The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
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Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
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.
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The softball team finished runner-up at its conference tournament and earned its sixth-straight bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Advanced Credit Program earns reaccreditation from national alliance
More than 6,300 students from 83 high schools across the St. Louis region enrolled in courses through the UMSL program last fall, getting an early start on their college careers.
A photo gallery of mirth from the 2018 Mirthweek Carnival
Seven photos capture all the sweets, thrills and oddities – hello, Mr. Alligator – at the annual springtime carnival on campus.
Eye on UMSL: Cultures in step
University of Missouri–St. Louis staff members joined in the dancing last Thursday during the sixth annual Spring Multicultural Festival.
UMSL honors six alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
The honorees were Isaac Butler, Stanley Freerks, James Lally, Dale Oberkfell, Laurie Phillips and Brian Salmo.
Leslie Jones brings stories not suitable for ‘SNL’ to Mirthweek headline act
The comedienne delivered a fiery performance to conclude the annual Mirthweek celebration.
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Graduate student Kristine Lindal and the women’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA Division II Championship for the first time in program history.
UMSL alums sweep nonprofit category in St. Louis Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards
Business graduates Benjamin Washington and Dwight Canning were recognized for their work at the Missouri Historical Society and St. Louis Community Foundation, respectively.
Anthropology Professor Susan Brownell receives UM System President’s Award for Leadership
Brownell has shown leadership in her department and been a willing collaborator with others on campus since joining the UMSL faculty in 1994.
With gratitude: 3 scholarship students thank donors for making their college careers possible
Joey Dordoni, Katherine Bluemel and Kim Nguyen spoke at the annual Scholarship Luncheon about the difference financial support has made in their education.
Renowned entomologist Edward O. Wilson receives World Ecology Award
The medal from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL honors work in environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
Ask an Expert: Haitao Li shares his data-driven approach to strategic workforce planning
In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.
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Salome Bleuler and Kristine Lindal helped lead the women’s tennis team to its first-ever GLVC Championship final, where it lost to No. 18 Drury.
Ladue News spotlights Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. Touhill
Writer Paul Brown featured Touhill in a “Person of Interest” column and chronicled the legacy she’s established at UMSL.
Alumnus Don Mueth returns to UMSL 33 years later as member of inaugural DBA cohort
The local finance executive is looking to advance his company through knowledge gained in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.
Education Professor Mark Pope receives Thomas Jefferson Award
Pope is considered to be one of the founders and leading authors in the field of cultural diversity issues in career counseling and development.
Less debt, clear path to graduation primary goal of new UMSL initiative
Keeta Holmes, director of learning innovation and design, is leading the Curriculum Alignment Process to help streamline course offerings and degree pathways.
UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13
The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.
UMSL’s annual economic impact in Missouri tops $363 million
A UM System report by Tripp Umbach affirms that UMSL is a vital contributor to economic development for the state – and particularly the St. Louis region.
Hamilton cast members visit UMSL campus, meet local high school students
Six cast members, including the man who plays Alexander Hamilton, met students from McCluer, Hazelwood and Ritenour high schools for a Lunch and Learn at UMSL.
Youth Violence Prevention Conference examines everyday issues affecting school safety
A crowd of about 200 teachers, counselors, administrators, social workers, law-enforcement officials and family court staffers attended the conference Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
UM President Mun Choi names Todd Swanstrom, Beth Huebner, Patricia Parker Presidential Engagement Fellows
The fellows will represent the UM System at speaking events throughout the state, discussing their research and sharing how that knowledge can help Missouri citizens.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Salome Bleuler picked up her 20th victories of the season in both singles and doubles as the No. 31 women’s tennis team swept William Jewell and beat Rockhurst.
UMSL faculty members discuss how well America incorporates immigrants on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Professors Adriano Udani and Florian Sichling were part of a three-person panel joining host Don Marsh on Monday’s program on St. Louis Public Radio.
Kim Song receives UM System President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
The associate professor of education won the award along with University of Missouri–Columbia Associate Professor Lisa Dorner for their partnership, which began in 2013.
UMSL taps Paul Evensen to lead Public Policy Research Center
Evensen is well-connected across the St. Louis community through his work with Social Innovation STL, which he launched in 2015.
UMSL among 31 universities selected to take part in the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities has partnered with The Democracy Collaborative to launch the initiative.
Political science major Jennifer Mossgraber chosen as Newman Civic Fellow
The junior was one of 268 college students nationwide selected to take part in program run by Campus Compact.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Emma Thorngren matched a school record by shooting 69 Saturday and helped the women’s golf team to an eight-stroke victory in the UMSL Spring Invitational.
Kristin Sobolik to assume title of executive vice chancellor on one-year anniversary of her hiring
The provost has played a vital role in the development of a new strategic plan and a review of academic degree programs since coming to UMSL.
Telemental health focus of social work alumna’s new online counseling practice
Melissa Douglass, BSW 2012 and MSW 2014, opened Goal Driven Counseling, a fully online counseling practice specializing in teens and young adults, in September 2017.
Latest Midwest Digital Marketing Conference offers insights on industry innovations, valuable networking opportunities
Nearly 1,700 people gathered for the annual conference last Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Louis Union Station.
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Junior pitcher Carly Kingery and the softball team swept doubleheaders against Truman State and Quincy, running their winning streak to six games.
Academy of Science of St. Louis set to honor UMSL biochemist with 2018 George Engelmann Interdisciplinary Award
Xuemin (Sam) Wang, known for his research on lipids, will receive the award at a banquet Thursday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Kern Family Foundation awards UMSL $3M grant to develop school leaders with character education focus
The Center for Character and Citizenship within the College of Education will use the four-year grant to implement and evaluate a regional program for emerging school leaders.
UMSL names 6 women 2018 Trailblazers this Women’s History Month
UMSL’s 2018 Trailblazers are (from left) Natalie Hilterbrand, Lauren Obermark, Robin Kimberlin, Michele D. Meckfessel, Gwen Moore and Kat Riddler.
Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the gender wage gap and barriers women still face in the labor market
In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.
Eye on UMSL: Well-earned recognition
Vietnam veterans from across the UMSL community attended a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony Thursday at the J.C. Penney Summit Lounge.
UMSL’s new DBA program ranked in top 22 worldwide by CEO Magazine
The program’s accreditation, diversity of students and quality of faculty were central factors in its global ranking.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch spotlights Assistant Professor Jacqueline Thompson and her versatility on stage
Thompson has been nominated for the 2018 St. Louis Theater Circle Award for outstanding actress in a drama for her performance in “Intimate Apparel.”
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice shines in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The department ranked fifth on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of the “Best Graduate Schools.”
Science Guy Bill Nye beseeches UMSL students to ‘Change the world’
The famous scientist shared research proving climate change and urged the UMSL audience to pursue science for answers and space exploration for a better understanding of Earth.
Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit
Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.
Armstrong Teasdale partner encourages students to seek, create career opportunities during Distinguished Speaker Series
Tessa Trelz, a trailblazing St. Louis attorney, shared her hopes for future female professionals during a campus lecture.
PhD student Paige Vaughn researches crime clearance and prevention on the ground in East St. Louis
Vaughn worked as an intern with the East St. Louis Police Department and observed ways officers work to build trust with residents in hopes of reducing crime.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomores Patryk Golinski (pictured) and Merel Visser each earned honorable mention All-American recognition at the NCAA Division II Swimming Championships.
Eye on UMSL: Across the sea
The Consul General of India–Chicago Neeta Bhushan visited campus Wednesday to bolster the partnership between UMSL and Osmania University.
Pirate historian Mark Hanna talks to ‘St. Louis on the Air’ ahead of UMSL Opera Theatre production
The UC San Diego associate professor will be speaking before each of three weekend performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Touhill.
UMSL representatives share stories of female student veterans with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Army veterans Emily Staden and Jim Craig, an associate teaching professor, participated in the St. Louis Public Radio panel discussion.
Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair
Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.
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