Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal

Aug 22, 2016

The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.

Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship

Aug 21, 2016

Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.

Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.

Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL

Aug 10, 2016

Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Aug 4, 2016

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.

UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX

Aug 3, 2016

Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.

Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight

Aug 1, 2016

A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.

Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races

Aug 1, 2016

The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.

‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history

Jul 28, 2016

Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.

Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business

Jul 28, 2016

Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.

Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late

Jul 27, 2016

A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.

Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old

Jul 21, 2016

KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.

English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal

Jul 20, 2016

Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”

Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts

Jul 18, 2016

As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.

Summer gun violence spurs UMSL criminologists on local, national media

Jul 18, 2016

Local and national media have turned to UMSL criminologists to make sense of recent tragedies and discuss ways forward.

Media Coverage: June 2016

Jul 18, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen

Jul 14, 2016

Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Disaster management expert, associate dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Jul 7, 2016

Roberta Lavin’s career in public health includes managing a 9/11 command center, coordinating mass migrations from Guatemala and responding to hurricanes.

UMSL Greek Studies professor featured on PBS, National Geographic documentary

Jul 5, 2016

Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos, alongside the world’s top Greek scholars, discusses the ancient culture in the PBS and National Geographic documentary “The Greeks.”

UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research

Jun 29, 2016

The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.

Whirlwind trip to Japan builds friendships, cross-cultural connections for 23 students

Jun 22, 2016

The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.

Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs

Jun 20, 2016

The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes

Jun 14, 2016

BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”

UMSL professor brings Korean Robin Hood tale to English-speaking audiences

Jun 13, 2016

Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.

American Library Association’s flagship magazine names UMSL alumna’s dissertation among notable ones of 2015

Jun 9, 2016

Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.

Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents

Jun 8, 2016

Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.

Katelyn Delvaux combines poetry, pop culture in the classroom

Jun 7, 2016

The adjunct English instructor was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Fellowship to conduct research that will further enhance her teaching.

Physics star, spring grad headed to Space and Planetary Science doctoral program

Jun 6, 2016

Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.

Sports, weather and UMSL

Jun 2, 2016

A pair of recently aired TV spots showcase the beauty of the UMSL campus and its collaborative, hard-working community.

Embracing the unexpected, Mattie Lindsey makes switch from health care to beauty industry

Jun 2, 2016

As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.

Media Coverage: May 2016

Jun 2, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Gretchen Schisla’s graphic design packs dynamic social impact

Jun 1, 2016

The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.

St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center

May 31, 2016

With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.

Research, research, research: 8 undergraduate projects underway at UMSL

May 26, 2016

Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.

Honors graduate heads to law school on full-tuition scholarship

May 25, 2016

Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.

UMSL writers, high school students look to break down borders with new summer writing camp

May 24, 2016

The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.

UMSL’s Jim Henry wins national music award

May 23, 2016

Together with the three other members of Crossroads Quartet, the associate professor will travel to the nation’s capital in June to perform and accept the award.

Renowned counseling professor named fellow by American Counseling Association

May 23, 2016

R. Rocco Cottone received the prestigious award for his work in bringing social constructivist theory to modern counseling practice.

The St. Louis Mercantile Library: 170 years and counting

May 19, 2016

It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.

UMSL optometrist offers new contact lens technology for all eye shapes, sizes

May 18, 2016

EyePrintPRO is a contact lens designed to match the exact contours of the individual eye, making contact lenses an option for those with irregularly shaped corneas.

Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL

May 18, 2016

From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.

In her own words: Navy pilot turned accounting professor talks aviation, teaching

May 17, 2016

Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.

NSLS chapter celebrates student inductees, honors faculty and staff

May 17, 2016

Student members of the National Society of Leadership and Success honored faculty, staff and each other during the UMSL chapter’s recent induction ceremony.

Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL

May 16, 2016

The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.

Love for Syria, children’s health inspires pre-med student Alaa Kuziez

May 12, 2016

After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.

K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history

May 11, 2016

K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.

Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards

May 10, 2016

A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.

Political science professor explores modern warfare in new book

May 10, 2016

J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.