MacArthur Foundation awards $1.3 million to St. Louis County, UMSL to continue local justice system reforms

Feb 9, 2021

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will continue directing efforts aimed at reducing over-incarceration and advancing racial equity.

Ask an expert: Lea-Rachel Kosnik discusses renewed focus on climate action and its connection to economics

Feb 8, 2021

The professor of economics discussed the role of government, businesses and consumers in transitioning to cleaner and renewable sources of energy.

UMSL student nurses begin administering vaccines across greater St. Louis area

Feb 8, 2021

The student nurses are at sites such as BJC HealthCare Christian Hospital, SSM Health DePaul Hospital and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.

UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools

Feb 4, 2021

The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.

Watch: Professor of Finance Nasser Arshadi explains the ‘short squeeze’

Feb 3, 2021

Arshadi discusses what happened after investors connected by Reddit’s WallStreetBets initiated an epic short squeeze on stocks such as GameStop and AMC.

Joanna Mendoza named recipient of MoASTA Artist Teacher Award for 2021

Feb 1, 2021

Mendoza is a member of the Arianna String Quartet and a professor of the viola in UMSL’s Department of Music.

Homecoming 2021 preview: A Triton tradition adapts

Feb 1, 2021

The Student Homecoming Committee has worked diligently to create a slate of fun digital and socially distanced events for Homecoming 2021.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL among nation’s best online bachelor’s programs in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Jan 26, 2021

The site ranked UMSL No. 42 nationally out of more than 350 universities – 10 places higher than in 2020 – and ranked second among universities in Missouri.

Ask an Expert: Shawne Manies discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout

Jan 25, 2021

In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.

Eye on UMSL: Lessons in the lab

Jan 25, 2021

Students listened intently to instructions from Assistant Teaching Professor Lori Paul during their anatomy and physiology class in the Science Learning Building.

Accounting professor talks taxes with St. Louis Public Radio

Jan 25, 2021

Michele Meckfessel, an expert on income taxes, said most workers will not qualify for a tax break for working from home during the pandemic.

UMSL researchers shine light on disproportionate victimization rates of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in US

Jan 25, 2021

Annah Bender and Janet Lauritsen co-authored the study in the American Journal of Public Health using data from the National Crime Victimization survey.

Anne Fish, Fan Li examine experiences of volunteer providers at pandemic’s epicenter

Jan 25, 2021

The professor of nursing and PhD student led an in-depth qualitative study documenting the experiences of providers in the Hubei Province of China.

College of Business Administration adds entrepreneurship requirement

Jan 19, 2021

A new three-credit-hour course will teach BSBA and BSAcc students about launching and scaling a new venture by focusing on a timely entrepreneurial opportunity.

Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of UMSL Hero Award

Jan 18, 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-Nanjing partnership recognized as one of leading Chinese-Foreign Cooperative MBA Programs

Jan 15, 2021

MBA China and Manager Magazine ranked UMSL’s International MBA program with Nanjing University No. 11 in a pool of more than 200 programs.

PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere

Jan 11, 2021

Pizzella’s dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training.

Jianli Pan receives “Inventor of the Year” award for patented technology to enhance security of Internet of Things systems

Jan 11, 2021

The technology, developed with doctoral candidate Jianyu Wang, uses blockchain and smart contracts to make IoT less vulnerable to attacks.

UMSL ranked among top 10 most affordable cybersecurity programs in the U.S.

Jan 11, 2021

Independent educational organization CyberDegreesEDU compiled the rankings and lauded UMSL for the quality of its programs, cybersecurity lab and scholarship opportunities.

9 ways to Start Safe, Stay Safe during the spring semester

Jan 11, 2021

Learn or review the protocols and practices in place to ensure a successful and healthy spring semester.

College of Optometry’s Carl Bassi develops $50 optics kits from unconventional materials

Jan 4, 2021

The kits include innovative materials that range from parts machined at UMSL to laser cat toys to the students’ trial lens sets.

Joan Phillips named new dean of UMSL’s College of Business Administration

Jan 4, 2021

Phillips has been serving as the dean of the Andreas School of Business at Barry University in Miami since 2018 and will assume her new position on March 15.

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

Dec 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.

Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system

Dec 23, 2020

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.

December graduate Zaymon Harris makes a difference educating outside of the classroom

Dec 21, 2020

Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.

Boeing internship, MBA next up for business graduate Carmen Palencia after earning her degree

Dec 21, 2020

Palencia completed her BSBA in management, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis

Dec 17, 2020

The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.

CIAC, partners awarded grant to study home repair needs of older adults in St. Louis

Dec 15, 2020

The $178,000 RRF Foundation for Aging grant will be used to survey homeowners about their home repair needs and gather data to inform policy decisions.

Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree

Dec 14, 2020

Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.

UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19

Dec 11, 2020

Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.

Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest

Dec 7, 2020

The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.

UMSL waiving application fees for 2021, continuing to waive online fees in spring semester

Dec 2, 2020

The application fee waiver applies to all new undergraduate applications from both the United States and abroad.

George Zsidisin discusses the resilience of global supply chains on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Nov 30, 2020

Zsidisin is the John W. Barriger III Endowed Professor and the director of UMSL’s Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Research Institute.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

Qiang Dotzel honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Nov 30, 2020

The teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics was one of 100 area educators to receive the award. Ten of the 2020 awardees are UMSL graduates.

College of Nursing’s Umit Tokac creates AI to recommend PTSD treatment plans for veterans

Nov 30, 2020

Tokac’s program uses input patient data to make probability statements about the success of different treatment options.

Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection

Nov 28, 2020

Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.

Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays

Nov 25, 2020

The holiday season, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, make now a key time to support UMSL students who are facing food insecurity.

‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module

Nov 25, 2020

The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region

Nov 24, 2020

Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.

STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce

Nov 23, 2020

Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.

UMSL ranks 20th on 2020 list of Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges

Nov 23, 2020

The website used the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Comparison Tool and scored each institution for military culture, support, financial aid and flexibility.

Student veteran Mitchel Round set to become first student to graduate with degree in organizational leadership

Nov 23, 2020

Round received college credit for life experiences during his time in the U.S. Army infantry and applied it toward the degree, shortening his time to graduation.

UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’

Nov 23, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show ran only once, with special permission. The recording from that performance went on to win big.

Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event

Nov 20, 2020

Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.

Research from nursing student Danielle Njeri helps DOORWAYS land $1.4 million grant

Nov 20, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Njeri helped the nonprofit confirm the extent of residents’ mental health needs through a quantitative study.

University of Missouri System grant investment program funds research and creative works at UMSL

Nov 18, 2020

The Creative Works Strategic Investment Program will provide a combined $98,000 in funding to UMSL faculty members, Lindsay Athamanah, Anne Austin, Bettina Casad and Adriano Udani.

Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day

Nov 16, 2020

Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.

New City School dedicates new classroom to UMSL Scholar in Residence

Nov 16, 2020

The Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab will place an emphasis on STEAM Education and include tools and materials to facilitate creative problem solving.