Eye on UMSL: Gosling crossing

Apr 16, 2017

A student makes way for a family of geese and snaps their portrait as they cross a sidewalk along UMSL’s North Campus ponds.

Alumna looks back on rewarding journey full of long hours, love of color

Apr 13, 2017

After juggling day jobs, teaching and her own artwork for years, Ann Croghan, BGS 1982, is now a full-time studio artist at Foundry Art Centre.

Teaching with compassion earns Liz Mantych a 2017 Excellence in Nursing nomination

Apr 12, 2017

A career, a passion, an approach to life: Being a nurse educator has been a true blessing for UMSL’s RN to BSN program director.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference offers multidisciplinary examination of gun violence

Apr 12, 2017

Criminologists, criminal justice practitioners and psychologists from around the country shared insights during the 16th annual event.

Eye on UMSL: Jazz practice

Apr 11, 2017

The University Jazz Ensemble rehearses a number as several area high school students – each a Creative Achievement in the Arts award recipient – look on.

Student volunteers choose a different kind of spring break, explore new city

Apr 10, 2017

Spring break typically conjures images of beaches and naps, but it was all about service for eight Tritons who traveled to Indiana during their recent week off.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 10, 2017

The women’s golf team picked up its fifth team win of the season on Monday, winning its own Triton Invitational, held at the Norwood Hills Country Club.

UMSL students spearhead family-focused STEM Night, draw 700 to local elementary school

Apr 6, 2017

The seven College of Education students capped off their student teaching at Zitzman Elementary with a night of science-fueled fun for the entire community.

4 UMSL singers represent Missouri, lend voices to all-collegiate choir at national conference

Apr 5, 2017

When leaders of the Missouri Choral Directors Association were looking for a single quartet to sing on behalf of the Show-Me State, they chose UMSL.

Political science chair Dave Robertson shares perspective on election results with KMOX

Apr 5, 2017

He appeared on “Total Information AM,” discussing the defeat of the proposed soccer stadium as well as what new leadership could mean for regional cooperation.

Graphic design majors wow crowd with ambitious senior theses

Apr 4, 2017

Eleven graduating students showcased their projects, ranging from campaigns to apps to furniture, before a large audience last month.

UMSL BES program weaves student’s passion with opportunity

Apr 4, 2017

Interning at the Saint Louis Science Center is a full-circle experience for University of Missouri–St. Louis student Barbara O’Dell.

Conference put on by Center for Ethics in Public Life examines campaign finance reform

Apr 3, 2017

The March 24 event titled “Ethics, Money & Politics” brought together academics, legislators and political operatives and explored all sides of the debate.

Science teachers, alumnae reflect on UMSL’s first female chemistry professor, who inspired their careers

Apr 2, 2017

For Jeanette Hencken, Liz Petersen, Sandra Mueller and Joan Twillman, meeting Jane Miller changed their lives and fueled their passion for science education.

UMSL teams with Ameren to spark energy innovation and attract job-creating tech startups to St. Louis

Apr 2, 2017

Three alumni are providing vision and leadership to the first-of-its-kind energy industry partnership.

UMSL ranked fifth among ‘50 Best Colleges for Adult Education’

Apr 2, 2017

Great Value Colleges compiled the rankings after weighing factors such as affordability, the number of online degree programs and other services benefiting nontraditional students.

‘It Figures’ exhibition showcases student artwork on being human

Apr 2, 2017

On display in the Millennium Student Center’s Gallery Visio through April 8, the juried show was curated by the student-driven group Artists Anonymous.

Drawing inspiration from teachers Max Beckmann and Sharon Callner, 2 St. Louis artists shape friendship, artwork at UMSL

Mar 26, 2017

Both members of a group that meets every week, Corey Smith credits Dave Kaskowitz, who was once a student of Max Beckmann, with helping him grow as an artist.

Buggy Harris Lecture details all the ways humans need insects

Mar 26, 2017

Entomologist May Berenbaum gave the 2017 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture at the Missouri Botanical Garden on March 23.

Department chair talks stories, evidence and Women’s History Month

Mar 23, 2017

For Laura Westhoff, people are at the heart of the study of history – the stories they tell and the meaning they make.

UMSL receives designation as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’

Mar 23, 2017

The university was one of 83 campuses in 23 states to receive the designation through an initiative by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA.

Colombian artist shares ‘24/7’ devotion to craft with UMSL students, faculty during gallery talk

Mar 22, 2017

During his recent residency in St. Louis, Jorge E. Rodríguez visited campus, where a selection of his prints were on display in the Fine Arts Building.

Galápagos biosecurity team visits UMSL lab, Saint Louis Zoo

Mar 21, 2017

After numerous research trips to the Galápagos Islands, UMSL and the Parker lab hosted a partner team of Galápagos lab technicians and veterinarians for the first time.

UMSL ITE continues to see growth, launch new initiatives

Mar 21, 2017

The science and technology incubator hosts companies in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, life sciences and information technology.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 20, 2017

The 17th-ranked Tritons softball team split a pair of doubleheaders to open GLVC play while the women’s golf team captured its fourth team title of the season.

Urban Education Speaker Series welcomes former female leader of the Black Panther Party

Mar 19, 2017

Elaine Brown offered a sweeping analysis of current issues by way of a historical journey through black America.

UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center earns award for innovative design

Mar 19, 2017

NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation recently recognized the state-of-the-art facility for excellence in architectural design and functionality.

Eye on UMSL: Happy 70th

Mar 19, 2017

Chancellor Tom George blows out the cake during a surprise 70th birthday celebration in his office Friday morning.

St. Louis Public Radio details a history of golf – intertwined with UMSL’s history – in north St. Louis County

Mar 16, 2017

The university was founded on land that used to be Bellerive Country Club and today owns Normandie Golf Club, the oldest public course west of the Mississippi.

Emerson vice president says women, minorities are answer to American shortfall in growing STEM economy

Mar 15, 2017

Pamela Jackson’s address on “Women in STEM Careers” was the latest in the Distinguished Speaker Series at UMSL.

Recent UMSL optometry research investigates blocking blue light, promotes saving vision

Mar 15, 2017

Carl Bassi and Blair Gerratt conducted a study on lenses with the potential to protect wearers from the hazards of too much screen time.

Political scientist named UMSL’s first College Professor of Global Studies in Arts and Sciences

Mar 14, 2017

Department of Political Science faculty member Joyce Mushaben is taking the lead on plans for an interdisciplinary certificate program in ethnicity, migration and human diversity.

Tom Meuser discusses impact Alzheimer’s can have on caregivers on ‘The Pulse of St. Louis’

Mar 14, 2017

The director of UMSL’s gerontology program was part of a panel of experts appearing on the Saturday night show on KPLR.

UMSL alumnus comes full circle as executive director of Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis

Mar 13, 2017

In 2005, Ashland Tate was a college student in his hometown of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina prompted a major change of plans.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 13, 2017

Tritons teams last week scored a top-10 victory, pounded out 17 runs (twice), matched a school record and took down an NCAA Division I opponent.

Eye on UMSL: Disc play

Mar 12, 2017

Fellow students Zach Tullock and Chris Ernst stretch to catch a flying disc on South Campus in front of saucer magnolia trees in bloom.

April Regester receives Special Ambassador Award from St. Louis Special School District

Mar 9, 2017

The College of Education professor has been fostering partnerships with SSD since she came to UMSL seven years ago.

Collaborative art project at University City unity gathering in the spotlight

Mar 9, 2017

UMSL’s Department of Art and Art History organized a community art project Feb. 26 in the wake of vandalism at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery.

UMSL’s teacher prep programs earn top ratings from Missouri Department of Education

Mar 8, 2017

Thirteen achieved the coveted Tier I status on the 2016 Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs in the state of Missouri.

Class assignment begun two years ago lives on as printed book and card game

Mar 8, 2017

The project that Nicholas O’Brien and Chris Rolwes helped pull together for course credit in a technical writing class has morphed into a real way to explore St. Louis.

European Academy of Sciences and Arts inducts Michael Cosmopoulos at ceremony in Austria

Mar 7, 2017

As a newly elected member of the academy, he joins the ranks of top scholars and scientists including 33 Nobel Prize winners and one pope.

Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his research on Greek migration

Mar 6, 2017

The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.

Freshly imagined courses bring UMSL Accelerate’s entrepreneurial focus to campus classrooms

Mar 5, 2017

Phil Dunlap’s new course, Business in the Arts, is one of five classes this semester with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Eye on UMSL: First bloom

Mar 5, 2017

In front of the Thomas Jefferson Library, a small tree’s flowers blossom, uncurling their petals to the sun and spring-like warmth this early March.

Bill Schnarr and Babe pave way at UMSL for student veterans with service animals

Mar 2, 2017

Babe is the first registered veteran service dog on campus. She accompanies Bill Schnarr to his classes for his business degree, helping him cope with PTSD.

Meet Dustin and Casey Aschinger: Twins, classmates and future health professionals

Mar 1, 2017

The brothers are pursuing the same general field of study at UMSL, but they’re on two different career tracks.

UMSL optometrist teams up with Delta Gamma Center to serve children, parents

Feb 28, 2017

Every Thursday, Katie Boland provides low vision evaluations with a touch of creativity and fun for St. Louis-area children and their parents.

Panel discusses ways to mold future for African Americans in St. Louis

Feb 27, 2017

The African American chapter of the UMSL Alumni Association and the Associated Black Collegians presented the event, titled “Black in St. Louis: Sculpting the future.”

Gallery FAB’s latest exhibition offers viewers ‘a four-legged mirror’

Feb 27, 2017

A dog show is underway inside the Fine Arts Building at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, and it’s of a different breed.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 27, 2017

Jordan Fletcher proved overpowering inside in a Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament victory over Saint Joseph’s, pushing the women’s basketball team into the quarterfinals.