Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
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Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list
The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”
Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’
UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.
St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210
The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.
UM System community engagement grant provides needed refresh for Mobile Eye Center
A community engagement grant from the University of Missouri System Office of Engagement and Outreach covered a generator upgrade and new bus wrap.
Marie Mora receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
The awards were given during a virtual ceremony Monday afternoon from the White House and administered by the National Science Foundation.
College of Optometry partnership with Affinia Healthcare helps address health care equity in St. Louis
Under the supervision of UMSL optometry faculty, fourth-year students help provide affordable primary and preventive health care in downtown St. Louis.
Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year
The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.
Community Psychological Service launching new psychosocial rehabilitation group for adults recovering from COVID-19
Professor Ann Steffen is leading the sessions designed for adults ages 50 and older who were hospitalized with the disease.
Ask an Expert: Shirley Porterfield shares insight on vote for Medicaid expansion
The professor of social work discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution ahead of next week’s election.
CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic
The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.
Professor Janet Y. Murray named Woman of the Year by Women in the Academy of International Business
The award honors Murray’s research on gender and international business as well as her commitment to supporting women in academia.
UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall
Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
Community Psychological Service launching group therapy session for race-related stress and trauma
Clinical Assistant Professor John Nanney is coordinating the free, weekly, hour-long sessions, which will begin Thursday evening online or via telephone.
Report names UMSL top five Missouri institution for graduating students with less debt
Degrees with Less Debt named UMSL a top institution in the state for strategies that support enrollment and graduation of Black and Pell-eligible students.
Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy sees pitfalls in airport privatization bills
The director emeritus of the UMSL Center for Transportation Studies and executive director of the Airport Ground Transportation Association on the new bills.
Professor James Bashkin talks PPE, antiviral treatments and green chemistry on Scientific Sense podcast
Bashkin joined host Gill Eapen to discuss several projects including an affordable, portable sterilizer for N95 masks and other PPE.
Lav Gupta among UM System researchers working to improve broadband access in rural Missouri
The assistant professor led a discussion on the challenges of building broadband infrastructure in Bollinger County during a June 1 workshop and shared takeaways in a recent webinar.
Badri Adhikari receives NSF grant for research on protein distance prediction
Adhikari’s research uses artificial intelligence to create algorithms that predict the distance between protein pairs in amino acids – an issue characterized as a top 100 unsolved problem.
College of Education photo contest connects students during quarantine
Student Success Coordinator Karen Allman created the contest, so students in the College of Education could share their experiences during quarantine.
Bob Baumann retires after five decades with UMSL Global
Bob Baumann has helped hundreds of UMSL students travel the world during his 45-year career with UMSL Global, where he went from temporary research assistant to assistant director.
‘Where We Live’ course impacts communities and students alike
Grace Morrow, Sophie Loban and Ngoc Nguyen made brochures, banners and a video for Spanish Lake and University City for the community engagement course.
UMSL sees more than 21 percent increase in fundraising during 2020 fiscal year
Successful initiatives like the UMSL Strong Scholarship and Triton Emergency Fund have helped the university support students during challenging economic times.
UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process
The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus.
Uma A. Segal receives President’s Award for Cross-Cultural Engagement
Segal was recognized for promoting cross-cultural engagement through education, research and service. Her work has focused on immigrant and refugee populations and global migrations.
New ‘hot topics’ history class considers the role of the Electoral College
Students discussed the history and mechanics of the Electoral College, proposing and voting on the five different reforms and replacements for the current presidential election system.
Kim Baldus named Honors College associate dean
In her new role, which begins in August, Baldus will work to grow the Honors College, form connections and provide support for its close-knit community of students, faculty and staff.
Keith Womer named interim dean of the College of Business Administration
Womer, who served as dean from 2004-2013, is replacing retired Dean Charles Hoffman as UMSL conducts a national search for a permanent successor.
MIMH’s Rachel Winograd helps lead regional dialogue about racial disparities in overdose deaths
More than 100 people tuned into the June 19 videoconference as Winograd and Dr. Kanika Turner discussed systemic issues that have resulted in so much inequity in St. Louis.
Coronavirus roundup: Entrepreneurship and data analysis
Members of the UMSL community are supporting St. Louis entrepreneurs and analyzing data to understand how socioeconomic factors influence the spread of COVID-19.
College of Education professor joins with local literacy groups to deliver tablets to students in need
Assistant Professor Shea Kerkhoff helped secure PBS Kids Playtime Pads for students in north St. Louis to help bridge the digital divide and fight summer slide.
Chris Spilling named vice chancellor for research and economic and community development
The newly created role, which leads and guides both research and community and economic development, is the latest in Spilling’s 31-year career at UMSL.
Alumna Elizabeth Eikmann talks St. Louis suffrage history in US Courts video
Eikmann discovered her passion for history and English while taking honors classes at UMSL. Her research on suffragist Virginia Minor was featured in a U.S. Courts production.
UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts
UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.
UMSL Alumni Association’s ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event offers an education from two alumni brewers
Associate Teaching Professor Bruce Hamper joined alumni-turned-brewmasters Derrick Langeneckert and Brian Owens to share insight into the process of making beer.
COVID-19 Research Conversation explores opportunities for educational change
Jennifer Bumble, Mary Edwin and Shea Kerkhoff discussed possible impacts of the digital divide, social distancing and year-round school.
Panel discusses diversity, police reform in Virtual Gathering for Racial Unity
Faculty members and alumni explored how UMSL can support efforts for change and ways individuals can advocate for an end to systemic racism.
Roxanne Reid creates meaningful change through Diversity in Health Care course, research
The assistant teaching professor of nursing hopes her students will become better practitioners through confronting their biases and understanding others.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld named to Council on Criminal Justice’s inaugural membership class
The Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus’ recent research has focused on the impact of the social response to the COVID-19 pandemic on crime rates in the United States.
Jill Delston, Jerome Morris and Lee Slocum named Presidential Engagement Fellows
Delston, Morris and Slocum were selected based on research excellence and will share their expertise at speaking engagements throughout Missouri.
UMSL DNP program named No. 9 in US by EduMed
EduMed is the latest of many rankings institutions to note the quality of the UMSL DNP program, which graduated its first class in the summer of 2018.
UMSL sees credit-hour enrollment increase of 6.5 percent during summer sessions
More than 5,100 students have enrolled in courses this summer to develop their job skills and make progress toward their degrees.
Ask an Expert: Sheila Grigsby discusses disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on African American communities
UMSL Daily talks with the College of Nursing assistant professor about testing, structural problems, access, communication, vaccines and more.
COVID-19 Research Conversation highlights UMSL partnerships with community organizations
Presenters discussed how partnerships through the Community Innovation and Action Center and the Regional Data Alliance are making a difference.
Ask an Expert: Lee Slocum sees chance for broader police reform in wake of killing of George Floyd
The professor of criminology and criminal justice researches police-citizen relations and how people’s experiences shape their attitudes toward law enforcement.
Retiring Dean Charles Hoffman has shaped College of Business Administration to serve the needs of future students
Hoffman helped guide the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of UMSL Accelerate and the DBA program among numerous other accomplishments.
Assistant Professor of Social Work Erica Koegler brings light to sex and labor trafficking in the Midwest
Koegler is partnering with the University of Western Cape to study substance use and legal needs among victims and survivors of trafficking.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis builds capacity to help community cope with trauma
The multidisciplinary center has trained more than 500 community members to use Resiliency and Coping Intervention to help youth deal with stressors in their lives since 2014.
Anne Winkler talks to WalletHub about unemployment crisis caused by COVID-19
Winkler, chair of UMSL’s Department of Economics, was part of a panel of experts polled by the personal finance website on rising job losses across the U.S.
Infographic: Social mobility at UMSL
Social mobility at at UMSL is driven by people who work hard and care deeply about creating an environment rich in access, student success and favorable outcomes.
Doing better than your parents: Access and student success drive social mobility at UMSL
UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size.
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