UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth

Nov 5, 2014

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.

Criminologist receives distinguished article award for work on incarceration trends

Nov 5, 2014

“The Transformation of America’s Penal Order: A Historicized Political Sociology of Punishment” by Michael Campbell was published in the American Journal of Sociology.

UMSL criminologists join KETC for discussion on police, community relations

Nov 4, 2014

Richard Rosenfeld and David Klinger were interviewed on the Oct. 30 episode of “Stay Tuned.”

UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks

Nov 2, 2014

Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.

Bachmann Book Series gives ‘Lessons for Leaders’

Oct 30, 2014

More than 350 UMSL students, faculty, staff and members of Edward Jones showed up to listen to alumnus Norm Eaker (right) interview John Bachmann.

Fechner lecturer helps explain others’ points of view

Oct 30, 2014

Alexandra Horowitz, author of “On Looking” and The New York Times bestseller “Inside of a Dog,” spoke at UMSL for the College of Optometry’s 13th annual Fechner Day lecture.

Alumnus talks new mystery novel, St. Louis, time at UMSL

Oct 29, 2014

Rick Skwiot, BA sociology 1970, wrote “Fail,” which came out Oct. 27 via Blank Slate Press.

Studio art alumna Misty Manley illustrates children’s book by Tony Hale

Oct 28, 2014

Manley got to work on her dream project and meet an Emmy winner all at the same time as illustrator for “Archibald’s Next Big Thing.”

Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy

Oct 28, 2014

Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress

Oct 27, 2014

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

Oct 27, 2014

UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.

Research grant helps student examine racial disparities in local drug arrests

Oct 26, 2014

Kristina Linden, who is majoring in criminology and criminal justice and psychology, is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Emerson selects UMSL alumna for 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award

Oct 26, 2014

Rhonda Spotanski, who earned her bachelor’s degree in eduction in 1998 and master’s degree in education in 2003 from UMSL, teaches sixth-grade English language arts at Hazelwood West Middle School.

Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation

Oct 23, 2014

“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

Oct 23, 2014

“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.

Athletics Q&A with senior goalkeeper Nick Lenkman

Oct 23, 2014

The UMSL student, who is majoring in business administration, discussed a senior’s role on the team, post-graduation plans and his teammates’ dominance at scoring goals.

What’s a university to do?

Oct 22, 2014

There has been no shortage of opinions on how universities should best address the issues raised by Michael Brown’s death and the responses that have engulfed the St. Louis region.

Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course

Oct 22, 2014

Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.

National award-winning novelist visits MFA students

Oct 21, 2014

Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

Gallery FAB director talks ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ exhibit on St. Louis Public Radio

Oct 21, 2014

“The Life You Save” by Lamont Shannon is part of Gallery FAB’s contribution to the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot – Artists Respond” exhibit.

Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees

Oct 20, 2014

Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.

United Way spotlights UMSL student Ethan Schroeder

Oct 20, 2014

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

Oct 20, 2014

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.

Family Weekend to be jam-packed with fun

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL will welcome parents, families and the community for a flurry of campus activity during Family Weekend Oct. 24-26.

Athletics Q&A with junior forward Laura Hurlbut

Oct 19, 2014

The UMSL student, who is majoring in education, discussed changing positions, the team’s focus for the rest of the season and scoring goals.

Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.

Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society

Oct 16, 2014

Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.

Buddy program helps international students transition to life in US

Oct 16, 2014

The UMSL group is designed to meet the specific needs of international students, helping them transition smoothly to the US and thrive during their first months.

Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience

Oct 15, 2014

St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.

Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams

Oct 14, 2014

Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads

Oct 13, 2014

Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.

Chancellor Tom George discusses UMSL’s role in community

Oct 13, 2014

He was a guest Oct. 9 on the St. Louis Public Radio program “St. Louis on the Air.”

Meet Anna Glushko, The Current editor-in-chief

Oct 12, 2014

The psychology major worked her way to the top of the student newspaper after serving as staff writer and features editor.

‘In the Red and Brown Water’ puts Kenyata Tatum in the spotlight

Oct 8, 2014

The UMSL senior stars this week in a play sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication and directed by Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre.

A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson

Oct 7, 2014

“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”

Athletics Q&A with junior outside hitter Carly Ochs

Oct 7, 2014

UMSL junior Carly Ochs is an outside hitter on the volleyball team and an accounting major.

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Languages program receives high honor from Japanese Consulate

Oct 2, 2014

The program received a Salary Assistance Grant from the Japan Foundation, a prize that includes enough money to support a new Japanese Studies faculty position.

Eye on UMSL: Storyteller extraordinaire

Oct 1, 2014

Robert “Bobby” Norfolk, BGS 2003, wowed a crowd of more than 800 people during a special presentation at the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.

Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year

Sep 30, 2014

Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.

Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video

Sep 29, 2014

Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.

Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields

Sep 29, 2014

The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.

Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger

Sep 29, 2014

Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.

Eye on UMSL: GardenVille

Sep 28, 2014

Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.

George Paz: A leader who delivers

Sep 25, 2014

A UMSL alumnus, Paz, BSBA 1982, is the CEO of Express Scripts.

Athletics Q&A with junior midfielder DJ Bednar

Sep 24, 2014

The UMSL student, who is pursuing an engineering degree, discussed what brought him to UMSL, his role on the field and what goes through his mind on a game-winning goal.

Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads

Sep 23, 2014

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.

Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana

Sep 22, 2014

Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.

A little bit of UMSL in Shanghai

Sep 22, 2014

Associate Professor of English John Dalton (right) and alumnus Ryan Krull, MFA 2014, taught a five-week creative writing seminar over the summer at Fudan University in Shanghai.

More veterans, service member support on campus

Sep 21, 2014

The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.