Clinical psychology PhD ranked No. 11 by Grad School Hub

Mar 20, 2019

The ratings website applauded the program’s low cost to students as well as its specialized research topics, faculty support and hands-on training.

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh

Mar 20, 2019

The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.

Chancellor Tom George receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Mar 19, 2019

Ron Green, the CEO of the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, made the presentation Saturday evening at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Face time: Students mingle with and try to impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 18, 2019

More than 300 current students and alumni attended last Friday’s fair, which featured representatives from 120 companies and organizations.

Eye on UMSL: An inspirational view

Mar 18, 2019

Tributes to inspirational women dotted the windows on the Millennium Student Center Bridge in celebration of Women’s History Month, which runs through the end of March.

Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event

Mar 18, 2019

George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

Graphic design students showcase work at thesis show

Mar 18, 2019

Bachelor’s candidates presented projects that they had been working on since August to an audience of students, faculty members and design professionals at the Lee Theater.

College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board

Mar 18, 2019

Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice.

National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna

Mar 15, 2019

Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.

UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

Vice Chancellor Paul Herring eyes new goals for University Advancement

Mar 13, 2019

Herring spent his first 100 days learning UMSL’s culture, getting to know donors and establishing a vision for the units he oversees.

Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2019

The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars

Mar 11, 2019

Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.

Eye on UMSL: On Point

Mar 11, 2019

Members of the Vocal Point a cappella ensemble performed at a UMSL Jazz Ensemble concert on March 5 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

HER-Story: 10 mantras from strong women in business

Mar 11, 2019

Local professionals offered advice and personal stories during Thursday’s Black Business Student Association HER-Story panel.

Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council

Mar 11, 2019

Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 11, 2019

The softball team finished off its Florida road trip with a 6-2 record, including wins over No. 25 Gannon and No. 14 Grand Valley State.

Alumnus Devin LaRue’s diverse musical talents on display in debut album ‘Finding Peace’

Mar 11, 2019

LaRue wrote, arranged, recorded and produced the album, which features him singing and playing guitar, piano, trombone, euphonium, banjo, accordion and djembe drum.

DNP project empowers ‘psych whisperer’ Anne Thatcher’s large-scale care ambitions

Mar 7, 2019

Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.

12 quotes to inspire you during Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2019

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the UMSL Daily team reflects on some of our favorite female-driven stories from the past year.

MEd graduate named ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ for bold moves as Decatur superintendent

Mar 4, 2019

Paul Fregeau earned his MEd from UMSL in 1994, transitioning from law enforcement to a career in education. He now leads the school district in Illinois.

‘Black in St. Louis’ panel discussion tackles region’s future

Mar 4, 2019

The Better Together city-county merger proposal, youth success and education were among the topics debated during the event.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 4, 2019

The men’s basketball team topped Maryville to log its first 20-win season since 1990-91. Now, the Tritons’ sights are set on the conference tournament.

Engineering major Kyle Baumann’s talents stretch from woodworking to roadways

Mar 4, 2019

When Baumann graduates this spring, he’ll be taking his design skills to Jacobs Engineering Group.

UMSL joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’

Mar 1, 2019

This marked the second time the university received the designation in recognition of its efforts to foster civic engagement among its students.

Student nurses call for expanded practice on APRN Advocacy in Action day

Mar 1, 2019

The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.

Alumna Nicole Lograsso soars in career at Boeing while earning UMSL MBA

Feb 28, 2019

Patience paid off for Lograsso who landed a job for her dream company a few years after earning her BSBA.

Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship

Feb 28, 2019

The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.

Meet homecoming royalty Sydni Jackson and Amanda Vollmer

Feb 26, 2019

The royalty winners were announced Saturday during the Dinner and Dance at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.

Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

Feb 25, 2019

Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Rise of the Red & Gold: Snapshots from UMSL Homecoming 2019

Feb 25, 2019

The spirited homecoming festivities of 2019 captured by campus photographer August Jennewein demonstrate the extraordinary verve and talent of the UMSL community.

Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes

Feb 25, 2019

The Orientation Leader Team huddled for a backstage pep talk Friday before kicking off the Homecoming Lip Sync Competition in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 25, 2019

Joel Sylven shot a season-low 216 over three rounds to take medalist honors at the Newberry College Invitational last week, the second win of his UMSL career.

Marcia Chatelain spotlights young women’s experiences in the Great Migration during Black History Month keynote

Feb 22, 2019

The associate professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University presented on Wednesday night at the Millennium Student Center.

Grounds department working to restore UMSL’s natural areas with Missouri Department of Conservation grant

Feb 21, 2019

Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward organized a showcase event and workshop on Feb. 14 on South Campus.

UMSL Night with the St. Louis Blues attracts sizable contingent for night of hockey fun

Feb 21, 2019

The second annual event saw around 240 members of the UMSL community gather to watch the Blues score an 8-3 victory.

Third annual UMSL|Hack aims to educate

Feb 21, 2019

MBA student and co-founder Mohamed Langi raised $25,000 to cover entry, food and prizes for the three winning teams.

Ask an Expert: Priscilla Dowden-White discusses Margaret Bush Wilson and other overlooked civil rights figures

Feb 20, 2019

Dowden-White is currently researching a biography on Wilson, the first African American woman to chair the national board of the NAACP.

Columbia University lecturer William Duggan outlines steps that lead to innovation

Feb 20, 2019

Nidec Motor Corporation sponsored Friday’s event in conjunction with UMSL’s Doctor of Business Administration program.

Four stories to celebrate joint engineering’s 25th anniversary

Feb 20, 2019

Thanks to joint engineering, Nikia Munson, Jennifer Sommerfeld, Christopher Peoples and Siri Vikan transformed their lives, supported their families and found fulfilling careers.

Economist David Rose’s latest book explains why culture is the key to keeping free market democracies thriving

Feb 20, 2019

“Why Culture Matters Most” is Rose’s second book published by Oxford University Press.

UMSL researchers share expertise on local, national radio

Feb 20, 2019

Sandra Langeslag appeared on NPR, and Lauren Obermark and Jennifer Siciliani both served as guest panelists on “St. Louis on the Air.”

UMSL Eye Care campaign builds awareness to serve community

Feb 13, 2019

A new website, a billboard campaign, window clings and radio spots were designed to highlight the excellent care available.

Panel discussion showcases innovative research from African American faculty members at UMSL

Feb 11, 2019

Wilma Calvert, Jerome Morris and Sha-Lai Williams Woodson shared their work as part of “A Conversation on Reframing Health, Education and Family in the Black Community.”

Eye on UMSL: Getting their kicks

Feb 11, 2019

Members of the women’s soccer team took their game indoors last week for an informal, offseason workout at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Des Lee Fine Arts Festival attracts students from across the St. Louis region

Feb 11, 2019

More than 800 middle school and high school students took part in the festival, split across two days last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 11, 2019

UMSL swimmers, including junior Patryk Golinski (above), set 12 school records over three days of competition at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.

Former homecoming queen reflects on UMSL traditions ahead of 2019’s Rise of the Red and Gold celebration

Feb 11, 2019

An influential part of education alumna Candice Belton’s undergraduate experience included a run for homecoming queen in 2003.

Danielle Waedekin getting set for next challenge after dominating on the court and in the classroom

Feb 9, 2019

The College of Nursing student was the first player in the volleyball program’s history to be named an Academic All-American.