UMSL receives national recognition for excellence in student voter engagement

Oct 20, 2017

Patricia Zahn accepted three awards on behalf of UMSL on Thursday at the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awards ceremony in Washington.

David Klinger talks to St. Louis Public Radio about how better tactics can help reduce police shootings

Oct 18, 2017

The UMSL criminologist says some officers haven’t been trained well and others don’t always adhere to their training or might need a refresher.

DOE awards UMSL $2.6M grant to bolster English language educators across Missouri

Oct 16, 2017

The grant will increase TESOL-certified K-12 teachers and train administrators and parents in best practices after an influx of refugees to the state.

Criminology alumni making impact in civilian roles in St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Oct 16, 2017

Will Werner, Sherri Schaefer and Emily Blackburn support commissioned officers through their work in planning, application development and crime analysis, respectively.

Cybersecurity program obtains $493,000 in NSA-funded grants to elevate curriculum, lab infrastructure

Oct 16, 2017

The two grants will fund lab infrastructures, enhance equipment and advance curricula.

Optometry offers Alex Gada a second chance at a career she loves

Oct 16, 2017

The third-year student’s love of learning and passion for helping people made returning to school later in life worth all the effort.

Dave Robertson discusses history of the 25th Amendment and its application on KMOX

Oct 16, 2017

The political science chair appeared on The Charlie Brennan Show on Friday.

Chancellor trumpets UMSL’s global contributions to ecology through Harris Center in op-ed

Oct 12, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published Tom George’s guest column on its website on Oct. 10.

Information systems professors offer recommendations on next steps following the Equifax data breach

Oct 12, 2017

Shaji Khan and Maurice Dawson appeared on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU Monday to discuss cybersecurity issues.

Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference draws 600 educators to UMSL

Oct 9, 2017

The annual, two-day conference at UMSL had two keynote address along with 110 presenters, 67 sessions and 13 vendors.

Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy

Oct 9, 2017

Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.

New UMSL marketing video celebrates vibrant campus community

Oct 6, 2017

#UMSLproud students Madilynn Woodham, Jennie Lee and Rachel Simpson are among the 13 Tritons who make an appearance.

See 34 Shakespeare plays all at once at UMSL’s Gallery FAB

Oct 5, 2017

Dan Younger’s “Julius Caesar” is among a set of wide-ranging visual interpretations on display through Oct. 12 in the Fine Arts Building.

UMSL makes national ‘30 Best Secondary Education Degrees for 2017’ list

Oct 3, 2017

Focus on field work, outstanding faculty and strong student support placed the College of Education’s program at No. 22 on the list.

Keith Stine honored with St. Louis Award for his contributions to profession of chemistry

Oct 2, 2017

The St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society recognized the UMSL professor at a banquet Friday night at Glen Echo Country Club.

UMSL, MU awarded $1.8M to train social workers for vulnerable, underserved areas

Sep 29, 2017

The federal money will provide a total of 120 master’s students training in integrated behavioral health agencies across the state of Missouri.

UMSL’s chancellor sees the glass as more than half full

Sep 29, 2017

A strong freshman class and balanced budget are two things Tom George highlighted in his annual State of the University Address.

Physics Professor Bob Henson’s 50 years of service to UMSL recognized on campus, in Post-Dispatch

Sep 28, 2017

Chancellor Tom George presented him with a photo collage of UMSL images in recognition of his long tenure at Wednesday’s State of the University Address.

Faculty, staff members recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service to UMSL

Sep 28, 2017

Chancellor Tom George presented the 2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence during the State of the University Address.

Army dragster pays UMSL a visit leading up to weekend race

Sep 27, 2017

“The Sarge” made a stop at UMSL just prior to the 2017 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals taking place in the St. Louis region.

Historian Kevin Fernlund joins KMOX for timely ‘Whole ’Nother Story’ about Stanislav Petrov

Sep 27, 2017

He recently discussed “The Man Who Stopped World War III” back in 1983 with KMOX reporter and UMSL alumnus Kevin Killeen.

Greek Studies Professor Michael Cosmopoulos elected to Royal Society of Canada

Sep 25, 2017

Cosmopoulos’ latest honor comes on the heels of his induction to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in March.

UMSL gets high marks for student voter participation in recent study

Sep 23, 2017

Research from Tufts University showed that 67.4 percent of eligible UMSL students voted last November, a rate 17 percent higher than students nationally.

SSM Health medical services open in UMSL Patient Care Center

Sep 22, 2017

The new SSM medical office, which is currently taking patients, increases access to primary care in the Normandy area and north St. Louis County.

International Business program receives 15th consecutive top 25 ranking

Sep 12, 2017

The program received a No. 24 ranking from U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook.

Business alumni donate $1 million in honor of Dave Ganz

Sep 11, 2017

A group of 143 alumni and friends collaborated for a common goal – recognizing one of UMSL’s most beloved professors.

Nicole Gevers finds harmony between academics, extensive campus involvement

Sep 11, 2017

The civil engineering major and honors student is soaking in all aspects of UMSL campus life.

Citizen-driven filmmaking at center of upcoming Primm lecture at Missouri History Museum

Sep 11, 2017

Featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah, this year’s James Neal Primm Lecture in History is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Missouri History Museum.

Jess Dugan explores power of identity, desire and connection in ‘Every Breath We Drew’

Sep 8, 2017

“Dallas Lying on Bed,” 2012, is one of the photographs included in a new exhibition at UMSL’s Gallery 210.

Gallery Visio exhibit brings design students’ Amsterdam lessons back to St. Louis

Sep 5, 2017

The show features work inspired by two weeks spent exploring the design industry in the Netherlands.

UMSL faculty member, students drum up excitement during Missouri Botanical Garden’s Japanese Festival

Sep 5, 2017

St. Louis Osuwa Taiko drummers (from left) Jack Glennon, Hitomi Salini and Natsuki Kobayashi are all members of the UMSL campus community.

#UMSLproud: The new campaign for that Triton feeling of UMSL awesomeness

Sep 4, 2017

The #UMSLproud campaign calls the campus community to talk to others about UMSL’s people, research and educational successes proudly.

Honors college matches incoming enrollment record

Sep 1, 2017

More and more students are seeking the small class sizes offered by UMSL’s Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Business college toasts grand opening of Anheuser-Busch Hall

Aug 21, 2017

The new facility features cutting-edge classrooms, faculty offices, conference rooms and first-floor advising areas.

PhD student Eric Vorst examines incivility on social media and its potential impact on political engagement

Aug 19, 2017

Vorst is set to defend his dissertation later this month.

Fred Fausz bids farewell to his ‘weird office’ full of artifacts, loaning many to National Park Service

Aug 18, 2017

The history professor is retiring this month after 26 years of service at UMSL.

Total solar eclipse totally explained: A chat with UMSL astronomer Bruce Wilking

Aug 16, 2017

What is the big deal with this eclipse? Bruce Wilking explains and shares other eclipse phenomena to observe during the Aug. 21 astronomical event.

UMSL sees successful summer session enrollment

Aug 15, 2017

Student headcount and credit hours jumped by 4 percent from the 2016 summer session.

Disaster preparedness conference brings nurses and students from across the country to UMSL 

Aug 9, 2017

Real-life case studies, simulations and the importance of self and family care were at the forefront of the population-focused workshop.

Gallery 210 opens 2017-18 season with ‘Jumbled Time’

Aug 8, 2017

“Barista Who Could See the Future” is among the works to be featured in the Gallery 210 show that opens later this month.

Sibling squabble inspires innovative tax teaching method

Aug 6, 2017

Runners of all varieties have a thing or two to learn from Michele Meckfessel and her tax research students.

Elizabeth Eckelkamp named UMSL’s first associate provost for student success

Aug 6, 2017

Currently an associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, she will step into the new role Aug. 28.

Balancing art, studies and work, Brock Seals adds premiere of 50 Paint Bottles to the mix

Aug 5, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently named the UMSL student among 10 emerging artists who are doing big things in the St. Louis arts scene.

No. 1 in affordability: UMSL garners top ranking in Missouri from Business Insider

Aug 4, 2017

The list compares annual cost and only includes the institutions rated in the top 220 by U.S. News & World Report.

UMSL interns, faculty eager to partner with first Ameren Accelerator cohort

Jul 31, 2017

Seven companies will take part in the 12-week program partially powered by UMSL Accelerate and UM System.

Paid UMSL internships offer Jennings high school students collegiate research experience

Jul 31, 2017

Meet five of the 13 high school students and learn about their research, internship experience and future hopes and dreams.

Interested in med school? UMSL signs articulation agreement with UMHS in St. Kitts

Jul 30, 2017

It creates a recruitment pipeline from UMSL to UMHS, offering qualified students a simplified admission process to the Caribbean medical school.

Dual rankings name UMSL nursing’s online RN to BSN program among best in country

Jul 29, 2017

UMSL is one of only two schools in the state of Missouri to make both lists.

Greg Geisler’s research shows HSAs could provide benefits over 401(k)s

Jul 28, 2017

Misconceptions about health savings accounts may keep employees from reaching financial goals faster.

UM System President Mun Choi challenges more than 100 young scientists, STARS graduates at UMSL

Jul 25, 2017

He called on graduates of the precollegiate science research program to put their talents toward solutions related to sustainable energy and health care.