Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon

Mar 30, 2015

Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.

Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration

Mar 23, 2015

“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Perryman’s perfection earns her Louisville Slugger/NFCA DII National Pitcher of the Week honors

Mar 22, 2015

The softball junior threw consecutive perfect games last week and struck out every batter she faced in one of the games.

Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization

Mar 19, 2015

Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).

Annual International Business Career Conference focuses on ‘Passport to Success’

Mar 19, 2015

More than 450 college students had the opportunity to meet and engage with business professionals during the annual UMSL event.

Theatre of the Oppressed brings healing art to St. Louis

Mar 19, 2015

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.

Education dean, her impact featured in St. Louis Business Journal

Mar 19, 2015

“Carole (Basile) is a visionary,” Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, told the publication.

Millennials need to get politically involved, Donna Brazile says

Mar 19, 2015

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

Mar 18, 2015

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

Mar 17, 2015

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

Mar 16, 2015

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.

Dedicated students, alumni behind UMSL Radio, U News resurgence

Mar 8, 2015

Secondary education major Cassie Elam and UMSL alumnus Keith Robinson are two members of the enthusiastic team that powers the UMSL Radio booth and The U News.

Parkinson’s gene focus of biology student’s research

Mar 5, 2015

Christine Noto studies human neural cells for her research on Parkinson’s gene LRRK2, for which she received an Undergraduate Research Grant.

‘Hansel and Gretel’ brings scrumptious visuals to the opera

Mar 5, 2015

When performers with the UMSL Opera Theatre take the stage March 13-15 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, they’re not only taking audiences on a fantastic journey.

Student projects, community networks spur UMSL crowdfunding

Mar 3, 2015

The UMSL initiative emphasizes personal networks, and nearly 300 people donated to the various campaigns in the site’s first week.

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.

UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities

Mar 1, 2015

The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.

Meet UMSL’s 2015 Homecoming King & Queen

Feb 26, 2015

Michael Weaver and Kelsi Schlundt (seated in front of the rest of the homecoming court) were crowned the 2015 UMSL Homecoming King and Queen on Feb. 21.

After two decades at UMSL, historian Adell Patton recounts his own past

Feb 26, 2015

He likes to say he came up from the ashes as a native of the Arkansas Delta. Intrigued, UMSL Daily caught up with Patton to discuss his history.

Sigma Tau Delta brings Karneval to Pilot House

Feb 25, 2015

The event celebrated the myriad ways different cultures around the world observe the run up to Lent.

Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather

Feb 24, 2015

About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.

The Big Man on Campus can sing

Feb 23, 2015

Mason Scott is a junior music major with an emphasis in vocal performance at UMSL.

Astrophysics student duo to run observatory open house

Feb 22, 2015

Astrophysics students Matt Dennis and Matt Wentzel will run the 2015 Richard D. Schwartz Observatory Open House.

Retired UMSL dean and spouse chase passion, research across the globe

Feb 22, 2015

Charley and Liz Schmitz have traveled to all seven continents – including Antarctica – in their continued quest to uncover the secrets to a successful marriage.

UMSL PMBA alumnus opens fair trade shop

Feb 19, 2015

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

Feb 19, 2015

The exhibit features work by UMSL alumna Caitlin Funston and will be on display at Gallery Visio until March 11.

Kelsey McGuire takes on iconic role in ‘The Tempest’

Feb 19, 2015

The UMSL senior will finish her acting career at UMSL in one of drama’s most iconic roles, but there’s a twist.

2 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40

Feb 18, 2015

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.

Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming

Feb 17, 2015

The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.

Fun-filled homecoming week also packed with giving back

Feb 16, 2015

UMSL alumna Aleshia Patterson is youth programs coordinator at Pagedale Family Support Center, an organization that will benefit from UMSL Homecoming 2015.

Global Game Jam gives UMSL students valuable experience

Feb 15, 2015

Alexius Gandy, a business administration senior at UMSL, said participating in Global Game Jam was one of the best things she’s done.

New associate provost oversees Center for Teaching and Learning

Feb 12, 2015

Andy Goodman’s new role at the University of Missouri–St. Louis represents a homecoming for the long-time educator.

Language student headed to Germany on scholarship

Feb 11, 2015

Sophomore Seth Huntington will study abroad in Germany thanks to the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities Language Immersion Scholarship.

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

UMSL political scientist Todd Swanstrom co-wrote this article for The Dream Revisited website.

UMSL jazz musicians make appearance on HEC-TV

Feb 9, 2015

Jim Widner is well known as UMSL’s jazz studies director and for his work playing with the Glenn Miller Band and other greats. Learn how he got his start.

Alumni homecoming royalty remember rocking the boat in 1975 vote

Feb 8, 2015

When John January and Marla Ferguson were elected as UMSL’s homecoming king and queen 40 years ago, their unique campaigns were the talk of the campus.

Perryman named to NFCA DII National Player of the Year Watch List

Feb 8, 2015

The junior softball pitcher is one of 50 student-athletes from across the country to be selected to the list.

Caregivers receive support, information thanks to online study

Feb 5, 2015

Psychology students and faculty have created an online resource called the Sandwich Generation Diner to help those caring for aging family members.

UMSL picked to win 2015 GLVC Softball Championship

Feb 5, 2015

The two-time defending GLVC Champion was ranked 13th nationally in the NFCA Division II Preseason Poll last week.

Alumna Arica Brown takes unusual path to dance career

Feb 3, 2015

Brown (right) supervises students in a contemporary dance class. She offers a dance education program and is the founder of Consuming Kinetics Dance Company.

London museum acquires UMSL student comics

Feb 2, 2015

Comic books produced by Dan Younger’s students in Comics and Cartoon Illustration will be preserved by the Cartoon Museum of London.

Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities

Feb 1, 2015

The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.

Softball ranked No. 13 in NFCA DII Preseason Poll

Feb 1, 2015

The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 13 in the final poll of the 2014 season, are coming off a program best 49-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Midwest Super Regional.

JoAnn Weaver prepares for a broadcasting career

Jan 29, 2015

The UMSL senior is majoring in communication with hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

UMSL education professor discusses state of education on KETC

Jan 28, 2015

James Shuls, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at UMSL, joined a group of community educators and leaders to discuss education in the region.

UMSL stands with GLVC in #ItsOnUs movement to end sexual assault on college campuses

Jan 28, 2015

UMSL senior Katie Rutledge (left) represented UMSL in a new video for the “It’s On Us” movement to end sexual assault on college campuses.

Emerson awards associate professor of nursing, UMSL alumni for teaching

Jan 27, 2015

Associate Professor of Nursing Wilma Calvert received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Chancellor Tom George attended the fall celebration, where 11 other UMSL alumni were also recipients.

Athletics Q&A with basketball senior Neil Branham

Jan 27, 2015

A four-year member of the program, Branham is a key defensive player who also has the ability to knock down a three-pointer.