Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
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Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
Eye on UMSL: Career milestones
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Provost Steven Berberich were on hand to honor employees celebrating significant work anniversaries over the past year at the Career Milestone Recognition Reception.
Eye on UMSL: Career milestones
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Provost Steven Berberich were on hand to honor employees celebrating significant work anniversaries over the past year at the Career Milestone Recognition Reception.
Eye on UMSL: Career milestones
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Provost Steven Berberich were on hand to honor employees celebrating significant work anniversaries over the past year at the Career Milestone Recognition Reception.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
UMSL Engineering students celebrate opening of new Greenwood Cemetery access road
Under faculty member Gary Moore’s guidance, four engineering students did an initial site analysis, then brought the design to 90% completion before handing the project off to partners.
UMSL Engineering students celebrate opening of new Greenwood Cemetery access road
Under faculty member Gary Moore’s guidance, four engineering students did an initial site analysis, then brought the design to 90% completion before handing the project off to partners.
UMSL Engineering students celebrate opening of new Greenwood Cemetery access road
Under faculty member Gary Moore’s guidance, four engineering students did an initial site analysis, then brought the design to 90% completion before handing the project off to partners.
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Psychology alumna studies European attitudes toward immigration through Psi Chi grant
Savannah Price enjoyed a well-rounded UMSL experience, from working in Assistant Professor Bettina Casad’s lab to embarking on a pair of study abroad experiences that spurred her research interests.
Jill Bernard Bracy brings passion, persistence to UMSL professorship
The business faculty member serves as the interim director of the Center for Transportation Studies while also teaching undergraduate marketing courses.
Eye on UMSL: Remembering citizen soldiers on Veterans Day
James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.
Eye on UMSL: Type and tea
Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii led UMSL students in a Japanese calligraphy lesson Friday as part of a Japan-America Student Association event.
‘Type Hike’ show celebrating the outdoors completes run at Gallery FAB
Current and former UMSL students contributed to the collaborative show highlighting America’s national parks, shorelines and some notable endangered wildlife.
World Affairs Council of St. Louis honors Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center with Gateway Globe Award
The center was recognized for its efforts to support the research and training of students in ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Ask an Expert: Adriano Udani and David Kimball research how news coverage influences belief in voter fraud
The two UMSL political scientists joined former colleague Brian Fogarty in publishing their research findings in the journal State Politics and Policy Quarterly.
UMSL Piano Studio collaborates with MADCO 2 for ‘Remembering Debussy’ show
Fall recital combines music, dance and artwork to celebrate the legacy of French composer Claude Debussy.
UMSL helps transform lives with fifth annual Transgender Spectrum Conference
Black Lives Matter Canada cofounder Janaya Khan served as the keynote speaker for the fifth annual conference, held Friday and Saturday at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
Teach in 12 student hopes to bring passion for the outdoors into a classroom setting
From sea kayak guide to grizzly bear tracker, from Pennsylvania to Alaska, Bobby Schultz has spent the past decade pursuing his love of nature and conservation.
New actuarial science degree program already attracting students to UMSL
The program helped seal Grace Goedde’s decision to join the Tritons volleyball team after transferring from East Central College.
UMSL political scientists help media set stage for anticipated midterm election
Professors Dave Robertson, Terry Jones, David Kimball and Anita Manion lent analysis to news organizations locally and across the country over the past month.
UMSL students dip their toes into international travel with faculty-led trips
The university helps coordinate about 25 short-term study abroad opportunities lasting between two and six weeks with most occurring every other year.
Associate Professor Zachary Cairns premiers new composition at German festival’s 10th anniversary
“Blumenlieder” debuted at an event titled “Hamburger, Sauerkraut and Champagne” at the American Days festival last month in Stuttgart, Germany.
Growing faculty entrepreneurs is aim of UM System’s new express license
The fast-track license for faculty and staff inventors will enable them to focus on developing their businesses and commercializing their technologies.
CCAMPIS grant will help expand child care access for UMSL student parents
More than $500,000 in funding over the next four years will help bolster efforts to support student parents and offer more services at the University Child Development Center.
Ryan Krull studies new media and reports from China after fellowship arranged through UMSL
The assistant teaching professor of communication and media spent two weeks at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and extended his stay to do some freelance reporting.
Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy ponders possible privatization of Lambert airport
The transportation studies professor offered insight on the proposal in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.
MPPA student fostering arts community through quantitative research
Liz Deichmann co-founded an arts services nonprofit and has interned with the advocacy organization Americans for the Arts as well as the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission.
MacArthur Foundation awards St. Louis County, UMSL additional $2.25 million to continue local justice system reform
New funding for a project led by Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will help advance strategies aimed at safely reducing St. Louis County’s jail population.
Director of International Studies and Programs set to retire Nov. 1, leaving legacy of internationalization
In his time at UMSL, Joel Glassman has helped expand the international profile of the university while also contributing to the internationalization of St. Louis.
UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the 5th straight year
The university was the highest-ranked institution in the St. Louis region, landing 46th among the 137 four-year universities that made the rankings.
US Bank awards four UMSL students with cybersecurity scholarships
Adelaide Aboagye, Ian Bae, Vasyl Onufriyev and Andrew McCormick received the $2,500 scholarships.
UMSL introduces Rave Guardian app to enhance campus safety
Campus police encourage students, faculty and staff to download the recently launched mobile app.
UMSL researchers see nearly $5 million growth in grant awards in first quarter of new fiscal year
The College of Arts and Sciences saw an increase in NSF awards while accounting for more than a third of UMSL’s $9,831,786 total in grant money during the quarter.
New ‘We Transform Lives’ mission statement on display on university buildings
UMSL introduced the greater St. Louis community to its new mission statement “We Transform Lives” by installing decals on three university buildings.
Teach for America experience starts path to Missouri State Senate for education alumna
Lauren Arthur, who earned her MEd from UMSL in 2013, took office in the Missouri State Senate last month after winning a special election in June.
Students, faculty settling into improved Benton Hall after 18-month renovation
The building at the heart of UMSL’s science complex has seen significant upgrades as part of a $25.3 million project completed in August.
UMSL brings Missouri Veterans History Project under its umbrella to memorialize veterans’ oral histories
A new agreement gives the project a home base in the Department of Military and Veterans Studies.
Crime enforcement rates in St. Louis have fallen since 2002, according to new research from UMSL criminologists
Associate Professor Lee Slocum and her colleagues shared research compiled over the past year as part of their work with the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.
Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language
Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.
National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name
Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.
Ask an Expert: Cathy Vatterott advocates for homework that benefits the learning styles of all students
Vatterott, a professor of education, discussed ways in which views have shifted between the first and second editions of her book “Rethinking Homework.”
Chancellor, provost lay out plans for UMSL’s next five years during visit to ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Tom George and Kristin Sobolik joined host Don Marsh in studio Wednesday afternoon at UMSL at Grand Center.
First graduating class of BSN to DNP students making positive impact on underserved populations
The College of Nursing’s new BSN to DNP program prepares students to conduct translational clinical research that improves lives in real time.
Nearly 700 educators convene at UMSL for annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
The conference brought a crowd of 680 educators to learn about the latest trends in using technology to aid in education.
Two-time novelist acclaims MFA program for publishing success, gratifying profession
Her UMSL MFA launched Denise Bogard’s fruitful writing and teaching career, and earlier this year, she published her revamped thesis, “After Elise.”
Hillel International chapter begins serving students at UMSL
Recently retired Professor Susan Feigenbaum led efforts to secure UMSL’s chapter. Mindy Woolf is serving as the executive director with Lea-Rachel Kosnik its faculty adviser.
Inaugural World Languages Day encourages area high school students to continue studies
About 300 St. Louis-area high school students attended the event created by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies to encourage cross-cultural empathy and language studies.
Chancellor Tom George’s latest book aims to teach chemistry to students in other STEM disciplines
“Understanding Molecules: Lectures on Chemistry for Physicists and Engineers” was published as an eBook earlier this month and is scheduled for hardcover publication on Oct. 1.
New strategic plan wins approval from Curators of the University of Missouri
Chancellor Tom George presented the plan, which sets ambitious goals for enrollment, student success and research over the next five years.
Social work alumna’s dream becomes reality at first-ever Triton Mobile Pantry
Ashley Johnson, UMSL Student Social Services case manager and a 2017 graduate, was instrumental in the event benefiting students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community.
A picture-perfect UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture the scenes as students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the annual event at Busch Stadium.
Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL
Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Long-term planning, shared sense of resolve have UMSL moving in the right direction for students, community
Chancellor Tom George delivered his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday afternoon at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center aims to foster collective efforts to meet challenges in St. Louis
The center builds on the foundation of the Public Policy Research Center and will work to support and enhance the region’s nonprofit community.
US News & World Report grades UMSL as a great place for good students
The “A+ Schools for B Students” list recognizes institutions where students of all academic backgrounds can succeed.
Eye on UMSL: A show of gratitude
Commerce Bank executives Robert Holmes and Sara Foster presented the Department of Art and Design with a $1,000 donation in appreciation for design work students in Lilly Huxhold’s class did last semester.
Sweet 16: UMSL’s international business program celebrates 16 years in US News rankings
The College of Business Administration program earned a No. 20 national ranking.
Dustin Steinhoff building his journalistic credentials with work at The Current, Riverfront Times
The St. Louis Press Club and St. Louis Post-Dispatch awarded the communication major the Ronald W. Wade Journalism Scholarship earlier this year.
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