Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
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David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden 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.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden 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.
Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden 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.
May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
Reaching for the cosmos: UMSL astronomy faculty members and students conduct cutting-edge comet research
Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Teaching Professor Mohi Saki are studying the composition of comets with infrared spectroscopy to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.
Reaching for the cosmos: UMSL astronomy faculty members and students conduct cutting-edge comet research
Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Teaching Professor Mohi Saki are studying the composition of comets with infrared spectroscopy to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.
Reaching for the cosmos: UMSL astronomy faculty members and students conduct cutting-edge comet research
Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Teaching Professor Mohi Saki are studying the composition of comets with infrared spectroscopy to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.
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Lauren Obermark’s new book explores the value of museums in rhetorical education
“Engaging Museums: Rhetorical Education and Social Justice” examines how museums address discomforting subjects and challenge visitors to confront traumatic events.
Doctoral candidate Lauren Morgan balances criminal justice research with training as elite water skier
Morgan is doing her dissertation research on so-called crossover youth – children and adolescents involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice system.
Ken Rapsilber, Dena Jenkins and Megan Gregory 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.
Former NPS Director Robert Stanton appointed scholar in residence in College of Education
In the new role, Stanton will work with Professor Theresa Coble’s third Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture doctoral cohort.
UMSL hosts annual international business case competition, sponsored by Bayer
The competition challenged students to utilize what they’ve learned about business so far and push themselves beyond traditional thinking to produce inventive solutions.
Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Secure Community Network, UMSL win Innovation in Philanthropy Award
UMSL students Shawanda Martin, Hufsa Siddiqui and Zachary Weiss have supported Secure Community Network in their work as Decipher Investigative Intelligence interns.
UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute
The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.
Scholarship Breakfast celebrates the impact donors make on the lives of students
Alumna Meredith Alton and public policy administration major Bella DeArmitt shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support of scholarships.
UMSL celebrates work of its faculty researchers and innovators
Jerry Dunn, Lon Chubiz, Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala, Felia Davenport and Uma Segal were honored at the Research and Innovation Reception on April 8.
BES alumna Madeleine Trotier uses acrobatics and dance to educate with Circus Harmony
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor, teaches children STEM concepts and local history through acrobatics, juggling and tumbling.
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor,
Indian and Muslim student associations celebrate holidays, traditions with joint dinner
The concurrence of Indian New Year and Ramadan offered an ideal opportunity to create space to share cultural differences and discover commonalities.
UMSL students participate in Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners Advocacy Day
Fourteen students joined faculty members Laura Kuensting, Carla Beckerle and Louise Miller in pushing for full-practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses.
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.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
County Executive Sam Page delivers first State of the County Address at Touhill
More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name
The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.
UMSL serving as educational partner with Generation USA on Verizon Skill Forward Initiative
UMSL will provide training for area students interested in careers as junior full stack java developers through a free, fully online, 16-week program.
Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men
The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.
New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha
University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.
Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons
The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.
Alumna Monique Goris wins Hazelwood School District Social Worker of the Year
Goris worked as a family advocate and educator with Youth In Need before earning an MSW at UMSL and going to work for the Hazelwood School District.
Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career
Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.
Tour La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais from anywhere in the world thanks to Dan Younger
The online virtual tour Younger developed is the culmination of a project he began in 2017 with the support of a grant from the UMSL Research Board.
College of Optometry holds collaborative workshop with University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Assistant Clinical Professor Casey Hamm set up the collaboration so that future practitioners could learn how to collaborate across disciplines.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
August Jennewein, ShaQuina White and Chelsea Nollau 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.
UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza with the provost
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Veterans Center kicked off its annual Student Veterans Week programming with Pizza with the Provost.
Lara Zwarun shares perspective on information war in Ukraine with St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The associate professor of communication and media shared her perspective on the fighting and the ongoing battle for persuasion over the past several weeks.
Virtual Spring Career Fair helps students make connections and land jobs
More than 200 students participated, and they had a chance to engage with about 100 companies eager to identify potential recruits.
Professor Jerome E. Morris named 2022 American Educational Research Association Fellow
Morris is the first UMSL faculty member to be selected for the prestigious fellowship, which honors academics for their contributions to education research.
UMSL hosts Women’s History Month workshop focused on salary negotiations
Emily Rapko McEneny, associate director of Career Services, led the workshop and gave attendees tips on salary negotiation and how to assess one’s skills and value.
Permanent Daylight Savings: A Q&A with Professor Xuemin Wang on the implications of the Sunshine Protection Act on circadian rhythm
Professor Xuemin (Sam) Wang researches the molecular mechanism of interplays between the circadian clock and metabolism in plants, which has implications for human health.
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy
A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.
School of Social Work 2022 Critical Issues Symposium tackles advancing justice through equitable outcomes
Panelists Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in health care and opportunities for change during the digital event.
UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide
Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch is served
Alumnus and restaurateur Chris “Mac” McKenzie delivers food to two patrons at the new location for Mac’s Local Eats, which opened in November on Oakland Avenue.
Assistant Registrar Danielle Faucett grows from first-generation graduate to industry expert
Faucett recently published an article about course scheduling in the pandemic in the Winter 2022 issue of AACRAO’s College and University Journal.
UMSL students make good impression as interns with Decipher
Shawanda Martin, Zachary Weiss and Hufsa Siddiqui have been interning at the company, which assists law firms with intelligence gathering in the hiring process.
Growing Fintech offerings put UMSL at the avant-garde of increasing market demand
With the exploding importance of technology such as blockchain, it’s increasingly critical that people in the workforce are educated and prepared to work at the intersection of finance and technology.
Annah Bender discusses firearms and teen dating violence on ‘Red, Blue, and Brady’ podcast
The assistant professor of social work shared her expertise on intimate partner violence with hosts JJ Janflone and Kelly Sampson.
Counseling and Social Advocacy Center receives Jewish Federations of North America grant to support trauma-informed care
The $320,000 grant will go toward counseling services for Holocaust survivors, Black seniors with histories of trauma and their family caregivers.
Bridge Program celebrates success of its students during 36th Annual Award Recognition Ceremony
More than 270 students, including 53 seniors, took part in the Bridge Program’s Saturday Academy.
‘Cultural Traditions’ course provides solid foundations for Honors College students’ success
Cultural Traditions is intended to prepare students for their studies at UMSL and in the Honors College.
UMSL historians, political scientist offer insight into Ukraine crisis during webinar
Peter Acsay, Kevin Fernlund and Stephen Bagwell lent their perspective to the webinar, titled “The Ukraine Crisis and the Future of War.”
CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
Ask an Expert: Anne Austin explores historical impact of epidemics and pandemics and lessons for COVID-19
The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.
UMSL Succeed wins What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis
The program helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop independent living and job skills while providing them with a college experience.
UMSL chosen to serve as education partner for Amazon Career Choice program
The program provides hourly employees full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
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- Tanner Reichl and Thanh Ly to study abroad with support of Gilman International Scholarship
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