Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
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Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Keagan Bland set to become first graduate of UMSL’s Business Accelerated Master’s program
Bland chose to pursue information systems and technology when she transferred to UMSL, and she took a full summer course load to finish the Accelerated Master’s program this winter.
Keagan Bland set to become first graduate of UMSL’s Business Accelerated Master’s program
Bland chose to pursue information systems and technology when she transferred to UMSL, and she took a full summer course load to finish the Accelerated Master’s program this winter.
Keagan Bland set to become first graduate of UMSL’s Business Accelerated Master’s program
Bland chose to pursue information systems and technology when she transferred to UMSL, and she took a full summer course load to finish the Accelerated Master’s program this winter.
Doctoral candidate Victoria Inzana examines prison arts programs and their potential to contribute to rehabilitation
Inzana is on track to defend her dissertation and graduate this spring, and she recently accepted a position as a tenure-track assistant professor at Sam Houston State University beginning next fall.
Doctoral candidate Victoria Inzana examines prison arts programs and their potential to contribute to rehabilitation
Inzana is on track to defend her dissertation and graduate this spring, and she recently accepted a position as a tenure-track assistant professor at Sam Houston State University beginning next fall.
Doctoral candidate Victoria Inzana examines prison arts programs and their potential to contribute to rehabilitation
Inzana is on track to defend her dissertation and graduate this spring, and she recently accepted a position as a tenure-track assistant professor at Sam Houston State University beginning next fall.
Felice McClendon aims to build a thriving Delmar corridor with no divide
McClendon, who holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from UMSL, was named the inaugural executive director of Delmar Main Street in May.
Felice McClendon aims to build a thriving Delmar corridor with no divide
McClendon, who holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from UMSL, was named the inaugural executive director of Delmar Main Street in May.
Felice McClendon aims to build a thriving Delmar corridor with no divide
McClendon, who holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from UMSL, was named the inaugural executive director of Delmar Main Street in May.
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UMSL education student helps homeless women with essential products
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
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
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
Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.
UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon
Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.
Eye on UMSL: Family
Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.
Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chris Emerson, UMSL Professional MBA student, shares his past IT experience with his cohort in their Information Systems Management class.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
Eye on UMSL: The agreement
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
Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.
A pre-law visit downtown
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
UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.
Research grant gives student a chance to examine state’s incarceration rates
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
He was a guest Oct. 9 on the St. Louis Public Radio program “St. Louis on the Air.”
A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson
“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”
Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video
Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Eye on UMSL: GardenVille
Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.
George Paz: A leader who delivers
A UMSL alumnus, Paz, BSBA 1982, is the CEO of Express Scripts.
Athletics Q&A with junior midfielder DJ Bednar
The UMSL student, who is pursuing an engineering degree, discussed what brought him to UMSL, his role on the field and what goes through his mind on a game-winning goal.
Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana
Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.
UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award
Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.
Eye on UMSL: Suited up
This foursome took to the Busch Stadium field for UMSL Night at the Ballpark prior to the start of the Sept. 12 St. Louis Cardinals game.
Maltby wins Chancellor’s Award for innovation in teaching
The associate teaching professor of English will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member on Sept. 17 during the State of the University Address.
UMSL poet earns Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award
Shane Seely, assistant professor of English at UMSL, will receive the award Sept. 17 at the State of the University Address.
Chancellor’s award winner is expert in financial planning
Gary Flotron, senior lecturer of finance at UMSL, will receive the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for a Part-Time Faculty Member on Sept. 17 at the State of the University Address.
Shatera Davis is UMSL’s student in new congressional internship
She was UMSL’s first participant in a new program that places students in congressional offices for internships.
UMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Bat hunting in a cemetery after dark sounds like a plot ripped from a horror movie. But it was all part of a recent scientific excursion involving a UMSL group.
UMSL senior is national Miss Amazing
Katie Johnson, a communication major, took the crown in a pageant for women with disabilities. She had won the Missouri title in April.
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