Anita Manion, Steve Moehrle, Kimberly Welch tapped as Presidential Engagement Fellows

Sep 7, 2021

The three will serve as ambassadors throughout the region, speaking to local organizations and communities about their areas of research and expertise.

Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry

Sep 7, 2021

Singh has studied different aspects of cloud computing including cost, security and operations and has expanded his research to incorporate machine learning.

College of Optometry students help treat 103 patients at OneSight Kansas City clinic

Sep 1, 2021

Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan and Kristin Doefler, Alisha Musau, Patrick Stifter and Katie Wilhelmus volunteered at the one-day children’s eye clinic.

School of Social Work holds virtual seminar on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients

Aug 30, 2021

Alumni Sarah E. Bruno and Vincent Mazzoccoli educated viewers on up-to-date terminology and ways to provide better care in behavioral health settings.

UMSL honors faculty completing ACUE’s Effective Online Teaching Practices program

Aug 30, 2021

Forty-two faculty members completed the rigorous, 25-module program and learned evidence-based strategies to help students stay engaged and learn in online courses.

New sport management program jump-starts students’ careers

Aug 30, 2021

Sport management student Eddie Cooney and alumnus Lucas Marroquin have landed positions with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City FC.

Lynn Staley, Derrick Freeman and Jackie Warren receive UMSL Hero Award

Aug 30, 2021

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.

Philosopher Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book dives into the computational theory of cognition

Aug 30, 2021

“Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Explaining Biological Cognition,” was published in December by Oxford University Press.

Alumna Sarah Javier named a ‘Most Influential Business Woman’ by St. Louis Business Journal

Aug 27, 2021

A graduate of the MPPA program, Javier now leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as president and CEO.

Mineral Area College to hold informational meeting about UMSL-led Master of Social Work program

Aug 26, 2021

Those interested in the joint program can learn more from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Technology Building Room T107 on the MAC campus.

UMSL adds new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

Aug 23, 2021

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.

Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021

Aug 23, 2021

A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester.

UMSL welcomes new faculty members for the fall semester

Aug 23, 2021

The new faculty members took part in a daylong orientation, led by staff in the Center for Teaching and Learning, before a reception at the chancellor’s residence.

Best Value Colleges rates UMSL in top 40 in US for affordable, quality online degrees

Aug 19, 2021

Value Colleges noted UMSL’s flexibility in offering both online and in-person options and that students may take advantage of the university’s career resources.

Love of music brings Mark Briguglio back to college, almost 50 years after he started, to earn degree

Aug 17, 2021

Briguglio has studied music and psychology while working toward his bachelor’s in liberal studies, and he aims to provide music therapy to military veterans after graduation.

Start of fall semester offers students plenty of opportunities to get involved

Aug 16, 2021

The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a series of events planned to help new students get acclimated to the campus community.

Eye on UMSL: A teaching, learning welcome

Aug 16, 2021

Center for Teaching and Learning staff show off their fun sides, welcoming the semester with smiles on their faces and a hint of dance in their steps.

UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis 

Aug 16, 2021

Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.

DNP students create multimedia textbook on nursing communications for GSNA Digital Innovators Program

Aug 16, 2021

Michelle Parmentier, Ann Corbin, Brenda Pauley and others cover topics such as giving a nursing deposition and communicating about vulnerable populations.

New report from UMSL criminologists shows lengths of stay at St. Louis County jail increasing even as admissions decline 

Aug 12, 2021

Professors Beth Huebner and Lee Slocum and doctoral student Andrea Giuffre produced the report for the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.

MPPA alumnus David Gipson leading Clayton as city manager

Aug 10, 2021

Gipson was named the 2021 recipient of the Jay T. Bell Professional Management Award from the Missouri City/County Management Association.

Eye on UMSL: Show Me Literacies Summer Institute

Aug 9, 2021

Teachers from schools across the St. Louis region gathered to share literacy strategies during last week’s Show Me Literacies Summer Institute.

Anthropology Professor Susan Brownell shares insight on China’s Olympic success with Radio New Zealand, Financial Times

Aug 9, 2021

Brownell is an expert on Chinese sport and authored “Beijing’s Games: What the Olympics Mean to China.” She has attended five Olympic Games.

College of Education earns full accreditation from Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

Aug 9, 2021

UMSL students can get the training and certification they need by earning a BSEd or through alternative certification routes such as the Teach in 12 or Teach Residency programs.

Organizational leadership student has the determination to complete her degree with the help of Boeing program

Aug 6, 2021

Cindy Orf, a business operations specialist, hopes to inspire her own children by completing her degree and also get ahead in her career.

Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program

Aug 5, 2021

The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.

Seemantini Pathak examines impact of gender, culture on decision-making of entrepreneurs

Aug 4, 2021

Pathak’s latest publication, written with Assistant Professor Brandon Ofem, finds the benefits of mixed-gender teams for social ventures that commercialize.

UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events

Aug 2, 2021

The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.

UMSL Succeed and Missouri Historical Society discuss intersection of Black history, disability rights during digital event

Aug 2, 2021

The digital gathering included a discussion on the impact of Black Americans on the disability rights movement.

Shawne Manies, Jessica Rogen receive UMSL Hero Award

Aug 2, 2021

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.

Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year

Jul 30, 2021

After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.

New agreement helps St. Charles Community College business students transfer credits seamlessly to UMSL

Jul 28, 2021

Under the agreement, 64 credit hours taken at SCC will transfer to the business administration degree program at UMSL.

Why we’re excited to return to campus

Jul 26, 2021

After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.

Optometry student Patrick Stifter makes an impact through role as AOSA treasurer

Jul 26, 2021

Stifter is proud to have helped launch the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants, which is intended to help minority students enter the profession.

UMSL faculty and staff bring volunteers to the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam

Jul 26, 2021

Assistant Teaching Professor Dana Klar led a team that created children’s programming, assisted artists and fed the community during the event.

Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship

Jul 26, 2021

Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.

Educators from across St. Louis take part in IT Career Summit hosted by UMSL

Jul 26, 2021

The three-day summit highlighted the role that K-12 educators can play inspiring students to pursue IT careers and offering them training to be successful.

Eye on UMSL: Let us show you around

Jul 26, 2021

Senior social work major Brittney Parker led a group of students from Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, on a tour on July 14, pausing in front of the UMSL Triton Store.

Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy

Jul 19, 2021

The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.

CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior

Jul 19, 2021

A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program.

STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research

Jul 19, 2021

Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.

Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent

Jul 19, 2021

Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

Eye on UMSL: Convenient care

Jul 16, 2021

The convenience of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at UMSL brought student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda to campus last Wednesday.

UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour

Jul 16, 2021

The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus.

Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide

Jul 15, 2021

Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India.

Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology

Jul 14, 2021

Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.

Roxanne Vandermause named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Jul 13, 2021

Vandermause has served as interim dean since January 2020 and now looks forward to steering the college through a period of growth in her permanent role.

Ask an Expert: Amber Reinhart on vaccine hesitancy and persuasive health messaging

Jul 12, 2021

Reinhart advocates for clear, consistent and transparent messages and shares the best ways to change minds.

Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media

Jul 12, 2021

Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.

Eye on UMSL: Campus improvements

Jul 12, 2021

Crews were hard at work last week carrying out the demolition of Bellerive Hall on South Campus as part of UMSL’s plan to consolidate its footprint and reduce deferred maintenance.