Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
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UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 20th-ranked women’s golf team took first place in the UMSL Spring Invitational, finishing 29 shots ahead of runner-up Indianapolis at Norwood Hills Country Club.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 20th-ranked women’s golf team took first place in the UMSL Spring Invitational, finishing 29 shots ahead of runner-up Indianapolis at Norwood Hills Country Club.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 20th-ranked women’s golf team took first place in the UMSL Spring Invitational, finishing 29 shots ahead of runner-up Indianapolis at Norwood Hills Country Club.
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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Weekend weather wreaked havoc on the schedule for the UMSL swimming teams’ dual home meet with Lindenwood, but the Tritons won 12 events once it got underway.
New faces, new semester, new Weeks of Welcome lineup
In just a few days the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus will be buzzing again with thousands of people, including about 1,200 new students.
Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016
Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.
Knowing languages and cultures gives French and business double major the edge at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Newly graduated UMSL alumna Sarah Rizzo will soon put her cross-cultural skills to good use at the multinational corporation.
Writing the divide: North St. Louisan, MFA alumnus wins RAC artist fellowship
Ron Austin is one of 10 local artists to receive a $20,000 artist fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission.
MFA students launch lively Natural Bridge podcast now available on iTunes
With three episodes already set to stream and download, the new podcast is envisioned as a companion to the literary journal published twice a year.
21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons
Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.
Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates
UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.
Top hospital, top choice: New nursing grad looks forward to working at Barnes-Jewish
Michelle Arrington is one of nearly 50 graduating College of Nursing students who already have their post-college jobs lined up.
Student center manager, history prize winner, translator: Meet graduating senior James Bragado
Finishing up degrees in both history and French at UMSL this fall, he’s become a familiar face in the Millennium Student Center as senior student facilities manager.
Women’s Chorale members mentor young St. Louis singers all semester, put on unique concert
Culminating in this week’s performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, the community-oriented effort was initiated by UMSL faculty member Gail Fleming.
In her own words: Actor and director Jacqueline Thompson finds empowerment on stage, fosters healing in audiences
Genuine connection with audience members comes first for the assistant professor of theater.
Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project
The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.
Focusing on forgotten voices: Professor’s research investigates past, future of equal education
UMSL’s Jerome Morris will be the lead investigator in a study examining St. Louis’ school desegregation program.
Teach in 12: Pivoting careers and talent where they’re needed – in the classroom
The innovative teacher certification program helps future educators take an accelerated path through training.
Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition
The 2015 graduate received a DAISY Award for her efforts on behalf of one of her patients at Mercy Hospital.
Navigating the UMSL campus just got easier
Its 470 acres are now interactive, searchable and mobile-friendly thanks to a new campus map created by the university’s web team.
UMSL first stop for incoming UM System president
During his campus visit this week, Mun Choi shared a collaborative vision that emphasizes student empowerment and community partnerships.
Teacher of the Year connects students to the past, empowers them for the future
By constantly working to consider history from multiple perspectives, Rob Good hopes his students develop their own sense of purpose and citizenship.
Alongside local teens, Matthew Washausen merges music and design, plans Dec. 16 showcase
For his senior capstone project, the UMSL graphic design student has been working with the young artists on the poster series “Audio Chroma: The Power of Music and Design.”
Instruments from past inspire double major Dana Channell’s future
A perfect summer internship opportunity sent the UMSL junior on an exploration that was equal parts music and archaeology.
Zotta scholarship recipient follows in the footsteps of a great nurse who came before her
Nicole Bates aims to pay it forward as part of a legacy of compassion and excellent care.
Multiple UMSL alumni honored at this year’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards
Fifteen UMSL grads – all St. Louis metro-area teachers – were honored at Sunday’s event, which took place in Clayton.
Eye on UMSL: Angelic voice
Soloist Theresa Pancella sings “Only in Sleep” during the University Singers’ rehearsal before their concert in Anheuser-Busch Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
TASH conference comes to St. Louis this month, boasts strong ties to UMSL
Several members of the UMSL community, including education Professor April Regester, will take part in the conference under the theme “Gateway to Equity.”
Eye on UMSL: Spheres
The round window adorning the new UMSL Patient Care Center changes colors depending on how the sunlight hits it at different times of day.
Teaching conference attracts 500 to UMSL
The Center for Teaching and Learning’s 2016 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference had more than 100 presenters, 16 of them from UMSL.
UMSL Patient Care Center, new home for College of Optometry, hosts grand opening
Designed with beauty and functionality in mind, the PCC boasts 35,000 square feet of clinical space, an abundance of new technology and partnership opportunities.
Criminology students get glimpse of what traffic stops are like for law enforcement officers
Students from the Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student Association went through a series of role-playing exercises with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
St. Louis youth, University Singers spend rare hour with the most awarded a cappella group in history
They had plenty of questions for acclaimed sextet Take 6, who performed and interacted with the students during a free Lunch and Learn event at the Touhill.
Alumna Stacy Isermann finds her entrepreneurial spirit
Embracing all educational opportunities in her pursuit of a degree in criminology proved to be the catalyst for her future business success.
A timely play, a week at UMSL and critical thinking in iambic pentameter
Six days with the visiting Actors From The London Stage left students, faculty and local youth invigorated by Shakespeare – and also out of breath.
Two Japanese majors join faculty member for ‘Conflicts of Interest’ symposium, art exhibition
At the encouragement of one of their language professors, Abby Naumann and Seth Huntington participated in a scholarly gathering at Saint Louis Art Museum Oct. 21 and 22.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team celebrated a 3-1 victory over Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday and booked a spot in the Great Lakes Valley Conference semifinals.
Culture, citizenship, service: Graduate student develops school leadership philosophy during year-long residency
Thanks to an investment in UMSL by Civic Progress, aspiring principal Michelle Cooley is getting the chance to walk a mile in an administrator’s shoes.
‘ABC & Politics’ event generates dialogue on local issues, importance of engaging in political process
Local politicians took part in the panel discussion Tuesday evening in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.
The future of IT: Bluemix for Girls inspires confidence in young women
UMSL information systems majors were on hand to assist participants, helping to bridge the gender gap in tech and highlight career options.
Youth Writing Festival welcomes students from across the St. Louis region to revel in the power of the written word
From poetry to political ad campaigns, local students and teachers came together to explore and embrace writing opportunities not often found in the average classroom environment.
Vince Schoemehl to share ideas on how to prepare St. Louis for the future at Oct. 26 MPPA gathering
The former St. Louis mayor and Grand Center Inc. president will be speaking during the event at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The Tritons men’s soccer team extended its winning streak to four matches and moved into second place in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
‘The Nature of Light’ exhibition opens at Mercantile Library
Free and open to the public beginning Oct. 17, the show features the photography of Heidi Lopata Sherman, who was, in her own words, obsessed with light.
MPPA student aims to make a difference in her adopted home through community development
Jenny Connelly-Bowen spent her summer working as an intern at Rise Community Development and Northside Community Housing.
Interdisciplinary studies major turns passion for natural world, sustainability into practical things of beauty
An active volunteer and teacher in the St. Louis community, Tom Hill plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail after finishing his long-awaited bachelor’s degree at UMSL this fall.
Riverfront Times names MFA alumna among this year’s 75 reasons to love St. Louis
Amy Milton, who earned a graduate degree from UMSL in 2013, made the RFT’s annual Best of St. Louis issue this fall for proving “that nothing is funnier than honesty.”
Experiences while at UMSL helped prepare alumna Andrea Ellis to juggle work, law school
The 2015 economics graduate has continued her role in the Missouri Army National Guard amid a loaded schedule.
Chemistry alumnus shakes up classroom learning environment after unusual academic path
It took Joe Wilson 20 years to get his PhD in chemistry from UMSL due to a big tech detour, but his journey is paying off as a professor.
Set in the Ozarks, Mary Troy’s new novel follows a protagonist ‘Swimming on Hwy N’
The professor of English tells a tale of generations, hard-earned wisdom and the tricky intersections of past and present in “Swimming on Hwy N,” her second novel.
Social work grant will be used to open dialogue about racial tensions in St. Louis
With the aid of programs developed by UMSL faculty member Courtney McDermott, graduate student Christy Horton pursues policy change and racial equity in the St. Louis region.
Education alumna honored at Excellence in Education gala
Bermuda Elementary kindergarten teacher Kimberly Berry was honored by The St. Louis American Foundation for her outstanding efforts in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The Tritons volleyball team picked up five-set victories over Drury and Missouri S&T to improve to 9-4 on the season and 4-2 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play.
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