UMSL chancellor sees exciting days ahead

Sep 14, 2016

His 2016 State of the University Address discussed UMSL’s focus on student success, budget sustainability and firm grounding for the future.

Outstanding faculty, staff service in the spotlight at State of the University event

Sep 14, 2016

A celebration of the UMSL community followed the 2016 State of the University Address given by UMSL Chancellor Tom George on Sept 14.

Students see value in UMSL’s highly ranked International Business program

Sep 13, 2016

The program landed its 14th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week, tying for 17th best in the nation.

US News names UMSL ‘A+ School’ for top 25 percent high school grads

Sep 13, 2016

Data used for the rankings shows 61 percent of UMSL’s 2015 freshman class graduated in the top 25 percent of their high school class.

Niyi Coker’s new musical celebrates Miriam Makeba, brings 40 South African actors to campus

Sep 13, 2016

“Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical” tells the story of an iconic musician and civil rights activist who advocated against apartheid while performing on the world stage.

Alumna’s award-winning documentary ‘The First Secret City’ to screen at Gallery 210

Sep 13, 2016

Chronicling the local impact of atomic weapons waste from the Manhattan Project and the Cold War, the film will be shown and discussed on campus at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

Richard Rosenfeld’s National Institute of Justice report continues to garner attention

Sep 12, 2016

The Thomas Jefferson Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice examined plausible explanations for a spike in homicides in the United States in 2015.

Stars of the STARS program choose UMSL

Sep 11, 2016

New students Gabrielle Murphy and Christopher Ernst come to UMSL after gaining research experience in the precollegiate STARS program more than a year ago.

Art McCoy opens speaker series, talks leadership, initiative in Jennings

Sep 8, 2016

The distinguished alumnus and local school superintendent presented “Transformational Leadership in Times of Transition” at UMSL on Aug. 31.

Three go-to people named recipients of 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence

Sep 8, 2016

UMSL staff members Shanta Kyles, Mary “Peggy” Birdsong and Sherry Hieken are known for their warmth, excellence and dedication to the campus community.

Economics major discovers her entrepreneurial spirit through scholars and interns program

Sep 7, 2016

Meagan Burwell spent the summer researching the feasibility of kitchen incubator and urban farm development.

An unstoppable force for good: Lynn Staley earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to students, campus, community

Sep 7, 2016

A Chancellor’s Award comes as no surprise to those who are familiar with her steadfast dedication.

Ferguson seniors share decades of wisdom with UMSL researchers

Sep 6, 2016

Tom Meuser, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong and Jackie Lewis-Harris partnered on the “Elder Voices on Ferguson: Life Story Project.”

Anthropology and Japanese major heads to Tokyo on full scholarship

Sep 6, 2016

Tori Dieckman will spend the next 11 months studying at Waseda University in Japan before returning for her senior year at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Relax

Sep 6, 2016

During a break between classes, economics majors Erisa Bushati and Amber Lawrence kick back in their lawn chairs on UMSL’s North Campus.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 6, 2016

The Tritons men’s soccer team picked up its first victory of the season with a 3-2 win over Northern Michigan.

Chancellor’s Award winner Robert Paul can’t stop asking questions, seeking answers

Sep 5, 2016

The director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is a leader in studying the impact health conditions have on deep structures of the brain.

UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates

Sep 1, 2016

The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”

A campus for all: Sally Ebest advocates inclusivity, earns Chancellor’s Award

Sep 1, 2016

Nearly 30 years of dedicated service has netted the professor of English two awards within the last six months.

St. Louis Mercantile Library presents Family Day at ‘Audubon and Beyond’ Sept. 18

Sep 1, 2016

The oldest library west of the Mississippi River promises to be among the most kid-friendly places in the whole region on Sept. 18.

A mother-daughter academic journey

Aug 31, 2016

Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.

More math, please: Ben Peet’s creativity with calculus wins him Chancellor’s Award

Aug 31, 2016

Math icebreakers, a collaborative classroom and more have earned the adjunct instructor the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-time Faculty Member.

American Society of Plant Taxonomists honors botanist Peter Stevens with Asa Gray Award

Aug 30, 2016

Steven’s Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, which documents the evolutionary relationships of flowering plants and is the only resource of its kind relied on worldwide, earned him the distinction.

Eye on UMSL: Background noise

Aug 30, 2016

Deep in thought, freshman nursing student Alyssa Sams makes the most of a “quiet” study spot on the Quad during UMSL’s Fall Expo.

Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project

Aug 29, 2016

The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.

Teaching award honors Frank Grady’s infectious energy for Chaucer, other traditionally difficult texts

Aug 29, 2016

The longtime UMSL professor and current chair of the Department of English is the recipient of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Aug 29, 2016

The Tritons men’s and women’s tennis teams both opened their seasons in the Billiken Classic, hosted by Saint Louis University.

‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road

Aug 28, 2016

Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.

A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics

Aug 25, 2016

The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.

Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort

Aug 25, 2016

The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.

Eye on UMSL: Expogoers

Aug 25, 2016

Campus community members of all ages enjoyed the Fall Expo held in the Quad on UMSL’s North Campus Aug. 24.

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

Professional MBA cohort reflects on travels to Cuba, Costa Rica

Aug 24, 2016

This summer, the group set out for 10 days of travel to both Cuba and Costa Rica to learn about international business and culture.

Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award

Aug 23, 2016

The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.

UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members

Aug 23, 2016

The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.

Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal

Aug 22, 2016

The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.

Staff Association honors employees, celebrates spirit of collaboration on campus

Aug 22, 2016

The Aug. 12 awards ceremony and picnic honored UMSL staff members’ service and commitment.

Welcome home: Campus volunteers assist new students, ease nerves on Move-In Day

Aug 21, 2016

As first-year students arrived on campus Friday, a friendly crowd of UMSL staff and students helped ease the transition to college life.

Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship

Aug 21, 2016

Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.

10 top picks from this fall’s Weeks of Welcome lineup

Aug 21, 2016

Along with new challenges, assignments and discoveries, a new semester at UMSL also brings with it a growing tradition known as Weeks of Welcome.

UMSL Daily turns over new leaf with start of fall semester

Aug 15, 2016

Beginning next week, staying up to date on all things UMSL will be even easier for students, faculty and staff.

Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.

Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.

Eye on UMSL: Calm

Aug 11, 2016

The Millennium Student Center on North Campus will soon be seeing lots of foot traffic — thousands of people visit the facility on a typical day.

Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL

Aug 10, 2016

Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.

International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience

Aug 9, 2016

After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.

Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program

Aug 8, 2016

Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Aug 4, 2016

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.

Triton teams and individual student-athletes rack up academic honors

Aug 3, 2016

Judging by the various honors announced just in the last few weeks, the Tritons continue to be strong performers both in their sports and in the classroom.

UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX

Aug 3, 2016

Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.