Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
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Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
The innovative and ever-expanding collaborative is keeping UMSL at the forefront of the burgeoning geospatial industry in St. Louis and nationwide.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
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UMSL professor screens caged human documentary at St. Louis film festival
A publicity still from a new documentary directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies at UMSL, depicts Ota Benga.
Veterans Center’s first full-time manager makes student success her mission
In her new role at the UMSL Veterans Center in Clark Hall, Rebecca McMenamin aims to foster a one-stop shop for the hundreds of student veterans on campus.
UMSL breaks ground on new business building
Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.
Transgender Spectrum Conference inspires understanding, hope
After a successful inaugural run last year, the award-winning conference will return Nov. 6 and 7 to offer presentations and workshops led by activists for transgender equality.
Meet Shane Seely: UMSL poet, Hollis Summers Prize winner
Despite the challenges of the literary industry, Seely won the 2014 Hollis Summer Poetry Prize, an annual contest sponsored by the Ohio University Press.
Innovative teaching wins optometry professor education award
Ed Bennett was recognized with the 2015 Michael G. Harris Award for Excellence in Optometric Education by the American Academy of Optometry.
Opera director helps student find direction, performs duet
Music performance major Chris Stanfill will perform a duet with Stella Markou, director of UMSL Opera Theatre, on Oct. 29 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Summer program Camp Starfish serves Belizean children
The camp ended with a golf cart parade, celebration and speech from Kim Simpliss Barrow, the wife of the prime minister of Belize.
SUCCEED program founder champions inclusive learning environments
Deborah Baldini aims to expand SUCCEED in the coming years and reach more students who seek higher education, like those pictured from the first graduating class.
Bat woman: Not the fictional heroine, the real UMSL alumna
Vona Kuczynska, MS biology 2015, is a bat specialist for SCI Engineering, a consulting company that helps developers comply with the Endangered Species Act.
New UMSL Planetarium opens to universe
The first open house for the new facility caught the attention of St. Louis Public Radio and attracted more than a hundred visitors its opening weekend.
UMSL, IBM workshop allows Normandy High School girls to get techy
UMSL partnered with IBM on Oct. 9 to host a workshop for junior and senior girls from Normandy High School. The focus was to spark an interest in IT careers.
Eye on UMSL: Dedication
Senior Jessie Eikmann, features editor for The Current, interviews Mary Allen in a quiet moment after the dedication of her husband’s “Dr. Marcus Allen Advising Center.”
$1.2 million grant will help develop stronger STEM teachers
A $1.2 million dollar grant awarded to UMSL’s College of Education by the National Science Foundation will allow the university to help address the shortfall of highly-qualified STEM teachers.
Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble
UMSL student a cappella ensemble Vocal Point performs “America the Beautiful” at Busch Stadium for UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Sept. 4.
History alumnus, teacher Rodney Wilson reflects on LGBT History Month’s beginnings
The Missouri teacher and mentor became the state’s first openly gay K-12 instructor while also pursuing a graduate degree at UMSL in the early ’90s.
Center for Character and Citizenship celebrates 10 years of service
In its first decade, the Center for Character and Citizenship has instituted paradigm-shifting programs for educators and pre-collegiate students both nationally and internationally.
ED Collabitat opens with aims to revolutionize educational thinking
The ED Collabitat is both a way of thinking and a space to collaborate on projects, conceive programs to solve problems and renew education structures and cultures.
UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Biologist wins international ecology prize
The Catalan government awarded Curators’ Professor of Biology Robert Ricklefs the 2015 Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology for his contributions to the field.
Chemistry, jazz, Ferguson focus of Chancellor George’s recent alma mater visit
The college’s publication News@Gettysburg chronicled the campus cameo by the UMSL chancellor, a 1967 graduate and former chemistry and math double major.
Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’
Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.
Former Grand Center leader Vince Schoemehl joins PPA School as fellow
UMSL alumnus Vince Schoemehl (BA history 1972) is entering the next phase of his career following decades of public and nonprofit leadership.
UMSL political scientists respond to Ferguson Commission report
UMSL’s David Kimball (left) and Todd Swanstrom were among a group of scholars who recently wrote commentaries in response to the Ferguson Commission’s report.
First We Teach MO cohort begins, receives media attention
We Teach MO seeks to rectify the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers in Missouri.
New ensemble course creates Women’s Chorale
The UMSL Women’s Chorale currently includes 18 members and will perform everything from classical and contemporary to pop and a cappella.
Greek scholar discusses Socrates in BBC documentary
Michael Cosmopoulos is committed to preserving ancient civilizations and gaining understanding that is valuable to the modern-day world.
Talking ethics in public life with School of PPA’s Wally Siewert, Vivian Eveloff
Siewert, of UMSL’s Center for Ethics in Public Life, and Vivian Eveloff, of UMSL’s Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, guest on “St. Louis on the Air.”
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
IS professional wins Chancellor’s Award with personality, heart
Brian Lawton’s enthusiasm, technology industry experience and mentorship have netted him the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-Time Faculty Member.
Rhetorician earns teaching award, motivates students as writers, citizens
Lauren Obermark will receive the 2015 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16.
US News ranks International Business program 12th nationally
The International Business program landed its 13th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report last week.
Honors faculty member earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to student success
Kimberly Baldus, a teaching professor in the Pierre Laclede Honors College, will receive the award Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
UMSL theatre professor to direct ‘The World Begun’ at Shakespeare in the Streets
Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre at UMSL, is directing the performance, which is part of Shakespeare in the Streets Sept. 17-19.
New year, new look for optometry nook in Marillac
Wander down the west stairs of Marillac Hall to its bottom floor and stumble upon all new sights.
Passion to help earns chemist Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Campus Service
Christopher Spilling will receive the award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16 in the J.C. Penney Building.
Marcus Allen Advising Center dedicated to UMSL’s first African American faculty member
“He loved UMSL and this recognition is returning that love to him and to us,” Mary Allen said of her husband at the center’s Sept. 3 dedication ceremony.
Tough-love teaching wins computer scientist Chancellor’s Award
Sanjiv Bhatia will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Renowned anthropologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity
Susan Brownell’s depth of knowledge, originality and academic service have earned her the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
We Teach MO fast-tracks science, math majors into teacher certification
Graduate student Nicolle Von der Heyde will be an integral part of We Teach MO, serving as a pedagogy instructor, mentor to STEM teachers and secondary school liaison.
Optometrist, military man, humanitarian wins Chancellor’s Award for civic engagement
Dr. W. Howard McAlister, associate professor of optometry at UMSL, will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Lois Pierce leads School of Social Work through new growth phase
As director of the school, she has added an MSW degree, cultivated a team of talented faculty members and cemented community partnerships.
All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students
UMSL business students Nour Salmeen, Kevyn Gandaho and Alex Loehr and Joe Rottman, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management, are excited about the newly created department.
Building better age-friendly communities focus of UMSL conference
More than 100 people attended the “Transportation in St. Louis County” conference held earlier this month at UMSL.
Little Nursing School educates girls, strengthens UMSL community nursing
UMSL nursing students volunteered with the program that teaches fourth-grade girls about nursing and health science.
STARS students awarded for pre-collegiate science research
Nearly 30 high school students in the 2015 STARS cohort have snagged an LMI Aerospace Award for Excellence in Research.
Summer workshop gets veterans set for college
Incoming UMSL students Dureese Colvin (left) and Richard Dalton (middle) and other area veterans participated in the St. Louis Veterans Pre-Collegiate Fellowship.
Philosopher publishes book on physical computation
UMSL Professor Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book examines the philosophical ideas surrounding physical computation.
Young innovators compete in entrepreneurial program
Local high school students discuss their concept during The Pitch, a summer entrepreneurial program organized by UMSL’s College of Education.
2 UMSL students spend the summer in Florence
Kate Ligon (left) and Alexa Benson enrolled in classes this summer at the Santa Reparata International School of Art.
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