New PhD graduate Mary Painter examines how Uber, Lyft have used policy process to gain edge and disrupt transportation

May 26, 2020

Painter’s research showed that the companies found valuable allies among elected officials as they began operating in Austin, Chicago and St. Louis.

Jane Lakayil hopes to use optometry degree to do work that matters

May 26, 2020

After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.

UMSL Police appreciative of support that’s come from across university amid pandemic

May 26, 2020

People across campus have donated equipment, supplies and food to the department over the past two months while faculty, staff and students have been at home.

Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt

May 22, 2020

Austin uncovered more than 30 distinct tattoos on a mummy at Deir el-Medina, Egypt. Her research has gone on to challenge understandings of the practice.

Confronting coronavirus through art

May 22, 2020

Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight and Professor Jeff Sippel guided students, alumni and friends through art making at home in the wake of coronavirus.

SUCCEED student Tyler Haynes makes a home at UMSL

May 21, 2020

Tyler Haynes has blossomed in SUCCEED – living on campus, taking classes, attending events and presenting about the program at the annual TASH conference.

Optometry on the edge of the Earth: A clinical rotation in Nome, Alaska, fosters cultural exchange, cutting-edge practice

May 21, 2020

Optometry student George Dowdy helped treat Native Alaskan patients in Nome and the surrounding villages with preceptor and alumna Dr. Marcy O’Neil.

UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus

May 20, 2020

UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.

Four May graduates from Department of English heading to PhD programs

May 18, 2020

Serenity Dougherty, Dora Holland, Devon Pham and Nicole Ramer will focus on comedy and identity, fantasy, digital media and public writing, respectively.

UMSL clinicians join with peers in UM System to help Missourians cope with COVID-19 and beyond

May 18, 2020

There are six St. Louis-based mental health treatment services coordinated through UMSL, and some help treat patients statewide.

Eye on UMSL: Dream it, do it

May 18, 2020

Grant Beckmann was on campus shooting b-roll for his internship with UMSL Athletics when he crossed paths with photographer August Jennewein.

Liane Constantine working collaboratively to strengthen UMSL’s international mission

May 18, 2020

UMSL Global’s new interim executive director has spent her career building global partnerships and knows firsthand the impact being abroad can have on students.

Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL

May 18, 2020

During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.

Rachel Winograd and Claire Wood address the impact of COVID-19 on opioid addiction and treatment

May 18, 2020

St. Louis has seen an increase in overdoses as a result of the pandemic. At the same time, barriers that restrict the use of telemedicine to treat addiction are being removed.

Terran Hill bound for prestigious law school after earning degree in economics

May 18, 2020

Hill, who holds acceptances from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, will begin classes in August and aspires to become a judge.

Nursing PhD graduate studies health-care stigma surrounding body art

May 18, 2020

The road to Lacee Kaufmann’s PhD started with a car crash that paralyzed a friend in their first year of nursing school.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

Graduate Nick Barbeau strives to help others through engineering work

May 14, 2020

The BSEE student will graduate with a job lined up in water and wastewater treatment at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.

Clinical alternatives help nursing students build skills during coronavirus pandemic

May 11, 2020

College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.

Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases

May 11, 2020

Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.

May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor

May 11, 2020

For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.

Music faculty show support for students through new video of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’

May 11, 2020

Director of Choral Studies Jim Henry was the driving force behind the project, which was produced over several weeks with mixing and editing by student Kolin Keith.

UMSL hosts webinars discussing pandemic’s effects on supply chains and immigrants

May 11, 2020

Representatives from four local companies discussed how they have adapted during COVID-19, and Adriano Udani explained challenges facing immigrant groups.

Opportunities at UMSL help communication graduate Drew Dubis discover his career path

May 11, 2020

Dubis tried out four other majors and spent time at two other universities before deciding on public relations with the help of faculty members at UMSL.

Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing

May 11, 2020

After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.

UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation

May 11, 2020

A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.

Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year

May 8, 2020

Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.

Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach

May 7, 2020

UMSL students have been maintaining vital university functions from home, making connections with alumni and taking donations for the UMSL Strong Scholarship Fund.

UMSL DNP named top 25 program by Learn.org

May 6, 2020

UMSL boasts one of two rated programs in Missouri, and the new ranking comes on the heels of a jump of 20 places in U.S. News & World Report’s DNP ranking.

Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online

May 4, 2020

The webinars, which are scheduled weekly in May, will cover online content delivery and include expert presenters and online tools and resources.

Students of Service hosts virtual readings of children’s books

May 4, 2020

The readings give students an opportunity to participate in a community service project and support area families while following social distancing guidelines.

Media Coverage: April 2020

May 4, 2020

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.

UMSL hosts webinars covering blended families, child trafficking and suicide in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic

May 4, 2020

The university offered a range of online events designed to support community members and highlight faculty research opportunities related to COVID-19.

Office of Admissions launches virtual options for prospective and admitted students

May 4, 2020

From virtual tours to webinars to a live chat, the Office of Admissions has created a variety of options for prospective students to learn about UMSL.

UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours

May 4, 2020

Students were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for grants of up to $2,000 to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.

UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.

Marie Mora appointed UMSL’s new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs

Apr 30, 2020

Mora has proven to be a strong support for faculty members while working tirelessly to ensure UMSL is meeting the needs of its students since her arrival last year.

DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri

Apr 28, 2020

Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.

University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities

Apr 27, 2020

The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.

Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online

Apr 27, 2020

The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Apr 27, 2020

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.

Times Higher Education recognizes UMSL as a top sustainable university globally

Apr 27, 2020

In the publication’s impact rankings, UMSL scored high for its role in combating inequality and was ranked 31st in gender equality and 52nd in reduced inequalities.

Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori lead discussion on COVID-19 and incarceration

Apr 27, 2020

Their discussion outlined the challenges facing the incarceration and justice systems in a time when 6 feet of space between inmates is essential.

Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership

Apr 24, 2020

Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.

‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display

Apr 21, 2020

Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.

Nathan Muchhala’s research on plant resilience draws attention

Apr 21, 2020

The associate professor of biology co-authored a new article in New Phytologist that highlights the ability of some plants to reorient themselves after accidents.

Kristin Sobolik talks new chancellor role and more on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Apr 20, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke about her new role, plans for the university and her background with host Sarah Fenske on Friday’s program.

UMSL in bloom: Spring comes to campus during stay-at-home

Apr 17, 2020

Photographer August Jennewein collected images of the beauty around campus, giving students, faculty and staff something to look forward to when we’re all able to return.

PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers

Apr 17, 2020

Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.

UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools

Apr 17, 2020

Bill Mendelsohn, director of Charter Schools and Partnerships, worked with Kathy Osborn at the Regional Business Council to procure 275 laptops from EPC and Spire.