UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
LATEST IN Academics
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.
UMSL community celebrates launch of 36th installment of Litmag, ‘Wander through the Woods’
About 80 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
UMSL community celebrates launch of 36th installment of Litmag, ‘Wander through the Woods’
About 80 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
UMSL community celebrates launch of 36th installment of Litmag, ‘Wander through the Woods’
About 80 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
‘Beyond the Buildings’ course encourages Honors students to connect with Hungarian, Afghan communities across St. Louis
Students developed projects for the St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church, Afghan Community Center and Afghan Chamber of Commerce including resource pamphlets, newsletters, artwork and a cookbook.
‘Beyond the Buildings’ course encourages Honors students to connect with Hungarian, Afghan communities across St. Louis
Students developed projects for the St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church, Afghan Community Center and Afghan Chamber of Commerce including resource pamphlets, newsletters, artwork and a cookbook.
‘Beyond the Buildings’ course encourages Honors students to connect with Hungarian, Afghan communities across St. Louis
Students developed projects for the St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church, Afghan Community Center and Afghan Chamber of Commerce including resource pamphlets, newsletters, artwork and a cookbook.
MORE IN Academics
Athletics Q&A with senior forward Tyler Collico
He may be halfway through his final season as a collegiate soccer player, but he still has plenty of goals on the field he’d like to attain.
Ameren partners with UMSL to enhance Opportunity Scholars, Bridge programs
The initiative will help unprepared precollegiate students to matriculate, and it will provide new opportunities for underrepresented students interested in STEM careers.
Harder named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The freshman forward helped UMSL to three road wins, including two in GLVC action.
$1.2 million grant will help develop stronger STEM teachers
A $1.2 million dollar grant awarded to UMSL’s College of Education by the National Science Foundation will allow the university to help address the shortfall of highly-qualified STEM teachers.
Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble
UMSL student a cappella ensemble Vocal Point performs “America the Beautiful” at Busch Stadium for UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Sept. 4.
History alumnus, teacher Rodney Wilson reflects on LGBT History Month’s beginnings
The Missouri teacher and mentor became the state’s first openly gay K-12 instructor while also pursuing a graduate degree at UMSL in the early ’90s.
Scholarship support, STARS program set pre-med student on career path
UMSL scholarship recipient Ashley Taylor’s interest in topics that “we don’t know much about” began in high school, when she participated in the 2013 STARS program on campus.
Taylor named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The UMSL junior forward tallied an impressive eight points on three goals and two assists in wins over Drury and Missouri S&T last weekend, scoring the game-winner in both matches.
Center for Character and Citizenship celebrates 10 years of service
In its first decade, the Center for Character and Citizenship has instituted paradigm-shifting programs for educators and pre-collegiate students both nationally and internationally.
ED Collabitat opens with aims to revolutionize educational thinking
The ED Collabitat is both a way of thinking and a space to collaborate on projects, conceive programs to solve problems and renew education structures and cultures.
UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Student volunteers assist neighboring community during Big Event service project
The 64 student volunteers mowed lawns, removed trash and performed basic maintenance at more than 50 spots in nearby Jennings, Mo.
Biologist wins international ecology prize
The Catalan government awarded Curators’ Professor of Biology Robert Ricklefs the 2015 Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology for his contributions to the field.
Chemistry, jazz, Ferguson focus of Chancellor George’s recent alma mater visit
The college’s publication News@Gettysburg chronicled the campus cameo by the UMSL chancellor, a 1967 graduate and former chemistry and math double major.
Lee Medal awarded to Emerson for commitment to UMSL students, community
The medal annually honors an individual or organization for generous support that has touched the lives of UMSL students, the university and the greater St. Louis area in exceptional ways.
Millennium Student Center celebrates 15 years at the heart of campus life
UMSL’s aptly named Millennium Student Center, which first opened its doors to the campus community in 2000, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week.
Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’
Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.
6 accomplished alumni in spotlight at annual event
The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) Evelyn Bailey Moore, Julie Nash, Cassandra F. Kaufman, Judy L. Burns, Matthew D. Shank and Andrew J. Theising.
Former Grand Center leader Vince Schoemehl joins PPA School as fellow
UMSL alumnus Vince Schoemehl (BA history 1972) is entering the next phase of his career following decades of public and nonprofit leadership.
UMSL political scientists respond to Ferguson Commission report
UMSL’s David Kimball (left) and Todd Swanstrom were among a group of scholars who recently wrote commentaries in response to the Ferguson Commission’s report.
First We Teach MO cohort begins, receives media attention
We Teach MO seeks to rectify the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers in Missouri.
New ensemble course creates Women’s Chorale
The UMSL Women’s Chorale currently includes 18 members and will perform everything from classical and contemporary to pop and a cappella.
Greek scholar discusses Socrates in BBC documentary
Michael Cosmopoulos is committed to preserving ancient civilizations and gaining understanding that is valuable to the modern-day world.
Students, employers put faces to applications at job fair in Mark Twain
Engineering major Oriana Jones (left) connects with UMSL alumna Nikia Munson, an electrical engineer with Power Engineers, during the UMSL Internship & Job Fair on Friday.
Athletics Q&A with senior setter Lindsay Meyer
The senior is in her fourth season as a starting setter for the volleyball team. She ranks third in program history with 2,890 career assists.
Talking ethics in public life with School of PPA’s Wally Siewert, Vivian Eveloff
Siewert, of UMSL’s Center for Ethics in Public Life, and Vivian Eveloff, of UMSL’s Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, guest on “St. Louis on the Air.”
3 staff members recognized for outstanding service, teamwork, care
The recipients of the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence include (from left) Mary Brown, Debra Black and Samuel Darko.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
IS professional wins Chancellor’s Award with personality, heart
Brian Lawton’s enthusiasm, technology industry experience and mentorship have netted him the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-Time Faculty Member.
Rhetorician earns teaching award, motivates students as writers, citizens
Lauren Obermark will receive the 2015 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16.
US News ranks International Business program 12th nationally
The International Business program landed its 13th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report last week.
Honors faculty member earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to student success
Kimberly Baldus, a teaching professor in the Pierre Laclede Honors College, will receive the award Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
UMSL theatre professor to direct ‘The World Begun’ at Shakespeare in the Streets
Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre at UMSL, is directing the performance, which is part of Shakespeare in the Streets Sept. 17-19.
Accounting alumnus makes his business about connections
Jeffrey Smith, founder of Brown Smith Wallace, was a member UMSL’s first graduating class in 1967.
New year, new look for optometry nook in Marillac
Wander down the west stairs of Marillac Hall to its bottom floor and stumble upon all new sights.
Passion to help earns chemist Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Campus Service
Christopher Spilling will receive the award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16 in the J.C. Penney Building.
Marcus Allen Advising Center dedicated to UMSL’s first African American faculty member
“He loved UMSL and this recognition is returning that love to him and to us,” Mary Allen said of her husband at the center’s Sept. 3 dedication ceremony.
Primm lecture to feature coffee historian Steven Topik
“Why Americans drink coffee: the story of an unlikely romance” is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Missouri History Museum.
Bakery owner returns to UMSL, completes degree
Patrick Judd, owner of The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe recently returned to UMSL to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Tough-love teaching wins computer scientist Chancellor’s Award
Sanjiv Bhatia will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Renowned anthropologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity
Susan Brownell’s depth of knowledge, originality and academic service have earned her the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
We Teach MO fast-tracks science, math majors into teacher certification
Graduate student Nicolle Von der Heyde will be an integral part of We Teach MO, serving as a pedagogy instructor, mentor to STEM teachers and secondary school liaison.
Newman Center group builds home, relationships during crowdfunded effort in Nicaragua
After building a much-needed home in Nicaragua, members of a UMSL Catholic Newman Center service team pause to bless the structure alongside the new owners of the house.
Optometrist, military man, humanitarian wins Chancellor’s Award for civic engagement
Dr. W. Howard McAlister, associate professor of optometry at UMSL, will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Lois Pierce leads School of Social Work through new growth phase
As director of the school, she has added an MSW degree, cultivated a team of talented faculty members and cemented community partnerships.
Gallery 210 exhibit ‘Nervous Laughter’ discussed on St. Louis Public Radio
Gallery 210 director Terry Suhre (left) talked with artists Brett Williams and Deborah Alma Wheeler about their work in the “Exposure 18” exhibit.
Eye on UMSL: Welcome back
Pi Kappa Alpha was one of 60 organizations and campus units that participated in the annual Fall Expo at UMSL.
All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students
UMSL business students Nour Salmeen, Kevyn Gandaho and Alex Loehr and Joe Rottman, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management, are excited about the newly created department.
Building better age-friendly communities focus of UMSL conference
More than 100 people attended the “Transportation in St. Louis County” conference held earlier this month at UMSL.
New students, 2 fish, 1 snail make Oak Hall home on Move-In Day
Meet some of the new students who shared their Move-In Day stories with UMSL Daily.
LATEST NEWS
- Display honoring UMSL alum Marty Hendin’s famed Trinket City still thrills Cardinals tour groups at Busch Stadium
- Jennifer Reynolds-Moerhle, Jennifer McKanry and Ahmad Mian receive UMSL Hero Awards
- MBA helps 2-time UMSL grad Maggie Rapplean make partner at Moneta Group
- CLIMB program celebrates 10th class of summer interns
- Eye on UMSL: Tending the gardens
- UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
- Honors College graduate Jay Gaskin pursuing career in media and entertainment, starting with internship at STL-TV
- PR Pathways offers high school students an in-depth look into careers in public relations
- Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
- Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos selected as fellow in esteemed Eno Center for Transportation Leadership Development Conference
