Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
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School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
Eye on UMSL: Practice makes perfect
Coaches and student athletes from UMSL’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams worked with more than 20 children at the Mark Twain Athletic Center as part of Bring a Child to Work Day.
Eye on UMSL: Practice makes perfect
Coaches and student athletes from UMSL’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams worked with more than 20 children at the Mark Twain Athletic Center as part of Bring a Child to Work Day.
Eye on UMSL: Practice makes perfect
Coaches and student athletes from UMSL’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams worked with more than 20 children at the Mark Twain Athletic Center as part of Bring a Child to Work Day.
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Children’s Advocacy Services launches take action campaign
“A child’s safety is an adult’s responsibility – what can you do?” are the words that stare back at you along with the big brown eyes of an innocent little boy. The question and image are part of a new campaign urging people to report potential child abuse and neglect.
Cobra Starship to descend on Touhill for Mirthday
If you can believe Gabe Saporta, he started Cobra Starship when an introspective desert trip turned trippy with hallucinations that followed a venomous snakebite. Supposedly the snake spoke, telling the then lead singer of emo-punk band Midtown to stop taking himself so seriously.
International photo, poster contest winners unveiled
A photograph of women at an outdoor bread stall in Tajikistan took the top prize in the seventh annual international photo contest sponsored by International Studies and Programs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Is graduate school right for you right now?
Normally, getting into a good graduate program requires time to demonstrate that you’re capable of doing advanced work. There are, however, two fast tracks at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. First, 2 + 3 programs invite outstanding undergraduates with around 60 hours to complete integrated requirements of the BA and MA degree programs in three years from the beginning of their junior year.
Finance student to release gospel CD
Kenya native Joanna Waceke Slaughter, a business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has always enjoyed singing in her church but never thought she’d pursue it further.
Future of state universities in doubt?
Are we observing a downward spiral toward the end of the state university? In the past three years the University of Missouri–St Louis has suffered budget cuts in state appropriations of $2.9 million, $3.7 million and $3 million. In the coming year we are projected to see a $6.8 million cut. This represents a decrease of more than 25 percent of state funding.
Men’s basketball player, head coach earn All-Midwest honors
Senior guard Troy Long of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team and head coach Steve Tappmeyer have been honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Long earned Second Team All-Midwest Region honors, while Tappmeyer was recognized as Midwest District Co-Coach of the Year.
IS professor talks student demand
Information system jobs in St. louis are on the rise, according to the career site Dice.com. And with rapid and continuous growth over the last two years, the demand for qualified information systems professionals is high.
Researchers discuss new ‘old’
The adage “You’re only as old as you feel” rings true today more than ever. Whether the reason is better health options, working later in life due to economical challenges or just the need to stay active, older adults are not created equal.
Missing Phoenix: Coldon family asks UMSL community for help
Lawrence and Goldia Coldon live out every parent’s worst nightmare. Every day. The Coldons travel the St. Louis region telling the story of their missing daughter, hoping to find people who know something or someone, hoping to find Phoenix
International Business Career Conference draws big numbers
More than 250 students from 24 universities in numerous states descended upon the University of Missouri–St. Louis Friday to take part in the fourth annual International Business Career Conference.
Alumnus dazzles on new CD
Last February, Brian Owens was feeling frustrated with his music career and like so many musicians do, he put his thoughts to paper. A year later, those thoughts have been transformed into his new single – “I Just Want to Feel Alright.” It’s on his new CD “Moods and Messages,” which comes out this summer.
Pin it: Marketing expert talks branding on Pinterest
Pinterest, the newest social media site, is gaining momentum in the Midwest not only with users but with companies using the site to brand themselves.
Economist guests on ‘The Pulse of St. Louis’
As the region welcomes Joe Reagan, the new president and chief executive officer of the Regional Chamber and Growth Association, a University of Missouri–St. Louis economist had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Reagan about the region, growth and upcoming developments.
Flamingo Lounge closes; will reopen with new look, new name
Ever wonder where elementary and secondary teachers go after the kids leave? On any given day, you can find more than 100 of them in their role as graduate students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. They spend two and a half hours in class, grab a snack from a vending machine and wait for the next class to begin. Add hundreds more nursing and optometry students doing the same thing and some of them might get cranky.
Fitness center renovations to begin at Mark Twain
Pretty soon, workouts at the University of Missouri–St. Louis are going to get a whole lot better. But first, there will be some inconvenience involved.
Students win tuition debate; 3 percent hike approved
One local media outlet looked at the news positively: “University of Missouri students can expect a more modest tuition increase than anticipated in the next academic year.”
UMSL packs stands, men claim first, women tourney bound
With only a fraction of a second left in the game, senior Troy Long netted a short baseline jumper to give the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team a win last week during fan-favorite Pack the Stands night.
Concerto competition winner to perform at Touhill
A talented music student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will perform two piano concerts at the Blanche M....
Green Dot program empowers bystanders to take action
You’re leaving campus late one night and two guys from your biology class are in the middle of the quad yelling at one...
New website seeks to serve as campus marketplace
Need a slightly used futon? A pair of new bar stools? How about a pre-owned microwave oven?
If you need any of these items or have some things of your own that you would like to sell or trade, Scott Morrissey has a possible solution. It’s called Symblia.com.
Biologist called ‘Darwin’s heir’ to give conference keynote speech
Famed evolutionary biologist Edward O. Wilson has been called “Darwin’s natural heir,” and he’s widely considered the father of the modern environmental movement. His work has garnered him two Pulitzer Prizes and inclusion on Time magazine’s list of “America’s 25 most influential people.”
Gang activity goes viral
What was once accomplished through graffiti on the side of buildings or property damage in a rival neighborhood is now happening in the cyber world. Gang activity – locally and around the United States – is now going “new school,” according to University of Missouri–St. Louis criminologist Beth Huebner.
Child center undergoes facelift in new year
Children returning from winter break were greeted by more than smiling teachers at the University Child Development Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Applications, admissions, spirits soar
Higher education news has been pretty grim in recent weeks, but a big bounce in applications and an increase in admissions in the spring semester has marketing and admissions leaders at the University of Missouri–St. Louis smiling.
Pecha Kucha St. Louis features 2 UMSL artists
Nearly 200 people packed the basement of the Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar Thursday night to experience Pecha Kucha...
Regional conference honors UMSL marketing, communications efforts
Competing against the likes of the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska, the University of Missouri–Columbia, Saint Louis University and other major universities, the University of Missouri–St. Louis was honored with a record number of awards for creative excellence by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District VI. The university’s Office of Marketing and Communications received 10 awards for its 2011 creative work.
CASE District VI recognized UMSL’s work in writing, graphic design, media relations, advertising, digital media and video production. The awards were announced Jan. 10 at the district’s annual conference in Denver.
Gerontologist joins ITN America’s research panel
Ensuring safe mobility for older residents is something Tom Meuser is very passionate about, so having the opportunity...
Poet’s work picked for Free Verse series
Drucilla Wall’s poem “Deer Woman at Fifty” prompted an observation and query from Richard Newman, editor of the St....
Archaeologist’s discovery named among year’s top findings
Discovering the oldest written record in Europe makes for a pretty cool year. Add to it recognition as one of the...
‘Mr. UMSL’ takes on new role
David Ganz refers to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as his home away from home. So, after more than 45 years at...
Astrophysicist’s scientific interests had few boundaries
For most of his long career, Richard D. Schwartz had his head in the stars. And thousands of people benefited from...
Commencement speakers share wisdom
Commencement speakers often share words of wisdom with the new graduates that make up their audience. This line stood...
4 writers land on 2011 best books list
Four authors with University of Missouri–St. Louis ties penned 2011 releases the St. Louis Post-Dispatch felt worth...
Center director works with science of small
As a nanoscientist, George Gokel works with the small. Very small. We’re talking on an atomic level. Gokel, the...
Nearly 600 will bring home a diploma for the holidays
Nearly 600 graduates of the University Missouri–St. Louis will receive a coveted college diploma this holiday season....
Global census of plant DNA could combat famine, find new drugs
Botanist Elizabeth Kellogg has a stack of plant parts sitting next to her desk. They’re dried and pressed between...
Transfer Tuesdays offer encouragement, advice
They signed up for many different reasons. For one woman transferring from St. Louis Community College at Florissant...
International Business Club celebrates 10 years with students, alumni
More than 65 people gathered last week in the Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center at the University of...
PricewaterhouseCoopers partner inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Steven O. Swyers was inducted into the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration’s...
Reception showcases faculty authors, research
Robert Bliss had a problem. He had already spent his allotted funds for the semester on an economics book. But for...
Education division receives outstanding diversity award
Faculty in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy in the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St....
Holiday Fest helps families in need
It’s that time of year again – celebrations of winter holidays filled with family and friends, memories and the...
Men’s soccer player earns All-Midwest honors
Senior midfielder Almin Sabotic of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the...
RCGA names UMSL to Greater St. Louis Top 50
Each year, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association showcases 50 organizations that, according to St....
Suicide prevention specialist earns excellence award
Scott Perkins, project director of the Missouri Suicide Prevention Project, received the National Alliance on Mental...
IBM presents gift to UMSL’s Xtreme IT! program
Xtreme IT! received an $11,500 Community Impact Grant from IBM last week. The grant was presented to the creators of...
Non-invasive blood glucose monitor closer to market
People with Type I diabetes could soon have a pain-free way to check their blood glucose levels. Researchers at the...
Enterprise Holdings Foundation gives $1.5 million to UMSL
A $1.5 million gift from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation will create scholarships at the University of Missouri–St....
Noninvasive glucose monitor named ‘product to watch’
A noninvasive glucose monitor developed by University of Missouri–St. Louis researchers made Medical Product...
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