eye on UMSL: Sunset on South Campus
The rising moon hovered high above the Provincial House Friday evening on South Campus.
Gateway Arch Museum makes good use of Fausz artifact collection
Fred Fausz, UMSL emeritus associate professor of history, has dozens of artifacts from his personal collection pertaining to the American fur trade on display at the newly redesigned museum.
Eye on UMSL: Welcoming the newest Opportunity Scholars
From left, Emma Norman, Darriell Johnson, Dariana Rodriguez, Jared Mitchell and Alexis Twillmann gathered last Wednesday for a reception at the Provincial House.
Alumnae work to heal impoverished East African communities, financing unlikely entrepreneurs
Kaitlyn Gresham and Christy Horton manage Under the Same Tree, a 501(c)(3) that helps economically empower Kenyans and Ugandans like Neema Mungusikiza (above) and her daughters.
A scientist with a brawny résumé and new feminist perspective
Drake Anderson’s research on the physiological effects of sexism fueled more than a future in psychology.
A look inside UMSL’s undergraduate research scene
Budding researchers are finding their roots as undergraduates at UMSL.
Sixteen faculty members earn promotions ahead of 2018-19 academic year
“I commend each of these faculty on their accomplishments and thank them for their service to UMSL,” Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kristin Sobolik said.
Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others
Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.
The fight for fairness: Spring grad battles rare kidney disease to make it to law school
Political science major Ashley Westbrook’s kidneys began to fail during her freshman year at UMSL. Medical treatment and serious determination got her to graduation, and law school awaits.
Lysa Young-Bates accomplishes decades-long dream of earning marketing degree
The new College of Business Administration alumna had put her degree plans on hold for years before coming to UMSL in 2017.
Marco Pipoly, UMSL’s 100,000th graduate, on path to career in neuroscience
Pipoly was celebrated as the university’s 100,000th graduate during commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon and has received an NSF research fellowship for graduate school.
2018 homecoming king and queen talk UMSL pride, rewarding student journeys
Yaniv Dudaie and Ares Boira Lopez were elected 2018 homecoming king and queen. Both share a passion for campus involvement.
Edward Munn Sanchez named new dean of the Pierre Laclede Honors College
Sanchez has been the assistant dean for academic affairs and diversity for the University of South Carolina Honors College.
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