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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 23, 2018

Salome Bleuler and Kristine Lindal helped lead the women’s tennis team to its first-ever GLVC Championship final, where it lost to No. 18 Drury.

Ladue News spotlights Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. Touhill

Apr 20, 2018

Writer Paul Brown featured Touhill in a “Person of Interest” column and chronicled the legacy she’s established at UMSL.

Alumnus Don Mueth returns to UMSL 33 years later as member of inaugural DBA cohort

Apr 20, 2018

The local finance executive is looking to advance his company through knowledge gained in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.

Education Professor Mark Pope receives Thomas Jefferson Award

Apr 20, 2018

Pope is considered to be one of the founders and leading authors in the field of cultural diversity issues in career counseling and development.

Less debt, clear path to graduation primary goal of new UMSL initiative

Apr 19, 2018

Keeta Holmes, director of learning innovation and design, is leading the Curriculum Alignment Process to help streamline course offerings and degree pathways.

UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13

Apr 18, 2018

The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.

UMSL’s annual economic impact in Missouri tops $363 million

Apr 17, 2018

A UM System report by Tripp Umbach affirms that UMSL is a vital contributor to economic development for the state – and particularly the St. Louis region.

Hamilton cast members visit UMSL campus, meet local high school students

Apr 16, 2018

Six cast members, including the man who plays Alexander Hamilton, met students from McCluer, Hazelwood and Ritenour high schools for a Lunch and Learn at UMSL.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference examines everyday issues affecting school safety

Apr 16, 2018

A crowd of about 200 teachers, counselors, administrators, social workers, law-enforcement officials and family court staffers attended the conference Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.

UM President Mun Choi names Todd Swanstrom, Beth Huebner, Patricia Parker Presidential Engagement Fellows

Apr 16, 2018

The fellows will represent the UM System at speaking events throughout the state, discussing their research and sharing how that knowledge can help Missouri citizens.