Xtreme IT! Summer academy gives students hands-on experience

Jun 25, 2015

Participants spent a week at UMSL attending workshops and visiting area businesses to learn more about information systems careers.

Chancellor Tom George: UMSL’s future has great promise

Jun 23, 2015

George discussed UMSL’s future on the June 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Jun 22, 2015

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness

Jun 21, 2015

UMSL alumna and actress Phyllis Smith stopped by the Saint Louis Science Center on Friday to share the trailer of her new movie, “Inside Out.”

‘Beyond Ferguson’ conference looks at role of mental health

Jun 17, 2015

John Nanney, director of UMSL’s Community Psychological Service, helped to organize the June 13 event.

From hobbyist to UMSL’s 2015 poet laureate

Jun 16, 2015

Christopher Alex Chablé started writing poems to take a break from academic writing. Now he’s the 2015 UMSL poet laureate.

Butler named Second Team Capital One Academic All-American

Jun 15, 2015

The senior first baseman became the 11th UMSL student-athlete to garner the honors.

PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship

Jun 14, 2015

The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.

Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement

Jun 11, 2015

Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.

Matt Hirschfeld’s art takes him from UMSL to SNL

Jun 10, 2015

The UMSL alumnus has contributed his artwork to an exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

Thriving in the desert: University founded by UMSL graduate continues to flourish in Oman

Jun 9, 2015

UMSL alumnus Muneer Al-Maskery (left) founded and serves as president of Modern College of Business and Science in Oman.

UMSL’s Benton Hall receives state funding for major renovation

Jun 8, 2015

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a package of bills that designates $13.6 million in state bond funds toward renovating the building.

DNA, supramolecular chemistry research wins PhD student science award

Jun 7, 2015

Joe Meisel won the 2015 Ciel DeGutis Award for “transfecting” cells with DNA, research that has implications for genetic disease.

Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response

Jun 4, 2015

Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.

Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team

Jun 3, 2015

The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.

Eye on UMSL: Book lovers

Jun 3, 2015

Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.

Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series

Jun 2, 2015

Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.

Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes

Jun 1, 2015

UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.

Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams

Jun 1, 2015

The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.

Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery

May 31, 2015

Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails

May 27, 2015

Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.

MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors

May 26, 2015

James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.

Perryman, Butler earn All-American honors

May 25, 2015

The duo helped UMSL to a 48-8 record, GLVC regular season and tournament championships and a No. 1 national ranking.

Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba

May 21, 2015

Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.

UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine

May 21, 2015

Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.

Niyi Coker will produce musical of Miriam Makeba in South Africa

May 20, 2015

The UMSL professor will produce “Zenzi” during a fellowship at the University of the Western Cape.

Political scientists look back at latest Missouri legislative session

May 20, 2015

Another Missouri legislative session has concluded, and it did so in a way that was “certainly unusual,” according to David Kimball.

Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board

May 19, 2015

For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.

IS career conference gives students networking experience

May 19, 2015

More than 100 UMSL students took part in the daylong conference.

IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis

May 17, 2015

The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.

Night at the opera

May 14, 2015

The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.

Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon

May 14, 2015

Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene

May 13, 2015

In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.

Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo

May 13, 2015

Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.

UMSL alumna reclaims her life after winning her battle with colon cancer

May 13, 2015

After her 33rd birthday in January of 2014, Christianah Akinduro decided it was time to take her life back.

Shawntelle Fisher helps many others on her way to success

May 12, 2015

From incarceration to graduation: “I made a decision that this was it,” said Fisher (right). “I’ve been on a mission ever since. I love what I do.”

Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition

May 12, 2015

It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.

UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy

May 12, 2015

Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.

Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region

May 12, 2015

The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back

May 11, 2015

Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.

Criminologist, students survey U. City residents on policy, city business

May 11, 2015

Lee Slocum and 20 of her students have created a survey for the residents of University City, Mo. The efforts were featured recently on KTVI.

Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors

May 11, 2015

Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.

Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives

May 10, 2015

She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.

Perryman featured in espnW, KSDK stories

May 10, 2015

Earlier this month, the softball pitcher was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Player of the Year Top 10 finalist.

Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year

May 10, 2015

Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.

Voices of Ferguson

May 7, 2015

The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.