MEd graduates bring innovative learning techniques to new Dutchtown charter school

Nov 21, 2018

Kairos Academies, co-founded by Jack Krewson and Gavin Schiffres, will prioritize personalized learning and student self-direction when it opens next fall on the south side of St. Louis.

Optometry student overcomes cancer, national boards as a new father

Nov 21, 2018

After studying through testicular cancer treatment, Adam Wira is on track to graduate in the spring and plans to use his optometry degree for good.

Himalayan expedition connects anthropology major’s passion to a purpose

Nov 20, 2018

Amber McDaniel spent her summer serving vulnerable populations in northwest India as a student in the Himalayan Health Exchange.

Child hackers encourage ethical use of skills at UMSL’s STLCyberCon

Nov 19, 2018

Brothers Ittai and Reuben Paul presented the keynote address at the annual cybersecurity conference.

Doctoral students apply UMSL education to roles as charter school administrators

Nov 19, 2018

Sarah Ranney (left) and Susan Marino use their EdD coursework to help inform the administration of UMSL-sponsored public charter school Lafayette Preparatory Academy.

Eye on UMSL: How can I apply?

Nov 19, 2018

Enrollment advisor Anna Smith (seated) and student recruitment specialist Austin Culbertson (at right) speak to two prospective transfer students on Saturday during UMSL Day.

UMSL launches new hub for college access and academic support services

Nov 19, 2018

Assistant Provost Natissia Small is overseeing Student Academic Support Services, which includes the newly created University Tutoring Center in the Millennium Student Center.

UMSL-hosted summit highlights researchers working to combat some of society’s biggest challenges

Nov 16, 2018

The summit brought together faculty researchers in behavioral and social sciences from across the University of Missouri System.

College of Optometry updates Marillac Hall for recruitment, student success

Nov 16, 2018

Four floors have been upgraded to both refresh existing study spaces and create new ones for students in the college.

Psychology alumna studies European attitudes toward immigration through Psi Chi grant

Nov 16, 2018

Savannah Price enjoyed a well-rounded UMSL experience, from working in Assistant Professor Bettina Casad’s lab to embarking on a pair of study abroad experiences that spurred her research interests.

Engineering student defies physics at Climbing Center

Nov 14, 2018

Angelos Kokkinis came from Greece to study physics and computer science and found rock climbing and engineering instead.

Jill Bernard Bracy brings passion, persistence to UMSL professorship

Nov 13, 2018

The business faculty member serves as the interim director of the Center for Transportation Studies while also teaching undergraduate marketing courses.

Eye on UMSL: Remembering citizen soldiers on Veterans Day

Nov 12, 2018

James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.

Eye on UMSL: Type and tea

Nov 12, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii led UMSL students in a Japanese calligraphy lesson Friday as part of a Japan-America Student Association event.

‘Type Hike’ show celebrating the outdoors completes run at Gallery FAB

Nov 12, 2018

Current and former UMSL students contributed to the collaborative show highlighting America’s national parks, shorelines and some notable endangered wildlife.

World Affairs Council of St. Louis honors Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center with Gateway Globe Award

Nov 12, 2018

The center was recognized for its efforts to support the research and training of students in ecology, evolution, and conservation.

Ask an Expert: Adriano Udani and David Kimball research how news coverage influences belief in voter fraud

Nov 12, 2018

The two UMSL political scientists joined former colleague Brian Fogarty in publishing their research findings in the journal State Politics and Policy Quarterly.

UMSL Piano Studio collaborates with MADCO 2 for ‘Remembering Debussy’ show

Nov 12, 2018

Fall recital combines music, dance and artwork to celebrate the legacy of French composer Claude Debussy.

UMSL helps transform lives with fifth annual Transgender Spectrum Conference

Nov 12, 2018

Black Lives Matter Canada cofounder Janaya Khan served as the keynote speaker for the fifth annual conference, held Friday and Saturday at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.

Teach in 12 student hopes to bring passion for the outdoors into a classroom setting

Nov 8, 2018

From sea kayak guide to grizzly bear tracker, from Pennsylvania to Alaska, Bobby Schultz has spent the past decade pursuing his love of nature and conservation.

Accounting alumnus advances his career while giving back to his hometown

Nov 7, 2018

Nik Brym heads Whelan Security’s accounting efforts four years after earning a bachelor’s degree from UMSL.

UMSL-sponsored youth voting program featured on KSDK

Nov 5, 2018

There are 18 St. Louis-area school districts – plus one private school – taking part in this year’s Kids Voting Missouri, a program run through the College of Education.

New actuarial science degree program already attracting students to UMSL

Nov 5, 2018

The program helped seal Grace Goedde’s decision to join the Tritons volleyball team after transferring from East Central College.

Eye on UMSL: Colorful cruise

Nov 5, 2018

A student skates past two of his classmates under the cover of the autumn foliage alongside Bugg Lake near the science complex on North Campus.

UMSL political scientists help media set stage for anticipated midterm election

Nov 5, 2018

Professors Dave Robertson, Terry Jones, David Kimball and Anita Manion lent analysis to news organizations locally and across the country over the past month.

UMSL students dip their toes into international travel with faculty-led trips

Nov 5, 2018

The university helps coordinate about 25 short-term study abroad opportunities lasting between two and six weeks with most occurring every other year.

Associate Professor Zachary Cairns premiers new composition at German festival’s 10th anniversary

Nov 1, 2018

“Blumenlieder” debuted at an event titled “Hamburger, Sauerkraut and Champagne” at the American Days festival last month in Stuttgart, Germany.

Growing faculty entrepreneurs is aim of UM System’s new express license

Oct 31, 2018

The fast-track license for faculty and staff inventors will enable them to focus on developing their businesses and commercializing their technologies.

CCAMPIS grant will help expand child care access for UMSL student parents

Oct 29, 2018

More than $500,000 in funding over the next four years will help bolster efforts to support student parents and offer more services at the University Child Development Center.

Ryan Krull studies new media and reports from China after fellowship arranged through UMSL

Oct 29, 2018

The assistant teaching professor of communication and media spent two weeks at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and extended his stay to do some freelance reporting.

Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy ponders possible privatization of Lambert airport

Oct 26, 2018

The transportation studies professor offered insight on the proposal in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.

MPPA student fostering arts community through quantitative research

Oct 25, 2018

Liz Deichmann co-founded an arts services nonprofit and has interned with the advocacy organization Americans for the Arts as well as the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission.

MacArthur Foundation awards St. Louis County, UMSL additional $2.25 million to continue local justice system reform

Oct 24, 2018

New funding for a project led by Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will help advance strategies aimed at safely reducing St. Louis County’s jail population.

Director of International Studies and Programs set to retire Nov. 1, leaving legacy of internationalization

Oct 24, 2018

In his time at UMSL, Joel Glassman has helped expand the international profile of the university while also contributing to the internationalization of St. Louis.

UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the 5th straight year

Oct 22, 2018

The university was the highest-ranked institution in the St. Louis region, landing 46th among the 137 four-year universities that made the rankings.

US Bank awards four UMSL students with cybersecurity scholarships

Oct 22, 2018

Adelaide Aboagye, Ian Bae, Vasyl Onufriyev and Andrew McCormick received the $2,500 scholarships.

UMSL researchers see nearly $5 million growth in grant awards in first quarter of new fiscal year

Oct 22, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences saw an increase in NSF awards while accounting for more than a third of UMSL’s $9,831,786 total in grant money during the quarter.

New ‘We Transform Lives’ mission statement on display on university buildings

Oct 22, 2018

UMSL introduced the greater St. Louis community to its new mission statement “We Transform Lives” by installing decals on three university buildings.

United Way CEO Orvin Kimbrough, UMSL MBA graduate, testifies to organization’s impact in St. Louis region

Oct 22, 2018

UMSL is currently participating in United Way and Community Health Charities campaigns as part of its Month of Community Giving.

Teach for America experience starts path to Missouri State Senate for education alumna

Oct 19, 2018

Lauren Arthur, who earned her MEd from UMSL in 2013, took office in the Missouri State Senate last month after winning a special election in June.

Students, faculty settling into improved Benton Hall after 18-month renovation

Oct 19, 2018

The building at the heart of UMSL’s science complex has seen significant upgrades as part of a $25.3 million project completed in August.

Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke care leadership

Oct 19, 2018

Alumna Jessica Dickman helped the VA’s traumatic brain injury clinic roll out the video telemedicine system during her doctoral work. It has been widely adopted by the VA St. Louis.

UMSL brings Missouri Veterans History Project under its umbrella to memorialize veterans’ oral histories

Oct 15, 2018

A new agreement gives the project a home base in the Department of Military and Veterans Studies.

Show Me Costa Rica Project, started by UMSL education alumna, broadens students’ horizons

Oct 12, 2018

MEd alumna Samantha Lurie founded the initiative, which has helped 83 students from under-resourced communities take educational trips to Costa Rica since 2013.

Crime enforcement rates in St. Louis have fallen since 2002, according to new research from UMSL criminologists

Oct 11, 2018

Associate Professor Lee Slocum and her colleagues shared research compiled over the past year as part of their work with the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.

Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language

Oct 11, 2018

Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.

National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name

Oct 10, 2018

Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.

Eye on UMSL: Ask the agent

Oct 9, 2018

Matt Giegling, the applicant coordinator and recruiter for the St. Louis Division of the FBI, talked to students last week in Century Room B of the Millennium Student Center.

Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy

Oct 8, 2018

The couple has committed more than $5 million to support students and help address needs such as the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of a nursing simulation lab.

Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates

Oct 8, 2018

LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.