Media studies major Tori Foster develops a broad range of communication skills to succeed in the digital world

Jun 1, 2021

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

Jun 1, 2021

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

May 26, 2021

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

May 24, 2021

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

May 24, 2021

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

May 24, 2021

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

May 21, 2021

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

May 20, 2021

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

May 19, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

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

May 14, 2021

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

May 10, 2021

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

May 7, 2021

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

May 6, 2021

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

May 6, 2021

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

May 3, 2021

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

May 3, 2021

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

May 3, 2021

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

Apr 30, 2021

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

Apr 28, 2021

The plant biochemist’s research could have implications for human metabolic conditions such as diabetes.

New addition to Science Learning Building lobby celebrates innovation

Apr 26, 2021

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

Apr 26, 2021

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

Apr 26, 2021

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

Apr 26, 2021

“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

Apr 26, 2021

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

Apr 26, 2021

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

Apr 21, 2021

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

Apr 20, 2021

Student support is the driving force behind the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest, which will be held online April 26-29.

UMSL and Turn the Page STL collaborate on strategic literacy plan

Apr 19, 2021

The plan identifies five strategic priorities to make change and aims to increase reading proficiency by 10 percent in Promise Zone schools by 2023.

Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics

Apr 12, 2021

Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

UMSL receives renewed accreditation from AACSB for all business, accounting programs

Apr 12, 2021

Fewer than 2 percent of business schools worldwide maintain dual accreditation in business and accounting.

UMSL graduate Rob Jones gets a boost from the Joint Engineering Program to build a business of his own

Apr 12, 2021

Jones worked toward his degree part-time for more than a decade while simultaneously working his way up at Wellston-based John Harder & Company.

Rep. Cori Bush calls for ambitious action to combat climate change during webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL

Apr 12, 2021

Last week’s webinar was one of 125 similar events held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030, led by Bard College in New York.

Accounting alumnus Christian Brown gets his career off to a fast start at KEB

Apr 12, 2021

Brown earned his BS in accounting in December and moved immediately into a position as a staff auditor at the firm’s office in downtown St. Louis.

Emily Baize, Ericka Webb and Anthony Harper receive UMSL Hero Award

Apr 9, 2021

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 students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 8, 2021

Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.

Pandemic inspires alumna to create ‘Surviving the Frontlines’ journal and planner for nurses

Apr 5, 2021

Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.

Fox 2 spotlights UMSL archaeology professor’s visit to ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit at Saint Louis Science Center

Apr 4, 2021

Anne Austin used infrared light technology to study a tattoo with the wording “Pope Pius” in the “Mummies of the World” exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.

UMSL brings child advocacy training to Alaska Native communities with $500,000 DOJ grant

Apr 2, 2021

Nine Alaska Native students from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks are receiving instruction in core courses of UMSL’s Child Advocacy Studies program.

UMSL announces new degree in child advocacy studies

Apr 2, 2021

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree, and students can enroll for the Fall 2021 semester.

Honors College student Joe Retzer headed to SLU Law with full-tuition scholarship

Mar 31, 2021

Retzer became interested in political science after seeing the political personas of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential election.

UMSL boasts region’s best graduate programs in criminology, public affairs in latest US News rankings

Mar 30, 2021

The DNP, part-time MBA and graduate education programs also received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, DEI Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day

Mar 29, 2021

The DEI Accelerator works to promote growth for startups with diverse ownership. Each startup founder is awarded $50,000 and an additional $200,000 of in-kind resources.

‘Chalk With Us’ strives to bring awareness of prominent women in history to St. Louis

Mar 29, 2021

Approximately 30 students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to chalk the names of historical women and their accomplishments across campus.

Pioneering paths to success: 2021 Trailblazers Awards pays tribute to the spirit of women’s suffrage

Mar 29, 2021

Susan Jones, Shhdwafi Youssef, Nikole Shurn, Laura Kuensting, Anita Manion, Nancy Singer and Danielle Friz all received awards at virtual event held last Wednesday.

The next step: Criminology and criminal justice major, who battled drug addiction for years, nears completion of his degree

Mar 24, 2021

Kael Maness has worked as a recovery coach and counselor while working toward his bachelor’s degree and plans to pursue a master’s in cybersecurity.

Terry Suhre retiring after more than two decades leading Gallery 210

Mar 22, 2021

Suhre took over as director of the gallery in 1996, and since then, he has exhibited the work of nationally renowned artists and addressed social justice issues through art.

Women’s History Month event highlights prominent women in colonial St. Louis

Mar 22, 2021

Amanda Clark, the community tours manager for the Missouri Historical Society, presented “Lives on the Edge: St. Louis Colonial Women.”