Advanced Credit Program helps incoming freshmen lay a solid foundation, find common ground

Sep 22, 2016

Heather Penrod and Sally Nguyen are two of the more than 100 students among this fall’s freshman class who participated in the UMSL Advanced Credit Program.

PhD student Maribeth Rezey using prestigious fellowship to study decline in child abuse

Sep 21, 2016

She’s among six doctoral students nationwide – two from UMSL – conducting research as part of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Roberta Lavin secures education incentive grant for UMSL College of Nursing

Sep 21, 2016

The university has been tapped to receive a Nursing Education Incentive Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Missouri Board of Nursing.

Visiting Shakespeareans to teach, perform ‘Richard III’ on campus in October

Sep 21, 2016

Actors From The London Stage will spend six days on campus showing Shakespeare to classes and audiences “like they’ve never seen it before.”

David Klinger discusses immediate aftermath of Tulsa shooting on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

Sep 21, 2016

The criminology professor discussed the time gap in Tulsa police officers administering first aid to shooting victim Terence Crutcher.

7 new freshmen set to make the most of UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts scholarships

Sep 20, 2016

They may still be teenagers, but they’re also future engineers, medical professionals, scientists and anthropologists.

Todd Swanstrom appears on St. Louis Public Radio, discusses challenges facing St. Louis as it tries to transform itself

Sep 20, 2016

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor appeared on “St. Louis on the Air” Tuesday and discussed lessons St. Louis can learn from revitalized industrial cities in Europe.

Just desserts: Ambitious business student opens ice cream parlor

Sep 19, 2016

In his senior year at UMSL, Van Liu will soon open Snow Factory and bring a taste of Thai-style ice cream to the Delmar Loop.

Optometry professor garners top honors for contributions to contact lenses

Sep 19, 2016

Ed Bennett has been ranked among the “30 Most Influential in Contact Lenses” by the national publication Contact Lens Spectrum.

Harris Center’s cemetery bat survey featured on St. Louis Public Radio

Sep 19, 2016

The Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL recently hosted a bat survey at Bellefontaine Cemetery, with high school students and a local reporter joining the activity.

Eye on UMSL: Listening

Sep 18, 2016

Gavin Chuck, managing director of Alarm Will Sound, speaks with UMSL music students at a Seminar in Literature and Pedagogy focused around the idea of listening.

Leonard Johnson applies lessons from MPPA program in different ways around St. Louis

Sep 15, 2016

The alumnus is deputy chief of staff in the city’s Office of the Treasurer and has launched a mentoring program for college-bound high school students.

UMSL chancellor sees exciting days ahead

Sep 14, 2016

His 2016 State of the University Address discussed UMSL’s focus on student success, budget sustainability and firm grounding for the future.

Outstanding faculty, staff service in the spotlight at State of the University event

Sep 14, 2016

A celebration of the UMSL community followed the 2016 State of the University Address given by UMSL Chancellor Tom George on Sept 14.

Students see value in UMSL’s highly ranked International Business program

Sep 13, 2016

The program landed its 14th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week, tying for 17th best in the nation.

US News names UMSL ‘A+ School’ for top 25 percent high school grads

Sep 13, 2016

Data used for the rankings shows 61 percent of UMSL’s 2015 freshman class graduated in the top 25 percent of their high school class.

Niyi Coker’s new musical celebrates Miriam Makeba, brings 40 South African actors to campus

Sep 13, 2016

“Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical” tells the story of an iconic musician and civil rights activist who advocated against apartheid while performing on the world stage.

Alumna’s award-winning documentary ‘The First Secret City’ to screen at Gallery 210

Sep 13, 2016

Chronicling the local impact of atomic weapons waste from the Manhattan Project and the Cold War, the film will be shown and discussed on campus at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

Richard Rosenfeld’s National Institute of Justice report continues to garner attention

Sep 12, 2016

The Thomas Jefferson Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice examined plausible explanations for a spike in homicides in the United States in 2015.

Amber Candela brings productive noise to the classroom, earns Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award

Sep 12, 2016

In her two years so far as an assistant professor of mathematics education, she’s exemplified collaboration and versatility in a sometimes-dreaded subject.

Dave Robertson discusses issues of health in presidential campaigns on KMOX

Sep 12, 2016

The political science chair appeared on the Charlie Brennan Show Monday morning, a day after it was disclosed that Hillary Clinton had been diagnosed with pneumonia.

Stars of the STARS program choose UMSL

Sep 11, 2016

New students Gabrielle Murphy and Christopher Ernst come to UMSL after gaining research experience in the precollegiate STARS program more than a year ago.

Art McCoy opens speaker series, talks leadership, initiative in Jennings

Sep 8, 2016

The distinguished alumnus and local school superintendent presented “Transformational Leadership in Times of Transition” at UMSL on Aug. 31.

Three go-to people named recipients of 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence

Sep 8, 2016

UMSL staff members Shanta Kyles, Mary “Peggy” Birdsong and Sherry Hieken are known for their warmth, excellence and dedication to the campus community.

Economics major discovers her entrepreneurial spirit through scholars and interns program

Sep 7, 2016

Meagan Burwell spent the summer researching the feasibility of kitchen incubator and urban farm development.

An unstoppable force for good: Lynn Staley earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to students, campus, community

Sep 7, 2016

A Chancellor’s Award comes as no surprise to those who are familiar with her steadfast dedication.

LaunchCode partners with UMSL, provides pathways to programming careers

Sep 7, 2016

LC 101 courses will give UMSL students and local community members tools to jump start a career in technology.

Ferguson seniors share decades of wisdom with UMSL researchers

Sep 6, 2016

Tom Meuser, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong and Jackie Lewis-Harris partnered on the “Elder Voices on Ferguson: Life Story Project.”

Anthropology and Japanese major heads to Tokyo on full scholarship

Sep 6, 2016

Tori Dieckman will spend the next 11 months studying at Waseda University in Japan before returning for her senior year at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Relax

Sep 6, 2016

During a break between classes, economics majors Erisa Bushati and Amber Lawrence kick back in their lawn chairs on UMSL’s North Campus.

Chancellor’s Award winner Robert Paul can’t stop asking questions, seeking answers

Sep 5, 2016

The director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is a leader in studying the impact health conditions have on deep structures of the brain.

UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates

Sep 1, 2016

The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”

A campus for all: Sally Ebest advocates inclusivity, earns Chancellor’s Award

Sep 1, 2016

Nearly 30 years of dedicated service has netted the professor of English two awards within the last six months.

St. Louis Mercantile Library presents Family Day at ‘Audubon and Beyond’ Sept. 18

Sep 1, 2016

The oldest library west of the Mississippi River promises to be among the most kid-friendly places in the whole region on Sept. 18.

A mother-daughter academic journey

Aug 31, 2016

Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.

State conference taps graduate student’s expertise, invites her to present

Aug 31, 2016

Second-year school psychology student Kara Long has seen her interests in advocacy and public policy grow during her time in the St. Louis region.

More math, please: Ben Peet’s creativity with calculus wins him Chancellor’s Award

Aug 31, 2016

Math icebreakers, a collaborative classroom and more have earned the adjunct instructor the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-time Faculty Member.

In the midst of history: D.C. internship ignites Armin Cejvanovic’s passion for public service

Aug 30, 2016

The UMSL economics and political science major spent eight weeks on Capitol Hill this summer working in the office of U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr.

American Society of Plant Taxonomists honors botanist Peter Stevens with Asa Gray Award

Aug 30, 2016

Steven’s Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, which documents the evolutionary relationships of flowering plants and is the only resource of its kind relied on worldwide, earned him the distinction.

Eye on UMSL: Background noise

Aug 30, 2016

Deep in thought, freshman nursing student Alyssa Sams makes the most of a “quiet” study spot on the Quad during UMSL’s Fall Expo.

Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project

Aug 29, 2016

The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.

Teaching award honors Frank Grady’s infectious energy for Chaucer, other traditionally difficult texts

Aug 29, 2016

The longtime UMSL professor and current chair of the Department of English is the recipient of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road

Aug 28, 2016

Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.

A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics

Aug 25, 2016

The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.

Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort

Aug 25, 2016

The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.

Min Ji Choi learns the hustle and bustle of business careers

Aug 24, 2016

An internship with the tech company Swizzle recently helped prepare the business major for success in her field of interest.

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

Professional MBA cohort reflects on travels to Cuba, Costa Rica

Aug 24, 2016

This summer, the group set out for 10 days of travel to both Cuba and Costa Rica to learn about international business and culture.

Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award

Aug 23, 2016

The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.

UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members

Aug 23, 2016

The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.