A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
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UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
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Elizabeth Eckelkamp named UMSL’s first associate provost for student success
Currently an associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, she will step into the new role Aug. 28.
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Seven companies will take part in the 12-week program partially powered by UMSL Accelerate and UM System.
Paid UMSL internships offer Jennings high school students collegiate research experience
Meet five of the 13 high school students and learn about their research, internship experience and future hopes and dreams.
Eye on UMSL: Fall is coming
Lauren Zhao and other members of the Residential Life and Housing team anticipate the arrival of new on-campus students in a few short weeks.
Dual rankings name UMSL nursing’s online RN to BSN program among best in country
UMSL is one of only two schools in the state of Missouri to make both lists.
MPPA graduate Cordaryl Patrick working to spur economic development in north St. Louis County
He serves as the economic recovery coordinator for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, aiding businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings.
Greg Geisler’s research shows HSAs could provide benefits over 401(k)s
Misconceptions about health savings accounts may keep employees from reaching financial goals faster.
St. Louis Press Club honors 2 UMSL student journalists
Both enthusiastic contributors to The Current, Candice Murdock and Kat Riddler share a curiosity about others’ lives and perspectives.
Alla Voskoboynikova recognized with Steinway award for outstanding piano instruction
Steinway Piano Gallery of St. Louis applauded the UMSL music faculty member’s excellence in helping students achieve their maximum potential.
From intern to director: Tim Hydar makes big leap at Little Bit Foundation
The 2016 business grad is making a positive impact for St. Louis students by managing the annual distribution of more than 200,000 essential items.
Love of vision, love of country: 4 UMSL optometry students earn full-ride Army scholarships
Jessica Arnoldy, Marie Lulette Fermil, Jacquelyn Tyra and Kailey Utley will be fulfilling double duty as both optometrists and commissioned officers in the Army.
Chemistry professor’s blue emitters for OLEDs offer high school student cutting-edge collegiate research experience
Janet Wilking is making blue light-emitting molecules more stable. They’re used to light screens of electronic devices, which interested STARS student Preston Willis.
BFA alumnus’s local gallery show ‘Altar of Commerce’ probes consequences of globalization
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Nearing end of college career that began at age 15, UMSL student has sights set on music industry
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5 couples who found lasting love at UMSL share their stories of meeting on campus
A cherry tree, chance encounters and more make up the stories of five couples whose relationships started on campus and blossomed into lifelong love.
This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun
The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.
Engineering student focuses on ‘healing light’ for health-care patients in award-winning research
What started as a side project became nationally recognized student research for electrical designer Marissa Sexton.
From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success
Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.
UMSL upperclassman 1 of 2 Missouri students named Pat Tillman Scholars
Heath McClung is the second UMSL student – and the university’s first undergraduate – to ever receive the prestigious scholarship.
Communication alumnus Frank Cusumano settling into dream job at KSDK
The 1984 UMSL graduate has been a fixture at the station for more than 20 years but took on the role of sports director in November.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics rebranding provides multiple student benefits
The official department name change is more than a switch in verbiage – it’s a revitalization of curriculum and student experiences.
UMSL Phi Kappa Phi promotes literacy at Koch Elementary, wins national book drive
The chapter donated 1,477 books to Koch Elementary – enough for each student to take one home – and won UMSL its third consecutive title in the competition.
University of Missouri launches systemwide initiative to adopt affordable and open educational resources
The effort will reduce the costs of textbooks for students and enhance learning.
Niquita Loftis climbs ladder in federal probation department
Loftis completed her fourth UMSL degree – a PhD in criminology and criminal justice – in the spring while settling into a supervisor position at the office in Las Vegas.
2 UMSL alumni named Teacher of the Year
In Kansas City and St. Charles County, respectively, Derrik Wiggins and Katelyn Freiert are making a real difference in the lives of young Missouri students.
St. Louis Public Radio to assume operations of KMST
A service of UMSL, the station will partner with Missouri S&T beginning July 1 to provide the Rolla and Phelps County area with superior news-talk programming.
A foundation to build on: UMSL education, love story lead the Weavers to success
Alice sold Brian his textbooks in the campus bookstore in 1990. Their degrees prepared them for fruitful careers and inspired their children to become Tritons too.
UMSL alumna recently honored by Essence magazine discusses equity-centered design initiatives
Antionette Carroll, who holds both a BS and an MA from UMSL, founded Creative Reaction Lab in 2014.
In the spotlight: The Italian American philosopher at UMSL
A professor at the university since 2005, Gualtiero Piccinini works primarily in philosophy of mind with an eye toward psychology, neuroscience and computer science.
Nick Husbye’s literacy clinic gets students teaching sooner
The innovative partnership with Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex has UMSL’s undergraduate preservice teachers and young children learning from each other.
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Elderly needing care, students gaining experience: College of Nursing and Delmar Gardens team up
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Anheuser-Busch Hall is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
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Ann Taylor reflects on time as interim dean of UMSL College of Education
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Soul musician Brian Owens returns to a campus he never really left
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Enterprise Opportunity Driver scholar starts career in familiar setting
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Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
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