Retiring Chancellor Tom George reflects on 16 years at UMSL

May 1, 2019

In this UMSL Magazine cover story, George reflects on the people and moments that impacted his chancellorship.

New course aims to expose students to the range of careers they might seek in the arts

Apr 29, 2019

Arts Life, On Site took students on site visits around St. Louis and to New York over spring break to meet with arts professionals working in many roles.

VR game development transports information systems student into new frontiers

Apr 29, 2019

May graduate Guy Goodpaster got his first taste of virtual reality programming for a UMSL class project.

Suellynn Duffey honored with Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Apr 24, 2019

Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson presented Associate Professor of English Suellynn Duffey with the award at a luncheon in Jefferson City on April 4.

Graduate Research Fair gives students an opportunity to show off their work

Apr 22, 2019

Catherine Alex, Tessa Vuper, Helena Spikes, Melinda Kittleman, Mohi Saki and Kruti Surti won awards for their work in natural or social and behavioral sciences.

Midwest Digital Marketing Conference serves as experiential learning opportunity for student attendees

Apr 22, 2019

This year’s seventh edition of the MDMC drew its biggest crowd ever – more than 1,850 – to more than 80 learning sessions and panels at St. Louis Union Station.

Ask an Expert: Richard Middleton sheds light on the legal rights of migrants reaching the United States

Apr 22, 2019

Middleton edited and contributed to a recently published book, “Unequal Protection of the Law: The Rights of Citizens and Non-Citizens in Comparative Perspective.”

New Callaway video features College of Optometry’s contribution to Triple Track putting system

Apr 22, 2019

A team from Callaway shot the footage for the video and interviewed Optometry Professor Carl Bassi about his role in the Triple Track design over a two-day stretch in February.

Design students team with UMSL Percussion Ensemble on animated performance of ‘Stained Glass’

Apr 22, 2019

The design students each created one minute of animation to accompany the musical performance April 8 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Michael Cosmopoulos elected a Corresponding Member in Greece’s Academy of Arts and Sciences

Apr 18, 2019

It’s the latest organization of scholars to recognize the UMSL professor of Greek history and archaeology for his work focused on ancient Greece.

Top international business journal recognizes Professor Janet Y. Murray for substantial research contributions

Apr 17, 2019

Murray received a Journal of International Business Studies silver medal for her significant work in the publication.

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival serves as joyous sendoff for Jim Widner

Apr 15, 2019

UMSL’s director of jazz studies, who is retiring from teaching this year, founded the festival in 2004 and has served as artistic director ever since.

Civil Rights Tour gives students chance to experience history firsthand

Apr 15, 2019

A three-day spring break trip through historic sites from the Civil Rights Movement left a deep impression on a group of 20 UMSL students.

Gualtiero Piccinini honored with K. Jon Barwise Prize for work in philosophy and computation

Apr 15, 2019

PIccinini is the 16th recipient of the award, which recognizes significant and sustained contributions to areas relevant to philosophy and computing.

College of Business Administration signs dual degree agreement with South Korean university

Apr 12, 2019

The agreement with Chonnam National University will enrich MBA classrooms and allow students to become degree holders from both institutions.

Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference generates important dialogue between practitioners, researchers

Apr 8, 2019

Retiring Professor Finn-Aage Esbensen organized the conference for his 18th and final time last Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.

Doctoral student Juan Moreira-Hernández researching bat-pollinated tropical plants and sharing love of biology

Apr 8, 2019

The Costa Rica native has taken an active role in the Jennings-UMSL Mentorship Program among other outreach opportunities since coming to St. Louis.

Eye on UMSL: An exciting exam

Apr 8, 2019

UMSL Assistant Clinical Professor of Optometry Linda Du administered an eye-opening exam in the vision therapy room at the Patient Care Center on South Campus.

UMSL Opera Theatre pushes boundaries with ‘The Medium’

Apr 8, 2019

Coming off a national award, the troupe shifted gears into darker, more challenging subject matter and musical territory.

Students, faculty work on display in ‘Hung Together’ exhibition at Gallery 210

Apr 4, 2019

The show will run in tandem with an exhibition called “The Climate of My Mind” from April 13 through May 11.

Rachel Winograd receives President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration

Apr 4, 2019

The associate professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was recognized for her work with colleagues around the state combating the opioid crisis.

UMSL undergrads to present research at state Capitol

Apr 3, 2019

From alienation among veterans to fluorescent metallofluorenes, student research is getting a day in the spotlight.

Eye on UMSL: Building good chemistry

Apr 1, 2019

Researchers took a break from their work in the lab of UMSL Curators’ Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alexei Demchenko.

Harris Center in elite company supporting students in environmental conservation

Mar 29, 2019

ProFellow recently included UMSL and its center on a select list of universities providing full funding opportunities for ecologically focused doctoral students.

University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL

Mar 28, 2019

A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.

Laura Miller takes a deep dive to elevate awareness of Japanese culture

Mar 26, 2019

Traveling alone in Japan, Miller had been stranded until strangers helped her. Since then, she’s made awareness of Japan her mission.

Rebecca Boyer shares career wisdom during Distinguished Speaker Series event

Mar 25, 2019

The accounting alumna spoke during the annual event in honor of Women’s History Month at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Student-designed hiring platform earns $15,000 in first EQ Student Accelerator competition

Mar 25, 2019

Letisha Wexstten finished first in the competition with HireMe, an online platform designed for job seekers who have disabilities.

Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.

A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.

College of Education announces new research awards program

Mar 22, 2019

Eight faculty members presented their research at a Wednesday symposium meant to highlight the scholarly work produced by the college.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

DBA program ranked among best in the world by CEO Magazine

Mar 20, 2019

UMSL ranks within the top 16 in the U.S. and top 26 internationally.

Clinical psychology PhD ranked No. 11 by Grad School Hub

Mar 20, 2019

The ratings website applauded the program’s low cost to students as well as its specialized research topics, faculty support and hands-on training.

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh

Mar 20, 2019

The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.

Chancellor Tom George receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Mar 19, 2019

Ron Green, the CEO of the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, made the presentation Saturday evening at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event

Mar 18, 2019

George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

Graphic design students showcase work at thesis show

Mar 18, 2019

Bachelor’s candidates presented projects that they had been working on since August to an audience of students, faculty members and design professionals at the Lee Theater.

UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2019

The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars

Mar 11, 2019

Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.

Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council

Mar 11, 2019

Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.

Alumnus Devin LaRue’s diverse musical talents on display in debut album ‘Finding Peace’

Mar 11, 2019

LaRue wrote, arranged, recorded and produced the album, which features him singing and playing guitar, piano, trombone, euphonium, banjo, accordion and djembe drum.

12 quotes to inspire you during Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2019

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the UMSL Daily team reflects on some of our favorite female-driven stories from the past year.

Eye on UMSL: CEEL of approval

Mar 4, 2019

Members of the “CEEL Team 1” Academy met on Feb. 26 in the ED Collabitat. The academy is an initiative of the Leadership Academy in Character Education program.

Engineering major Kyle Baumann’s talents stretch from woodworking to roadways

Mar 4, 2019

When Baumann graduates this spring, he’ll be taking his design skills to Jacobs Engineering Group.

Student nurses call for expanded practice on APRN Advocacy in Action day

Mar 1, 2019

The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.

Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship

Feb 28, 2019

The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.