The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.
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Faculty member ventures into Robert Louis Stevenson’s Land of Nod with ‘curious music’ of his own
Zachary Cairns’ new choral piece “The Land of Nod” earned kudos from the Missouri Composers Project earlier this year.
Celebrating 1,500 success stories
UMSL alumnus and Express Scripts Chairman George Paz heads an impressive list of St. Louisans speaking, performing or receiving honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies May 12-14.
Rainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell
Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night.
Eye on UMSL: Jazz practice
The University Jazz Ensemble rehearses a number as several area high school students – each a Creative Achievement in the Arts award recipient – look on.
Graphic design majors wow crowd with ambitious senior theses
Eleven graduating students showcased their projects, ranging from campaigns to apps to furniture, before a large audience last month.
Violinist Julia Sakharova, recently honored with award, reflects on festival with longtime student
She started playing at age 6 in Russia, he in sixth-grade orchestra here in St. Louis. Neither teacher nor student will be stopping anytime soon.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival packs two days full of unique opportunities for youth
Hundreds of St. Louis young people took campus by storm Feb. 7 and 8 as they came together alongside UMSL faculty and other contributors to make music and create art.
Playing her way: Longtime flutist looks back on pivotal years at UMSL
One of UMSL’s first-ever transfer students, alumna Laura George also remembers giving the university’s first senior recital back in 1969.
21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons
Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.