Biology student researches galling wasps

Dec 2, 2011

Rachel Hosna, junior biology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, always wondered about those little balls...

Reception showcases faculty authors, research

Dec 2, 2011

Robert Bliss had a problem. He had already spent his allotted funds for the semester on an economics book. But for...

Anthropology senior receives grant to study stone remnants

Nov 30, 2011

Jason Adair, a senior anthropology major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has an interest in studying stone...

Economist pens book on morality, economics

Nov 20, 2011

Have you ever wondered whether a society’s moral beliefs might affect the way its economy functions or its general...

Volleyball duo joins 1,000 career kills club

Nov 18, 2011

Prior to the 2011 season, only five players in the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball program’s history had...

Meet sociologist Peter Marina

Nov 16, 2011

Peter Marina, visiting assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has had a passion for...

Teaching, technology take center stage at regional conference

Nov 16, 2011

Last week, faculty from all over the St. Louis region spent two days learning new ways of enhancing a centuries-old...

From combat to college: Student veterans form new unit at UMSL

Nov 11, 2011

Joe Gomez says he knows a fellow military veteran when he sees one. And when he came to the University of Missouri–St....

Education faculty, students shape young minds through language

Nov 10, 2011

Danielle Coffyn never imagined she could shape young minds while still having the opportunity to use the language she...

Sociology undergraduates get a chance to get dirty, published

Nov 10, 2011

Four senior sociology majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis are embarking on a research project, not only for...

Chemistry alumnus named emerging pharma leader

Nov 8, 2011

Denny Kraichely, BS chemistry 1994, was named one of Pharm Exec’s 2011 Emerging Pharma Leaders. The award recognizes...

CFO: Five chief financial officers and the university that helped them along their way

Nov 4, 2011

It’s been a long road for Wayne DeVeydt. Growing up on public assistance with his mother who worked as many as three...

Through the woods with John Dalton: MFA in Creative Writing director writes second novel, ‘The Inverted Forest’

Nov 4, 2011

John Dalton considers himself a lucky guy. Take 2011. It’s been a great year for the University of Missouri–St. Louis...

Bridge Program propels students beyond high school toward college success

Nov 4, 2011

For more than 25 years, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Bridge Program has served St. Louis-area students by...

The Opportunity Scholars Program: Providing opportunities for St. Louis’ first-generation college students

Nov 4, 2011

The University of Missouri–St. Louis created The Opportunity Scholars Program last year to recruit first-generation...

In his own words: Native Nigerian director discusses stage, screen, St. Louis

Nov 4, 2011

Lagos, Nigeria, shaped Niyi Coker. Growing up there, he was surrounded by a culture rich with public theater and music...

K-5 teacher Emily Jean Smith skates to win in St. Louis roller derby league

Nov 4, 2011

Emily Jean Smith is the nicest person you'll ever meet who can knock you down and make you cry for your mommy. She's a...

Clinical psychologist Kamila White studies non-cardiac chest pain in kids

Nov 4, 2011

Imagine waking up to hear your child crying from chest pain. You rush to the emergency room. Dozens of tests later,...

Staying connected to UMSL has been no risk for retired actuary Joe Vogl

Nov 4, 2011

Armed with a passion for mathematics and a Curators Scholarship, Joe Vogl zipped through 120 credit hours in three...

University hits full stride to finish record campaign

Nov 4, 2011

You jog a little – around the block mostly. A friend suggests a marathon. Why not, you think. It’ll be a challenge....

From trash picker to president and CEO, Denny Reagan knows the ins and outs of The Muny

Nov 4, 2011

Dennis "Denny" Reagan is nothing if not dedicated. He began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. His role at...

Senior benefits from Vantage CEO’s mentoring

Nov 4, 2011

Sometimes good things don't have to come to an end. Many University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni stay connected with...

TASK event builds bridges, defies art making expectations

Nov 3, 2011

More than 180 people took part recently in an event of self-expression, building bridges and defying expectations of...

Alumnus’ film to premiere at Chase Park Plaza

Oct 31, 2011

Billy Benner has created his film homage to south St. Louis. The University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus wrote and...

Suicide-prevention training: It’s for everyone

Oct 28, 2011

“It’s always better to ask.” James Linsin, counseling psychologist at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, uses this...

Employee volunteering takes on many forms at UMSL

Oct 26, 2011

It was cold, dark and raining at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Armed with their tools and sporting bright red T-shirts, five men...

Eurogang workshop spotlights criminologists’ research

Oct 20, 2011

Current research shows gang involvement can be decreased with early prevention and gang member parolees have a hard...

Helping people quit one smoker at a time

Oct 20, 2011

Katie Moore wants to be your cheerleader. The health educator and tobacco specialist wants to help you quit smoking....

Center for Nanoscience names new director

Oct 17, 2011

George Gokel’s office walls are lined with books. Family photos are prominently displayed, jazz plays softly in the...

African American alumni chapter turns 25

Oct 11, 2011

Twenty five years ago, a group of young alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis saw a need to connect with an...

English alumna wins award for literary fiction

Oct 10, 2011

Anene Tressler-Hauschultz became a novelist with the release this year of her debut, “Dancing With Gravity.” Now the...

CHERP leads South Campus prairie garden planting

Oct 5, 2011

A team of University of Missouri–St. Louis students and faculty members recently planted a prairie garden that was...

Pierre Laclede Honors College develops scholars

Oct 2, 2011

Personal and academic successes are the cornerstones of the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of...

50th Jubilee kicks off with bit of nostalgia

Sep 22, 2011

A video peek at the past seemed to energize the crowd Wednesday (Sept. 21) at the annual State of the University...

UMSL will help create university in China

Sep 22, 2011

China’s booming economy and need for educated workers prompted education officials in Chengdu, Sichuan Province to...

Learn about 3 sides of faculty: teaching, research, service

Sep 16, 2011

The dynamic faculty members at the University of Missouri–St. Louis take on many roles. A new UMSL video looks at...

Meehan scholarship recipients honored at opening of Academic Center

Sep 16, 2011

Provost Glen Cope cut the ribbon for the new Mathematics and Writing Academic Center in the Social Sciences &...

Graphic design class finds inspiration in Amsterdam

Sep 15, 2011

In the graphic design world, nothing beats witnessing the craft being practiced firsthand, according to Jen McKnight,...

Political scientist’s book explores social injustice in modern cities

Sep 14, 2011

University of Missouri–St. Louis political scientist Todd Swanstrom and his public policy peers want to push social...

Women’s golf season preview: UMSL Tritons look for a 3-peat

Sep 13, 2011

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team enters the 2011-12 season with high expectations. The UMSL...

Chemists’ research helps prevent septic shock

Sep 8, 2011

Two University of Missouri–St. Louis chemists have collaborated to find a way to “turn off” the immune system when it...

UMSL graduates second Express Scripts cohort from PMBA program

Sep 7, 2011

Charles Moore, senior director of information technology at Express Scripts, researched several master’s of business...

Men’s golf begins quest for another NCAA tournament bid

Sep 6, 2011

For only the seventh time in program history, the University of Missouri–St. Louis men's golf team concluded last...

Women’s soccer preview: UMSL Tritons look to build off last year

Sep 1, 2011

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team will look to continue making steady improvement under...

Professor emeritus releases murder mystery novel

Aug 31, 2011

After spending more than 30 years working at a university, it’s not surprising that one might use the setting as the...

Men’s soccer preview: Expectations high on offense

Aug 31, 2011

With eight starters returning, including key players at every position, the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s...

Volleyball season preview: Experience to lead the way

Aug 26, 2011

Coming off its third straight 20-win season and a berth to the NCAA Regionals for the first time in 15 years, the...

Adventure Camp provides activities for children with autism

Aug 25, 2011

At summer camp this year, fifth-grader Joshua swam in the pool, played on the playground and raced around the...

Biologist named fellow in prestigious society, UMSL Founders Professor

Aug 18, 2011

Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, professor of biology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has two more accolades to add to...

Psychologist returns to campus, researches impact of youth sports

Aug 18, 2011

Matthew Taylor can sympathize with his students when they talk of the outrageous St. Louis weather, traffic on their...