UMSL kicks off 2014 Greater St. Louis Humanities Festival

Mar 26, 2014

This year’s theme is “Migration and Mobility” and presents a series of programs about history, literature, film and politics, from some of the area’s leading cultural and educational institutions.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored

Mar 25, 2014

Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

Mar 24, 2014

More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.

2 UMSL Tritons garner All-GLVC honors in women’s basketball

Mar 19, 2014

UMSL seniors Devonna Smith (left) and Hazaria Washington received the honors following one of the women’s basketball program’s best seasons to date.

Health-care confusion? Lifelong Learning can help

Mar 19, 2014

“Health Insurance Literacy – Identifying Awareness and Promoting Healthy Communities” will take place March 28 at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Phase 10

Mar 18, 2014

UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.

St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years

Mar 16, 2014

The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.

UMSL students offer free tax preparation

Mar 13, 2014

Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.

Co-founder of Square, LaunchCode speaks at UMSL

Mar 13, 2014

Jim McKelvey’s discussion, “Create Your Career Code … Connecting Any Major to a Tech Job,” focused on finding a path in the tech world.

Go Global with UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade

Mar 13, 2014

The Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade program is a practical curriculum for executives, managers and employees who conduct business or plan to work in international markets.

Explore the STEMosphere at UMSL

Mar 11, 2014

Share Fair and STEMosphere, hosted by the College of Education, will take place jointly on March 29 at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.

UMSL to hold annual International Business Career Conference

Mar 10, 2014

Tom Wilson, UMSL alumnus and vice president of global communications and corporate marketing at Monsanto, will be the keynote speaker.

Eye on UMSL: Flash mob

Mar 9, 2014

As the music to Katy Perry’s song “Firework” began, dozens of people in the Nosh at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center jumped to their feet.

UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition

Mar 7, 2014

Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.

Alexei Demchenko named Curators’ Professor

Mar 6, 2014

The title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and well-established reputations.

UMSL to hold speaker series, panel discussion on Affordable Care Act

Mar 6, 2014

The discussion is the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at UMSL

Distinguished Speakers Series to feature UMSL alumna Patricia Strange

Mar 4, 2014

The manager of Contracts and Pricing for The Boeing Company will discuss “Deciding Your Future” on March 12.

Eye on UMSL: Speed networking

Mar 3, 2014

Ninety seconds isn’t much time, but for some business students it was enough to make a networking connection.

UMSL seminar to focus on Japan’s post-earthquake economy

Mar 2, 2014

March 11 will mark the third anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, killing thousands of people...

Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor

Feb 27, 2014

She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.

Women’s basketball moves up to No. 7 in NCAA Midwest Regional Rankings

Feb 27, 2014

UMSL is in search of its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999-2000, and just the second-ever in program history.

Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings

Feb 26, 2014

The College of Nursing at UMSL will present the Seventh Annual African-American Nursing History Conference on Feb. 28 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center on North Campus.

Softball achieves program’s highest national ranking

Feb 25, 2014

The UMSL Tritons moved up to No. 8 in the first National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Poll.

Eye on UMSL: Awardees

Feb 24, 2014

Nearly 200 parents and teachers honored a record 47 high school juniors who earned Distinguished Achievement Awards for Science Excellence from the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.

Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined

Feb 20, 2014

The show focuses on 16 early- to mid-20th century Haitian Voodoo flags, or drapo Vodou, and also includes sequined libation bottles and photos of contemporary Vodou practitioners.

UMSL softball’s Hannah Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

Feb 18, 2014

The reigning GLVC Pitcher of the Year went 2-1 in the circle and added a save for the UMSL.

UMSL information systems professor inducted into IAOP Outsourcing Hall of Fame

Feb 17, 2014

As a leading scholar and researcher on the topic of outsourcing, Mary Lacity is well known throughout the field.

UMSL kicks off Battle of the Boot shoe drive

Feb 16, 2014

Teddy Binkholder, a senior anthropology major, is leading the UMSL collection of shoe donations for the Battle of the Boot shoe drive.

Eye on UMSL: Tropical Nosh

Feb 16, 2014

From left: Hiroyuki Onoue, Takumi Shima, Yurina Makino, Hiroyuki Mizunuma and Takehiko Tajima find a relaxing and warm spot to visit in the MSC while it snows outside.

UMSL scholar honored by international philosophy association

Feb 11, 2014

Gualtiero Piccinini, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at UMSL, will receive the 2014 Herbert A. Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy.

Eye on UMSL: Chili competition

Feb 11, 2014

UMSL students Bekah Cripe (left) and Sara Gerberding are about to taste the white chicken chili sponsored by the College of Business Administration.

Donors support UMSL improvements

Feb 9, 2014

Under the leadership of Chancellor Tom George (left) and Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for University Advancement, UMSL has raised more than $18 million for scholarships, academic programs, faculty positions and facilities.

MIMH movie to be screened at international film festival

Feb 9, 2014

A film produced by Kelly Gregory and Thom Pancella, both of MIMH at UMSL, will be screened Feb. 12 at the Picture This… Film Festival in Calgary, Canada.

Kenyan singing quartet to perform at Touhill

Feb 6, 2014

The Moipei Quartet have represented Kenya in a number of international events in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, China, South Korea, Canada and Venezuela.

SisterScholars-in-Training supports students as they work toward degrees

Feb 4, 2014

SisterScholars meets from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Thursday in 313 Millennium Student Center at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Gratitude

Feb 2, 2014

UMSL students gather in The Nosh as Ally Hoehn, a senior majoring in logistics and operations management, explains Operation Gratitude to Rep. Clem Smith.

UMSL Chancellor Tom George named to Dynamic People list

Jan 26, 2014

He was one of 10 Dynamic People featured in the Jan. 24 issue of the Ladue News.

Eye on UMSL: First print

Jan 26, 2014

UMSL Print Shop supervisor Jay Frey displays the unit’s first print job at its new location in the lower level of the J.C. Penney Building.

UMSL English professor honored with prestigious Irish studies position

Jan 23, 2014

Eamonn Wall will serve as the 2014 Charles A. Heimbold Chair of Irish Studies at Villanova University for the spring semester.

UMSL to host annual Global Game Jam

Jan 21, 2014

Are you a gamer? Programmer? Designer? Or just enjoy creating a virtual world? If so, the 2014 Global Game Jam could be for you.

US News touts UMSL online programs

Jan 20, 2014

UMSL students are getting the best undergraduate online experience in the state, according to US News and World Report’s 2014 Best Online Programs Rankings.

Garage park for chance to win rock-star parking

Jan 20, 2014

That’s not all. As you’re walking to your first week of classes, stop off at the MSC to warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee or cocoa.

Hundreds turn out for San Antonio mayor, Hispanic Chamber event at UMSL

Jan 20, 2014

UMSL Chancellor Tom George (right) introduced keynote speaker San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.

Eye on UMSL: Welcome back

Jan 20, 2014

UMSL student Melissa Roth moves into Oak Hall during a brief snowstorm Jan. 17.

MIMH develops free suicide prevention app

Jan 16, 2014

Suicide Lifeguard is intended for anyone concerned that someone they know may be thinking of suicide.

UMSL PPA program honors 2 alumni

Jan 14, 2014

The UMSL Public Policy Administration program recently named Mary McMurtrey and John Shaw distinguished alumni.

Chancellor touts UMSL in new radio campaign

Jan 13, 2014

A trio of new radio spots highlight the direct outcomes that come from a UMSL degree, the high quality of UMSL faculty and the diverse success of alumni.

Eye on UMSL: Winter wonderland

Jan 12, 2014

Yiuman Tse and his wife, Chunying, stroll along North Campus after the area experienced a massive snowfall.

College of Nursing to open its doors to prospective students

Jan 9, 2014

Student Kara Cissell will be one of the student volunteers on hand during the BSN Preview Day.

Artifact excavated by UMSL archaeologist to be showcased at Brussels museum

Jan 8, 2014

Professor Michael Cosmopoulos led a team that unearthed the ancient Greek fragment of a wall painting in 2010 and 2011.