UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools

Feb 4, 2021

The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.

Watch: Professor of Finance Nasser Arshadi explains the ‘short squeeze’

Feb 3, 2021

Arshadi discusses what happened after investors connected by Reddit’s WallStreetBets initiated an epic short squeeze on stocks such as GameStop and AMC.

Joanna Mendoza named recipient of MoASTA Artist Teacher Award for 2021

Feb 1, 2021

Mendoza is a member of the Arianna String Quartet and a professor of the viola in UMSL’s Department of Music.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers

Jan 28, 2021

Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.

UMSL among nation’s best online bachelor’s programs in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Jan 26, 2021

The site ranked UMSL No. 42 nationally out of more than 350 universities – 10 places higher than in 2020 – and ranked second among universities in Missouri.

Ask an Expert: Shawne Manies discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout

Jan 25, 2021

In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.

Eye on UMSL: Lessons in the lab

Jan 25, 2021

Students listened intently to instructions from Assistant Teaching Professor Lori Paul during their anatomy and physiology class in the Science Learning Building.

Accounting professor talks taxes with St. Louis Public Radio

Jan 25, 2021

Michele Meckfessel, an expert on income taxes, said most workers will not qualify for a tax break for working from home during the pandemic.

Japan-America Student Association runs virtual language exchanges with Japanese universities

Jan 25, 2021

The Zoom events provide opportunities for students to sharpen their language skills safely during the pandemic and make friends across the globe.

UMSL researchers shine light on disproportionate victimization rates of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in US

Jan 25, 2021

Annah Bender and Janet Lauritsen co-authored the study in the American Journal of Public Health using data from the National Crime Victimization survey.

Anne Fish, Fan Li examine experiences of volunteer providers at pandemic’s epicenter

Jan 25, 2021

The professor of nursing and PhD student led an in-depth qualitative study documenting the experiences of providers in the Hubei Province of China.

Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service

Jan 19, 2021

Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.

College of Business Administration adds entrepreneurship requirement

Jan 19, 2021

A new three-credit-hour course will teach BSBA and BSAcc students about launching and scaling a new venture by focusing on a timely entrepreneurial opportunity.

Kearsten Sakamoto finds passion for problem solving in Joint Engineering Program

Jan 19, 2021

Sakamoto hopes to work on solving issues such as unequal food access through transportation engineering.

Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of UMSL Hero Award

Jan 18, 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.

UMSL-Nanjing partnership recognized as one of leading Chinese-Foreign Cooperative MBA Programs

Jan 15, 2021

MBA China and Manager Magazine ranked UMSL’s International MBA program with Nanjing University No. 11 in a pool of more than 200 programs.

PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere

Jan 11, 2021

Pizzella’s dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training.

Jianli Pan receives “Inventor of the Year” award for patented technology to enhance security of Internet of Things systems

Jan 11, 2021

The technology, developed with doctoral candidate Jianyu Wang, uses blockchain and smart contracts to make IoT less vulnerable to attacks.

UMSL ranked among top 10 most affordable cybersecurity programs in the U.S.

Jan 11, 2021

Independent educational organization CyberDegreesEDU compiled the rankings and lauded UMSL for the quality of its programs, cybersecurity lab and scholarship opportunities.

College of Optometry’s Carl Bassi develops $50 optics kits from unconventional materials

Jan 4, 2021

The kits include innovative materials that range from parts machined at UMSL to laser cat toys to the students’ trial lens sets.

Humanist Ruth Kvistad hopes to help others through medicine, philosophy

Jan 4, 2021

An accidental injury put Honors College student Ruth Kvistad on the path to college and toward medical school.

Joan Phillips named new dean of UMSL’s College of Business Administration

Jan 4, 2021

Phillips has been serving as the dean of the Andreas School of Business at Barry University in Miami since 2018 and will assume her new position on March 15.

New glory for Union Station: Alumnus Steve O’Loughlin helps transform the once-dead mall and sees it through the pandemic

Jan 4, 2021

Under O’Loughlin’s leadership, Union Station has carved out a niche as a family entertainment destination with the St. Louis Aquarium as its centerpiece attraction.

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

Dec 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.

Biology major eyes medical school and career in emergency medicine after graduating summa cum laude

Dec 23, 2020

Brian Fogarty had been working as a paramedic when he decided to return to school to earn his bachelor’s degree on the way to becoming a physician.

Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system

Dec 23, 2020

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.

UMSL extending competitive scholarship deadline for high school seniors to Feb. 1

Dec 22, 2020

There are more than 100 competitive scholarship opportunities open to first-time college students who have applied for and gained admission to UMSL.

December graduate Zaymon Harris makes a difference educating outside of the classroom

Dec 21, 2020

Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.

Boeing internship, MBA next up for business graduate Carmen Palencia after earning her degree

Dec 21, 2020

Palencia completed her BSBA in management, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

College of Nursing student marshal Hannah Williams marries and graduates in one day

Dec 21, 2020

Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.

Ebonie Williams brings ‘infectious energy’ to the Triton Telefund

Dec 21, 2020

Williams has connected with alumni across the country and raised more than $15,000 for UMSL students in need.

Reflections upon graduation: Sarah Thomas revisits her UMSL experience through the lens of her journal

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas is earning her degree in media studies, a certificate in public relations and a minor in digital marketing communications.

‘I always have to be doing’: Lindsey Gevers fits Honors College, education and more in under four years

Dec 18, 2020

Gevers graduates with a job, one degree, two certificates, more than six scholarships and many hours working and volunteering across the St. Louis region.

Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis

Dec 17, 2020

The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.

CIAC, partners awarded grant to study home repair needs of older adults in St. Louis

Dec 15, 2020

The $178,000 RRF Foundation for Aging grant will be used to survey homeowners about their home repair needs and gather data to inform policy decisions.

UMSL and St. Louis Children’s Hospital collaborate to place nurses in five area charter schools

Dec 14, 2020

A $500,000 grant through the hospital’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds program will help fund the positions through spring 2025.

Nursing PhD student examines effects of short hospital stays on long-term mobility

Dec 14, 2020

In December graduate Lila Moersch’s study, only one interviewee was able to regain mobility lost after a short hospitalization.

Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree

Dec 14, 2020

Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.

December graduate transitions from combat engineer to police officer to civil engineer

Dec 14, 2020

John Gentilini graduates this month with a job at Civil Design, Inc. on its site development team after working his way through school with four jobs.

MSW student Madeline Seefeldt finds an unlikely home

Dec 11, 2020

During her time at L’Arche, Seefeldt has cared for adults with intellectual disabilities and raised awareness about the organization through community outreach.

UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19

Dec 11, 2020

Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.

UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Anchor Accelerator cohort

Dec 10, 2020

The founders were chosen from more than 430 applicants and will each receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and nearly $200,000 in in-kind resources.

A new family tradition: The Pangs make up two generations of lifelong learners in the DBA program

Dec 10, 2020

Kei Pang is completing his dissertation as part of the DBA program’s first cohort, and his son Jo Pang is beginning courses this semester.

Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest

Dec 7, 2020

The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.

December graduate Yuima Mizutani explores what ‘home’ means to third culture kids

Dec 7, 2020

Mizutani’s PhD dissertation examined how Asian students who have grown up internationally develop a sense of belonging in college.

Eye on UMSL: Warm reception

Dec 7, 2020

Sophomore communication major Danielle Moore was ready to greet and assist visitors at the welcome desk in the Millennium Student Center.

Education prepped Kara Bailey to be top of the class in the St. Louis restaurant scene

Dec 4, 2020

The planning and organizational skills Bailey developed as an early childhood educator have been instrumental in expanding Baileys’ Restaurants.

Infographic: From UMSL to city hall

Dec 4, 2020

Through roles as mayors and city managers, UMSL alumni have and continue to set policy and determine the future of their regions – St. Louis and far beyond.

‘Now the people have a voice’: Alumna Ella Jones leads Ferguson as mayor after historic win

Dec 4, 2020

After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.