NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
Supply chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
Rokka, who earned three degrees in her home country of Nepal before enrolling at UMSL, has made the most of her experience on campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Supply chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
Rokka, who earned three degrees in her home country of Nepal before enrolling at UMSL, has made the most of her experience on campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Supply chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
Rokka, who earned three degrees in her home country of Nepal before enrolling at UMSL, has made the most of her experience on campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
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Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history
The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.
Accountant to receive Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Jennifer Reynolds Moehrle, associate professor of accounting at UMSL, will be honored during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 17 in the J.C. Penney Building.
Retired MIMH scholar receives lifetime achievement award
Jean Campbell (right) was honored for her work as a national mental health advocate and her tireless pursuit in helping other individuals address their own mental health issues.
Pattonville High School student gets real-world lab experience at UMSL
The lab internship was made possible through the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED, which helps economically disadvantaged students expand their education and career outlook.
Top-ranked International Business program provides global opportunities for students
The program landed its 12th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week.
UMSL part of consortium to receive $20M NSF grant to study climate variability
History Professor Andrew Hurley will lead research on historical dynamics of urban resilience in St. Louis.
Economist to receive Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service
Susan Feigenbaum, professor of economics, will be honored during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 17 in the J.C. Penney Building at UMSL.
Undergrad’s cellular-level research tracks protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Misfolded amyloid-beta proteins, inflammatory responses, absorbance ratios – it sounds complicated because it is, admits Richard Davenport, a UMSL senior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology.
Biologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity
Xuemin (Sam) Wang, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Plant Sciences at UMSL, earned the honor for his groundbreaking research in plant biology.
Mascot Louie, students star in campus safety video
The short film covers key safety points, reminding the UMSL community of resources available through the UMSL Police Department and Student Affairs.
UMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Bat hunting in a cemetery after dark sounds like a plot ripped from a horror movie. But it was all part of a recent scientific excursion involving a UMSL group.
Media Coverage: July 2014
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.
Galápagos hawks hand down lice like family heirlooms, study finds
The group of researchers includes Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Professor in Zoological Studies and chair of the Department of Biology at UMSL.
Governor appoints UMSL professor for cabinet post
Daniel Isom, the Endowed Professor of Police and the Community, will serve as the Missouri director of public safety beginning Sept. 1.
Undergrad research grant fosters young scientist’s passion
Kaylyn Bauer, a UMSL junior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology, spent the summer interning at the Danforth Plant Science Center.
Eye on UMSL: New faculty
Christopher Boyce, supervisor of instructional technology for UMSL Information Technology Services, introduces new faculty members to software and hardware support they can take advantage of for their research and teaching.
Children’s Advocacy Services on responding to children after Ferguson unrest
Jerry Dunn, executive director of CASGSL at UMSL, talks with area educators, counselors and the news media about how to talk to children about the recent events.
Eye on UMSL: Reaching out
UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.
MIMH hosts suicide prevention conference in Jefferson City
For more than a decade, the suicide rate in Missouri has been higher than the rate nationally.
News media turns to UMSL faculty to help make sense of recent Ferguson events
UMSL faculty members have discussed policing, poverty, racial tensions and the history of the region with CNN, CBS News, NPR, USA Today and more.
UMSL cultural institute gives counselors regional understanding
The institute is a five-day intensive cultural competence immersion experience for students in the school of counseling program at UMSL.
UMSL scholar examines evolution of learning
Aimee Dunlap, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Sullivan, Tobias address summer graduates
Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc.
NASCAR internship drives UMSL student’s future
Aaron Hinton was one of only 14 college students selected for the 2014 NASCAR Diversity Internship program.
Media Coverage: June 2014
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 coverage.
Head of UMSL Museum Studies Program honored for ‘distinguished career’
Jay Rounds has been recognized by the Association of Midwest Museums for his decades of contribution to the field and legacy of shaping students into museum professionals.
Ideas Island sprouts creative collaboration for education scholars
“If you could have your own island to yourself, what would you create?” Assistant Professor Ralph Cordova responded, and then got to find out first hand.
Professor Keith Stine named American Chemical Society Fellow
He was one of 99 scientists who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in chemistry and made important contributions to ACS.
New scholarship helps push summer enrollment above 5,000
The new Triton Summer Scholarship helped soon-to-be senior Tempestt Burel and 160 fellow UMSL students make the most of the university’s summer course offerings and stay on track toward graduation.
Aspiring scientists complete STARS program at UMSL
Nearly 90 high school students took part in the 2014.
UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges
Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
UMSL artists, events, alumni among best in St. Louis
Honorees include the Arianna String Quartet, which was named Best Chamber Music Group.
3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System
A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.
‘Emerging Voices’ Scholarship inspires young writer to press on
For UMSL student Jami Hirsch, filling a blank page is nothing new. But until recently, she mostly kept her stories to herself.
UMSL’s Fred Fausz explores 250 years of ‘Historic St. Louis’
The noted historian’s new book clocks in at 47,000 words and 174 images covering the entirety of St. Louis’ rich 250-year history.
Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2
She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.
Teens sing their hearts out at Acappellooza
The camp attracted 80 students from grades 9-12 to the UMSL campus. It was developed to provide opportunities for devoted singers to get experience they might not get at home.
St. Louis film fest shows UMSL student film
Hari Secic, a Bosnian student studying at UMSL, directed the documentary “Harvard Man,” which will be shown at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
Biology student invited to lead workshop for EPA employees in Guyana
Brian Waldrop has been conducting research on the water quality of a river system in the South American country of Guyana.
Eye on UMSL: Acappellooza
Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, leads the Acappellooza Summer men’s chorus in a rehearsal before the main concert.
UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall
Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.
Education professor takes on new role as associate provost for planning and assessment
Paulette Isaac-Savage will report to UMSL Provost Glen Cope and be housed in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Which health messages will reach African American students?
UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.
MIMH names UMSL professor Rob Paul new director
The psychologist is well known in the St. Louis region for creating and developing the all-natural brain fitness drink Nawgan.
Media Coverage: May 2014
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 coverage.
UMSL PhD student earns science award, lands job at Monsanto
Elena Vasilieva will earn her PhD in chemistry this summer. She is part of a Monsanto team that focuses on protein expression and purification.
UMSL educator Maggie Peeno receives art teaching’s highest honor
She was recently named a distinguished fellow by the National Art Education Association.
Samuel Mugaya lands nursing job, devoted to helping African homeland
The native Ugandan graduated in May with a BSN from UMSL’s College of Nursing and has accepted a position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in west St. Louis County.
Who needs math? We do
UMSL’s Helene Sherman talked with Christine Buck on KPLR about the importance of math and how everyone uses it daily.
Alumnus Chris Melde reminisces on recent return to UMSL, criminology faculty
The criminologist visited his alma mater earlier this spring to speak at the annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference.
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