Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
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Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Five questions with Nathan Muchhala, associate professor of biology
Muchhala was granted a sabbatical for the 2023-24 academic year to further his research and launch a large-scale project in the tropical forests of northern South America.
Five questions with Nathan Muchhala, associate professor of biology
Muchhala was granted a sabbatical for the 2023-24 academic year to further his research and launch a large-scale project in the tropical forests of northern South America.
Five questions with Nathan Muchhala, associate professor of biology
Muchhala was granted a sabbatical for the 2023-24 academic year to further his research and launch a large-scale project in the tropical forests of northern South America.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
Coble is leading a committee of multidisciplinary professionals from across the country, whose recommendations will inform the Department of the Interior’s actions over the next 10 years.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
Professor Michele Meckfessel got in the spirit of the season while leading a talk about taxes for accounting students in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
Professor Michele Meckfessel got in the spirit of the season while leading a talk about taxes for accounting students in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
Professor Michele Meckfessel got in the spirit of the season while leading a talk about taxes for accounting students in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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Shabazz starts the Master of Accounting program in UMSL’s College of Business Administration this fall.
UMSL ranks first in Missouri in Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list
The publication also ranked UMSL No. 37 nationally out of 366 institutions, marking the seventh straight year the university finished in the top 50.
New Triton Student Advocacy and Care initiative highlights student-parent success stories
Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.
White House cites UMSL criminologists’ research while announcing new strategy to combat gun violence, other crime
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Richard Rosenfeld and doctoral student Ernesto Lopez have been studying the rise in violent crime over the past year.
Online MBA to help busy adults advance in their careers with degree in 18 months
The fully online, cohort-based program provides teaching and support from expert faculty members and can be completed in 18 months.
August graduate Gabriela Hernandez takes indirect path to biology degree, has plans for PhD
Hernandez has landed a position as a lab assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center and will begin applying to doctoral programs this fall.
Eye on UMSL: No peeking
Research assistant Riaz Zaidi stood by and observed a group of K-12 students from Girls’ Inc. as they performed a blindfolded exercise in the Ed Collabitat.
Kay Hood selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During her yearlong assignment, Hood will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Associate professor’s role in Shakespeare In the Park production of King Lear is a hometown honor
Jacqueline Thompson is performing in Shakespeare In The Park’s “King Lear” until June 27.
Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis
A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.
Video: Meeting the needs of the business community through education
Dean Joan Phillips discusses how the College of Business Administration works to align its programs to ensure students graduate with the skills they need for success.
Counseling PhD student Zori Paul wins minority fellowship award
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Paul $20,000 for her PhD research on bisexual+ women of color.
Sotheby’s cites UMSL professor’s academic research in $92 million sale of Botticelli painting
The auction house listed Kurt Schreyer’s book, “Shakespeare’s Medieval Craft: Remnants of the Mysteries on the London Stage” as an expert source in the record-setting sale.
Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines
The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.
UMSL to host St. Louis County COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting Friday through end of July
The clinic in the Millennium Student Center will provide vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Andreia Figueiredo following passion for biology, bees to earn PhD at UMSL
Figueiredo, a native of São Luís, Brazil, has been researching color vision in orchid bees with support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center.
Missouri Institute of Mental Health leading new effort to reduce suicide in Southeast Missouri
Katie Ellison is directing the Gun Suicide Prevention Planning Project in Butler County, Missouri, with the support of a $350,000 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health.
A decade of opportunity: Opportunity Scholars Program impacts students and St. Louis area
The all-inclusive Pierre Laclede Honors College Program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year.
DNP students Robert Bohnert and Elise Schaller examine COVID-19 guideline adherence in youth sports
Schaller and Bohnert looked at adherence during high- and low-impact sports in low- and high-income communities in St. Louis County.
UMSL BSBA students connect with Universidad Anáhuac México through COIL initiative
Students collaborated on a six-week project that spanned multiple international business disciplines such as cross-cultural leadership, marketing and supply chain management.
Media studies major Tori Foster develops a broad range of communication skills to succeed in the digital world
Foster will graduate magna cum laude in August with a degree in media studies, a minor in digital marketing communications and a certificate in public relations.
UMSL kittens: Construction workers find fuzzy trio in Seton Hall
Construction workers discovered a trio of 6-week-old kittens in Seton Hall on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Pretend Friends: An UMSL love story blossoms into a successful design studio
Anna and Daniel Clark fell in love while studying graphic design at UMSL and have gone on to marry, have kids and form a design studio.
Mentors, friends shape economics graduate Alyssa Leibold’s experience at UMSL
Leibold completed the BS/MA Dual Degree program and served as a research assistant for Provost Marie Mora on an NSF-funded grant project.
Nikki Hurless wins ACES scholarship for counseling PhD research
Hurless’ dissertation examines how personal histories of trauma affect relationships between counselor trainees and their clinical supervisors.
Doctoral student Ernesto Lopez contributes to impactful work on crime trends during COVID-19 pandemic
Lopez has worked as a research assistant for Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Rosenfeld on the Council on Criminal Justice project.
Spanish graduate Nicole Newman aspires to be bilingual therapist
Newman will enter UMSL’s MEd counseling program this fall after earning a BA in Spanish.
A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.
UMSL grad Hunter Campbell headed to UMKC medical school with early acceptance
The Honors College and chemistry graduate hopes to eventually return to his home of Taylor Springs, Illinois, to practice rural medicine.
Provost Marie Mora announces 28 faculty promotions for the 2021-22 academic year
Seven faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, five earned the rank of full professor and 16 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Philosophy graduate Zanyar Rojhelat’s Kurdish heritage inspires his work exploring right to self-determination
Rojhelat will pursue his PhD in philosophy at the University of Ottawa after earning his master’s degree at UMSL.
Sarah Butler, Steven Vance and Lee Slocum receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL community rallies against violence in Tritons Against Anti-Asian Hate campus event
The event included panelist discussion on the violence and discrimination against Asian peoples, how it manifested in the past and ways to stop it from continuing.
UMSL Succeed hosts Vocational Expo with St. Louis Arc
The virtual event drew more than 100 attendees including UMSL Succeed students, Special School District of St. Louis County students and local employers.
Music of Latin America makes cultural connections during UMSL’s Piano Studio livestreamed concert
UMSL piano students performed pieces from legendary composers such as Ernesto Lecuona and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Undergraduate Research Symposium moves to digital presentations for individual interaction and examination
More than 50 projects were presented by 70 students who were sponsored by about 30 faculty members during last Friday’s symposium.
Better vision care in the palm of your hand
Optometrist Tareq Nabhan and computer scientist Sanjiv Bhatia are investigating a way to use smartphones to improve diagnostics.
UMSL awards supplemental research funding to 79 faculty members through the CARES Act
The awards totaled nearly $115,000 and assisted faculty members whose research and creative works were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Our side of the story’: A glimpse into the daily life of an UMSL student nurse vaccinator
The College of Nursing has filled over 832 positions and given more than 25,000 vaccines and been named a COVID responsive school by the AACN.
Biology Professor Patricia Parker elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Parker has had a long and distinguished career as an evolutionary biologist, with much of her work focused on avian populations in the Galápagos Islands.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity
Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”
NIH awards Xuemin Wang $1.2 million to examine circadian rhythm and lipid metabolism, accumulation in plants, with implications for human health
The plant biochemist’s research could have implications for human metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
New addition to Science Learning Building lobby celebrates innovation
The newly installed UMSL Innovation wall contains 54 plaques recognizing UMSL inventors on issued U.S. patents.
UMSL recognizes six faculty members for outstanding research, innovation over the past year
Jianli Pan, Nancy Singer, Jerome Morris, Katherine O’Daniels, Michael Gearhart and Shea Kerkhoff received awards for their work.
MSW graduate JoAnna Watts moves from business world to run new CASA branch
Watts worked in leadership roles at national retailers for more than a decade before a volunteer opportunity inspired her to change career paths.
Marvin Berkowitz’s new book primes school leaders for character education
“PRIMED for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement” lays out how educators can help students develop ethical values and critical thinking skills.
Scholarship event recognizes mentorship and academic and career support in addition to funding
Students, alumni and business partners gathered virtually for the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon to share the importance of UMSL scholarship programs.
Criminologist Beth Huebner wins President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
Huebner is part of a team of researchers across the UM System working to better understand and improve the prison environment in the state of Missouri.
Newman Civic Fellow Bella DeArmitt aims to share her passion for volunteering
The public policy administration major was among 212 students chosen to be part of the 2021-22 cohort from 39 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Mexico.
Students find purpose and preparation by participating in UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
Student support is the driving force behind the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest, which will be held online April 26-29.
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