Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.
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UMSL names Shu Schiller new dean of the College of Business Administration
Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.
UMSL names Shu Schiller new dean of the College of Business Administration
Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.
UMSL names Shu Schiller new dean of the College of Business Administration
Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
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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.
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.
Twin sisters choose UMSL College of Nursing for reputation, familiarity
Meagan and Maureen Mohan believe that the UMSL College of Nursing is their best bet for future career preparation, and they’re happy to rely on each other as they start their college journey.
More to mail than stamps: Computer science alumni, now USPS IT pros, earn consecutive promotions
Edwin Schaeffer, David Ellis and James Vaughn each stepped up to the title of computer programmer/analyst at the USPS St. Louis I/T Solutions Center.
From youngest in program to distinguished alumna: Nursing graduate charts course for the future
Belma Mahmutovic received the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award at the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in August.
Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair
The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.
Louder than words: Glendale couple receives UMSL fundraising award
Dynamic alumni duo Terry and Stan Freerks were honored with the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.
There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs
A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.
5 excellent alumni formally recognized at annual event
The UMSL Alumni Association celebrated five distinguished UMSL alumni at the university’s 25th annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.
Advanced Credit Program helps incoming freshmen lay a solid foundation, find common ground
Heather Penrod and Sally Nguyen are two of the more than 100 students among this fall’s freshman class who participated in the UMSL Advanced Credit Program.
PhD student Maribeth Rezey using prestigious fellowship to study decline in child abuse
She’s among six doctoral students nationwide – two from UMSL – conducting research as part of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Roberta Lavin secures education incentive grant for UMSL College of Nursing
The university has been tapped to receive a Nursing Education Incentive Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Missouri Board of Nursing.
Visiting Shakespeareans to teach, perform ‘Richard III’ on campus in October
Actors From The London Stage will spend six days on campus showing Shakespeare to classes and audiences “like they’ve never seen it before.”
David Klinger discusses immediate aftermath of Tulsa shooting on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
The criminology professor discussed the time gap in Tulsa police officers administering first aid to shooting victim Terence Crutcher.
7 new freshmen set to make the most of UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts scholarships
They may still be teenagers, but they’re also future engineers, medical professionals, scientists and anthropologists.
Just desserts: Ambitious business student opens ice cream parlor
In his senior year at UMSL, Van Liu will soon open Snow Factory and bring a taste of Thai-style ice cream to the Delmar Loop.
Optometry professor garners top honors for contributions to contact lenses
Ed Bennett has been ranked among the “30 Most Influential in Contact Lenses” by the national publication Contact Lens Spectrum.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior middle blocker Lexi Rogers and the Tritons volleyball team ran their winning streak to six with a pair of victories, including the team’s first over Indianapolis since 2008.
Leonard Johnson applies lessons from MPPA program in different ways around St. Louis
The alumnus is deputy chief of staff in the city’s Office of the Treasurer and has launched a mentoring program for college-bound high school students.
UMSL chancellor sees exciting days ahead
His 2016 State of the University Address discussed UMSL’s focus on student success, budget sustainability and firm grounding for the future.
Outstanding faculty, staff service in the spotlight at State of the University event
A celebration of the UMSL community followed the 2016 State of the University Address given by UMSL Chancellor Tom George on Sept 14.
Students see value in UMSL’s highly ranked International Business program
The program landed its 14th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week, tying for 17th best in the nation.
Niyi Coker’s new musical celebrates Miriam Makeba, brings 40 South African actors to campus
“Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical” tells the story of an iconic musician and civil rights activist who advocated against apartheid while performing on the world stage.
Alumna’s award-winning documentary ‘The First Secret City’ to screen at Gallery 210
Chronicling the local impact of atomic weapons waste from the Manhattan Project and the Cold War, the film will be shown and discussed on campus at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.
Richard Rosenfeld’s National Institute of Justice report continues to garner attention
The Thomas Jefferson Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice examined plausible explanations for a spike in homicides in the United States in 2015.
Stars of the STARS program choose UMSL
New students Gabrielle Murphy and Christopher Ernst come to UMSL after gaining research experience in the precollegiate STARS program more than a year ago.
Art McCoy opens speaker series, talks leadership, initiative in Jennings
The distinguished alumnus and local school superintendent presented “Transformational Leadership in Times of Transition” at UMSL on Aug. 31.
Three go-to people named recipients of 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence
UMSL staff members Shanta Kyles, Mary “Peggy” Birdsong and Sherry Hieken are known for their warmth, excellence and dedication to the campus community.
Economics major discovers her entrepreneurial spirit through scholars and interns program
Meagan Burwell spent the summer researching the feasibility of kitchen incubator and urban farm development.
An unstoppable force for good: Lynn Staley earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to students, campus, community
A Chancellor’s Award comes as no surprise to those who are familiar with her steadfast dedication.
Anthropology and Japanese major heads to Tokyo on full scholarship
Tori Dieckman will spend the next 11 months studying at Waseda University in Japan before returning for her senior year at UMSL.
Chancellor’s Award winner Robert Paul can’t stop asking questions, seeking answers
The director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is a leader in studying the impact health conditions have on deep structures of the brain.
UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates
The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”
A campus for all: Sally Ebest advocates inclusivity, earns Chancellor’s Award
Nearly 30 years of dedicated service has netted the professor of English two awards within the last six months.
St. Louis Mercantile Library presents Family Day at ‘Audubon and Beyond’ Sept. 18
The oldest library west of the Mississippi River promises to be among the most kid-friendly places in the whole region on Sept. 18.
A mother-daughter academic journey
Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.
More math, please: Ben Peet’s creativity with calculus wins him Chancellor’s Award
Math icebreakers, a collaborative classroom and more have earned the adjunct instructor the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-time Faculty Member.
American Society of Plant Taxonomists honors botanist Peter Stevens with Asa Gray Award
Steven’s Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, which documents the evolutionary relationships of flowering plants and is the only resource of its kind relied on worldwide, earned him the distinction.
Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project
The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.
Teaching award honors Frank Grady’s infectious energy for Chaucer, other traditionally difficult texts
The longtime UMSL professor and current chair of the Department of English is the recipient of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road
Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.
A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics
The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.
‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus
Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.
Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award
The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.
UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members
The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.
Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal
The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.
Staff Association honors employees, celebrates spirit of collaboration on campus
The Aug. 12 awards ceremony and picnic honored UMSL staff members’ service and commitment.
Welcome home: Campus volunteers assist new students, ease nerves on Move-In Day
As first-year students arrived on campus Friday, a friendly crowd of UMSL staff and students helped ease the transition to college life.
Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship
Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.
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