Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
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Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
Loftin, who serves on the Chancellor’s Council and as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently made a gift to the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
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Quality educational offerings, high freshman retention rate and generous financial aid contributed to UMSL’s No. 8 ranking.
DBA program ranked among best in the world by CEO Magazine
UMSL ranks within the top 16 in the U.S. and top 26 internationally.
Clinical psychology PhD ranked No. 11 by Grad School Hub
The ratings website applauded the program’s low cost to students as well as its specialized research topics, faculty support and hands-on training.
Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh
The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.
Chancellor Tom George receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Ron Green, the CEO of the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, made the presentation Saturday evening at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Face time: Students mingle with and try to impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair
More than 300 current students and alumni attended last Friday’s fair, which featured representatives from 120 companies and organizations.
Eye on UMSL: An inspirational view
Tributes to inspirational women dotted the windows on the Millennium Student Center Bridge in celebration of Women’s History Month, which runs through the end of March.
Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event
George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
Graphic design students showcase work at thesis show
Bachelor’s candidates presented projects that they had been working on since August to an audience of students, faculty members and design professionals at the Lee Theater.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team won four of five games behind a powerful week at the plate from junior outfielder Derrick Freeman.
College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board
Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice.
National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna
Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.
UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship
The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.
Vice Chancellor Paul Herring eyes new goals for University Advancement
Herring spent his first 100 days learning UMSL’s culture, getting to know donors and establishing a vision for the units he oversees.
Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.
US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100
The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.
UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars
Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.
Eye on UMSL: On Point
Members of the Vocal Point a cappella ensemble performed at a UMSL Jazz Ensemble concert on March 5 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
HER-Story: 10 mantras from strong women in business
Local professionals offered advice and personal stories during Thursday’s Black Business Student Association HER-Story panel.
Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council
Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The softball team finished off its Florida road trip with a 6-2 record, including wins over No. 25 Gannon and No. 14 Grand Valley State.
Alumnus Devin LaRue’s diverse musical talents on display in debut album ‘Finding Peace’
LaRue wrote, arranged, recorded and produced the album, which features him singing and playing guitar, piano, trombone, euphonium, banjo, accordion and djembe drum.
DNP project empowers ‘psych whisperer’ Anne Thatcher’s large-scale care ambitions
Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.
12 quotes to inspire you during Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the UMSL Daily team reflects on some of our favorite female-driven stories from the past year.
Eye on UMSL: CEEL of approval
Members of the “CEEL Team 1” Academy met on Feb. 26 in the ED Collabitat. The academy is an initiative of the Leadership Academy in Character Education program.
MEd graduate named ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ for bold moves as Decatur superintendent
Paul Fregeau earned his MEd from UMSL in 1994, transitioning from law enforcement to a career in education. He now leads the school district in Illinois.
‘Black in St. Louis’ panel discussion tackles region’s future
The Better Together city-county merger proposal, youth success and education were among the topics debated during the event.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team topped Maryville to log its first 20-win season since 1990-91. Now, the Tritons’ sights are set on the conference tournament.
Engineering major Kyle Baumann’s talents stretch from woodworking to roadways
When Baumann graduates this spring, he’ll be taking his design skills to Jacobs Engineering Group.
UMSL joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’
This marked the second time the university received the designation in recognition of its efforts to foster civic engagement among its students.
Student nurses call for expanded practice on APRN Advocacy in Action day
The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.
Alumna Nicole Lograsso soars in career at Boeing while earning UMSL MBA
Patience paid off for Lograsso who landed a job for her dream company a few years after earning her BSBA.
Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship
The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.
Meet homecoming royalty Sydni Jackson and Amanda Vollmer
The royalty winners were announced Saturday during the Dinner and Dance at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rise of the Red & Gold: Snapshots from UMSL Homecoming 2019
The spirited homecoming festivities of 2019 captured by campus photographer August Jennewein demonstrate the extraordinary verve and talent of the UMSL community.
Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes
The Orientation Leader Team huddled for a backstage pep talk Friday before kicking off the Homecoming Lip Sync Competition in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Joel Sylven shot a season-low 216 over three rounds to take medalist honors at the Newberry College Invitational last week, the second win of his UMSL career.
Marcia Chatelain spotlights young women’s experiences in the Great Migration during Black History Month keynote
The associate professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University presented on Wednesday night at the Millennium Student Center.
Grounds department working to restore UMSL’s natural areas with Missouri Department of Conservation grant
Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward organized a showcase event and workshop on Feb. 14 on South Campus.
UMSL Night with the St. Louis Blues attracts sizable contingent for night of hockey fun
The second annual event saw around 240 members of the UMSL community gather to watch the Blues score an 8-3 victory.
Third annual UMSL|Hack aims to educate
MBA student and co-founder Mohamed Langi raised $25,000 to cover entry, food and prizes for the three winning teams.
Ask an Expert: Priscilla Dowden-White discusses Margaret Bush Wilson and other overlooked civil rights figures
Dowden-White is currently researching a biography on Wilson, the first African American woman to chair the national board of the NAACP.
Columbia University lecturer William Duggan outlines steps that lead to innovation
Nidec Motor Corporation sponsored Friday’s event in conjunction with UMSL’s Doctor of Business Administration program.
Four stories to celebrate joint engineering’s 25th anniversary
Thanks to joint engineering, Nikia Munson, Jennifer Sommerfeld, Christopher Peoples and Siri Vikan transformed their lives, supported their families and found fulfilling careers.
Economist David Rose’s latest book explains why culture is the key to keeping free market democracies thriving
“Why Culture Matters Most” is Rose’s second book published by Oxford University Press.
UMSL researchers share expertise on local, national radio
Sandra Langeslag appeared on NPR, and Lauren Obermark and Jennifer Siciliani both served as guest panelists on “St. Louis on the Air.”
UMSL Eye Care campaign builds awareness to serve community
A new website, a billboard campaign, window clings and radio spots were designed to highlight the excellent care available.
Panel discussion showcases innovative research from African American faculty members at UMSL
Wilma Calvert, Jerome Morris and Sha-Lai Williams Woodson shared their work as part of “A Conversation on Reframing Health, Education and Family in the Black Community.”
Eye on UMSL: Getting their kicks
Members of the women’s soccer team took their game indoors last week for an informal, offseason workout at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
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