The award, established in 2004 and presented annually, is meant to recognize individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Missouri’s history.
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St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Executive Director John Neal Hoover receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
The award, established in 2004 and presented annually, is meant to recognize individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Missouri’s history.
St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Executive Director John Neal Hoover receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
The award, established in 2004 and presented annually, is meant to recognize individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Missouri’s history.
St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Executive Director John Neal Hoover receives 2024 Jonas Viles Award
The award, established in 2004 and presented annually, is meant to recognize individuals or institutions who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Missouri’s history.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
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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.
Business professor streamlines project scheduling through innovative technology
The future of resource allocation and task scheduling lies in the laboratory of Haitao Li.
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.
Meet a few of the newest Tritons to set foot on campus
UMSL Daily caught up with eight members of this fall’s incoming freshman class during a recent New Student Orientation day.
Emma Nix’s two master’s degrees lead to policy analyst position in Philadelphia
The May graduate has started working for PJM Interconnection, a company that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in 13 states and in Washington.
SUCCEED alumnus champions fair financial laws for Missourians with disabilities, interns with state rep
During Paul Meyer’s internship in Rep. Joshua Peters’ office, he observed the state legislature pass the MO ABLE program, a decision he helped greatly influence.
Elderly needing care, students gaining experience: College of Nursing and Delmar Gardens team up
The two institutions have united to nurture both students’ clinical skills and the aging population of patients who need them.
Behind the yellow tape: Business college prepares for building opening in August
Anheuser-Busch Hall is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
Flush with honors and job offers, Kristy Gammill credits UMSL’s holistic approach to Japanese education
The new graduate had two great career opportunities come her way this spring and was also recently inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society.
St. Louis-focused ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ show set to air June 11
It’s the result of a live taping that took place late last month at Sheldon Concert Hall and was presented by St. Louis Public Radio, a service of UMSL.
Ann Taylor reflects on time as interim dean of UMSL College of Education
Excellent teacher prep, a vast array of innovative educational programs, unified collaboration: Taylor says the future of the College of Education is bright.
Soul musician Brian Owens returns to a campus he never really left
The UMSL alumnus recently joined the Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative as its community music artist in residence, and the role is suiting him well so far.
Enterprise Opportunity Driver scholar starts career in familiar setting
Rachel Gann not only received multiple offers prior to graduation, she landed her entry-level dream job.
Football, paramedic career, UMSL chemistry lead Chris Tipton to med school
Paramedic medicine inspired Tipton to pursue a master’s degree in chemistry at UMSL. His next step takes him back to his undergraduate alma mater.
A life well lived: Stories from the first graduating class in celebration of its 50th reunion
Hear nine members of the class of 1967 share their memories of a budding campus and their adventures in the decades since.
Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education scholar in residence offered insights contained in his new book, “The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.”
Faculty member ventures into Robert Louis Stevenson’s Land of Nod with ‘curious music’ of his own
Zachary Cairns’ new choral piece “The Land of Nod” earned kudos from the Missouri Composers Project earlier this year.
UMSL music alumna turned radio producer inducted into St. Louis Media Hall of Fame
Just before graduating in 1974, Mary Edwards started what she thought would be a short-lived summer job at St. Louis Public Radio. She never left.
Passionate St. Louis community leaders converge on campus
Each year, the university draws dedicated residents to a comprehensive course focused on neighborhood leadership.
UMSL working to build partnership with Osmania University in India
The budding relationship adds to UMSL’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach around the globe so it can attract more international students.
North County Inc. honors development at UMSL
Chairman Scott Negwar presented Chancellor Tom George with a Community Development Award during the organization’s annual leadership breakfast.
Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings
Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.
A ‘short, sweet ride’: Mother-daughter graduates share transformative journey in earning degrees
Donna and Ashlie Vickers have shared many things in life, but neither thought they would split a college commencement weekend.
Teresa Thiel named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Thiel will assume the post for the second time as she takes over for fellow molecular biologist and outgoing Dean Ron Yasbin when he retires Aug. 31.
Nursing alumna’s life-saving efforts result in DAISY Award, everlasting gratitude, friendship
Kara Schneider and Kenny Rosenkoetter will likely be friends for life – ever since the day she helped save his.
Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.
Graduate students ace CPA exam, top St. Louis market
Those enrolled in UMSL’s Master of Accounting program continued a trend of high CPA exam pass rates in 2016, surpassing the national average by 26.6 percent.
Education students share final projects, SAIL into bright futures thanks to innovative teacher prep
More than 90 graduating teacher candidates shared practicum efforts that had them engaged in everything from culture to curriculum in area schools.
Political science students gain new perspectives on European politics through participation in Midwest Model EU
Professor Joyce Mushaben led the group participating in the annual simulation of the European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.
Students make sense of past and present in Kara Moskowitz’s classroom
The assistant professor of history teaches courses ranging from African women’s history to decolonization and development.
Investigating drunk personality: Research from MIMH’s Rachel Winograd garners international attention
Do other people notice the personality changes drinkers self-report? Sometimes, yes – especially when it comes to extraversion.
A look into ‘Glycoworld’ at UMSL, its sweet chemistry research and the professor behind it
Alexei Demchenko’s research on synthesizing carbohydrates has resulted in NIH, NSF and Pfizer funding and a UMSL 2017 Senior Investigator of the Year award.
Natural Bridge, Boulevard journal editors celebrate newest issues at joint gathering
UMSL alumna Brigitte Leschhorn was one of four featured writers to read May 9 at the collaborative St. Louis event held in the Grove neighborhood.
College of Nursing celebrates 35 years, honors 4 remarkable alumni
The 35th Anniversary Brunch and Alumni Awards capped off a year’s worth of celebration, reflection and collaboration.
Print fair turns conference center into colorful hubbub of collections and conversation
Dealers from near and far – and fairgoers young and old – descended on UMSL last weekend for the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 11th annual event.
More reasons than one to sign up for summer sessions at UMSL
Quicker degree completion, multiple sessions and online and on-campus courses needed for majors and minors are among the reasons students enroll in summer courses at UMSL.
Actor, director and faculty member Jacqueline Thompson continues to wow crowds
The assistant professor of theater looks back on a year packed with key roles on stage and off as she helps lead a relatively young department at UMSL.
College of Nursing alumna travels to Uganda to aid fellow grad’s health-care and community-building efforts
Kelli Rowland traveled nearly 8,000 miles to reconnect with former classmate Samuel Mugaya and experience the medical missionary trip of a lifetime.
African American Alumni Chapter celebrates and welcomes new grads
Last Friday proved an especially happy one at UMSL as a crowd of graduating students of color gathered with well-wishers to celebrate the past and the future.
5 new UMSL grads to accept mantle of military leadership
Along with their degrees, ROTC cadets Lucas Elberfeld, Jared Dillmon, Steven Galbraith, Andrew Potts and Katie Kluthe (not pictured) are earning their officer stripes.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The softball team captured its fourth GLVC Tournament title in five years and received a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Championship.
UMSL school psychology program’s 100th graduate blazes a trail of advocacy and action
From launching Brunch with a Senator to a recent scholarship win, Katya Sussman’s past three years of achievement will have a lasting impact.
Biochemistry grad Victoria Rogers tackles Alzheimer’s, childhood beliefs, 5 grad school acceptances
Rogers’ Alzheimer’s research got her into grad school and helped develop an antibody that could slow the disease, which has affected Rogers’ family.
Celebrating 1,500 success stories
UMSL alumnus and Express Scripts Chairman George Paz heads an impressive list of St. Louisans speaking, performing or receiving honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies May 12-14.
Leadership awards banquet puts everyday excellence in the spotlight
Student advocates. Rising leaders. Excellent Tritons. Some of the people on campus who embody such descriptions were in the spotlight during Mirthweek.
Rainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell
Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night.
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