UMSL entomologists Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller join UMSL Daily for a conversation about the historic cicada emergence that will soon happen in Missouri.
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UMSL entomologists Sara Miller and Aimee Dunlap are excited for historic event featuring billions of cicadas emerging in Missouri
UMSL entomologists Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller join UMSL Daily for a conversation about the historic cicada emergence that will soon happen in Missouri.
UMSL entomologists Sara Miller and Aimee Dunlap are excited for historic event featuring billions of cicadas emerging in Missouri
UMSL entomologists Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller join UMSL Daily for a conversation about the historic cicada emergence that will soon happen in Missouri.
UMSL entomologists Sara Miller and Aimee Dunlap are excited for historic event featuring billions of cicadas emerging in Missouri
UMSL entomologists Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller join UMSL Daily for a conversation about the historic cicada emergence that will soon happen in Missouri.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
Gov. Mike Parson tours UMSL’s new Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab
The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, one of the signature programs Parson has championed as governor.
Gov. Mike Parson tours UMSL’s new Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab
The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, one of the signature programs Parson has championed as governor.
Gov. Mike Parson tours UMSL’s new Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab
The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, one of the signature programs Parson has championed as governor.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
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The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years
Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.
K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history
K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.
Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value
Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.
St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’
The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.
Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards
A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.
Political science professor explores modern warfare in new book
J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week
Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.
UMSL region’s first and only NSA, DHS designated ‘Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education’
The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.
UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees
Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.
Optometry student wins first place InfantSEE Scholarship, gains extensive externship experience
Shelby Baugh Bruner’s advocacy for infant vision examinations won her the first place InfantSEE Scholarship, which she’ll use to fund externships beyond those she will do in St. Louis.
Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow
Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.
Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals
For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.
Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime
A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards
The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Men’s tennis advanced to the semifinals of the GLVC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Lewis in the quarterfinals. The team awaits word on a possible NCAA Division II tournament berth.
20 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
Greek Studies professor Michael Cosmopoulos facilitates student growth through the power of travel, archaeological study and myth.
Professor of English, Gender Studies honored with UM System President’s Award for Service
Sally Barr Ebest was recognized by the University of Missouri System for her distinguished service and exceptional contributions to achieving the university’s goals.
Eye on UMSL: Grace notes
Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Precollegiate STARS program sees record enrollment for 2016
The precollegiate research program Students and Teachers as Research Scientists has a record 96 high school juniors enrolled this summer.
‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today
Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.
UMSL salutes business alumni for outstanding career achievements
The April 21 event included five awards – for Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Achievement.
Visiting education professor wants politics in the classroom
Joel Westheimer, a professor at the University of Ottawa, talked with St. Louis Public Radio and the UMSL community about the place of politics in the classroom.
Every dollar helps: Students launch campaign to assist students
Between April 25 and 29, UMSL community members can add a dollar to their bill at the Nosh and other campus eateries to support a new Triton Hunger Relief Fund.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
In men’s golf, the Tritons are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest heading into NCAA Midwest/Central Regional play next Tuesday in Michigan.
Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center
More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.
Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek
Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.
Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students
The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.
Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference
More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.
Perryman becomes first NCAA DII player selected in National Pro Fastpitch Draft
Last week, senior pitcher Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft.
Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit
The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.
Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show
While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.
Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change
Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.
Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade
Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.
St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses
Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.
‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault
A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.
Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS
Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.
Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award
The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.
Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships
At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.
UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London
“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Seniors Renee Verboven and Natalia Carvalhais and sophomore Annie Hays were all 3-1 on the week, with Verboven extending her singles win streak to 14 matches.
Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist
David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.
New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart
On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut
Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.
LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action
The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.
NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues
Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.
History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region
Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.
Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops
100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Hannah Perryman became the NCAA Division II career strikeout leader in Sunday’s second game at Truman State.
Eye on UMSL: Cherry blossoms
A cherry blossom greets visitors to campus from the trees that line Natural Bridge Road.
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