Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader

Apr 26, 2015

“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”

The different hats of Chancellor Tom George, but especially the science one

Apr 26, 2015

People know the name Tom George as chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But he does so many other...

Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award

Apr 23, 2015

Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.

Are you in love? A team of UMSL researchers wants to talk to you

Apr 22, 2015

Leading the project are (from left) Kruti Surti, Amanda Lococo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra Langeslag, Remy Mallett and Kaylyn Moore.

Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers

Apr 22, 2015

Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.

Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language

Apr 21, 2015

María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”

UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership

Apr 20, 2015

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.

UMSL professor publishes a baby boomer’s how-to guide to navigate the Internet

Apr 19, 2015

For many of us, life without the Internet is unimaginable. Sending emails, posting to Facebook and Instagraming our...

Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists

Apr 16, 2015

This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.

Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.

Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’

Apr 14, 2015

“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.

UMSL chancellor touts ‘value’ of a college education

Apr 13, 2015

The Show Me Value Tour is a statewide initiative by the University of Missouri System to discuss the importance of a college education.

Education professor awarded President’s Award for Cross-Cultural Engagement

Apr 12, 2015

Wendy Saul (center with scarf) receives the award from UMSL Associate Provost Paulette Isaac-Savage.

Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center

Apr 9, 2015

Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.

Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment

Apr 6, 2015

Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.

UMSL education student helps homeless women with essential products

Apr 6, 2015

UMSL education student Laura Wood organized a collection of feminine hygiene products to donate to local shelters.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes

Apr 2, 2015

Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.

Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon

Mar 30, 2015

Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.

Eye on UMSL: Family

Mar 29, 2015

Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization

Mar 19, 2015

Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).

UMSL economist discusses region’s housing prices

Mar 12, 2015

As the housing market in St. Louis County continues to recover, home prices remain among the lowest in the United...

Lawrence, Kunkel earn All-GLVC honors

Mar 10, 2015

Senior guard Alexis Lawrence and junior forward Kelly Kunkel were named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team. Lawrence also made the All-Defensive Team.

UMSL jazz events will honor trumpet great Clark Terry

Feb 23, 2015

His expertise as a musician was legendary, but his readiness to mentor young musicians and students – including those at UMSL – is what sticks out in Jim Widner’s mind.

Eye on UMSL: Mediterranean flavors

Feb 18, 2015

Restaurant owner and chef Ben Poremba toasts in Olio, a former gas station he transformed into a wine bar and eatery in St. Louis’ Botanical Heights neighborhood.

Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership

Feb 12, 2015

The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.

UMSL students to provide free tax prep to residents

Feb 4, 2015

The service is part of the award-winning Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. VITA has been offered by UMSL more than 40 years.

London museum acquires UMSL student comics

Feb 2, 2015

Comic books produced by Dan Younger’s students in Comics and Cartoon Illustration will be preserved by the Cartoon Museum of London.

Softball ranked No. 13 in NFCA DII Preseason Poll

Feb 1, 2015

The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 13 in the final poll of the 2014 season, are coming off a program best 49-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Midwest Super Regional.

JoAnn Weaver prepares for a broadcasting career

Jan 29, 2015

The UMSL senior is majoring in communication with hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

UMSL education professor discusses state of education on KETC

Jan 28, 2015

James Shuls, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at UMSL, joined a group of community educators and leaders to discuss education in the region.

Nursing grad Joe Broeckelmann assists with US response to Ebola

Jan 8, 2015

He joined 33 fellow airmen for a trip to the West Africa, where they were tasked with setting up an Expeditionary Medical Support System hospital.

Eye on UMSL: Professional experience

Dec 21, 2014

Chris Emerson, UMSL Professional MBA student, shares his past IT experience with his cohort in their Information Systems Management class.

Who hires UMSL alumni?

Dec 9, 2014

Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.

Eye on UMSL: The agreement

Dec 2, 2014

UMSL Chancellor Tom George (seated, right) and Norman “Jay” Wilson (seated, left), executive director of admissions for the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, recently signed an articulation agreement.

A different kind of charging station

Nov 23, 2014

Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.

A pre-law visit downtown

Nov 18, 2014

University of Missouri–St. Louis pre-law students and advisers recently participated in an afternoon tour of Scott Hall, Saint Louis University’s law school located downtown in St. Louis.

‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups

Nov 15, 2014

UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.

Research grant gives student a chance to examine state’s incarceration rates

Nov 9, 2014

Gwen Smith, a criminology and criminal justice major at UMSL, received a research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring to study incarceration trends.

Civic organization recognizes student for mentoring work

Nov 6, 2014

UMSL anthropology student LaVell Monger was recently named Mentee of the Year by the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis.

UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks

Nov 2, 2014

Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.

Fechner lecturer helps explain others’ points of view

Oct 30, 2014

Alexandra Horowitz, author of “On Looking” and The New York Times bestseller “Inside of a Dog,” spoke at UMSL for the College of Optometry’s 13th annual Fechner Day lecture.

Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation

Oct 23, 2014

“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.

National award-winning novelist visits MFA students

Oct 21, 2014

Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees

Oct 20, 2014

Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.

Eye on UMSL: Autumn sun

Oct 19, 2014

The sun returns from a lengthy hiatus as Mackenzie Jo Remmert, a sophomore social work major, sits cross-legged among the Quad’s fallen leaves on warm and lovely autumn day.

Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience

Oct 15, 2014

St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.

Chancellor Tom George discusses UMSL’s role in community

Oct 13, 2014

He was a guest Oct. 9 on the St. Louis Public Radio program “St. Louis on the Air.”