UMSL educator talks summer learning loss, K-12 funding

Apr 8, 2015

James Shuls recently talked to St. Louis Public Radio about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app and wrote a St. Louis Post-Dispatch commentary.

Business college and accounting programs maintain legacy of excellence

Apr 7, 2015

UMSL has St. Louis’ only business school with dual accreditation in accounting and business.

Madelyn Boyne makes her debut in ‘Good People’

Apr 5, 2015

The UMSL education major will take on a role originated on Broadway by Frances McDormand. The play will be April 9-12 at the Touhill.

Media Coverage: March 2015

Apr 1, 2015

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.

Media Coverage: February 2015

Mar 29, 2015

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.

College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students

Mar 29, 2015

The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.

Eye on UMSL: Bellerive encore

Mar 26, 2015

Nancy Gleason discusses her 10-year affiliation with the honors college-produced publication as guest speaker at the launch party for the latest edition.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Annual International Business Career Conference focuses on ‘Passport to Success’

Mar 19, 2015

More than 450 college students had the opportunity to meet and engage with business professionals during the annual UMSL event.

Theatre of the Oppressed brings healing art to St. Louis

Mar 19, 2015

UMSL faculty collaborated with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis on the workshop that’s designed to teach participants how to use dramatic arts for nonviolent activism.

Education dean, her impact featured in St. Louis Business Journal

Mar 19, 2015

“Carole (Basile) is a visionary,” Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, told the publication.

Innovators, leaders, champions, the strong, entrepreneurs, performers choose UMSL

Mar 16, 2015

The latest round of “I Chose UMSL” billboards features students, alumni and faculty paired to fit themes, such as Joanne Lee and Erin Baskett as performers.

UMSL economist discusses region’s housing prices

Mar 12, 2015

As the housing market in St. Louis County continues to recover, home prices remain among the lowest in the United...

‘Hansel and Gretel’ brings scrumptious visuals to the opera

Mar 5, 2015

When performers with the UMSL Opera Theatre take the stage March 13-15 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, they’re not only taking audiences on a fantastic journey.

UMSL piano scholar Alla Voskoboynikova plans Touhill concert

Mar 4, 2015

Voskoboynikova will present a concert with violinist David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, March 8 at the Touhill.

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.

UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities

Mar 1, 2015

The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.

After two decades at UMSL, historian Adell Patton recounts his own past

Feb 26, 2015

He likes to say he came up from the ashes as a native of the Arkansas Delta. Intrigued, UMSL Daily caught up with Patton to discuss his history.

Sigma Tau Delta brings Karneval to Pilot House

Feb 25, 2015

The event celebrated the myriad ways different cultures around the world observe the run up to Lent.

Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather

Feb 24, 2015

About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.

UMSL jazz events will honor trumpet great Clark Terry

Feb 23, 2015

His expertise as a musician was legendary, but his readiness to mentor young musicians and students – including those at UMSL – is what sticks out in Jim Widner’s mind.

Retired UMSL dean and spouse chase passion, research across the globe

Feb 22, 2015

Charley and Liz Schmitz have traveled to all seven continents – including Antarctica – in their continued quest to uncover the secrets to a successful marriage.

Kelsey McGuire takes on iconic role in ‘The Tempest’

Feb 19, 2015

The UMSL senior will finish her acting career at UMSL in one of drama’s most iconic roles, but there’s a twist.

Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming

Feb 17, 2015

The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.

Media Coverage: January 2015

Feb 15, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

Global Game Jam gives UMSL students valuable experience

Feb 15, 2015

Alexius Gandy, a business administration senior at UMSL, said participating in Global Game Jam was one of the best things she’s done.

New associate provost oversees Center for Teaching and Learning

Feb 12, 2015

Andy Goodman’s new role at the University of Missouri–St. Louis represents a homecoming for the long-time educator.

Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership

Feb 12, 2015

The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

UMSL political scientist Todd Swanstrom co-wrote this article for The Dream Revisited website.

UMSL jazz musicians make appearance on HEC-TV

Feb 9, 2015

Jim Widner is well known as UMSL’s jazz studies director and for his work playing with the Glenn Miller Band and other greats. Learn how he got his start.

Caregivers receive support, information thanks to online study

Feb 5, 2015

Psychology students and faculty have created an online resource called the Sandwich Generation Diner to help those caring for aging family members.

London museum acquires UMSL student comics

Feb 2, 2015

Comic books produced by Dan Younger’s students in Comics and Cartoon Illustration will be preserved by the Cartoon Museum of London.

UMSL education professor discusses state of education on KETC

Jan 28, 2015

James Shuls, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at UMSL, joined a group of community educators and leaders to discuss education in the region.

Emerson awards associate professor of nursing, UMSL alumni for teaching

Jan 27, 2015

Associate Professor of Nursing Wilma Calvert received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Chancellor Tom George attended the fall celebration, where 11 other UMSL alumni were also recipients.

UMSL launches MBA animated campaign

Jan 26, 2015

University Marketing and Communications wrote and developed the spots, which highlight the four main strengths of UMSL’s Professional MBA: schedule, value, quality (accredited) and networking.

UMSL scientist named NAI Fellow for blood glucose measuring device

Jan 25, 2015

This prestigious distinction comes after Xu’s portable, inexpensive, noninvasive monitor for people with diabetes earned him “Inventor of the Year” from The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Joanne Lee finds success with cello

Jan 22, 2015

She recently won the collegiate division of the UMSL Concerto Competition. Lee came to UMSL to study with Arianna String Quartet member Kurt Baldwin.

Remembering James Bugg, 94, UMSL’s first chancellor

Jan 21, 2015

First appointed as dean of faculty in July of 1963, Bugg led UMSL – at the time a newly founded endeavor – through six crucial years of development.

Across St. Louis, student-led effort delivers 782 service hours in single day

Jan 20, 2015

A small army of volunteers at Circle of Light was one of 13 groups serving across the St. Louis region Monday during UMSL’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service.

UMSL educator donates $2 million instrument collection to Sheldon

Jan 19, 2015

Aurelia Hartenberger, an adjunct associate professor of music at UMSL, started collecting instruments from a variety of countries and historical eras in the 1970s.

Media Coverage: December 2014

Jan 15, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

14 UMSL photos from 2014

Jan 13, 2015

When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.

Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service

Jan 7, 2015

UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.

Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus

Jan 5, 2015

Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.

Media Coverage: November 2014

Jan 1, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar

Dec 18, 2014

A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.

New study finds multitasking isn’t just for Millennials

Dec 16, 2014

Associate professors of communication Alice Hall (left) and Lara Zwarun wrote the report.

UMSL, MU awarded $1 million grant to train social workers aiding at-risk youth

Dec 15, 2014

The grant will extend over the next three years and will allow both campuses to train a total of 84 graduate-level social work students.

IBI News brings home the gold

Dec 14, 2014

The International Business Institute earned a gold CASE award for best regional newsletter.

Center scores with financial football

Dec 11, 2014

Students from Oakville High School (south St. Louis County) geared up Dec. 2 at UMSL to battle against their Kansas City counterparts.