The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
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Eye on UMSL: Graduation smiles
A few UMSL students pose after participating in a commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center.
Eye on UMSL: Teamwork
UMSL business students (from left) Anthony Luzecky, Zachary Whalen, Patrick Earl, Taylor Obst, Jesse Guajardo and Suzanne Reed hold their last group study in the Millennium Student Center Fireside Lounge.
US News once again ranks UMSL’s online programs among best
The latest ranking marks the third consecutive year the university has been in the top 50.
Eye on UMSL: To the future
Chatis Santos celebrates and points to the future during the Dec. 20 commencement ceremony at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Santos majored in computer science.
Collico earns NSCAA Scholar All-Region Honors
He holds a 3.94 grade point average in business administration and accounting, started all 18 games for the UMSL Tritons and was second on the team with five assists.
Eye on UMSL: Professional experience
Chris Emerson, UMSL Professional MBA student, shares his past IT experience with his cohort in their Information Systems Management class.
Tritons duo sweeps recent PNC GLVC swimming, diving honors
Freshman Felix Kusnierz and senior Ellen Fix were recently named PNC GLVC Athletes of the Week. They were the first from the program to earn the distinction.
UMSL Newman Center turns 50
The center remains a place of social gathering, where service and faith and sharing experiences build a warm community for students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Center scores with financial football
Students from Oakville High School (south St. Louis County) geared up Dec. 2 at UMSL to battle against their Kansas City counterparts.
Eye on UMSL: Faculty authors
Information systems Professor Mary Lacity talks with Larry Frederick, UMSL’s chief information officer, about his book at the annual Faculty Author Reception.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
UMSL sets record for gifts and pledges
An infographic breaks down UMSL’s best fundraising year.
Eye on UMSL: International flair
Alexandra Weil (left) and Audrey Charlet, both freshmen from Paris, brave the freezing cold as they walk to class with Lucas Pierrez-Peter, a freshman from Strasbourg, France.
Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award goes to UMSL biologist Patricia Parker
In addition to her work at UMSL, Parker is also a senior scientist at the zoo and director of the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos.
Eye on UMSL: The agreement
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (seated, right) and Norman “Jay” Wilson (seated, left), executive director of admissions for the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, recently signed an articulation agreement.
Eye on UMSL: Sumo students
UMSL seniors Hasib Ibradzic and Abdul-Kariem Mattenzzi stepped inside sumo suits and into the ring to wrestle recently at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.
Bednar, Garrad Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
The duo is the first men’s soccer players to earn the distinction since 2009, and they are now eligible to be selected to the Academic All-America Team.
Career Services helps UMSL engineering alumnus land MoDOT job
Jeff Chambers landed his position as construction inspector for MoDOT after completing his civil engineering degree in the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.
UMSL English student snags customer service gig with help of Career Services
Andrea Rees put her English degree to use as a customer service representative in the agriculture industry.
Eye on UMSL: Teaching and Technology
Larry K. Michaelson presents the workshop “Designing Group Work that Really Works Online and in the Classroom,” part of a UMSL Center for Teaching and Learning two-day conference.
A pre-law visit downtown
University of Missouri–St. Louis pre-law students and advisers recently participated in an afternoon tour of Scott Hall, Saint Louis University’s law school located downtown in St. Louis.
UMSL’s improved student retention recognized by Education Delivery Institute
“We want to cut the achievement gap in half,” said Judith Walker de Felix, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the graduate school at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Induction
Beta Gamma Sigma recently inducted new members during the UMSL College of Business Administration‘s annual Bachmann Book Series on Oct. 29.
UMSL researchers examine change in inmate employment, impact sourcing
UMSL researchers Mary Lacity and Joe Rottman recently published a study on impact sourcing and employing prison inmates.
Women in the Arts Conference to highlight contributions in arts, music, literature
It will feature lectures, concerts, exhibits and more Nov. 6 to 8 at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center and at UMSL at Grand Center.
Eye on UMSL: Ice cream chemistry
UMSL Chemistry Club members (from left) Rahmah Ghazal, Hung Nguyen and Jordan Rabus make some homemade ice cream to celebrate National Chemistry Week.
Lenkman named GLVC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
The business administration major recorded a 4-0 shutout at Truman State on Friday and returned home to deny a goal to No. 6 ranked Quincy on Sunday.
Emerson selects UMSL alumna for 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Rhonda Spotanski, who earned her bachelor’s degree in eduction in 1998 and master’s degree in education in 2003 from UMSL, teaches sixth-grade English language arts at Hazelwood West Middle School.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL
He will discuss “Revolution from below?” about the political demonstrations in China from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct 30 in 331 of the Social Sciences & Business Building.
Eye on UMSL: Autumn sun
The sun returns from a lengthy hiatus as Mackenzie Jo Remmert, a sophomore social work major, sits cross-legged among the Quad’s fallen leaves on warm and lovely autumn day.
Huelsman named Disney Soccer/NSCAA DII National Player of the Week
The junior midfielder, who was also named the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week, helped the UMSL Tritons finish the week tied for second overall in conference action.
Eye on UMSL: What A Fan
St. Louis Cardinals superfan and UMSL mail carrier Tom “The Hat Man” Lange shows his What A Fan Award ring to students Femi John (center) and Johnny Mueller.
Over the top: UMSL enrollment exceeds 17,000 total students
Total enrollment this fall is 17,085 students – a new campus record beating the previous best of 16,809 set in fall 2011 and matched in fall 2013.
International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer
Michael Williams, an expert on race and ethnicity, will discuss “Ebola: The International Response & Crisis of Pan-Africanism” from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Education initiative
Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
Hurlbut named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The UMSL junior leads the team and currently ranks tied for third in the conference with four goals on the year.
UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.
Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running
The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.
Rash, Torres, Westermeyer honored with Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence
UMSL Chancellor Tom George presented the awards, honoring each of the staff members for superior achievement and accomplishment, at the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award
Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.
Eye on UMSL: Suited up
This foursome took to the Busch Stadium field for UMSL Night at the Ballpark prior to the start of the Sept. 12 St. Louis Cardinals game.
Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae
The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.
Students explore study abroad opportunities
UMSL students learned about Study Abroad options during the annual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 3 in the MSC rotunda.
Hurlbut named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
UMSL junior Laura Hurlbut tallied five points on two goals and an assist as UMSL opened the season with two wins.
Eye on UMSL: Field study
UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.
UMSL chancellor named Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities vice president
“I’ve found that CUMU is one of the world’s best resources for higher education leaders to exchange information about their successes and challenges,” Tom George said.
Men’s golf begins season ranked No. 23 in Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll
Led by head coach Troy Halterman, UMSL is coming off its third NCAA Midwest Regional appearance in the last four years.
Levin and assistant named Coaching Staff of the Year in National Pro Fastpitch
UMSL’s head softball coach earned the honor for his role as field manager for the Akron Racers.
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