The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
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.
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UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Executive Director John Neal Hoover receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
The award, established in 2004 and presented annually, is meant to recognize individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Missouri’s history.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023
The university continued to impact the lives of students and people in the broader community while marking its 60th anniversary.
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.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
Inaugural New Student Convocation welcomes next class of Tritons, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
Transform UMSL initiative supports university equity goals
The university is engaging with construction and design contractors from local communities most impacted by disinvestment and economic inequities.
Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding
The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.
New graduate Natalie Krauss set to pursue PhD in Medieval European History
Krauss’ first time in college ended in failure, but she returned more than a decade later with a renewed focus and graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and history.
Eye on UMSL: Senator Roy Blunt visits UMSL
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chatted with the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Gary Kremer, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during a reception last Tuesday.
Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries
The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation
Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address
Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams touts unprecedented investment in UMSL, north St. Louis County
Missouri’s 2023 budget will direct $40 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to UMSL to support a major campus redevelopment.
Eye on UMSL: Rise and shine
The summer sun shines on the atrium of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
Eye on UMSL: Parting gift
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed outgoing NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp to the UMSL campus and presented him with a retirement gift.
University Libraries initiative promotes open educational resources at UMSL
Librarians Judy Schmitt and Lena Marvin aim to encourage innovative and less costly ways to deliver learning materials to students.
Eye on UMSL: 200 years of history woven together
People closely examine the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt on display at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s St. Louis Research Center in the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.
Eye on UMSL: Spotlight on history
An exhibition celebrating the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary opens on Friday at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond
The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.
Eye on UMSL: Enjoying winter in warmth
Senior psychology major Pundaree Pisutvong watched snow piling up on the Quad while keeping warm indoors as she studied at University Libraries.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
New library program aims to help First-Year Experience students
The Personal Librarian Program pairs First-Year Experience students with a librarian to help with research and navigate library resources.
Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.
Women support women with launch of new faculty network
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.
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.
Meet UMSL’s newest faculty members
A total of 29 new full-time faculty members are set to begin the fall semester, and they were on hand for an orientation Monday.
St. Louis artist Saunders Schultz’s work to be featured in exhibition on UMSL campus
“Saunders Shultz: Visionary Abstractions” opens Sunday at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and will be on display through the end of the year.
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.
Eye on UMSL: In bloom
A cherry blossom tree started showing off its pink flowers on an early spring day outside of Thomas Jefferson Library, providing the perfect complement for a student taking in the sunset.
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.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
Improvements visible across UMSL campus, with more to come
The new bus shelter at Alumni Circle on North Campus is just one of the many noticeable changes in the past year.
Old cookbooks, pamphlet binding and Adam and Eve engraving just some of the gems at Mercantile print fair
The St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL brought the 12th annual St. Louis Fine Art, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair to campus this past weekend.
Don’t miss Mercantile Library’s ‘OK, I’ll Do It Myself’ exhibit and other must-see shows
Dale Evans’ scruffy boots and other memorabilia relating to the film and TV star are among 144 items on display through Sunday.
Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy
Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.
Mercantile Library’s new ‘Headlines of History’ exhibition draws on vast newspaper collection, takes visitors back in time
St. Louis’ rich journalistic legacy is at the center of the wide-ranging show, which is free and open to the public beginning Oct. 9.
Eye on UMSL: Dusk
The sun’s last rays scatter color over the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower, the atrium and the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus.
Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings
Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.
Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.
Print fair turns conference center into colorful hubbub of collections and conversation
Dealers from near and far – and fairgoers young and old – descended on UMSL last weekend for the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 11th annual event.
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