NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
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For the fifth consecutive summer, a group of tech-savvy high school students have gathered on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis to try their hand at the world of information technology.
Coke wins cola war at UMSL
Coke or Pepsi? “Are you kidding? Coke. When I want a real soda, I get a Coke,” said the woman, pointing to the soda can on her desk.
Students pull out all stops to make ‘The Stakes’
Joshua McNew thought he’d scouted out the perfect location to shoot the gritty student-driven drama “The Stakes.” In January, cast and crew set up shop at the Ford Asphalt Company building in Bridgeton, Mo., for a two-day, 24-hour marathon shoot. One problem, the site is right next to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
New rec center sails through final approval
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Students develop formula, algorithm for school bus routes
Transportation continues to be a growing cost for area school districts facing annual budget cuts. University of Missouri-St. Louis doctoral students Jeremy North and William Ellegood may have just discovered a way to save thousands of dollars on busing and routing for districts. The pair recently won first place at the Graduate School Research Fair for their project “Applying Business Logistic Optimization Modeling to School Bus Routing.”
Scholar walks away winner at Madrid Film Festival
Niyi Coker’s film “Pennies for the Boatman” took center stage at the Madrid International Film Festival by beating out the competition and taking home the prize for best film script.
Skywatching event of year keeps UMSL astronomers busy
A towheaded infant crawled down the grassy hill, oblivious to the spectacle high above her. An elderly man hobbled slowly along the walkway seemingly pleased to be a part of the same rare wonder.
It’s time to get Jubilized! How will you celebrate UMSL’s 50th?
Dancing and fireworks. Virtual murals. Scholarships. Concerts. Community health fairs. A 50-year retrospective on civil rights. For the last several months, dozens of people at the University of Missouri–St. Louis have been meeting and planning a year’s worth of ideas to celebrate UMSL’s founding in 1963.
Social worker to assist students in crisis
The prolonged gloomy economy has forced many Americans to cope with turned-off utilities, eviction notices and wondering where their next meal will come from. College students are not immune.
Film with UMSL ties scores coveted Cannes showing
A movie with ties to the University of Missouri–St. Louis has scored a major coup. The thriller “Fatal Call,” was recently screened at the Marché du Film, a film market that is part of the Cannes Film Festival in France. Jack Snyder, a lecturer in media studies at UMSL wrote, produced, directed and edited the film. He also makes a cameo in it.
Biology student overcomes challenges to earn academic success
Nicole “Nikki” Benjamin has never let her hearing impairment slow her down. The University of Missouri–St. Louis biology major sees the challenge as one she knows she has repeatedly overcome.
ROTC grads honor history, take next big step
In unison, the 16 young men and women recited the Cadet Creed. A standing-room- only crowd filled the sanctuary of a former church on the St. Louis University campus May 10 for the military ceremony.
Accounting alumna wins 2011 Elijah Watt Sells Award
When Nguyen Ngo received word she was a recipient of the 2011 Elijah Watt Sells Award, the University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna was excited to share the news with the faculty who helped make the honor possible.
Instructor receives prestigious honor from French government
The French government has singled out a language instructor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis to receive a prestigious honor it bestows to academics, cultural and educational figures.
Student graduates with more than degree
Travis Abbott graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis Saturday with more than just a degree; he also took with him the title of published author. Abbott, a double major in computer science and mathematics, has co-authored three papers along with Uday Chakraborty, professor of computer science at UMSL. The most recent paper was published in the prestigious journal Energy, an international, multi-disciplinary journal in energy engineering and research.
Remembering a legend: Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Plaza
“Good. Better. Best. We just met the best.” Those were the words of Ruth Bryant in 1986. Bryant was president of the Chancellor’s Council at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and the council had just completed interviews of three finalists for the position of UMSL chancellor. The council members agreed: The final candidate, Marguerite Ross Barnett, was number one.
2 sides of the same coin: Political Science alumni from opposing parties bond over radio show
John Hancock and Michael Kelley have a lot in common. They come from similar working-class backgrounds. Each has experienced a successful career in political consulting, and both hold bachelor’s degrees in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Tatyana Telnikova has a handle on bikes, beer and business
If you ask Tatyana Telnikova, she’ll tell you most of the important decisions she’s made in her life have taken place over a beer in a bar. “And they’ve all turned out great,” she says with a smile.
Railroad aficionado Donald K. Anderson Jr. finds niche at Mercantile Library
Donald K. Anderson Jr. stands in front of an iconic railroad image. It’s a painting by Leslie Ragan that’s on display in the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. A smile crosses his face as he talks about the artwork, the era, the trains.
Earl Swift recounts a love affair with UMSL that led to his journalism career
Earl Swift’s original plan for college called for a brief stay at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, followed by a transfer to the University of Missouri–Columbia to enroll in its famed Missouri School of Journalism.
Jennifer Tappenden introduces poetry to the public one poem at a time
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Shooting for greatness: UMSL Tritons capture first-ever GLVC tourney win
The end came swiftly. Swish! The University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons men’s basketball team closed its most successful season in 21 years with a 72-70 loss at the hands of Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights).
Beyond the classroom: Grant program opens doors for undergraduate researchers
Jason Adair never saw himself as the Indiana Jones type. But after learning about uncovered remnants of stone tools and other artifacts that were found in Chesterfield, Mo., the University of Missouri–St. Louis anthropology major got hooked on archaeology.
Partnership between UMSL and Missouri Institute of Mental Health is one to be ‘proud of’
It’s 8:30 a.m. and Joseph Parks has already fielded four conference calls, all of them while driving into St. Louis from his home in Columbia, Mo. Parks is the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Once a week, he makes the trip to MIMH, which is housed on the grounds of the old St. Louis State Hospital.
In her own words: Nurse oncologist talks about breast cancer in black women
Margaret Barton-Burke has been an oncology nurse for more than 35 years. But it wasn’t exactly a career path she grew up dreaming about. Actually, it was more or less preordained.
Getting through college on the fast track: 20-year-olds graduate from UMSL
Among the more than 1,500 students graduating from the University of Missouri–St. Louis Saturday, four of them stand out for what they have in common. They’ve all earned high honors, entered college at the sophomore level and are 20 years old. (Since 1974, only 217 of more than 60,000 UMSL graduates were 20 years old or younger.) Not surprisingly, they’re highly focused individuals with grand plans.
Education alumnus named Tachau Teacher of the Year
Teaching and inspiring the minds of young people isn’t an easy job. Some teachers have it. Some don’t. And for one University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus, his name says it all.
Alumni, students recognized for service
You’re a college student and you get invited to a dinner with 12 strangers. Do you say yes? Of course you do if you’re a student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. That dinner pairs you with five other students and six UMSL alumni. The lively conversation usually lasts for hours and often results in relationships that benefit everyone at the table. And no one leaves a stranger.
$14M funding secured for Natural Bridge redesign
A section of Natural Bridge Road in north St. Louis County could soon become the region’s next Great Streets Project. Tom George, chancellor of the University of Missouri St. Louis announced funding for the project at the university’s annual Chancellor’s Report to the Community May 4.
Social work professor, grad student examine drug court’s effectiveness
Drug and alcohol addictions wreck many lives each year, and the staggering numbers of families who are effected in Jefferson County, Mo., continues to grow.
Chancellor announces Monsanto gift, redesign of Natural Bridge
With a $1 million gift to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Chancellor Tom George announced the Monsanto Company will fund a community education center in the university’s new building in Grand Center. George also announced funding of the “transformative” redesign of a portion of Natural Bridge Road from Hanley to Lucas and Hunt roads that runs through the campus in North County.
GLVC honors 4 softball players
One-third of the players selected to the 2012 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference West Division first team wore University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons red and gold. Freshman first baseman Brianna Butler and junior designated player Leslie Davis led the way as unanimous selections, while freshman catcher Madison Zbarashuk and senior outfielder Erin Driskell also made the team.
Students Greece-bound for summer excavation project
A lack of experience turned out to be a boon for two University of Missouri–St. Louis anthropology students. Seniors Amanda Anderson and Timothy Meyer will take part in a Greek excavation project this summer courtesy of a grant from the National Science Foundation program called “Research Experience for Undergraduates.” The grant is specifically targeted at undergrads who’ve never done archaeological field work. They’ll head to Greece in mid-June, and be there for several weeks.
Baseball player rides hitting streak to GLVC honor
Last week, Trevor Nathanson extended his hitting streak eight games, reached base at a .786 clip and boasted an impressive 1.200 slugging percentage en route to being named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week.
Arianna String Quartet mentors high school chamber groups
The Arianna String Quartet is taking a hands-on approach to fostering music education in the area. The Arianna, composed of four associate professors of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is the university’s resident quartet.
Health care focus of outsourcing professionals meeting at UMSL
Health care is a growing global concern. Insurance costs, doctor bills and prescription fees continue to increase. The recent meeting of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ Midwest Chapter meeting held at the University of Missouri–St. Louis focused on outsourcing of health care services.
Students of Service finishes at 23,000-plus hours
The threat of bad weather Saturday morning kept some volunteers away. But the people who did show up at the University of Missouri–St. Louis for the final community service project of the semester had plenty of enthusiasm.
UMSL’s first poet laureate: Jennifer Tappenden
Jennifer Tappenden works by day making small databases for researchers to track study data. By night, the 42-year-old New York native hones her poetry skills while in pursuit of her master’s of fine arts in creative writing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She’s scheduled to graduate in December, but before then she’s spending her final year at UMSL as the university’s first poet laureate.
Campus to get new bike trail, underpass
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will become more bike friendly this summer with the addition of another bike trail through campus as well as a bicycle underpass. Starting April 30, an orange safety fence will encircle the Millennium Plaza on the west side of the Millennium Student Center. The new bike trail will be built in the plaza area connecting the existing St. Vincent Greenway trail with the Ted Jones Trail.
Southside Cafe opens to steady stream of customers
How about a French vanilla cappuccino with your muffin? A fresh salad? Enchiladas with Southwestern corn? Welcome to the Southside Café. Right on schedule, a new eatery at the University of Missouri–St. Louis opened for business April 25. And at least one customer is positively ecstatic about the change from vending machine fare to fresh food.
Alumna leads team to undefeated season, tournament play
Winning is no new feat for University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna Deena Applebury. As head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., she led her team through a historical 2011-12 season of 30 straight wins and into NCAA Division III tournament play.
UMSL inventors honored at induction ceremony
For James Bashkin, one of the driving forces behind his inventions is saving people’s lives. Bashkin, a professor of chemistry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the co-founder of NanoVir, a company that is working to develop antiviral drugs for the human papillomavirus or HPV, the chief cause of cervical cancer.
Women’s tennis player earns All-GLVC honor
For the second straight season, University of Missouri–St. Louis sophomore Louisa Werner was named a member of the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference women’s tennis team.
Business College honors 5 alumni for achievement
Five University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration alumni were honored Thursday for their outstanding achievement and success.
Must there be an inevitable conflict with robots?
Teachers, children, parents, scientists and an artist or two showed up at the Missouri History Museum last Wednesday to play with robots and hear about a coming war we humans might have with them.
Put UMSL in your pocket
Whether you are lost on campus, want to easily contact a faculty member or are looking for the latest University of Missouri–St. Louis news, UMSL has a new solution. And it’s free and fits in your pocket.
Baseball coach Brady notches win 700 … and counting
Jim Brady, head coach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team, joined an exclusive club this weekend. The UMSL Tritons 14-2 defeat of Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent University of Illinois Springfield Sunday (April 22) gave Brady his 700th career victory. He became only the 37th coach in NCAA Division II history to accomplish the feat.
Engineering students Ethiopia bound
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis engineering students will clock nearly 16,000 miles round trip this summer to work on a construction project in Africa.
Award-winning copywriter ‘lets loose the large’
It’s never prudent to turn in that first idea. Why? Often times it sounds like a first idea and that’s not a good thing, according to Walt Jaschek, an award-winning freelancer copywriter.
Criminology student receives 3-year NSF fellowship
Shytierra Gaston has always been fascinated by the corrections systems. Now, thanks to a National Science Foundation program Gaston, a PhD student in criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will have an opportunity to take a closer look at the effect prison has on family members.
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