Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
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Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
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Theatre of the Oppressed brings healing art to St. Louis
UMSL faculty collaborated with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis on the workshop that’s designed to teach participants how to use dramatic arts for nonviolent activism.
Millennials need to get politically involved, Donna Brazile says
She spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members March 16 as part of the Student Life Speaker Series.
Children’s oncology nurse advances career through online BSN program
Jori Derner (left), a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, graduated from the RN to BSN online program in 2013.
Bridge program commends Saturday Academy participants
When local high school student Alex Hudson reflects on his experience in the Bridge Program at the University of...
Innovators, leaders, champions, the strong, entrepreneurs, performers choose UMSL
The latest round of “I Chose UMSL” billboards features students, alumni and faculty paired to fit themes, such as Joanne Lee and Erin Baskett as performers.
9 UMSL graduate programs land on US News ‘Best’ list
The programs include criminology and criminal justice, education, public policy administration, clinical psychology, psychology, nursing, social work, biology, and chemistry and biochemistry.
UMSL PMBA alumnus opens fair trade shop
Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon, PMBA 2013, owns and operates Zee Bee Market on South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.
‘Aqueous’ brings watery images to Gallery Visio
The exhibit features work by UMSL alumna Caitlin Funston and will be on display at Gallery Visio until March 11.
2 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40
The annual list recognizes individuals in the St. Louis community who have made an impact in the business world before reaching the age of 40.
Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities
The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.
Meet Darryl Sanchez: UMSL conference center assistant, business student
“I call myself the ‘make-people-happy-guy,'” Sanchez said. “I try to go above and beyond to make sure they have what they need for their event.”
Strange Donuts founders got a sweet start at UMSL
UMSL alumni Jason Bockmann (left) and Corey Smale founded Strange Donuts in 2013. It now has three St. Louis-area locations, and a Columbia, Mo., store is forthcoming.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress
The much-anticipated Recreation and Wellness Center won’t open for another eight or nine months, but a few members of the UMSL community got a peek at its three-story interior.
HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center
UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.
Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation
“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.
Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries
“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.
Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course
Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.
United Way spotlights UMSL student Ethan Schroeder
He is a highly-involved college student, balancing school, a social life and work. Ethan also has Down syndrome, but that fact has never defined him.
Meet UMSL’s 2014-2015 Meehan scholars
Gathered for a group photograph are several recipients of the Eugene J. Meehan Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL sophomore Matt Barry shot a career best 145 placing fourth in the Midwest Regional at Glen Echo Country Club and tying him with teammate Anthony Cope.
Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams
Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
More veterans, service member support on campus
The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.
Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans
The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.
Campus celebrates Constitution Day
UMSL students, staff and faculty showed their patriotic stripes Wednesday during the university’s annual event.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
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.
Eye on UMSL: Suited up
This foursome took to the Busch Stadium field for UMSL Night at the Ballpark prior to the start of the Sept. 12 St. Louis Cardinals game.
Maltby wins Chancellor’s Award for innovation in teaching
The associate teaching professor of English will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member on Sept. 17 during the State of the University Address.
It’s a record: UMSL enrollment edges ever closer to 17,000 total students
The university expects total enrollment this fall to set a new campus record.
More students opt for on-campus living experience
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
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.
UMSL extends office hours to help students register, start off strong
Senior and campus tour guide Nicole Vickers says UMSL’s extended office hours allow busy students like her to start the semester strong.
UMSL grad has important role with some of St. Louis’ biggest teams
Media studies alumnus Bobby Sutherland gets great seats for all games at Busch Stadium where he’s technical director. He does similar work at the Edward Jones Dome and Chaifetz Arena.
UMSL student is Missouri’s Miss Amazing
UMSL senior Katie Johnson will compete in the national Miss Amazing pageant this month.
Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2
She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.
Legendary UMSL Basketball Coach, Athletics Director Chuck Smith passes away
Smith, 1927-2014, was an inaugural inductee to the UMSL Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
King of the court: UMSL names basketball court for patriarch of men’s hoops program
Chuck Smith, who was responsible for establishing UMSL’s intercollegiate athletics program, died at 87. Here’s a look back at his career via the spring 2007 issue of UMSL Magazine.
UMSL professor’s new program will connect sick children to St. Louis Science Center
UMSL Professor Keith Miller is working to create a program that would allow children who are ill to take part in science activities through the use of virtual robots.
Teens sing their hearts out at Acappellooza
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.
UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall
Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.
‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as Rec Center takes shape
Eight months into the 20-month project that will culminate in the Rec Center’s 2015 opening, the facility’s framework is now complete.
Education professor takes on new role as associate provost for planning and assessment
Paulette Isaac-Savage will report to UMSL Provost Glen Cope and be housed in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Eye on UMSL: Progress
Here’s a look at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center construction progress. The facility is slated to open in the fall of 2015.
Looking good: New visual identity campaign to reinforce UMSL’s brand position
It started with business Dean Charlie Hoffman who wanted to enhance the identity of the College of Business Administration by better connecting it to the overall UMSL brand.
Which health messages will reach African American students?
UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.
MIMH names UMSL professor Rob Paul new director
The psychologist is well known in the St. Louis region for creating and developing the all-natural brain fitness drink Nawgan.
Eye on UMSL: The kiss
Louie offers a surprise “kiss” (of the foil-wrapped chocolate variety) to alumna Haley Brightwell, BSBA 2014, as she works in the Graduate Business Programs office.
Criminology PhD graduate earns postdoc research position
Kimberly Kras, who earned her doctoral degree in criminology and criminal justice from UMSL in May, will soon begin a two-year postdoctoral paid research position at George Mason University.
Samuel Mugaya lands nursing job, devoted to helping African homeland
The native Ugandan graduated in May with a BSN from UMSL’s College of Nursing and has accepted a position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in west St. Louis County.
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