Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
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Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Counseling master’s student Andrea King wins prestigious national fellowship
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded King $12,000, and the organization will also provide access to mentors and professional development opportunities.
Counseling master’s student Andrea King wins prestigious national fellowship
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded King $12,000, and the organization will also provide access to mentors and professional development opportunities.
Counseling master’s student Andrea King wins prestigious national fellowship
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded King $12,000, and the organization will also provide access to mentors and professional development opportunities.
Third-year optometry student Hallie Traverse awarded scholarship from Wisconsin Optometric Association
A Wisconsin native, Traverse was recognized for her academic performance, ability, character, leadership and interest in the profession of optometry.
Third-year optometry student Hallie Traverse awarded scholarship from Wisconsin Optometric Association
A Wisconsin native, Traverse was recognized for her academic performance, ability, character, leadership and interest in the profession of optometry.
Third-year optometry student Hallie Traverse awarded scholarship from Wisconsin Optometric Association
A Wisconsin native, Traverse was recognized for her academic performance, ability, character, leadership and interest in the profession of optometry.
UMSL names George Nnanna founding director of new School of Engineering
Nnanna was the founding dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Permian Basin from 2018 to 2023 and more recently has been the director of its Texas Water and Energy Institute.
UMSL names George Nnanna founding director of new School of Engineering
Nnanna was the founding dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Permian Basin from 2018 to 2023 and more recently has been the director of its Texas Water and Energy Institute.
UMSL names George Nnanna founding director of new School of Engineering
Nnanna was the founding dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Permian Basin from 2018 to 2023 and more recently has been the director of its Texas Water and Energy Institute.
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‘Cultural Traditions’ course provides solid foundations for Honors College students’ success
Cultural Traditions is intended to prepare students for their studies at UMSL and in the Honors College.
UMSL men’s basketball team headed back to NCAA Tournament after winning first GLVC Tournament title
The Tritons beat Indianapolis in Sunday’s GLVC Tournament final and secured their second NCAA Tournament berth in the past three seasons.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Women’s basketball team NCAA Tournament-bound
The women’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2013-14 season after receiving the No. 6 seed in the Midwest.
UMSL historians, political scientist offer insight into Ukraine crisis during webinar
Peter Acsay, Kevin Fernlund and Stephen Bagwell lent their perspective to the webinar, titled “The Ukraine Crisis and the Future of War.”
CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
Ask an Expert: Anne Austin explores historical impact of epidemics and pandemics and lessons for COVID-19
The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.
UMSL Succeed wins What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis
The program helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop independent living and job skills while providing them with a college experience.
UMSL chosen to serve as education partner for Amazon Career Choice program
The program provides hourly employees full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
UMSL joining with St. Louis Fed to offer graduate certificate program in personal finance literacy education
The 12-hour program begins with an in-person seminar June 6-10 at the St. Louis Fed’s downtown office and continues online throughout the academic year.
Eye on UMSL: Parting gift
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed outgoing NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp to the UMSL campus and presented him with a retirement gift.
Scenes of celebration as UMSL comes back together for homecoming
Students, faculty, staff and alumni had their minds bent by a mentalist, packed the stands, feasted on chili and danced the night away at a ’20s-themed dance.
Black Faculty and Staff Association panel explores past, present and future of struggle for racial equality and justice
Associate Professor Priscilla Dowden-White, Assistant Teaching Professor Thomasina Hassler and Associate Professor Matthew Taylor shared their expertise.
College of Education wins 2022 AACTE Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives
UMSL was recognized for its efforts to prepare teacher candidates to think and teach globally through instruction, international exchanges, professional development and research.
Eye on UMSL: Soul Food Celebration
Recreation and Wellness Center staff members Emily Davidson, Barry Greene Jr., Andy Bruni and Daniel Provencio joined Monday’s Soul Food Celebration.
UMSL Accelerate accepting applications for inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5.
UMSL sport management students work Super Bowl LVI
The students worked at field level before the game and during the first quarter, validating credentials and monitoring access to restricted areas of SoFi Stadium.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jacob Warner became the first UMSL runner to medal in the GLVC Indoor Track and Field Championship with a third-place finish in the 3,000-meter run.
Alumna Emily Blackburn deploying vast geospatial intelligence expertise in new role at UMSL
Blackburn began working as a geospatial data analyst at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative after more than a decade at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month
UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.
College of Optometry launches cutting edge telehealth course
Tele-optometry and tele-retinal services can help optometrists reach patients who might not otherwise have access, or easy access, to care.
University Libraries initiative promotes open educational resources at UMSL
Librarians Judy Schmitt and Lena Marvin aim to encourage innovative and less costly ways to deliver learning materials to students.
UMSL celebrating homecoming, including ‘Roaring Back into the ’20s’ dance
Starting with a basketball game and a dance in 1963, UMSL homecoming has developed into a series of events to engage students, faculty and staff and welcome back alumni.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior swingman Jose Grubbs scored 22 points to lead the men’s basketball team past Lindenwood as Coach Bob Sundvold secured his 150th victory at UMSL.
UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Christian Hospital President Rick Stevens honored by St. Louis City NAACP
Sobolik and Stevens received the Freeman/Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award at the organization’s Annual Freedom Fund Dinner.
UMSL receives $1 million gift from late Helen Shopmaker to support Opportunity Scholars Program
Shopmaker’s gift will endow the scholarship, which serves first-generation college students and those underrepresented in the workforce.
Biology alumnus Felipe Zapata talks to St. Louis Public Radio, KTVI about role with Disney’s ‘Encanto’
Zapata, who earned his PhD at UMSL and is now an assistant professor at UCLA, consulted with Disney on the plants depicted in the film, set in his native Colombia.
‘Black People in Horror Films’ event examines cinematic history and tropes
Associate Professor Felia Davenport discussed how previous eras of cinema paved the way for the modern Black horror renaissance led by Jordan Peele.
Mindy Dilley, Devin Dixon and Jeremy Knake 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.
Supply chain student Gladwell Ndungu possess uncommon drive in pursuit of success
Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.
Eye on UMSL: 200 years of history woven together
People closely examine the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt on display at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s St. Louis Research Center in the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Assistant Clinical Professor Patrick Stark selected for inaugural AOA Leadership Institute
The year-long AOA program aims “to energize and equip the next generation of champions for optometry, who will then be ready to step in and lead at all levels – local, state and beyond.”
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Guillem Masjuan Roca finished in the top eight in three events at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.
New website highlights UMSL’s continuing efforts to improve gender equity among STEM faculty through ADVANCE
The site outlines the project’s action areas, provides a list of resources for women faculty members and features space to spotlight their work.
Professor Susan Brownell’s expertise in demand with Olympics underway in Beijing
Brownell has shared her insights on the Games with The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg TV and St. Louis Public Radio, among other outlets.
UMSL’s annual economic impact exceeds $429 million in Missouri
A new report from consulting firm Tripp Umbach affirms UMSL’s role as a vital contributor to economic development, particularly in St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Snow day
Photographer August Jennewein captures scenes from around campus Friday as UMSL emerged from two days of winter weather.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior center Kiara Stewart averaged 15.3 points and 7.7 rebounds last week as the women’s basketball team continued its roll with three home wins.
Ask an Expert: David Kimball and Anita Manion discuss process and importance of redistricting
The Missouri Senate was expected to open debate on a proposed redistricting map for the state’s eight Congressional districts on Monday afternoon.
Communications graduate Lucy Covington parlays internship into job with College of Optometry
UMSL Eye Care Credentialing and Outreach Specialist Lucy Covington began working with the College of Optometry as a student intern focused on social media outreach.
Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
UMSL kicks off annual celebration of Black History Month
Tuesday’s viewing of “King Richard” was the first of 16 planned events throughout the month of February.
International Business Appreciation Month opens with panel discussion featuring journalists Ali Velshi, John Casey
The event, moderated by Dean Joan Phillips, was one of eight planned throughout February with the theme of Embracing Diversity and Opportunities.
Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch break
Students Devin Elkins, Amber Jones, Mia Foote and Lauryn Sanders take a break from studying to enjoy lunch and each other’s company in The Nosh.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior forward Alex LaPorta pulled down her school-record 1,029th career rebound on Saturday in a rout of William Jewell.
UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
UMSL once again receives high marks for student voting, and the work continues
The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement found that 71.2 percent of UMSL students voted in 2020, more than 5 points higher than the national average.
UMSL Black Faculty and Staff Association names public lecture series after Jerome E. Morris
Morris, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education, served a three-year term as the BFSA president beginning in 2018.
Jake Bain continues his shift from athlete to LGBTQ+ activist while pursuing degrees at UMSL
Bain, one of the first openly gay NCAA Division I football players while at Indiana State, is now studying sport management and psychology.
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann
Hermann was a longtime supporter of the Harris Center and presented singer and activist John Denver with the first World Ecology Award in 1990.
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- Eye on UMSL: Cave exploring
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