His research primarily focuses on physical activity and academic performance, health literacy and teacher and coach education.
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Five questions with Timothy Makubuya, associate professor in the College of Education
His research primarily focuses on physical activity and academic performance, health literacy and teacher and coach education.
Five questions with Timothy Makubuya, associate professor in the College of Education
His research primarily focuses on physical activity and academic performance, health literacy and teacher and coach education.
Five questions with Timothy Makubuya, associate professor in the College of Education
His research primarily focuses on physical activity and academic performance, health literacy and teacher and coach education.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
The College of Nursing’s new Community-Based Clinical Education program enables future nurses to deliver health care in a variety of settings
The program is designed to show students how health care is delivered in a variety of settings outside of the traditional acute care hospital experience.
The College of Nursing’s new Community-Based Clinical Education program enables future nurses to deliver health care in a variety of settings
The program is designed to show students how health care is delivered in a variety of settings outside of the traditional acute care hospital experience.
The College of Nursing’s new Community-Based Clinical Education program enables future nurses to deliver health care in a variety of settings
The program is designed to show students how health care is delivered in a variety of settings outside of the traditional acute care hospital experience.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
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Studio art alumna Misty Manley illustrates children’s book by Tony Hale
Manley got to work on her dream project and meet an Emmy winner all at the same time as illustrator for “Archibald’s Next Big Thing.”
Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy
Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Lenkman named GLVC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
The business administration major recorded a 4-0 shutout at Truman State on Friday and returned home to deny a goal to No. 6 ranked Quincy on Sunday.
HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center
UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.
Research grant helps student examine racial disparities in local drug arrests
Kristina Linden, who is majoring in criminology and criminal justice and psychology, is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Emerson selects UMSL alumna for 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Rhonda Spotanski, who earned her bachelor’s degree in eduction in 1998 and master’s degree in education in 2003 from UMSL, teaches sixth-grade English language arts at Hazelwood West Middle School.
Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation
“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.
Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries
“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.
Athletics Q&A with senior goalkeeper Nick Lenkman
The UMSL student, who is majoring in business administration, discussed a senior’s role on the team, post-graduation plans and his teammates’ dominance at scoring goals.
What’s a university to do?
There has been no shortage of opinions on how universities should best address the issues raised by Michael Brown’s death and the responses that have engulfed the St. Louis region.
Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course
Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.
National award-winning novelist visits MFA students
Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.
Gallery FAB director talks ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ exhibit on St. Louis Public Radio
“The Life You Save” by Lamont Shannon is part of Gallery FAB’s contribution to the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot – Artists Respond” exhibit.
Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees
Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
Meet UMSL’s 2014-2015 Meehan scholars
Gathered for a group photograph are several recipients of the Eugene J. Meehan Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL
He will discuss “Revolution from below?” about the political demonstrations in China from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct 30 in 331 of the Social Sciences & Business Building.
Athletics Q&A with junior forward Laura Hurlbut
The UMSL student, who is majoring in education, discussed changing positions, the team’s focus for the rest of the season and scoring goals.
Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort
UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.
Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society
Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.
Buddy program helps international students transition to life in US
The UMSL group is designed to meet the specific needs of international students, helping them transition smoothly to the US and thrive during their first months.
Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience
St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.
Eye on UMSL: What A Fan
St. Louis Cardinals superfan and UMSL mail carrier Tom “The Hat Man” Lange shows his What A Fan Award ring to students Femi John (center) and Johnny Mueller.
Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams
Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads
Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.
Meet Anna Glushko, The Current editor-in-chief
The psychology major worked her way to the top of the student newspaper after serving as staff writer and features editor.
International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer
Michael Williams, an expert on race and ethnicity, will discuss “Ebola: The International Response & Crisis of Pan-Africanism” from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at UMSL.
‘In the Red and Brown Water’ puts Kenyata Tatum in the spotlight
The UMSL senior stars this week in a play sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication and directed by Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre.
A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson
“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”
Athletics Q&A with junior outside hitter Carly Ochs
UMSL junior Carly Ochs is an outside hitter on the volleyball team and an accounting major.
Eye on UMSL: Education initiative
Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.
Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL
Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.
Media Coverage: August 2014
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.
Languages program receives high honor from Japanese Consulate
The program received a Salary Assistance Grant from the Japan Foundation, a prize that includes enough money to support a new Japanese Studies faculty position.
Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year
Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.
Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video
Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Eye on UMSL: GardenVille
Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.
George Paz: A leader who delivers
A UMSL alumnus, Paz, BSBA 1982, is the CEO of Express Scripts.
Athletics Q&A with junior midfielder DJ Bednar
The UMSL student, who is pursuing an engineering degree, discussed what brought him to UMSL, his role on the field and what goes through his mind on a game-winning goal.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
Hurlbut named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The UMSL junior leads the team and currently ranks tied for third in the conference with four goals on the year.
UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.
Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana
Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.
A little bit of UMSL in Shanghai
Associate Professor of English John Dalton (right) and alumnus Ryan Krull, MFA 2014, taught a five-week creative writing seminar over the summer at Fudan University in Shanghai.
More veterans, service member support on campus
The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.
Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans
The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.
UMSL Sports Hall of Famer John Kazanas receives 2014 Roland Hemond Award from Chicago White Sox
The UMSL alumnus, BSEd 1976 and MEd 1979, earned the award for his act of heroism in helping a family in danger.
UMSL alumna joins Peace Corps to teach Tonga children
Bailey Bollinger joined as a primary education volunteer, and on Sept. 5 began working with members of the community on life-improving and enriching programs in Tonga.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.
UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award
Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.
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