Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
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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.
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.
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In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.
KMOV catches UMSL admissions team surprising future Opportunity Scholars
Vice Provost Alan Byrd and Director of Admissions Drew Griffin delivered full-ride scholarship offers to five area high school students.
Chemistry alumni Bill and Dawn Shiang have advice for couples juggling two careers
The two PhD graduates hope their experience over 25 years working and climbing the corporate ladder at Dow Chemical has lessons for others today.
Lucy Feicht realizes childhood dream by opening Lou Realty Group in her 20s
The business alumna is just a few years into her career but is already being recognized on a national level.
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The women’s basketball team ended one of the best seasons in school history in heartbreaking fashion with a 69-66 loss to Drury in the GLVC Tournament semifinals.
Bleacher Report spotlights Cardinals standout Tommy Pham – including UMSL professor’s role in his success
Optometry Professor Ed Bennett is one of four men who make up Pham’s team of eye specialists, helping the outfielder manage his vision as he deals with keratoconus.
Robert Ricklefs’ research on tropical bird incubation times draws attention from Science Daily
The Curators’ Professor of Biology used DNA sequencing to show a correlation between the longer incubation times of some tropical birds and lower parasite loads.
Triton spirit on display throughout Homecoming 2018
Relive the week’s events with a collection of pictures from UMSL photographer August Jennewein.
2018 homecoming king and queen talk UMSL pride, rewarding student journeys
Yaniv Dudaie and Ares Boira Lopez were elected 2018 homecoming king and queen. Both share a passion for campus involvement.
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The women’s basketball team, led by senior center Jordan Fletcher, enters this week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament on a roll after running its winning streak to 13 games.
UMSL alumni make up quarter of Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Five alumni were among the group of 20 local leaders recognized for their professional excellence, achievements and service early in their careers.
On the cover! Ladue News features UMSL chancellor and wife
In the Feb. 23 issue, Tom George talks about university growth under his leadership and what “running a university” entails. Copies are widely available on stands across St. Louis.
Conference highlights intersection of issues with labor and civil rights
Douglas Swanson, the coordinator of the labor studies at UMSL, put on “Civil Rights in Workers’ Lives,” which attracted an audience of more than 130 people.
Education alumna Kendra Vaughn’s creative teaching gets kids reading
Vaughn’s 17-year career in literacy education and her teaching style have helped hundreds of Hazelwood School District students to read and earned her local recognition.
MSC bridge window painting provides gateway to the best homecoming yet
Homecoming 2018 will feature a full lineup of events through Saturday.
Eye on UMSL: Chinese New Year
A Friday night performance and banquet at UMSL ushered in the year of the Dog and the most celebrated Chinese holiday.
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The baseball team opened its season by winning a weekend series against Harris-Stowe while the women’s basketball team kept rolling, running its winning streak to 11 games.
Quilting artist Basil Kincaid explores ancestral roots, American identity in upcoming Gallery 210 exhibit
Kincaid’s “Gates” exhibition opens Feb. 24 on the UMSL campus.
UMSL recognized for dynamic transfer programs by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
The 2018 honor roll lists 112 transfer-friendly colleges and universities across the country.
Professor Dave Robertson explains debate over partisan gerrymandering on KCUR
The political science chair discussed some misunderstood aspects of the issue while appearing on the Kansas City public radio station.
UMSL ranked first in state, No. 8 nationally for online education and teaching degrees
Reasonable tuition, generous financial aid, a healthy student-teacher ratio and a high six-year graduation rate earned UMSL a top spot.
UMSL student dedicated to building career in media – even if it means skipping Super Bowl
Media studies major Parris Smith worked as an independent reporter at red carpet events during Super Bowl weekend.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jordan Fletcher (far right) anchored UMSL’s defense last week and averaged 28 points as the Tritons clinched the GLVC Central Division title.
New UMSL marketing campaign highlights nursing, business
New TV spots feature successful young alumni testifying to the benefits they found at UMSL and how each college helped launch their careers.
Eye on UMSL: Performance Hall
Middle school orchestra students from across the region made use of whatever space they could find for practice during the packed 2018 Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.
He’s got rhythm: Jim Widner named Outstanding Jazz Educator for second time
The UMSL Jazz Studies director won in 1990 and now in 2018. The award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution to jazz education.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of black excellence at UMSL
Revisit these inspiring stories from everyday people in our campus community.
Economics Resource Center renamed in honor of late Professor Sharon G. Levin
Family members, friends and former colleagues gathered last week to remember Levin and the mark she made on economics at UMSL and beyond.
Serge Serov travels from Moscow for exhibition opening, workshop with UMSL design students
The acclaimed designer and author also gave a lecture on the history of Russian design during his campus visit.
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Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams went 2-0 on the road last week with junior guard Kaitlynn Henning hitting a game-winning 3-pointer in the waning seconds at Lewis.
Ask an Expert: Anthropologist Susan Brownell watches world come together at Olympic Games
In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.
Interest in UMSL increasing at record pace
UMSL is on pace for its third straight year of increased application numbers.
Ameren Accelerator strides confidently into 2nd year
UMSL Accelerate is looking to expand its accelerator model in 2018.
Supply chain and analytics alum lands job at Forsyth Advisors through UMSL connections
A few conversations with the right person helped Jeff Russ obtain a new career in supply chain.
UMSL alumnus examines tangled intricacies of adolescence, tragedy and human resilience in debut novel
Michael Nye, author of “All the Castles Burned,” says the guidance he received from UMSL faculty members had a deep impact on him as a fiction writer.
UMSL awards honorary degree to UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski
Hrabowski was the featured speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration on Jan. 15.
Return to UMSL opens world of opportunity for international MBA student
Engaging classes and a welcoming environment brought Kristina Medvedeva back to UMSL after a year-long exchange program.
UMSL Patient Care Center serves as backdrop for Johnson & Johnson Vision campaign
The modern interior and excellent lighting made the UMSL building an attractive location for the health-care campaign photo shoot.
Psychology graduate Katrina Lynn continuing her education and research in Japan
Lynn will begin pursuing a master’s degree from the Department of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience at Tohoku University in April.
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Junior guard Arielle Jackson led the women’s basketball team to victories over Rockhurst and Bellarmine last week, running the Tritons’ winning streak to five.
College of Education honored for student community service
Years of tremendous volunteerism from education students prompted TASK, a local nonprofit, to recognize the culture of service in UMSL’s College of Education.
UMSL alumna brings lessons in composition and rhetoric to broader St. Louis community with FLOW, her grant-funded startup
Amanda Wells credits her graduate alma mater with helping her grow the idea into an achievable dream.
St. Louis Business Journal spotlights Thompson Coburn Chairman and UMSL alumnus Tom Minogue
Minogue discussed his long tenure as chairman of the firm, its future and the impact it’s already had on the landscape of downtown St. Louis.
Students cheer Blues to victory at UMSL Night on the Ice
A contingent of 90 students and a few friends purchased tickets for the first-ever event put on by New Student Programs to cap Triton Spring Launch.
UMSL Magazine wins grand gold at 2018 CASE District VI awards
UMSL came away with two additional CASE District VI awards recognizing the work of University Marketing and Communications staff.
Eye on UMSL: Lifelong learning
More than 30 older adults make up the first Senior Scholars Program cohort. Many of them gathered Jan. 10 for a full day of orientation, conversation and fun.
UMSL Veterans Center welcomes new director, celebrates 5 years as a campus hub
Joshua Perschbacher stepped into the role earlier this month. Nearly 50 percent more student veterans are now enrolled at UMSL compared to when the center first opened.
UMSL political scientists discuss Missouri governor’s situation with local and national news outlets
Department Chair Dave Robertson and Professor David Kimball provided their analysis for outlets such as KSDK, KMOV and Talking Points Memo.
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