UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

UMSL joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’

Mar 1, 2019

This marked the second time the university received the designation in recognition of its efforts to foster civic engagement among its students.

Economist David Rose’s latest book explains why culture is the key to keeping free market democracies thriving

Feb 20, 2019

“Why Culture Matters Most” is Rose’s second book published by Oxford University Press.

UMSL-tested aiming system hits shelves on new Callaway golf balls

Feb 8, 2019

The Triple Track putting system, created in St. Louis and tested at the UMSL College of Optometry, is part of the new Callaway ERC Soft golf balls.

St. Louis artist Damon Davis’ powerful exhibition ‘Negrophilia’ opening Feb. 16 at Galley 210

Feb 6, 2019

The collection of mixed media drawings, on display through May 11, are a response to what Davis sees an obsessive fascination with black death in American culture.

Proud to Be First Scholars Program aims to enhance opportunities for first-generation UMSL students

Jan 24, 2019

Economics Professor Emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose, are funding the demonstration project, which will match students with dedicated faculty mentors.

Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UMSL accreditation for next 10 years

Jan 22, 2019

The regional accrediting organization requires regular evaluations to make sure the universities it governs are living up to standards of quality and continual improvement.

UMSL philosophers win nearly $1 million grant from John Templeton Foundation

Jan 22, 2019

Jon McGinnis and Billy Dunaway will explore writings of medieval Islamic thinkers and apply them to contemporary philosophy of religion.

UMSL’s online bachelor’s program ranked among nation’s best

Jan 15, 2019

UMSL ranked No. 1 in Missouri and No. 29 nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.”

Templeton Foundation awards Center for Character and Citizenship $2.4 million to further leadership development programs

Jan 3, 2019

The funding will help the center, housed in the UMSL College of Education, further test its Cultivating Virtue in Leaders program.

STEM programs benefiting from $1 million gift from Bayer

Dec 19, 2018

The first-floor lecture hall in recently renovated Benton Hall will be named for the company in recognition of its generosity.

‘College Connections’ program brings St. Louis Symphony musicians, area students together at Touhill

Dec 10, 2018

High school and middle school students from Bayless and Ferguson-Florissant school districts attended the performance of Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.”

UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement

Dec 10, 2018

Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.

UMSL selects first class of Bond International Scholars

Dec 6, 2018

Jordan McCain, Sara McFarland, Cole Alves, Lauren Wilson and Eric Eggers each will spend the spring semester studying abroad with the help of a $5,000 scholarship.

Former US Sen. Kit Bond establishes international scholars program at MU, UMSL

Dec 6, 2018

The new program is funding $5,000 study abroad scholarships for an initial cohort that includes five students from each of the two universities.

UMSL-hosted summit highlights researchers working to combat some of society’s biggest challenges

Nov 16, 2018

The summit brought together faculty researchers in behavioral and social sciences from across the University of Missouri System.

UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the 5th straight year

Oct 22, 2018

The university was the highest-ranked institution in the St. Louis region, landing 46th among the 137 four-year universities that made the rankings.

UMSL introduces Rave Guardian app to enhance campus safety

Oct 22, 2018

Campus police encourage students, faculty and staff to download the recently launched mobile app.

UMSL researchers see nearly $5 million growth in grant awards in first quarter of new fiscal year

Oct 22, 2018

The College of Arts and Sciences saw an increase in NSF awards while accounting for more than a third of UMSL’s $9,831,786 total in grant money during the quarter.

Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy

Oct 8, 2018

The couple has committed more than $5 million to support students and help address needs such as the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of a nursing simulation lab.

Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates

Oct 8, 2018

LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.

UMSL names Texas Tech executive to lead Division of University Advancement

Oct 1, 2018

Paul Herring will oversee development and fundraising, alumni engagement, marketing and communications and St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU when he assumes his post Nov. 5.

Chancellor Tom George’s latest book aims to teach chemistry to students in other STEM disciplines

Sep 24, 2018

“Understanding Molecules: Lectures on Chemistry for Physicists and Engineers” was published as an eBook earlier this month and is scheduled for hardcover publication on Oct. 1.

UM System launches accelerator program to foster, fund student business ideas

Sep 14, 2018

UM System President Mun Choi announced the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator during an address Friday.

Long-term planning, shared sense of resolve have UMSL moving in the right direction for students, community

Sep 12, 2018

Chancellor Tom George delivered his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday afternoon at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center aims to foster collective efforts to meet challenges in St. Louis

Sep 12, 2018

The center builds on the foundation of the Public Policy Research Center and will work to support and enhance the region’s nonprofit community.

US News & World Report grades UMSL as a great place for good students

Sep 10, 2018

The “A+ Schools for B Students” list recognizes institutions where students of all academic backgrounds can succeed.

Sweet 16: UMSL’s international business program celebrates 16 years in US News rankings

Sep 10, 2018

The College of Business Administration program earned a No. 20 national ranking.

Rachel Winograd directing evidence-based opioid treatment efforts and seeing results

Sep 9, 2018

The Opioid STR grant Winograd leads has helped provide treatment for nearly 3,000 people over the past year and distributed 6,000 overdose reversal kits with naloxone.

Protection of animal life in the Galápagos Islands getting major boost with support of UMSL, Saint Louis Zoo

Sep 5, 2018

Researchers from the two St. Louis institutions have been working to build local capacity to support research of pathogens threatening native species on the islands since 2001.

New year, new faculty

Aug 20, 2018

UMSL introduced more than 20 new full-time faculty members to the university community during a two-day new faculty orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Online Bachelor of Liberal Studies program ranked among nation’s best values

Aug 3, 2018

The popularity, affordability and overall strength of UMSL’s online Bachelor of Liberal Arts program landed it No. 14 on Best Value Schools’ national rankings.

Ann Taylor becomes a member of Deans for Impact

Jul 31, 2018

The leader of UMSL’s College of Education is one of 22 members of Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit focused on elevating the teaching profession through innovations in educator preparation.

UMSL to establish David & Thelma Steward Institute for Jazz Studies after lead gift from the Steward Family Foundation

Jul 20, 2018

The institute will serve as the educational foundation for jazz in the St. Louis region.

Alumnae work to heal impoverished East African communities, financing unlikely entrepreneurs

Jun 12, 2018

Kaitlyn Gresham and Christy Horton manage Under the Same Tree, a 501(c)(3) that helps economically empower Kenyans and Ugandans like Neema Mungusikiza (above) and her daughters.

Criminology student Thomas Baker named a 2018 Pat Tillman Scholar

Jun 11, 2018

The Army veteran is the third UMSL student in as many years to receive the prestigious scholarship, which will support his work toward a PhD.

Sixteen faculty members earn promotions ahead of 2018-19 academic year

May 24, 2018

“I commend each of these faculty on their accomplishments and thank them for their service to UMSL,” Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kristin Sobolik said.

The fight for fairness: Spring grad battles rare kidney disease to make it to law school

May 16, 2018

Political science major Ashley Westbrook’s kidneys began to fail during her freshman year at UMSL. Medical treatment and serious determination got her to graduation, and law school awaits.

Q&A with retiring Vice Chancellor for Advancement Martin Leifeld

May 14, 2018

Leifeld reflects on 10 years at the university and what he envisions for its future ahead of his retirement on June 30.

Marco Pipoly, UMSL’s 100,000th graduate, on path to career in neuroscience

May 14, 2018

Pipoly was celebrated as the university’s 100,000th graduate during commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon and has received an NSF research fellowship for graduate school.

Teacher candidates show off ingenuity through SAIL projects

May 7, 2018

College of Education program gives students the chance to pursue passion projects in classroom settings.

Meet Alicia Friedrichs, UMSL’s 50,000th graduate, from the class of ’97

May 7, 2018

A Spanish educator in St. Louis, Friedrichs aims to travel to every Spanish-speaking country and serves on mission trips as an interpreter/translator.

Advanced Credit Program earns reaccreditation from national alliance

May 4, 2018

More than 6,300 students from 83 high schools across the St. Louis region enrolled in courses through the UMSL program last fall, getting an early start on their college careers.

‘Lavender’ ceremony celebrates LGBTQ graduates

May 3, 2018

Degree candidates share stories of struggle and acceptance at UMSL’s first formal, public Lavender Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students.

UMSL honors six alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Apr 30, 2018

The honorees were Isaac Butler, Stanley Freerks, James Lally, Dale Oberkfell, Laurie Phillips and Brian Salmo.

UMSL alums sweep nonprofit category in St. Louis Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards

Apr 27, 2018

Business graduates Benjamin Washington and Dwight Canning were recognized for their work at the Missouri Historical Society and St. Louis Community Foundation, respectively.

Anthropology Professor Susan Brownell receives UM System President’s Award for Leadership

Apr 25, 2018

Brownell has shown leadership in her department and been a willing collaborator with others on campus since joining the UMSL faculty in 1994.

With gratitude: 3 scholarship students thank donors for making their college careers possible

Apr 23, 2018

Joey Dordoni, Katherine Bluemel and Kim Nguyen spoke at the annual Scholarship Luncheon about the difference financial support has made in their education.

Renowned entomologist Edward O. Wilson receives World Ecology Award

Apr 23, 2018

The medal from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL honors work in environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.

Ask an Expert: Haitao Li shares his data-driven approach to strategic workforce planning

Apr 23, 2018

In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.