Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
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Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
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UMSL cultural institute gives counselors regional understanding
The institute is a five-day intensive cultural competence immersion experience for students in the school of counseling program at UMSL.
UMSL alumnus named state girls track coach of the year
Sheldon Webster (front with medal), BSEd 1986, is the girls track and field coach at McCluer North High School in Florissant, Mo.
Atkisson named to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar Team
He achieved the honor for the second-straight year and is one of only 75 golfers in NCAA Division II named to the team.
UMSL scholar examines evolution of learning
Aimee Dunlap, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Sullivan, Tobias address summer graduates
Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc.
UMSL extends office hours to help students register, start off strong
Senior and campus tour guide Nicole Vickers says UMSL’s extended office hours allow busy students like her to start the semester strong.
NASCAR internship drives UMSL student’s future
Aaron Hinton was one of only 14 college students selected for the 2014 NASCAR Diversity Internship program.
Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader
More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.
Eye on UMSL: Nanoporous carbons
Senior physics major Henry Hamper, an undergraduate research grant recipient at UMSL, makes nanoporous carbons in Benton Hall.
Media Coverage: June 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 coverage.
UMSL grad has important role with some of St. Louis’ biggest teams
Media studies alumnus Bobby Sutherland gets great seats for all games at Busch Stadium where he’s technical director. He does similar work at the Edward Jones Dome and Chaifetz Arena.
Head of UMSL Museum Studies Program honored for ‘distinguished career’
Jay Rounds has been recognized by the Association of Midwest Museums for his decades of contribution to the field and legacy of shaping students into museum professionals.
Ideas Island sprouts creative collaboration for education scholars
“If you could have your own island to yourself, what would you create?” Assistant Professor Ralph Cordova responded, and then got to find out first hand.
Professor Keith Stine named American Chemical Society Fellow
He was one of 99 scientists who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in chemistry and made important contributions to ACS.
UMSL student is Missouri’s Miss Amazing
UMSL senior Katie Johnson will compete in the national Miss Amazing pageant this month.
New scholarship helps push summer enrollment above 5,000
The new Triton Summer Scholarship helped soon-to-be senior Tempestt Burel and 160 fellow UMSL students make the most of the university’s summer course offerings and stay on track toward graduation.
Check out the new UMSL website
Above is a glimpse of part of the new home page, umsl.edu.
Don’t miss registration deadline Aug. 3 for UMSL Moonlight Ramble
UMSL international business student Dustyn Arney will be among scores of cyclists riding through the St. Louis streets on Aug. 9.
Aspiring scientists complete STARS program at UMSL
Nearly 90 high school students took part in the 2014.
UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges
Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
New UMSL Opportunity Scholars class raring to go
They include (from left) Lauren Jenkins, Nicole Gevers, Leslie Jackson, Anta Kane and Brendan McCoy.
UMSL artists, events, alumni among best in St. Louis
Honorees include the Arianna String Quartet, which was named Best Chamber Music Group.
3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System
A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Ice cream
University Child Development Center classmates Colin McGuire (left) and Gannon Crangle (right) top off their ice cream desserts with help from their respective grandmothers while Radley Bergfeld awaits his turn.
‘Emerging Voices’ Scholarship inspires young writer to press on
For UMSL student Jami Hirsch, filling a blank page is nothing new. But until recently, she mostly kept her stories to herself.
UMSL alumnus, KMOX reporter Kevin Killeen releases second novel
“Try to Kiss a Girl” is the story of 11-year-old Patrick Cantwell escaping the oppressive heat of St. Louis in the summer for the breezy shores of Lake Michigan.
UMSL’s Fred Fausz explores 250 years of ‘Historic St. Louis’
The noted historian’s new book clocks in at 47,000 words and 174 images covering the entirety of St. Louis’ rich 250-year history.
Eye on UMSL: Scoreboard guru
If you go to a St. Louis Cardinals game, you’ll likely note the elaborate digital scoreboard graphics and videos. Those are brought to you by UMSL alumnus Bobby Sutherland (left).
Henry Ballard, 70, recent UMSL graduate
“I’d rather be a failure than a quitter,” Ballard said. “You can never quit in life. You have to have a goal.”
Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2
She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.
St. Louis teens make strides during UMSL Summer Academy
Scores of local high school students turned their summer break into a time of serious and memorable growth by taking part in the academy, offered by the UMSL Bridge Program.
UMSL professor’s new program will connect sick children to St. Louis Science Center
UMSL Professor Keith Miller is working to create a program that would allow children who are ill to take part in science activities through the use of virtual robots.
Rec Center progress on display in local media
UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.
Teens sing their hearts out at Acappellooza
The camp attracted 80 students from grades 9-12 to the UMSL campus. It was developed to provide opportunities for devoted singers to get experience they might not get at home.
Eye on UMSL: Summer Academy
More than 200 St. Louis teens were accepted into this year’s iteration of the outreach program, which continues to successfully support underserved young people through precollegiate programming.
St. Louis film fest shows UMSL student film
Hari Secic, a Bosnian student studying at UMSL, directed the documentary “Harvard Man,” which will be shown at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
Biology student invited to lead workshop for EPA employees in Guyana
Brian Waldrop has been conducting research on the water quality of a river system in the South American country of Guyana.
Eye on UMSL: Acappellooza
Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, leads the Acappellooza Summer men’s chorus in a rehearsal before the main concert.
UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall
Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.
‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as Rec Center takes shape
Eight months into the 20-month project that will culminate in the Rec Center’s 2015 opening, the facility’s framework is now complete.
UMSL degree is family tradition for newly minted alumna
Lydia Mason earned her BSN from UMSL this May. She’s the fifth person in her family to receive a degree from UMSL.
Education professor takes on new role as associate provost for planning and assessment
Paulette Isaac-Savage will report to UMSL Provost Glen Cope and be housed in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Looking good: New visual identity campaign to reinforce UMSL’s brand position
It started with business Dean Charlie Hoffman who wanted to enhance the identity of the College of Business Administration by better connecting it to the overall UMSL brand.
Which health messages will reach African American students?
UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.
King named GLVC Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The lone senior on the GLVC Champions’ squad, she concluded her career as a Triton with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA as an education major.
MIMH names UMSL professor Rob Paul new director
The psychologist is well known in the St. Louis region for creating and developing the all-natural brain fitness drink Nawgan.
Media Coverage: May 2014
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School Psychology cohort continues program’s high job placement
Each of the nine graduates received and accepted a job offer prior to their May 18 commencement.
UMSL PhD student earns science award, lands job at Monsanto
Elena Vasilieva will earn her PhD in chemistry this summer. She is part of a Monsanto team that focuses on protein expression and purification.
Eye on UMSL: The kiss
Louie offers a surprise “kiss” (of the foil-wrapped chocolate variety) to alumna Haley Brightwell, BSBA 2014, as she works in the Graduate Business Programs office.
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