The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
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UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
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UMSL historian remembers news of JFK assassination
The breaking news on Nov. 22, 1963, deeply disturbed all of the grownups around Peter Acsay, then an eight-year-old living in St. Louis’ Walnut Park neighborhood. That’s how Acsay, now an associate teaching professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, remembers the assassination of the 35th president of the United States.
UMSL business students support Old Newsboys Day
As Devon Brandon entered the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis Thursday morning she was greeted by the smiling faces of fellow UMSL students dressed in crisp green new aprons and hocking newspapers. The haggling was part of an annual St. Louis tradition known as Old Newsboys Day that benefits more than 250 local charities.
Veterans’ powerful stories captured in second volume
“The real damage of war is never going to be known unless those who have been there share their stories,” Colin Halloran told the audience gathered Nov. 15 in the Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Student learns newspaper reporting firsthand at The St. Louis American
Always carry a notepad and pen and wear comfortable shoes. Those are some tips Ciera Simril has picked during her time as an intern at The St. Louis American, a publication targeting African Americans in the St. Louis region.
Public policy professor talks transportation in St. Louis
Density is a “four-letter word” in St. Louis, according to Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors
Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team.
Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons
Femi John works as a part-time nurse and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s also in the mist of a revival of his basketball career. The former McCluer North High School (Florissant, Mo.) standout and Saint Louis University recruit is now a guard on the UMSL Tritons after battling injuries for several years.
UMSL chemists publish HPV work in scientific journal; company profiled in European publication
While there is no cure for human papillomavirus, in most people the body will clear the infection on its own. But in a small subset the infection becomes persistent. Virtually all cervical cancers are caused by HPV infections.
UMSL education scholar named president of Association for Moral Education
Wolfgang Althof is use to wearing several hats as both the Teresa M. Fischer Endowed Professor of Citizenship Education at University of Missouri–St. Louis and a director of the Center for Character and Citizenship at UMSL.
Media Coverage: October 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
Gallery 210’s ‘Site’ exhibit garners good reviews
Artist Sarah Frost often works with discarded or unwanted items, repurposing and bringing new life into the objects while simultaneously preserving traces of the objects’ former utility.
Eye on UMSL: Ethics
Jeremy Scahill, national security correspondent for The Nation magazine and author of the book “Dirty Wars,” which was also made into a documentary film, delivers the keynote address at the second annual Public Ethics Conference. The conference was held in the Millennium Student Center and sponsored by the UMSL Center for Ethics in Public Life. Scahill spoke on numerous topics, but his driving theme was a need to speak truth to power.
UMSL aviation expert discusses airline merger
American Airlines and US Airways were given the government green light this week to complete a mega merger, making American the largest airline in the world.
Economist talks homeownership rates
As homeownership decreases nationally and foreclosure rates continue to climb, the housing market in the St. Louis...
CASGSL director talks about support, treatment of childhood trauma
Child abuse is not something many people like to talk about, but that culture is shifting in St. Louis County through support, funding and resources.
Students, faculty attend Affordable Care Act educational session
One thing is for sure, few people are short on opinions when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. Some say it will destroy America, while others see it as a necessary step to reforming a broken system.
Hopper named GLVC Women’s Golf Player of the Month for October
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Bailey Hopper has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Player of the Month for October, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
Water issues expert gives keynote address at UMSL lecture series
The Las Vegas Sun News describes Pat Mulroy as one of the most powerful executives in the state of Nevada.
Olympic champ inspires MADCO’s season opener ‘Uprising’
MADCO will kick off its 2013-14 season with a production inspired by Olympic legend and East St. Louis, Ill., native Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
UMSL course redesign wins recognition twice in one week
Mimi Duncan admits to being a bit reticent when she first began to create an online information systems course.
Eye on UMSL: Autumn bloom
Arnaud Taillefer de Laportaliere (left) of Angers, France, and Ulrike Koch of Vienna, Austria, take a break from...
UMSL, WUSTL sign occupational therapy agreement
University of Missouri–St. Louis Provost Glen Cope (left), Carolyn Baum, director and professor of occupational...
Journalist Jeremy Scahill to headline conference exploring relationship between politics, press
Jeremy Scahill, internationally renowned journalist and author of New York Times bestseller "Blackwater" (2008) and...
UMSL historian surveys St. Louis’ guiding spirit
In St. Louis’ nearly 250 years of existence, the Gateway City and the surrounding region has experienced many science and technology milestones. Those advances have shaped a port city into one of the United States’ most powerful manufacturing hubs and home to the “Biobelt.”
UMSL, STLCOP sign course exchange agreement
A new course exchange agreement signed last week by the University of Missouri–St. Louis and St. Louis College of Pharmacy will give students from both campuses an opportunity to take courses at either.
Student aims to showcase St. Louis musicians via mobile app
As an aspiring hip-hop artist, Gregory Ballard Jr. knows firsthand how tough it is trying to make a name for yourself on the St. Louis music scene. He also knows that building buzz is paramount to achieving that goal.
Teaching and Technology Conference attracts more than 350 educators
Amy Collier and Michelle Pacansky-Brock came to town recently to talk about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course), flipped classrooms and making online learning real, human and connected.
‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes
UMSL students look to the university to create life-altering opportunities. UMSL alumni prove-out those opportunities with solid successes. That’s the story of the newest chapter of the “I Chose UMSL” branding campaign launched in October. This is the fourth iteration of the popular initiative.
Post-Dispatch spotlights successful alumnus CEO’s return as Business College dean
Charles Hoffman has held many roles, from Air Force officer to University of Missouri–St. Louis student to chief executive officer. Now Just two months into his new position as dean of the College of Business Administration at UMSL, Hoffman sat down with St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Gallagher to talk about the college, plans for the future and what makes UMSL stand out from others.
Character education scholar receives Kuhmerker Career Award
Whether he’s telling a funny story, offering words of encouragement, providing expert guidance or just giving a much-needed hug, Marvin Berkowitz embodies the very purpose of his work.
Earn college credit fast with UMSL’s Winter Intersession
The 2014 Winter Intersession at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will take place Jan. 6-18. UMSL, through the School of Professional & Continuing Studies, offers students the opportunity to earn three credit hours in two weeks to help them reach their educational goals faster.
Students praise newly renovated physics lab
A newly renovated science lab at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is drawing rave reviews from students after undergoing an upgrade courtesy of a gift from St. Louis-based Peabody Energy.
Eye on UMSL: Halloween
Judges (from left) Iron Man (Quinten Smith, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Super Mario (Rhael Sala, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Carpet Ronin (David McGraw, a philosophy graduate student) and Skeleton (Ena Selimovic, a teaching assistant) prepare to weigh in on a pumpkin carving contest at the Millennium Student Center.
Jack Cox makes an enduring impact on UMSL students
Jack Cox taught accounting and auditing to thousands of University of Missouri–St. Louis students for more than two decades before he retired in 1995.
Graduating seniors to show off artwork at Gallery Visio
An upcoming show at Gallery Visio will give seniors graduating from the Fine Arts program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis some real world gallery experience.
Professor’s work displayed at French photo festival
With five grandchildren ranging in age from 6 to 17, Dan Younger has become the de facto family photographer, documenting birthdays and play dates over the years.
UMSL volunteers add ‘color’ to campus
The University of Missouri–St. Louis campus received a little “color and personality” this month thanks to several volunteers.
Noon series to host poetry, fiction reading
Whether you’re a fan of poetry or fiction, you’ll get the best of both worlds Monday at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Poet Sally Van Doren, MFA 2000, and fiction writer Ron Austin, MFA 2011, will read for the upcoming installment of the Monday Noon Series.
English professor’s book lands at No. 2 on local best-seller list
When looking over last week’s best-sellers book lists in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a name familiar to the...
Climate change focus of contemporary issues series discussion
Pat Mulroy, who is considered one of the foremost experts on water issues in the nation, will weigh in on climate...
UMSL breaks ground on science building
Science education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis takes a big step forward on Oct. 29, when work begins on the new Science Learning Building.
Meet Sharon Pruitt, The Current editor-in-chief
Sharon Pruitt’s love affair with writing dates to her childhood obsession with science fiction and fantasy books. Inspired by books like “Ender’s Game” and “The Hobbit,” Pruitt began writing her own stories. As a fifth grader, she edited her school newspaper and later developed a fondness for zines, independent publications with a limited circulation.
How UMSL’s own grew an MFA program, a space for writers beyond the page
Dreaming up fiction is usually the job of Mary Troy, professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Designing and establishing an MFA in Creative Writing program at UMSL, well, that is anything but fiction.
Eye on UMSL: Believe
Ian Wrobel, a senior political science major, is confident the St. Louis Cardinals will be the 2013 World Series...
UMSL alumna doesn’t let Tourette syndrome define her life
When Jennifer Stenger was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, caused her to have uncontrollable movement of her arms and neck, she didn’t let that stop her from following her dream to become a teacher.
UMSL political scientist to deliver keynote at symposium on human trafficking
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has announced a new program called Lifelong Learning @ UMSL. The program is for older adults who not only have a love of learning but also want to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Economists examine housing, labor markets after recession
The housing and labor market crises of the late 2000s affected the economy in big ways. But did they impact living arrangements and cause more people to “double up?”
Touhill production is transformative experience for UMSL student
A starring role in a student production at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been a transformative experience for Tierra Brown.
Business alumnus working to improve educational experience for students
Forty-five years after earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Kirk Richter is still very much involved with his alma mater. In particular, he’s focused on making the College of Business Administration at UMSL one of the top metropolitan business schools in the country. Not content to sit idly by and wait, Kirk has been on the frontline, helping spearhead the movement.
UMSL, WUSTL celebrate 20 years of engineering education
The originators and current stewards of the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program gathered to mark its 20-year anniversary at a reception Oct. 17 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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