UMSL Tritons are coming together to help those in the community who were impacted by the deadly tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
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Eye on UMSL: Tornado Response Drive
UMSL Tritons are coming together to help those in the community who were impacted by the deadly tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
Eye on UMSL: Tornado Response Drive
UMSL Tritons are coming together to help those in the community who were impacted by the deadly tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
Eye on UMSL: Tornado Response Drive
UMSL Tritons are coming together to help those in the community who were impacted by the deadly tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
Education alum Alexis Perez Lane serves as public policy fellow on Capitol Hill
Perez Lane intends to take the lessons she learned in Washington, D.C., back to St. Louis to make change at the local level.
Education alum Alexis Perez Lane serves as public policy fellow on Capitol Hill
Perez Lane intends to take the lessons she learned in Washington, D.C., back to St. Louis to make change at the local level.
Education alum Alexis Perez Lane serves as public policy fellow on Capitol Hill
Perez Lane intends to take the lessons she learned in Washington, D.C., back to St. Louis to make change at the local level.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Three questions with Amy D’Agrosa, associate teaching professor of Spanish
Last summer, D’Agrosa helped launch a three-week study abroad program in northwest Spain, where UMSL students had the opportunity to experience the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path.
Three questions with Amy D’Agrosa, associate teaching professor of Spanish
Last summer, D’Agrosa helped launch a three-week study abroad program in northwest Spain, where UMSL students had the opportunity to experience the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path.
Three questions with Amy D’Agrosa, associate teaching professor of Spanish
Last summer, D’Agrosa helped launch a three-week study abroad program in northwest Spain, where UMSL students had the opportunity to experience the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path.
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UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
College of Education answers demand for advanced training with Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certificate
The two-year, 24-credit cohort program verses educators in grade appropriate mathematics, application of pedagogy and leadership training.
Through children’s book series, nursing faculty member Joshua Minks translates health problems for younger audience
“Humania and the Legend of Commander Pancreator” helps kids understand the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
Esther Nwokoji receives scholarship from the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis
Nwokoji has thrived in the College of Nursing with a 3.9 GPA and received a $1,000 Edith L. Cole scholarship in recognition of her academic success.
UMSL working with BJC HealthCare, Compass Health to meet growing need for master’s-trained social workers
Under new agreements, employees from two of Missouri’s largest behavioral health providers can pursue MSWs while receiving academic support services to ensure degree completion.
Voter ID requirement, no-excuse early voting among changes Missourians will see when they vote in 2022 election
UMSL political scientists Anita Manion and David Kimball discuss changes resulting from a new voting law that took effect in late August.
Sport management student Alex Elmore volunteers at 2022 Dempsey Challenge
Elmore worked with event production firm Medalist Sports to set up the venue for the annual road race and secured an internship with the company next semester.
UMSL and Gateway Writing Project partner with National Park Service for writing marathon at Gateway Arch National Park
Writers explored the landscape of the park and the architecture of downtown St. Louis for inspiration and also participated in activities at the entrance plaza.
Professor Max Gillman invited to speak at Turkish summit on ‘Economic Transformation and New Paradigms’
Gillman was one of 19 economists from around the world invited to take part in the one-day summit, organized by the Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry.
Haitao Li helps two farms in South Africa become more sustainable through the UM System/UWC Faculty Exchange Program
Li, the chair of UMSL’s Department of Supply Chain and Analytics, is collaborating with University of the Western Cape Professor Osden Jokonya and visited South Africa this summer.
UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day
Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.
The Boeing Company awarded 2022 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The university recognized the company for years of generous support, including funding for scholarships and contributions toward construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the Touhill.
Professor James Bashkin honored by American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section
Bashkin received the St. Louis Award, which honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry.
DBA students Colleen McClain-Mpofu and David Beverly join faculty in College of Business Administration
McClain-Mpofu is serving an assistant teaching professor of accounting while Beverly is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Finance and Legal Studies.
Harris Conservation Forum spotlights the importance of ‘unpopular organisms’
This year’s annual forum explored the world of insects, rodents and weeds and what we can learn from them.
English alumna Christina Andrade Melly named 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year
Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.
Optometry Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named to national advisory committee for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The committee advises the government on what tools, tests, techniques and procedures should be covered through Medicare and Medicaid.
Professor Emerita Zuleyma Tang-Martinez honored for challenging accepted ideas in science, promoting diversity
The Animal Behavior Society presented the longtime member of the Department of Biology with its Exemplar Award at its annual meeting.
Educators from across the country convene online for Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.
New York Times features Iklaina Archaeological Project, directed by UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos
Writer and photographer Matt Stirn visited the Bronze Age capital site and spoke to Cosmopoulos about its significance in the modern world.
UMSL and University of the Western Cape collaborative COIL course promotes global citizenship
Graduate students in the College of Education and 370 pre-service South African education students worked together to research classroom interventions and collect data.
Eye on UMSL: Talking points
Philosophy master’s students Logan Bohlinger and Daniel Grasso discuss thesis ideas with Professor Eric Wiland on Monday afternoon at a table in the Quad.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles 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.
The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference makes its return in-person at UMSL
The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference attracted an audience of more than 200 people to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis last Thursday as it returned to an in-person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching Professor Linda Wells-Glover to be honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s 35th Salute to Excellence in Education
Wells-Glover teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and serves as advisor to the Student Social Work Association.
Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the ‘Great Resignation’ and labor shortage
Winkler is a professor of economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a research fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics.
Robert Paul, Gaiyan Zhang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
Paul, the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Zhang, a professor of finance, are noted scholars nationally and internationally.
Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark
The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council
Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.
Tritons United offers preventative and responsive programming aimed at reducing gender-based violence on campus
The group creates campus resources and provides educational training for faculty, staff and students.
Doctoral student Tracy Smith begins tenure as principal of Ross Elementary School
Smith’s appointment comes after two decades of serving students in the St. Louis region as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal.
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award.
Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala
Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.
Women leaders from across region take part in Accenture Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Touhill
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined a panel discussion with Dr. Tam Brownlee of Accenture; Kathy Button-Bell of Emerson; and Khalia Collier of St. Louis City SC.
Eye on UMSL: Full house
Two students from Kyoto University of Advanced Science visited the UMSL campus on Aug. 31 and played Apples to Apples with students before attending a JASA event.
UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value
The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
UMSL launching new master’s degree program in fintech
The program is designed to build a highly trained fintech workforce, providing students with knowledge of traditional finance modules as well as fintech tools, including blockchain.
UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.
‘Documents: contemporary lens-based art’ exhibition opens at Gallery 210@FAB
The new exhibition presents the work of four artists who use photographic and lens-based processes to explore different themes.
New federal grant will help build new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Saint Louis University were previously tapped to co-lead research and development for the new center.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address
Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Department of Art and Design to launch new internship program with Nestlé Purina
Checkmark, the company’s in-house creative agency, will select four interns for the first cohort – two during the 2023 spring semester and two during the summer intersession period.
Clinical psychologist Ryan Carpenter studies how alcohol use contributes to opioid deaths
Carpenter has received a grant of more than $800,000 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to support a five-year, multi-phase study.
College of Optometry engages community members about eyecare during First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center
The monthly event offers visitors the opportunity to learn the real science behind science fiction, featuring hands-on activities, trivia, presentations and more.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses UMSL’s role helping students build brighter futures with KMOX
Sobolik appeared as an in-studio guest with hosts Carol Daniel and Tom Ackerman during “Back to School Week” on “Total Information AM.”
Social work student Sydney Drennen looking to support UMSL community as Newman Civic Fellow
Drennen, who is currently pursuing her MSW, is among 173 students from 38 states and Mexico making up the fellowship’s 2022-2023 cohort.
UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins
New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.
Doctoral student Belinda Quimby brings servant leadership to Humboldt Academy as principal
Quimby worked in the performing arts field as a choreographer and director before changing career paths and enrolling in the College of Education.
Devin Banks discusses toll drug overdoses are taking on Black community in St. Louis with PBS NewsHour
Banks is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences and a member of UMSL’s addiction science team.
Political science student Sydney Young works to foster civic engagement in fellow students, community
Young was among 82 students nationally named to the ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll and recently started a fellowship with the ACLU.
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