UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
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Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
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Martin Rochester argues for more diversity of thought on college campuses while appearing on KMOX
The Curators’ Teaching Professor of political science appeared on The Charlie Brennan Show on Thursday.
April Regester receives Special Ambassador Award from St. Louis Special School District
The College of Education professor has been fostering partnerships with SSD since she came to UMSL seven years ago.
Collaborative art project at University City unity gathering in the spotlight
UMSL’s Department of Art and Art History organized a community art project Feb. 26 in the wake of vandalism at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery.
UMSL’s teacher prep programs earn top ratings from Missouri Department of Education
Thirteen achieved the coveted Tier I status on the 2016 Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs in the state of Missouri.
Class assignment begun two years ago lives on as printed book and card game
The project that Nicholas O’Brien and Chris Rolwes helped pull together for course credit in a technical writing class has morphed into a real way to explore St. Louis.
European Academy of Sciences and Arts inducts Michael Cosmopoulos at ceremony in Austria
As a newly elected member of the academy, he joins the ranks of top scholars and scientists including 33 Nobel Prize winners and one pope.
Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his research on Greek migration
The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.
Freshly imagined courses bring UMSL Accelerate’s entrepreneurial focus to campus classrooms
Phil Dunlap’s new course, Business in the Arts, is one of five classes this semester with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Bill Schnarr and Babe pave way at UMSL for student veterans with service animals
Babe is the first registered veteran service dog on campus. She accompanies Bill Schnarr to his classes for his business degree, helping him cope with PTSD.
Meet Dustin and Casey Aschinger: Twins, classmates and future health professionals
The brothers are pursuing the same general field of study at UMSL, but they’re on two different career tracks.
UMSL optometrist teams up with Delta Gamma Center to serve children, parents
Every Thursday, Katie Boland provides low vision evaluations with a touch of creativity and fun for St. Louis-area children and their parents.
Gallery FAB’s latest exhibition offers viewers ‘a four-legged mirror’
A dog show is underway inside the Fine Arts Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and it’s of a different breed.
Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, spurs UMSL audience to deeper understanding of others
Five years ago this week, Sybrina Fulton (at left) lost her son, Trayvon Martin. She spoke at UMSL Feb. 22 and met afterward with UMSL students.
Dave Robertson helps break down St. Louis mayoral race on ‘Stay Tuned’ on the Nine Network
The chair of UMSL’s Department of Political Science sees a difficult race to predict less than two weeks from the March 7 primary.
Eye on UMSL: Getting close
Scheduled for completion this summer, Anheuser-Busch Hall, the new home of the College of Business Administration, will be dedicated on Aug. 17.
UMSL chancellor’s new textbook teaches science, technology that targets cancer
“Computational Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology” was published by Springer in 2016 and became available for purchase this month.
UMSL students join in cleanup efforts at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery
They joined hundreds of volunteers from around St. Louis in a show of support after an act of vandalism that has attracted national headlines.
UMSL professor, students donate collection of class-produced comics to Missouri History Museum
Over time, Professor of Art Dan Younger and his Comics and Cartoon Illustrations classes have amassed a colorful series, which is now being preserved at museums in Missouri, Ohio and London.
UMSL optometry students take eye-care expertise to Haiti, Honduras and beyond
For Jasmine Hayes and Kanesha McBee, delivering vision services abroad to those who need them most has been a life-changing experience.
2017 homecoming king and queen talk tacos, Triton traditions, red or gold
Sara Hilpert and Nick Domescik are 2017 homecoming queen and king. Both have a flair for being leaders on campus and a taste for Mexican food.
Young scholars ‘Taking a Stand in History’ at regional competition
The UMSL-hosted event is one for the history books, so to speak, with more than 300 local youth headed to campus to showcase their research projects.
UMSL, Lewis & Clark sign transfer agreement benefiting criminology students
The agreement signed Monday provides a seamless transfer between the two institutions so students can take advantage of UMSL’s nationally ranked program.
1969 alumnus’ journey to CEO of Synergy Pharmaceuticals, FDA-approved drug TRULANCE starts with UMSL chemistry degree
Gary Jacob’s rise to CEO of a Nasdaq-listed biotech company started with chemistry classes in Benton Hall and a willingness to take risks and embrace change.
Changing the narrative
The mainstream perception of African American males was the focus of a critical issues symposium that attracted 500 people to UMSL on Feb. 17.
UMSL celebrates 50 years of black student leadership
Brandi Fields, president of UMSL’s Associated Black Collegians, and ABC co-founder Bobby Norfolk were among a crowd of current and former student leaders who gathered together Feb. 18.
Violinist Julia Sakharova, recently honored with award, reflects on festival with longtime student
She started playing at age 6 in Russia, he in sixth-grade orchestra here in St. Louis. Neither teacher nor student will be stopping anytime soon.
Showman Braxton Perry wins the title of Big Man on Campus
The senior physical education major entertained the crowd with his magician-in-training act and won the coveted crown.
UMSL criminologists joining the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice
The network will use data analytics to inform policy discussions and reform regarding trends in the enforcement of lower-level offenses.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival packs two days full of unique opportunities for youth
Hundreds of St. Louis young people took campus by storm Feb. 7 and 8 as they came together alongside UMSL faculty and other contributors to make music and create art.
Go-to person at UMSL’s student center recognized with 2017 Young Leader Award
The regional kudos came as a surprise to UMSL alumnus and employee Dorian Hall – but not to those who know and work with him.
Shaji Khan shares tips to help bolster cybersecurity on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The assistant professor of information systems joined a panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity issues with host Don Marsh.
AT&T CEO shares wisdom with UMSL business students
Randall Stephenson stressed the need to constantly retool and relearn during the CEO Speaker Series event at the Millennium Student Center.
2 different paths, 1 destination: Mother-daughter teaching duo brings passion for education, nursing to UMSL
Jodiey Cochran never intended to follow in her mother’s teaching footsteps – until her own UMSL nursing journey gave her the chance.
Sandra Van Trease among 3 UMSL alums Dancing with the St. Louis Stars
The BJC Healthcare group president joined Jim Brennan and Marcela Manjarrez Hawn among eight community leaders competing in the annual event to benefit Independence Center.
More than beads: Soulard Mardi Gras pumps millions into the local economy
Tim Lorson discussed the history and breadth of St. Louis’ annual Mardi Gras celebration during a recent UMSL alumni event.
UMSL political scientists share results of research into belief in voter fraud in Washington Post analysis
Their work shows strong correlation between belief in voter fraud and resentment of nonwhite immigrants.
A colorful mix: Biology student, artist illustrates ‘The Very Happy Trash Truck’
An alumna of Missouri S&T and now a graduate student at UMSL, Lara Edwards’ artwork in the new book was especially inspired by Rolla’s scenery.
UMSL’s Heritage Leadership program draws crowd from across the country and around the globe
A love for culture, education and nature has united a cohort in the College of Education that includes several members of the National Park Service.
Men can be choosy, women can get around according to UMSL biologist’s popular article on mating
Zuleyma Tang-Martinez debunks Bateman’s Principle about promiscuous males and coy females in her article that first appeared in The Conversation online.
Eye on UMSL: International impact
Campus community members listen as staff answer questions during a forum held in the wake of an executive order directly affecting 27 UMSL students.
Optometry students, faculty, alumni travel to Jefferson City to lobby and connect
The Missouri Optometric Association Conference offered students an opportunity to see how doctors and legislators can work together on behalf of patients.
Students raise their voices for friends near and far
Over the weekend, Alexis Ramos, Luimil Negrón, Sara Ricárdez, Rahmah Ghazal and Abby Eaker were among those protesting an executive order governing visas and entry into the U.S.
UMSL’s newest poet laureate continues a storied tradition
Bridget McDonald, who became enamored with poetry at age 6 and has been writing ever since, is a graduate student in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
Passionflower butterflies, love for Guyana fuel UMSL grad’s research, new job back home
The Dryas iulia, commonly known as the Julia butterfly, is one of the two species Gyanpriya Maharaj studied to understand their color choices regarding food and mates.
Criminology alumnus putting law enforcement lessons to use as a conservation agent
Nick Bommarito has been living out a childhood dream since taking over the post in New Madrid County for the Missouri Department of Conservation.
UMSL alumna appointed to Missouri State Board of Nursing
Siteman Kids Nurse Practitioner Taryn Sandheinrich will bring a love for children, families and fellow nurses to her new role.
Deep-down desire to help others: UMSL social work dean brings passion, experience to the job
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Sharon Johnson’s experience in a low-income, Mississippi River Delta town spurred her career in social work.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza and all that jazz
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Fulbright Scholar, UMSL grad, now disease ecologist researches zoonotic pathogens worldwide
Leticia Gutiérrez Jiménez will travel to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Egypt and Jordan this year to take blood samples from bats, rodents and primates.
St. Louis baseball writers recognize UMSL softball standout Hannah Perryman at annual dinner
The Tritons’ four-time All-American received the John E. Wray/Myron Holtzman Award, bestowed for achievement in a sport other than baseball.
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