Eye on UMSL: Snack pack

Feb 17, 2020

UMSL alumni from Edward Jones boxed donations for the Triton Pantry last week at Woods Hall in an event coordinated by the UMSL Alumni Association.

Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash

Feb 13, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.

Alumni Howard Fields, Darryl Diggs convene The State of Black Educators Symposium at the Touhill

Feb 12, 2020

The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.

High school students learn from UMSL experts at Des Lee Fine Arts Festival

Feb 10, 2020

Fifteen St. Louis schools were represented at an event designed to connect students through band, choir, orchestra and visual arts.

Family tradition brought Ameren engineer Luke Maichel to UMSL

Feb 7, 2020

The joint engineering program graduate landed his Ameren position thanks to involvement with the Society of Future Engineers and bonds with faculty.

Brian Owens guides MIMH researchers to create anthem through Scientist Artist Collaborative

Feb 3, 2020

The researchers helped write the lyrics to and sang the outro on a song titled “Do Process” while working to spur their own professional creativity.

Meet Jacob Lewis, BFA alumnus, teacher and aspiring entrepreneur with Rasa Easels

Feb 3, 2020

Lewis, an art teacher at McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Middle School, is serving as the visual arts coordinator for this week’s Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.

It’s about students: Teresa Balestreri receives Excellence in Service Award

Feb 3, 2020

Balestreri helps incorporate career readiness into all areas of the university, so students are confident and prepared for the workforce when they graduate.

Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father

Feb 3, 2020

The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.

Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs

Feb 1, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.

10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students

Jan 27, 2020

The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.

UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service

Jan 21, 2020

Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.

‘Planting seeds:’ three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance

Jan 21, 2020

Anthony Taylor, Kathryn Dorsey and Berneshia Jamison were named the 2020 recipients during Monday’s holiday observance ceremony.

December graduate Curlinda Blacksheep cultivates cultural connections as park ranger

Jan 21, 2020

Blacksheep, a park ranger at Navajo National Monument, will use her EdD to support her cultural education work at the park, including a new program with local schools.

‘Back where I started’: Alumna Maria A. Ellis forms children’s choir on UMSL campus

Jan 13, 2020

The new choral group is part of Maria A. Ellis’ mission to make music education more accessible to everyone, starting in her hometown.

Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership

Jan 13, 2020

Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus.

Political passion drives Julia Spoerry to serve the underserved

Jan 9, 2020

Spoerry’s using knowledge she gained pursuing her MPPA at UMSL to better serve the residents of Florissant as a community development specialist.

Education grad heals trauma through music and nature

Jan 8, 2020

Kelcee Burton earned her bachelor’s in educational studies and landed a job working with Hip Hop for Change, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California.

Inquisitive nature serves December graduate well as he prepares to launch career in biotechnology

Jan 6, 2020

Christopher Wilke gained a wealth of experience during two years working in the lab of James Bashkin and also had an internship at MilliporeSigma.

Taylor Milon writes her story in service, leadership, connections

Jan 2, 2020

Communication major and December-graduate Taylor Milon’s time at UMSL was marked by her passion for service and campus involvement.

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

Dec 24, 2019

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.

December graduate Madsy Richards tackles academics, internships and volleyball

Dec 23, 2019

The new UMSL alumna enjoyed a historic volleyball season and completed three internships while pursuing a supply chain management degree.

Real-world experiences prepare Joel Sjerven for social work success

Dec 17, 2019

Sjerven earned his MSW this month and is starting a full-time position as a behavioral health consultant at Family Care Health Centers in January.

Alumna Gloria Clark Reno presides over the state’s largest judicial circuit

Dec 17, 2019

Reno, who earned her degree in English in 1973, is the first African American to serve as presiding judge of the St. Louis County Circuit Court.

Alumni James Lally, Tom Minogue and Dennis Jenkins receive Business Journal C-Suite Awards

Dec 9, 2019

They joined 11 other honorees at a banquet last Thursday at the Hilton at the Ballpark.

Alumnus Adrian O. Walker sees the world through his own lens

Dec 5, 2019

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery selected a photograph by Walker as part of this year’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.

Jamillah Boyd’s appointment to AnitaB.org Board furthers her mission to support students in tech

Dec 3, 2019

UMSL has provided the assistant teaching professor opportunities for growth. Now she strives to help current students reach their career goals.

Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates

Dec 2, 2019

BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.

NASA postdoctoral fellow Nathan Roth examines the solar system

Nov 30, 2019

The three-time UMSL alumnus discovered his passion for comets thanks to Professor Erika Gibb and the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get

Nov 26, 2019

Five years ago, Emerson donated $1.5 million in scholarships to UMSL. Now that commitment is paying dividends in student success.

‘UMSL chose me’: Alumna and Interim CFO Tanika Busch uses her role to help transform students’ lives

Nov 25, 2019

During the last 22 years, Tanika Busch has advanced from an undergraduate student to interim CFO.

Harris Center honors Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo for work in Madagascar

Nov 18, 2019

Zoo President Jeffrey Bonner and Garden President Peter Wyse Jackson accepted World Ecology Awards from Anna Harris on behalf of their institutions at a gala on Friday night.

UMSL education propels PhD graduate to local government, United Nations

Nov 18, 2019

Ameena Zia spearheaded a religious headgear policy while working as the youngest ever appointee to the St. Louis County Executive Cabinet.

New UMSL Women’s Hackathon organizers aim to increase participation in tech

Nov 18, 2019

UMSL student Nicole Gaehle and alumna Rebecca Craine added more women mentors and a new icebreaker in their first year of running the event.

UMSL hosts NSF-sponsored Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference

Nov 8, 2019

The conference brought more than 250 pre-service STEM teachers and faculty mentors from 16 Midwestern universities and colleges to St. Louis.

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

Nov 7, 2019

Thanks to a welcoming, supportive environment for military-connected students, UMSL ranked 49th on a list of 134 four-year universities and colleges.

UMSL alumnus discusses $1.4 million award on St. Louis Public Radio

Oct 23, 2019

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute named Kevin L. Cox Jr. a Hanna Gray Fellow and awarded him money to support his research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

UM System kicks off Engagement Week at UMSL

Oct 22, 2019

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi highlighted the impact of the system’s four universities.

Alumnus Tim Hykes is an Adobe UX Designer to Watch

Oct 21, 2019

Hykes works as a UX consultant at World Wide Technology and is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner

Oct 14, 2019

Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.

UMSL alumna’s new book goes deep into history of Cardinals stadiums

Oct 11, 2019

UMSL alumna Connie Sexauer is the author of a new book titled “From a Park, to a Stadium, to a Little Piece of Heaven.”

Salute to Excellence in Education honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Oct 7, 2019

The St. Louis American Foundation honored three UMSL alumnae at its 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.

Eye on UMSL: At the controls

Sep 30, 2019

Alumni (from left) David McCubbins, David Simokaitis, Tom Birmingham and Bobby Sutherland work together in the Busch Stadium Scoreboard Video Department.

UMSL students are prepared to impress at Fall Internship and Job Fair

Sep 30, 2019

The Fall Internship and Job Fair attracted 525 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Mark Twain Athletic Center. The event featured 119 employers.

KSDK spotlights Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center and its contributions to conservation around globe

Sep 23, 2019

Anchor Kay Quinn spoke to 2018 PhD graduate Fidy Rasambainarivo about his research on the spread of disease in his native Madagascar during the segment for Friday’s newcast.

Plenty of cheer at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Sep 16, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured the fun from before the game through the last Cardinals run at the annual gathering of students, faculty, staff and alumni at Busch Stadium.

Eye on UMSL: Toast to tradition

Sep 9, 2019

Dean Edward Munn Sanchez toasted the 30th anniversary of the Pierre Laclede Honors College at a gathering of faculty, staff and alumni at Friday’s Drinks with the Deans event.

Engineering celebrates 25 years of transformative education

Sep 9, 2019

On Thursday, alumni, administrators and friends filled the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center to mark joint engineering’s silver anniversary.

Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.

UMSL wins bragging rights in first College Transit Challenge

Aug 29, 2019

Students, faculty and staff combined for the most check-ins and social media engagements during the daylong competition, organized by Citizens for Modern Transit.