Alysha LeMay presents research on landmark St. Louis sculpture

Mar 30, 2014

The senior art history major at UMSL recently discussed her research at the Missouri State Capitol.

Media Coverage: February 2014

Mar 30, 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.

Double Date creates international stir

Mar 27, 2014

The barbershop quartet is made up of UMSL students and recent alumni.

UMSL finance students earn scholarship in professional competition

Mar 27, 2014

Andrew Fretwell, Ben Klutenkamper and Hannah Russell were finalists in the 2014 Financial Service Professionals National Industry Issues Competition.

UMSL geologist to hold class among volcanoes

Mar 27, 2014

Michael Fix’s fascination with the eruptive mountains led to a career in geology.

UMSL offers free stargazing

Mar 27, 2014

Visitors to the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory can view planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.

Catching up with Jason Kander

Mar 26, 2014

The Missouri Secretary of State, who delivered a commencement address for College of Arts and Sciences graduates in December, talked UMSL and higher education.

Nursing student perseveres to become mentor

Mar 25, 2014

Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored

Mar 25, 2014

Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.

UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI

Mar 24, 2014

Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

Mar 24, 2014

More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.

Sled hockey goalie takes break from UMSL studies to win Sochi gold

Mar 23, 2014

“At this point, I am still in shock, and it is very difficult to put into words what it all means,” said Steve Cash, just days after returning from Russia.

Concerto competition winner Daniel Kuehler takes the stage with Orchestra

Mar 20, 2014

The music student started off as a biology major and has since become a bright start in UMSL’s prestigious piano program.

Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships

Mar 20, 2014

More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.

Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation

Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.

2 UMSL Tritons garner All-GLVC honors in women’s basketball

Mar 19, 2014

UMSL seniors Devonna Smith (left) and Hazaria Washington received the honors following one of the women’s basketball program’s best seasons to date.

UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer

Mar 18, 2014

The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.

Eye on UMSL: Phase 10

Mar 18, 2014

UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.

7 scenes from UMSL Day

Mar 17, 2014

Nearly 1,000 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on March 15 for the biannual event.

Former editor, now Left Bank Books publicist talks latest UMSL Natural Bridge issue

Mar 16, 2014

Alumna Lauren Wiser, MFA 2013, served as managing editor for issues 29 and 30 of the literary journal produced by the university.

St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years

Mar 16, 2014

The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.

UMSL students offer free tax preparation

Mar 13, 2014

Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.

Co-founder of Square, LaunchCode speaks at UMSL

Mar 13, 2014

Jim McKelvey’s discussion, “Create Your Career Code … Connecting Any Major to a Tech Job,” focused on finding a path in the tech world.

US News ranks 9 UMSL graduate programs among best

Mar 12, 2014

Of special note, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s doctoral degree program ranks fourth.

Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career

Mar 12, 2014

KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.

From skateboards to center stage: Brandon Smith brings baritone to ‘Mikado’

Mar 11, 2014

The self-described “long-haired goofy skateboard kid” didn’t think he’d be a candidate for singing in operas.

Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2014

The UMSL sophomore received the honor for the second time in her career.

Explore the STEMosphere at UMSL

Mar 11, 2014

Share Fair and STEMosphere, hosted by the College of Education, will take place jointly on March 29 at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.

UMSL to hold annual International Business Career Conference

Mar 10, 2014

Tom Wilson, UMSL alumnus and vice president of global communications and corporate marketing at Monsanto, will be the keynote speaker.

Eye on UMSL: Flash mob

Mar 9, 2014

As the music to Katy Perry’s song “Firework” began, dozens of people in the Nosh at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center jumped to their feet.

Tyler Sanguinette makes international mark on world of type

Mar 7, 2014

The senior, majoring in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design at UMSL, hopes to make typography and hand lettering his specialty.

UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition

Mar 7, 2014

Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.

Alexei Demchenko named Curators’ Professor

Mar 6, 2014

The title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and well-established reputations.

UMSL to hold speaker series, panel discussion on Affordable Care Act

Mar 6, 2014

The discussion is the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at UMSL

Rec Center will include bells, whistles, climbing wall

Mar 5, 2014

The new Recreation and Wellness Center at UMSL is right on schedule – due to open at the beginning of the fall semester 2015.

Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic

Mar 4, 2014

“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.

Distinguished Speakers Series to feature UMSL alumna Patricia Strange

Mar 4, 2014

The manager of Contracts and Pricing for The Boeing Company will discuss “Deciding Your Future” on March 12.

Eye on UMSL: Speed networking

Mar 3, 2014

Ninety seconds isn’t much time, but for some business students it was enough to make a networking connection.

Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor

Feb 27, 2014

She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.

Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings

Feb 26, 2014

The College of Nursing at UMSL will present the Seventh Annual African-American Nursing History Conference on Feb. 28 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center on North Campus.

Touhill makes list of top college theaters

Feb 25, 2014

BestCollegeReviews.org named the performing arts venue to its recent list of 25 Most Amazing College Campus Theaters.

Eye on UMSL: Awardees

Feb 24, 2014

Nearly 200 parents and teachers honored a record 47 high school juniors who earned Distinguished Achievement Awards for Science Excellence from the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.

Media Coverage: January 2014

Feb 24, 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 media placements.

UMSL education student brings yoga to students

Feb 23, 2014

Erin Schulte combined her passion for character education and interest in fitness at Parkway North High School where she’s a guidance counselor.

2 UMSL students believe they have $100,000 idea

Feb 20, 2014

Kevin Gomez and Maria Martinez-Baladejo are hoping their clean energy idea is worth six figures.

Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined

Feb 20, 2014

The show focuses on 16 early- to mid-20th century Haitian Voodoo flags, or drapo Vodou, and also includes sequined libation bottles and photos of contemporary Vodou practitioners.

New business building crucial to St. Louis employers, work force

Feb 19, 2014

UMSL is seeking $10 million from the Higher Education Capital Fund in order to start construction later this year.

Governor picks UMSL’s Tracy Mulderig as next student curator

Feb 19, 2014

The doctoral candidate in industrial/organizational psychology has to be confirmed by the Missouri Senate before she can begin her new role.

Comic books from UMSL course to be preserved at museum

Feb 18, 2014

The comic books generated by an art class are also available for purchase at the UMSL Bookstore and Star Clipper.

UMSL softball’s Hannah Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

Feb 18, 2014

The reigning GLVC Pitcher of the Year went 2-1 in the circle and added a save for the UMSL.