Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
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Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
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Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade
Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.
St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses
Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.
Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS
Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.
Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award
The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.
Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships
At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.
UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London
“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.
Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist
David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.
New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart
On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut
Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.
LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action
The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.
NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues
Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.
History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region
Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.
Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops
100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.
Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai
The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.
Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus
In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.
Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias
Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.
Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers
UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.
HEC-TV spotlights professor’s alternative fuel, battery research
Eric Majzoub explained his hydrogen fuel cell technology research – and the solutions it offers the automobile industry – on HEC-TV’s “Innovations.”
UMSL student spins the Wheel of Fortune
UMSL student Kevin Slattery is a contestant in a “Wheel of Fortune” series that begins airing March 28.
Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary
For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.
Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort
The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.
Psychology PhD candidates earn grants, explore new frontiers in neuroscience
Using keen work ethic and intellect, Lauren Salminen and Laurie Baker, PhD candidates in the behavioral neuroscience program, have earned highly coveted research training grants.
Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News
Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.
Lessons beyond graduation the focus of Distinguished Speaker Series event
Sara Hannah of the BW Leadership Institute will speak at 5:30 p.m. March 17 in the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.
Kunkel and Fletcher earn All-GLVC honors
Kelly Kunkel was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, while redshirt sophomore Jordan Fletcher was selected to the All-GLVC Third Team.
Eye on UMSL: He shoots, he scores
Junior education major Hayden Crocker scored three goals and had two assists in a 10-5 win over Missouri State University on March 5.
Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance
Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.
Sneak peek into new UMSL Patient Care Center
The new center is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities
UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.
Verboven, Perryman named GLVC player, pitcher of the week
Two University of Missouri-St. Louis athletes earned Great Lakes Valley Conference honors this week.
‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore
The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Robert White went 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles last week in Hilton Head, S.C.
Media Coverage: February 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.
Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art
For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.
IBCC focuses on connecting a global future
The International Business Career Conference, now in its eighth year, will be held March 4 in the J.C. Penney Building and Conference Center at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Water break
Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.
Convocation celebrates new start
A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL wants you to rock your vote, win a few prizes
Members of the University Marketing and Communications team created the videos to promote UMSL Day on March 19, but would like help in selecting the best one.
Celebrating young minds: UMSL honors area’s top high school science students
More than 50 students received the Distinguished Achievement for Excellence in Science Award from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences.
MIMH earns $1 million grant, integrates social media, HIV prevention program
A new $1 million grant will allow the institute to launch a substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention program this summer.
Area students to explore, encounter, exchange history during National History Day contest
A competition involving hundreds of students in the St. Louis area draws a large crowd to campus as the university hosts the annual National History Day district contest.
Proof in the pudding: Travis Johnson’s power career result of driven academics, engineering program
He landed his electrical engineer job at POWER Engineers after working a co-op position available to him through the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.
UMSL alumnus lands CFO post
Beginning May 1, UMSL economics alumnus Richard Baniak will serve as the university’s chief financial officer.
Local TV’s go-to science guy got his start at UMSL
Alumnus Josh Linn demystifies the science behind experiments he conducts on live TV as part of his Saint Louis Science Center job.
Challenger Learning Center St. Louis honors UMSL faculty member, alumni
Challenger Learning Center St. Louis recently honored Professor Carl Hoagland for his commitment to STEM education and accessibility.
Chancellor Tom George addresses budget challenges, next steps on St. Louis Public Radio
As UMSL looks to plug a $15 million hole in the months ahead, Chancellor Tom George acknowledges it’s a particularly tough moment for the university.
Critical conversations, cultural celebrations punctuate Black History Month on campus
Many of the events align closely with the national theme for this year’s month-long observance, which is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory.”
Eye on UMSL: Water winners
Trinity Williams, Jade Maragliano, Lindsey Nolan and Sara Hilpert won the Gold & Red Regatta Feb. 1 in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.
2016 king and queen talk homecoming, UMSL life, Louie
UMSL students Braxton Perry (left) and Riann Rikard were elected 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.
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