The new school will begin enrolling students in the fall of 2025, operating alongside the existing joint engineering program and catering to more traditional, full-time students with classes on the UMSL campus.
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UMSL launching new School of Engineering to meet the workforce needs of St. Louis and the state of Missouri
The new school will begin enrolling students in the fall of 2025, operating alongside the existing joint engineering program and catering to more traditional, full-time students with classes on the UMSL campus.
UMSL launching new School of Engineering to meet the workforce needs of St. Louis and the state of Missouri
The new school will begin enrolling students in the fall of 2025, operating alongside the existing joint engineering program and catering to more traditional, full-time students with classes on the UMSL campus.
UMSL launching new School of Engineering to meet the workforce needs of St. Louis and the state of Missouri
The new school will begin enrolling students in the fall of 2025, operating alongside the existing joint engineering program and catering to more traditional, full-time students with classes on the UMSL campus.
UMSL appoints Marisa Smith to serve as new chief of police
Smith has been involved in all facets of UMSL Police Department operations while serving as deputy chief. She will begin her new position on Sept. 16.
UMSL appoints Marisa Smith to serve as new chief of police
Smith has been involved in all facets of UMSL Police Department operations while serving as deputy chief. She will begin her new position on Sept. 16.
UMSL appoints Marisa Smith to serve as new chief of police
Smith has been involved in all facets of UMSL Police Department operations while serving as deputy chief. She will begin her new position on Sept. 16.
Retiring UMSL Police Chief Dan Freet awarded Chancellor’s Medal
Freet has spent the past 11 years with the UMSL Police Department, the last seven as chief, and has been instrumental in ensuring campus safety, including with his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retiring UMSL Police Chief Dan Freet awarded Chancellor’s Medal
Freet has spent the past 11 years with the UMSL Police Department, the last seven as chief, and has been instrumental in ensuring campus safety, including with his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retiring UMSL Police Chief Dan Freet awarded Chancellor’s Medal
Freet has spent the past 11 years with the UMSL Police Department, the last seven as chief, and has been instrumental in ensuring campus safety, including with his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
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Community rallies to Head Coach Katie Vaughn after house fire
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Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
UMSL students perform with all-collegiate concert band at MMEA annual conference
Katherine Busby, Michael Owens, Emily Ries and David Sedlock only had two days to rehearse with the selective ensemble before performing.
Ask an Expert: Laura Kuensting advocates for advanced practice nurses’ rights
UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.
New education course promotes servant leadership model
Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr’s new course, “Leaders Cultivating Virtues,” gives education leaders the tools to help children become good people as well as good students.
10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students
The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 18th-ranked men’s basketball team went undefeated on the road last week with wins against Lindenwood, Illinois Springfield and Lewis. The effort pushed the Tritons into first place in the GLVC standings.
Students discover opportunities for campus connections at Spring Involvement Expo
The Spring Involvement Expo brought a variety of campus organizations together, giving students the opportunity to enhance their college experience.
Eye on UMSL: Slush or shine
Despite icy flurries that dusted the university on Thursday and Friday, intrepid UMSL students brought activity to North Campus as they made their way to class.
International MBA program with Nanjing University lauded as one of China’s leading dual MBA programs
Students in the program spend one year at Nanjing University, one year at UMSL and complete an international business internship.
Teaching with empathy: Jennifer Nolan wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Jennifer Nolan shares her passion for the past and its artifacts with UMSL students while maintaining a focus on teaching with empathy.
UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service
Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.
‘Planting seeds:’ three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Anthony Taylor, Kathryn Dorsey and Berneshia Jamison were named the 2020 recipients during Monday’s holiday observance ceremony.
Chemistry and biochemistry professor recognized for strength of teaching, research
A patent and a teaching award from the National Society of Leadership and Success rounded out the last decade for Distinguished Professor George Gokel.
Eye on UMSL: Step in the right direction
Meg Naes, a business tech analyst with UMSL ITS, offers a student directions at an information table in the Social Science and Business Building on Tuesday.
December graduate Curlinda Blacksheep cultivates cultural connections as park ranger
Blacksheep, a park ranger at Navajo National Monument, will use her EdD to support her cultural education work at the park, including a new program with local schools.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 18th-ranked men’s basketball team bounced back from a loss at top-ranked Bellarmine with wins against No. 23 Indianapolis at home and Lindenwood on the road.
Beth Huebner part of UM System team awarded $200,000 grant to support corrections research
The team is piloting a 4½-year research project at Moberly Correctional Center, north of Columbia, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Corrections.
US News & World Report recognizes UMSL among best online bachelor’s programs
UMSL’s program ranked in a tie for No. 52 nationally and was the highest ranked program in Missouri.
‘Back where I started’: Alumna Maria A. Ellis forms children’s choir on UMSL campus
The new choral group is part of Maria A. Ellis’ mission to make music education more accessible to everyone, starting in her hometown.
Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership
Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus.
Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities
The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 23rd-ranked men’s basketball team knocked off Drury and Southwest Baptist on the road last week to run its winning streak to 13 games.
Family history inspires optometry student Salmedina Alic to help patients see
Time spent as a child in Bosnia around her great uncle, who became blind in his old age, first made Alic interested in low-vision rehabilitation.
University Marketing and Communications honored with multiple awards
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized the department’s work with one gold, four silver and three bronze awards.
Political passion drives Julia Spoerry to serve the underserved
Spoerry’s using knowledge she gained pursuing her MPPA at UMSL to better serve the residents of Florissant as a community development specialist.
Education grad heals trauma through music and nature
Kelcee Burton earned her bachelor’s in educational studies and landed a job working with Hip Hop for Change, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California.
Inquisitive nature serves December graduate well as he prepares to launch career in biotechnology
Christopher Wilke gained a wealth of experience during two years working in the lab of James Bashkin and also had an internship at MilliporeSigma.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Yaakema Rose Jr. and the men’s basketball team won their 11th straight game with a strong defensive effort against Missouri S&T.
MIMH fosters innovative approaches to meet large health care challenges
Investigators work on everything from biomarker discovery to program evaluation and professional training and touch people in all 114 counties of the state.
Taylor Milon writes her story in service, leadership, connections
Communication major and December-graduate Taylor Milon’s time at UMSL was marked by her passion for service and campus involvement.
Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily
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December graduate Madsy Richards tackles academics, internships and volleyball
The new UMSL alumna enjoyed a historic volleyball season and completed three internships while pursuing a supply chain management degree.
College of Optometry brings Christmas to south city charter school
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Ekin Pellegrini represents UMSL DBA program on Executive DBA Council board
The organization unites DBA programs across the world, offering resources and opportunities for academic growth.
UMSL a winner in Annual Giving Network Challenge
The international association for educational advancement professionals recognized UMSL for its outreach efforts to support the Finish Your Degree Scholarship Program.
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Rebecca Rogers untangles literacy and power
Over her 13-year UMSL career, the College of Education professor has helped make critical discourse analysis more accessible for public intellectuals.
Real-world experiences prepare Joel Sjerven for social work success
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Eye on UMSL: Open skies, clear grounds
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Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation to foster novel solutions to transportation issues
UMSL Assistant Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy will be part of the operations cabinet for the new center, which aims to develop solutions to improve crumbling roads and bridges.
Doctoral student Tony Michalka studying changes in policing in the aftermath of Ferguson
Michalka has been working with Teaching Professor Tim Maher on a qualitative study that includes interviews with police officers in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County.
Former Green Card Lottery winner Ehsan Davarzany earns master’s degree in economics
The native of Iran overcame a language barrier and financial challenges to achieve the goal he set when he immigrated to the United States six years ago.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team heads to Puerto Rico for two games later this week looking to bounce back from a 68-53 loss Monday night at Culver-Stockton.
Alumna Gloria Clark Reno presides over the state’s largest judicial circuit
Reno, who earned her degree in English in 1973, is the first African American to serve as presiding judge of the St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Business faculty members receive ASCM grant to fund research on drone deliveries of vaccines
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December graduate Karla Ramirez develops passion in communication technology
Mentorship programs with Boeing and the Regional Business Council helped the former Marine flourish in the Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program.
A family on campus: the Honors College fosters student individuality within tight-knit community
The Honors College’s engaging classes, student association, service, writing and individualized attention help students flourish.
From skating for Team USA to helping fellow students, Shannon Keys is on a roll
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Pair of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards to study abroad
Lauren Huebner will study abroad in Limerick, Ireland, for a semester, while Nicole Newman will study in Barcelona, Spain, for a semester.
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