Students research pollinators at local cemetery

Dec 9, 2015

Biology students Hannah Stowe (left) and Randy Anderson researched pollinators’ interactions with native and nonnative plant species at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Eye on UMSL: Admiration

Dec 8, 2015

Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.

Healing St. Louis: Community Psychological Service extends its helping hand

Dec 6, 2015

The program trains future clinicians, supports faculty research and offers affordable, high-quality assessments and outpatient treatment to area residents.

Physics professor talks renewable energy, fueling your car

Dec 3, 2015

Eric Majzoub is part of the upcoming energy panel discussion at SLINN 2015, hosted by UMSL’s Center for Nanoscience on Dec. 12.

Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves

Dec 2, 2015

“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.

Saving the planet one ecologist at a time

Nov 29, 2015

UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.

Wildlife artist honored with World Ecology Award

Nov 23, 2015

Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman received the 2015 World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.

Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.

Engineering major leads Student Veterans Association, looks toward career in prosthetics

Nov 10, 2015

U.S. Army veteran Heath McClung (at left) will speak as part of a Veterans Day panel Wednesday in the Millennium Student Center.

Veterans Center’s first full-time manager makes student success her mission

Nov 4, 2015

In her new role at the UMSL Veterans Center in Clark Hall, Rebecca McMenamin aims to foster a one-stop shop for the hundreds of student veterans on campus.

Center for Character and Citizenship celebrates 10 years of service

Oct 5, 2015

In its first decade, the Center for Character and Citizenship has instituted paradigm-shifting programs for educators and pre-collegiate students both nationally and internationally.

Millennium Student Center celebrates 15 years at the heart of campus life

Sep 28, 2015

UMSL’s aptly named Millennium Student Center, which first opened its doors to the campus community in 2000, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week.

New rec center makes a splash with grand opening

Sep 15, 2015

UMSL student leaders past and present were on hand Sept. 10 to formally commemorate the opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

Marcus Allen Advising Center dedicated to UMSL’s first African American faculty member

Sep 9, 2015

“He loved UMSL and this recognition is returning that love to him and to us,” Mary Allen said of her husband at the center’s Sept. 3 dedication ceremony.

Newman Center group builds home, relationships during crowdfunded effort in Nicaragua

Sep 2, 2015

After building a much-needed home in Nicaragua, members of a UMSL Catholic Newman Center service team pause to bless the structure alongside the new owners of the house.

Recreation and Wellness Center opens doors to rave reviews

Jul 28, 2015

Students, members of the campus community and area residents stopped by to try out the climbing wall, pool, fitness classes and much more during an open house Tuesday.

New scholarship supports active-duty service members

Jul 21, 2015

This is the latest news resulting from a larger institutional effort to attract and retain student veterans and current service members.

Students gain job experience, more through StudentPlus program

Jul 13, 2015

Participant Candice Clossum works closely with a mentor in an on-campus job that builds her repertoire while pursuing her degree.

‘Beyond Ferguson’ conference looks at role of mental health

Jun 17, 2015

John Nanney, director of UMSL’s Community Psychological Service, helped to organize the June 13 event.

PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship

Jun 14, 2015

The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.

DNA, supramolecular chemistry research wins PhD student science award

Jun 7, 2015

Joe Meisel won the 2015 Ciel DeGutis Award for “transfecting” cells with DNA, research that has implications for genetic disease.

Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response

Jun 4, 2015

Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.

Eye on UMSL: Book lovers

Jun 3, 2015

Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.

Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes

Jun 1, 2015

UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.

MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors

May 26, 2015

James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.

Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC

May 18, 2015

Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.

Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion

May 4, 2015

Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.

Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.

MIMH website gets facelift

Apr 14, 2015

“The revitalized website was strategically designed from the ground up to highlight the extraordinary work conducted … at MIMH,” says Rob Paul, director of the institute.

Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center

Apr 9, 2015

Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.

Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

Eye on UMSL: Family

Mar 29, 2015

Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.

Dedicated students, alumni behind UMSL Radio, U News resurgence

Mar 8, 2015

Secondary education major Cassie Elam and UMSL alumnus Keith Robinson are two members of the enthusiastic team that powers the UMSL Radio booth and The U News.

Student projects, community networks spur UMSL crowdfunding

Mar 3, 2015

The UMSL initiative emphasizes personal networks, and nearly 300 people donated to the various campaigns in the site’s first week.

Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership

Feb 12, 2015

The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Language student headed to Germany on scholarship

Feb 11, 2015

Sophomore Seth Huntington will study abroad in Germany thanks to the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities Language Immersion Scholarship.

IBI News brings home the gold

Dec 14, 2014

The International Business Institute earned a gold CASE award for best regional newsletter.

UMSL Newman Center turns 50

Dec 11, 2014

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

Dec 11, 2014

Students from Oakville High School (south St. Louis County) geared up Dec. 2 at UMSL to battle against their Kansas City counterparts.

Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls

Dec 9, 2014

Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.

Bright students, inspiring speakers connect at Girls’ Summit

Dec 2, 2014

Nearly 100 middle school students gathered at the Millennium Student Center last week for the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life event.

A different kind of charging station

Nov 23, 2014

Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.

UMSL ranks high on 2015 list of ‘Best for Vets’ colleges

Nov 11, 2014

When it comes to student success among military veterans, the university is 28th in the nation, according to a new ranking.

Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society

Oct 16, 2014

Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.

Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana

Sep 22, 2014

Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.

Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans

Sep 21, 2014

The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.

UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award

Sep 17, 2014

Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.

UMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’

Sep 4, 2014

Bat hunting in a cemetery after dark sounds like a plot ripped from a horror movie. But it was all part of a recent scientific excursion involving a UMSL group.

Children’s Advocacy Services on responding to children after Ferguson unrest

Aug 24, 2014

Jerry Dunn, executive director of CASGSL at UMSL, talks with area educators, counselors and the news media about how to talk to children about the recent events.

Eye on UMSL: Ice cream

Jul 28, 2014

University Child Development Center classmates Colin McGuire (left) and Gannon Crangle (right) top off their ice cream desserts with help from their respective grandmothers while Radley Bergfeld awaits his turn.