Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal

Aug 22, 2016

The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.

Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship

Aug 21, 2016

Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.

10 top picks from this fall’s Weeks of Welcome lineup

Aug 21, 2016

Along with new challenges, assignments and discoveries, a new semester at UMSL also brings with it a growing tradition known as Weeks of Welcome.

Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.

Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL

Aug 10, 2016

Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.

International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience

Aug 9, 2016

After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.

Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program

Aug 8, 2016

Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Aug 4, 2016

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.

UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX

Aug 3, 2016

Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.

Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration

Aug 2, 2016

The Current’s features editor, Leah Jones, was on hand to document the musical festivities. A second Laumeier performance by UMSL musicians is planned for October.

Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops

Aug 1, 2016

The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.

Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight

Aug 1, 2016

A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.

Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races

Aug 1, 2016

The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.

‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history

Jul 28, 2016

Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.

Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business

Jul 28, 2016

Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.

Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late

Jul 27, 2016

A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.

UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded

Jul 26, 2016

With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.

ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement

Jul 25, 2016

In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.

Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old

Jul 21, 2016

KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.

Eye on UMSL: Open for learning

Jul 21, 2016

Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.

English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal

Jul 20, 2016

Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”

Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold

Jul 19, 2016

The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.

Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts

Jul 18, 2016

As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.

Summer gun violence spurs UMSL criminologists on local, national media

Jul 18, 2016

Local and national media have turned to UMSL criminologists to make sense of recent tragedies and discuss ways forward.

Media Coverage: June 2016

Jul 18, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen

Jul 14, 2016

Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.

Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL

Jul 13, 2016

Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Disaster management expert, associate dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Jul 7, 2016

Roberta Lavin’s career in public health includes managing a 9/11 command center, coordinating mass migrations from Guatemala and responding to hurricanes.

11 Tritons earn GLVC Academic Excellence Award

Jul 6, 2016

They are Hayley Alexander, Connor Carnduff, Natalia Carvalhais, Tyler Collico, Amber Daly, Chandler Duchaine, Kelly Kunkel, Lindsay Meyer, Hannah Miller, Carly Ochs and Erin Walker.

UMSL Greek Studies professor featured on PBS, National Geographic documentary

Jul 5, 2016

Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos, alongside the world’s top Greek scholars, discusses the ancient culture in the PBS and National Geographic documentary “The Greeks.”

Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL

Jun 30, 2016

As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.

UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research

Jun 29, 2016

The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.

Eye on UMSL: Literally

Jun 23, 2016

The circular window of the almost-complete Patient Care Center is shaping up to be the literal eye on UMSL’s campus.

Whirlwind trip to Japan builds friendships, cross-cultural connections for 23 students

Jun 22, 2016

The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.

David Baugher catalogs the unusual St. Louis

Jun 21, 2016

The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.

Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs

Jun 20, 2016

The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Eye on UMSL: First steps

Jun 16, 2016

Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.

Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care

Jun 15, 2016

Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.

Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes

Jun 14, 2016

BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”

UMSL professor brings Korean Robin Hood tale to English-speaking audiences

Jun 13, 2016

Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.

American Library Association’s flagship magazine names UMSL alumna’s dissertation among notable ones of 2015

Jun 9, 2016

Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.

Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents

Jun 8, 2016

Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.

Katelyn Delvaux combines poetry, pop culture in the classroom

Jun 7, 2016

The adjunct English instructor was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Fellowship to conduct research that will further enhance her teaching.

Physics star, spring grad headed to Space and Planetary Science doctoral program

Jun 6, 2016

Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.

Sports, weather and UMSL

Jun 2, 2016

A pair of recently aired TV spots showcase the beauty of the UMSL campus and its collaborative, hard-working community.

Embracing the unexpected, Mattie Lindsey makes switch from health care to beauty industry

Jun 2, 2016

As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.

Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass

Jun 2, 2016

Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Media Coverage: May 2016

Jun 2, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.