‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar

Dec 18, 2014

A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.

Chicago-area UMSL alumni gather for first time

Dec 4, 2014

More than 1,000 UMSL alumni are based in the Chicago metropolitan region, with careers ranging from sales to information technology to the arts.

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.

‘Voices from the Holocaust’ combines new works with those of victims

Nov 20, 2014

Three UMSL professors want to preserve the words, artwork and music of those who both survived and perished in the Holocaust through the new program.

‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups

Nov 15, 2014

UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.

Documentary screening at SLIFF focuses on Professor Eamonn Wall

Nov 13, 2014

“Your Rivers Have Trained You” will screen at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at KDHX’s Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media, 3524 Washington Ave. in St. Louis.

UMSL professors give new life to a pioneering film

Nov 6, 2014

Before Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lucas and others were hailed as innovative directors, there was Alice Guy-Blaché.

Women in the Arts Conference to highlight contributions in arts, music, literature

Nov 3, 2014

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.

Bachmann Book Series gives ‘Lessons for Leaders’

Oct 30, 2014

More than 350 UMSL students, faculty, staff and members of Edward Jones showed up to listen to alumnus Norm Eaker (right) interview John Bachmann.

Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries

Oct 23, 2014

“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.

National award-winning novelist visits MFA students

Oct 21, 2014

Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

Gallery FAB director talks ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ exhibit on St. Louis Public Radio

Oct 21, 2014

“The Life You Save” by Lamont Shannon is part of Gallery FAB’s contribution to the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot – Artists Respond” exhibit.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL

Oct 19, 2014

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.

Family Weekend to be jam-packed with fun

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL will welcome parents, families and the community for a flurry of campus activity during Family Weekend Oct. 24-26.

Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.

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.

International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer

Oct 9, 2014

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.

‘In the Red and Brown Water’ puts Kenyata Tatum in the spotlight

Oct 8, 2014

The UMSL senior stars this week in a play sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication and directed by Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre.

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Storyteller extraordinaire

Oct 1, 2014

Robert “Bobby” Norfolk, BGS 2003, wowed a crowd of more than 800 people during a special presentation at the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.

Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields

Sep 29, 2014

The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.

Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger

Sep 29, 2014

Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.

Campus celebrates Constitution Day

Sep 18, 2014

UMSL students, staff and faculty showed their patriotic stripes Wednesday during the university’s annual event.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 17, 2014

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

Sep 17, 2014

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.

Constitution Day comes to UMSL

Sep 16, 2014

Celebrated on Sept. 17 at UMSL, Constitution Day is part of the American Democracy Project’s educational initiative on college campuses.

Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history

Sep 15, 2014

The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.

Accountant to receive Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Sep 14, 2014

Jennifer Reynolds Moehrle, associate professor of accounting at UMSL, will be honored during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 17 in the J.C. Penney Building.

Campus community aims to log 100,000 active miles during September

Sep 9, 2014

Under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge, the Campus Challenge has been launched to encourage wellness on college campuses throughout the state.

More students opt for on-campus living experience

Aug 26, 2014

Nearly 1,000 UMSL students are taking advantage of university-owned housing options this semester – an overall uptick of 6 percent.

50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks

Aug 21, 2014

The UMSL campus is brimming with upcoming events. The new Weeks of Welcome guide gives a sense of the limitless possibilities for fun and enrichment this semester.

Eye on UMSL: Reaching out

Aug 20, 2014

UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.

Don’t miss registration deadline Aug. 3 for UMSL Moonlight Ramble

Jul 31, 2014

UMSL international business student Dustyn Arney will be among scores of cyclists riding through the St. Louis streets on Aug. 9.

UMSL’s Fred Fausz explores 250 years of ‘Historic St. Louis’

Jul 24, 2014

The noted historian’s new book clocks in at 47,000 words and 174 images covering the entirety of St. Louis’ rich 250-year history.

St. Louis teens make strides during UMSL Summer Academy

Jul 21, 2014

Scores of local high school students turned their summer break into a time of serious and memorable growth by taking part in the academy, offered by the UMSL Bridge Program.

Teens sing their hearts out at Acappellooza

Jul 17, 2014

The camp attracted 80 students from grades 9-12 to the UMSL campus. It was developed to provide opportunities for devoted singers to get experience they might not get at home.

Eye on UMSL: Summer Academy

Jul 16, 2014

More than 200 St. Louis teens were accepted into this year’s iteration of the outreach program, which continues to successfully support underserved young people through precollegiate programming.

‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as Rec Center takes shape

Jul 10, 2014

Eight months into the 20-month project that will culminate in the Rec Center’s 2015 opening, the facility’s framework is now complete.

Eye on UMSL: Forest Park

Jun 23, 2014

Theodore Link’s “Plan of Forest Park” (1876) is one of scores of maps that are being catalogued, conserved and displayed for the first time at UMSL’s St. Louis Mercantile Library.

Poetry gets wild on UMSL campus

May 19, 2014

Seventeen spots on the University of Missouri­–St. Louis have become miniature art sanctuaries for the summer.

These UMSL grads reporting for military duty

May 18, 2014

UMSL graduates (from left) Eric Messmer, Tasha Hack and Timothy Iuchs became the Army’s newest second lieutenants at commissioning ceremonies held May 14.

UMSL, Wayne State set to open NCAA Midwest Super Regional

May 15, 2014

Here’s everything you need to know going into the series including a KSDK video highlighting the team’s success.

UMSL highlights diversity during annual Multicultural Variety Show

May 7, 2014

Siyun Zhang, photographer for The Current, and a UMSL senior majoring in communication, attended the variety show and captured a few moments of merriment.

Sydney Daniels dances for diversity in Peace Walls

Apr 30, 2014

The dance concert will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Touhill.

Criminologist infuses community service into classroom

Apr 30, 2014

Kristin Carbone-Lopez, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at UMSL, incorporates service-learning in her Violence Against Women course.

Mercantile Library curators talk art, history, Print Fair

Apr 30, 2014

Julie Dunn-Morton, of the Mercantile talked with Kathy Lawton Brown of Radio Arts Foundation-St. Louis (107.3 FM) recently on this annual event.

Catching up with Fred Fausz ahead of St. Louis Metromorphosis conference

Apr 24, 2014

St. Louis historians and experts from around the country will gather this weekend at UMSL to discuss the past, present and future of the region.

Conference to prepare for teaching argument writing in grades 6-12

Apr 23, 2014

In response to the anticipated need to provide teachers with effective approaches and strategies to teach argument writing, the Gateway Writing Project has developed this program.

HEC-TV previews Africa World Documentary Film Festival

Apr 17, 2014

Ephrem Andemariam, the program coordinator of African and African American studies at UMSL and a festival organizer, discussed some of films to be screened.

Schlafly beer co-founder, Boeing executive to speak during UMSL Research and Innovation Week

Apr 10, 2014

The university has lined up an eclectic group of speakers for the weeklong event, which runs April 21-25.