The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
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Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
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Eye on UMSL: Safely catching up on South Campus
Friends and fellow nursing students (from left) Ashley Ellis, Maggie Pitman, Riley Beerman and Maggie Tiernan catch up while keeping their distance last week on South Campus.
Business major, honors student Sammy Jacobs embraces UMSL opportunities
The Homecoming royalty, Honors College intern and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member remains active on campus, enjoying a robust college experience.
Research Enabled helping connect university researchers with industry to find solutions to business problems
Director Jay De Long encourages all faculty members to log onto the online portal to accept their profiles and post industry-facing research projects.
New library program aims to help First-Year Experience students
The Personal Librarian Program pairs First-Year Experience students with a librarian to help with research and navigate library resources.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses the difficult decisions universities have faced reopening in Post-Dispatch op-ed
Sobolik outlined steps UMSL has taken to protect students, faculty and staff and also made an appeal for people to do their part and be respectful of others.
Newly launched St. Louis Regional Data Exchange brings together more than 420 local public datasets into one location
The online portal features publicly available data from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, St. Clair County and Madison County.
Glad to be back: Students return to campus as classes resume
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes from a quieter than usual first day of the fall semester with many courses being held online.
Meet the first-year students: Jennifer Nwaobasi, Louie Westland and Benjamin VandenBrink
The three first-year students start at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this week during a singular semester.
UMSL doctoral students named Missouri Charter Public School Association Leaders of the Year
Susan Marino and Sarah Ranney have helped Lafayette Preparatory Academy grow over the past eight years, fostering a culture of academic excellence.
Harris Center scholarship brings Chyna Freeman a step closer to medical school
The Promise and Opportunity Scholarship allows biology students to enjoy a full college experience. After earning her bachelor’s, Freeman plans to become an anesthesiologist or pediatrician.
A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020
Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.
DNP clinical scholarship project helps Lila Kertz evaluate Severe Asthma Clinic for Kids
Kertz started the clinic in January 2014 after realizing that the most severe asthma cases required extra attention and services.
Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.
UMSL Community Garden donates summer produce to Operation Pathways
Several pounds of fruits and vegetables went to the organization’s cooking and nutrition programs at the St. Luke’s Plaza Apartments.
UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences
The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women in faculty positions.
Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events
First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.
What to expect when returning to campus for the fall semester
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes of the signage, protocols and space modifications that will greet people when classes begin next week.
Chris Sullivan discusses protocols in place to protect students, faculty and staff in new semester
The director of Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services is a member of the eight-person unified command team helping guide the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amela Cikota exhibits art internationally, connects to students through Bosnian heritage
The Mehlville School District art teacher’s work has been featured in galleries in London and Milan.
Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests
The 2009 PhD graduate is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State and authored the book “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” about the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.
Campus Screen app assists students, faculty and staff monitoring their own health daily
The app, developed at Stanbridge University, takes users through a series of questions about their health symptoms, contacts they might have had with other people and recent travel.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins panel discussing the need for lasting change to combat systemic racism
PBS NewsHour journalist Fred de Sam Lazaro moderated the 90-minute discussion put on by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.
Dual awards support Professor Erika Gibb’s work with comets, student mentoring
By examining the composition of comets, the professor of physics and astrophysics seeks insights into the origins of water and life on Earth.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list
The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”
Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’
UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.
Aurora Blanchard draws on experiences in the kitchen, traveling for Peruvian Spanish-to-English food dictionary
Blanchard’s time at the Peruvian restaurant Astrid y Gaston inspired the pocket guide, which includes translations and pictures of regional fruits, herbs and vegetables.
Campus buildings get new look and a message of pride and unity in time for fall semester
Wendy Allison, the lead graphic designer for University Marketing and Communications, designed the “We Are UMSL Tritons” graphics now on display around campus.
St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210
The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.
Alumnus Andres Hun Von Chong gives back to UMSL
The College of Business Administration graduate and software engineer is supporting students in need by donating funds to help cover tuition costs.
Doctoral student Zachary Schwartz is the voice behind folk-rock act The Hollow Ends
Schwartz released his full-length album, “Bears in Mind,” in 2018. His folk-rock songs often draw on themes such as mental health, mortality and relationships.
UM System community engagement grant provides needed refresh for Mobile Eye Center
A community engagement grant from the University of Missouri System Office of Engagement and Outreach covered a generator upgrade and new bus wrap.
UMSL extends test-optional admissions process for 2021-2022 applicants
UMSL has suspended the standardized testing requirement for first-time undergraduate students for the coming academic year.
Marie Mora receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
The awards were given during a virtual ceremony Monday afternoon from the White House and administered by the National Science Foundation.
Office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming Tritons through virtual orientation
Student orientation leaders offered guidance to incoming freshmen and transfer students during virtual orientation sessions.
UMSL students highlight football poetry at Sport Literature Association Conference
Associate Professor of English Scott Peterson arranged for students in his Special Topics in Literature class to present papers during the virtual event.
Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year
The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.
Community Psychological Service launching new psychosocial rehabilitation group for adults recovering from COVID-19
Professor Ann Steffen is leading the sessions designed for adults ages 50 and older who were hospitalized with the disease.
MSW student contributes to Forward Through Ferguson with COVID-19 research
Lacey Corbett’s work on the report identified the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and clarified misinformation.
Ask an Expert: Shirley Porterfield shares insight on vote for Medicaid expansion
The professor of social work discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution ahead of next week’s election.
Eye on UMSL: Lakeside lilies
Lilies bloom in vibrant red beside Bugg Lake on a recent summer day at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
EdD alumni search for a solution to summer slide
Scott Osborne and Bob Shaw found that weekly virtual lessons and timely feedback can lead to academic gains rather than losses during the summer.
CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic
The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.
George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history
The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.
Professor Janet Y. Murray named Woman of the Year by Women in the Academy of International Business
The award honors Murray’s research on gender and international business as well as her commitment to supporting women in academia.
Alumnus Michael McKeever achieves IT success at Charter Communications
McKeever met UMSL alumnus and Charter’s Senior Director of IT Joe Eimer while presenting his capstone project, a connection that led to McKeever landing a position at Charter.
Jeffry Faulkner overcomes lack of resources to graduate with engineering job
Inspired by an interest in architecture and construction, Faulkner earned his BS in civil engineering and now works at Parsons.
Eye on UMSL: Spreading the word
A billboard celebrating one of the many reasons students choose UMSL greets motorists as they drive eastbound on Interstate 64 through downtown St. Louis.
Tabari Coleman guides students through discussions about racial prejudice in ‘Dialogue, Decisions and Dissonance’
Coleman, the director of professional development at the Anti-Defamation League, will lead the last session in the three-part series at 11 a.m. Thursday.
UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall
Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
Community Psychological Service launching group therapy session for race-related stress and trauma
Clinical Assistant Professor John Nanney is coordinating the free, weekly, hour-long sessions, which will begin Thursday evening online or via telephone.
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