The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
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UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
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The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.
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UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
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The fourth-ranked volleyball team ran its record to 20-0 after sweeping Tiffin, Davenport and No. 19 Ferris State in the Midwest Regional Volleyball Crossover tournament.
College of Business Administration celebrates long history of educating students at Dean’s Mixer
Nearly 100 people, including former deans, alumni and faculty and staff, attended the event at Glen Echo Country Club.
UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference returns to UMSL campus for the first time in four years
The conference, which also featured a virtual component, included a variety of workshops, exhibits, speakers, technology, vendors and innovative idea-sharing.
UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.
Succeed Director Jonathan Lidgus receives 2023 State Level Leadership Award
The annual State of the Art Conference bestows the award to a person deeply committed to furthering the field of inclusive higher education.
60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
Todd Swanstrom’s new book explores the importance of neighborhoods in making connections amid fractured times
Swanstrom co-authored “The Changing American Neighborhood: The Meaning of Place in the 21st Century” with Alan Mallach of the Center for Community Progress.
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Delaney Humm helped the fourth-ranked volleyball team pull out a five-set victory on the road at No. 16 Lewis on Saturday to remain unbeaten this season.
UMSL Police accredited for 8th time by national law enforcement body
The department recently received an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Taylor Timmerberg, a senior research lab and print technician in the Department of Art and Design, worked to install the new exhibition “Printed with Purpose” at Gallery 210@FAB.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.
UMSL encouraging 60,000 hours of community service to celebrate university’s 60th anniversary
The initiative both encourages new acts of service and highlights the work that UMSL is already doing out in the community.
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Freshman nursing major Dylan Bonnett holds Patty LaBelle, a Polish black and white laced chicken, while visiting a petting zoo hosted by the Office of Student Involvement last week.
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UMSL runners Benjamin VandenBrink, Jacob Warner, Kayley Heeter and Lily Wagemann all finished in the top 20 in their respective races in last week’s Live in the Lou Cross Country Classic.
Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing
Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.
Tritons United hosts new campus events and interventions for National Domestic & Dating Violence Awareness Month
A tabling event on Oct. 10 will feature an art exhibit through the Clothesline Project, a national organization that seeks to bring awareness to gender-based violence.
Erin Sullivan, Megan Green Simonds and Corey Worth receive UMSL Hero Awards
The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis
MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading the project, which aims to help individuals impacted by first-episode psychosis get the resources and support they need.
More than 700 high school students take part in World Languages Day celebration at Touhill
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event for the fourth time and drew students from 10 area high schools.
UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director
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The Indian Student Association and UMSL Global hosted an event for Ganesh Chaturthi, including a celebration of Ganesh Pooja, a ceremony to honor the deity Lord Ganesha.
Clinical psych PhD student Monica Treviño spends six weeks in Peru engaging in specialized language and cultural training for mental health professionals
Treviño worked with PASEO, a global mental health organization dedicated to increasing services for the Latinx population across borders.
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The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team is off to the best start in program history, improving to 14-0 after sweeping William Jewell and No. 25 Rockhurst last week.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Eye on UMSL: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff
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Members of the UMSL community have until Sept. 28 to cast their votes in alma mater competition
A group of faculty members, students and one alum from the Department of Music helped select the three finalists from 39 submissions.
Fall Internship & Job Fair connects hundreds of UMSL students with potential employers from across St. Louis region
This year’s fair brought 460 students and 85 different companies to the Touhill.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
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The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team matched its best start in school history when it went 4-0 in last weekend’s McKendree Invitational to improve to 12-0 on the season.
UMSL gets high marks for supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
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UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding
Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.
Senior Momo Kikuchi interns on Capitol Hill through UMSL in DC internship program
Over the summer, the political science major interned in U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner’s office and explored D.C. with several UMSL alumni.
UMSL’s Play Therapy Institute awarded $442,000 to expand services
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Eye on UMSL: Goat yoga
Students, faculty and staff held their yoga poses while joined by a group of goats on the lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on Aug. 31.
60 for 60: Stan Anderson, Darrion Cockrell, Beth Goetz, Ella Jones and Kristin Lawson honored as exceptional UMSL alumni
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Melo Mensah netted the game-winning goal against NAIA foe Central Methodist as the men’s soccer team gave first-year Coach Josh Alderson his first win.
UMSL taps Ryan McDannold to serve as associate vice chancellor for development
McDannold has more than 17 years of experience leading the strategic growth of private philanthropic support for nonprofit and higher education organizations.
Janet Wilding assumes new role as UMSL’s assistant vice chancellor for economic and community development
Wilding has more than 30 years of experience working in urban planning and helping to spur economic growth across the St. Louis region.
UMSL community members encouraged to display their pride on and off campus on Red and Gold Day Sept. 15
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Michi Tobler engaging in teaching, research and outreach as new E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies at UMSL
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