Earlier this week, the university was honored for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections.
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UMSL earns Gold Seal in ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Earlier this week, the university was honored for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections.
UMSL earns Gold Seal in ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Earlier this week, the university was honored for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections.
UMSL earns Gold Seal in ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Earlier this week, the university was honored for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
Biology PhD alum Eliot Miller taps into new data sources to study bird populations and advocate for habitat preservation
As a staff member at the American Bird Conservancy, Miller is using artificial intelligence tools to help create an index to value the biodiversity of birds in Central and South America.
Biology PhD alum Eliot Miller taps into new data sources to study bird populations and advocate for habitat preservation
As a staff member at the American Bird Conservancy, Miller is using artificial intelligence tools to help create an index to value the biodiversity of birds in Central and South America.
Biology PhD alum Eliot Miller taps into new data sources to study bird populations and advocate for habitat preservation
As a staff member at the American Bird Conservancy, Miller is using artificial intelligence tools to help create an index to value the biodiversity of birds in Central and South America.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
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UMSL finance students earn scholarship in professional competition
Andrew Fretwell, Ben Klutenkamper and Hannah Russell were finalists in the 2014 Financial Service Professionals National Industry Issues Competition.
UMSL geologist to hold class among volcanoes
Michael Fix’s fascination with the eruptive mountains led to a career in geology.
Nursing student perseveres to become mentor
Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250
More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.
Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation
Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.
7 scenes from UMSL Day
Nearly 1,000 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on March 15 for the biannual event.
St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years
The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.
UMSL students offer free tax preparation
Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.
UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition
Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.
Alexei Demchenko named Curators’ Professor
The title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and well-established reputations.
UMSL to hold speaker series, panel discussion on Affordable Care Act
The discussion is the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at UMSL
Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic
“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.
UMSL seminar to focus on Japan’s post-earthquake economy
March 11 will mark the third anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, killing thousands of people...
Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor
She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.
Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings
The College of Nursing at UMSL will present the Seventh Annual African-American Nursing History Conference on Feb. 28 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center on North Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Awardees
Nearly 200 parents and teachers honored a record 47 high school juniors who earned Distinguished Achievement Awards for Science Excellence from the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.
Media Coverage: January 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 media placements.
UMSL education student brings yoga to students
Erin Schulte combined her passion for character education and interest in fitness at Parkway North High School where she’s a guidance counselor.
Top Toastmasters talk their way through competition
The Triton Toastmasters’ first contest in international speech was held last week.
2 UMSL students believe they have $100,000 idea
Kevin Gomez and Maria Martinez-Baladejo are hoping their clean energy idea is worth six figures.
New business building crucial to St. Louis employers, work force
UMSL is seeking $10 million from the Higher Education Capital Fund in order to start construction later this year.
Comic books from UMSL course to be preserved at museum
The comic books generated by an art class are also available for purchase at the UMSL Bookstore and Star Clipper.
UMSL information systems professor inducted into IAOP Outsourcing Hall of Fame
As a leading scholar and researcher on the topic of outsourcing, Mary Lacity is well known throughout the field.
UMSL kicks off Battle of the Boot shoe drive
Teddy Binkholder, a senior anthropology major, is leading the UMSL collection of shoe donations for the Battle of the Boot shoe drive.
UMSL education scholar discusses improving school, need for charter schools
Kathleen S. Brown, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, sat down with KTVI reporter Charles Jaco to discuss education options for the state and where charter schools fit in.
Optometry students’ push for new facilities results in Patient Care Center
The college anticipates the building design to be completed by fall with construction to wrap by summer 2016.
UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos inducted into St. Louis Academy of Science
Founded in 1856, the academy is one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific associations in the United States.
UMSL scholar honored by international philosophy association
Gualtiero Piccinini, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at UMSL, will receive the 2014 Herbert A. Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy.
Eye on UMSL: Chili competition
UMSL students Bekah Cripe (left) and Sara Gerberding are about to taste the white chicken chili sponsored by the College of Business Administration.
Triton Toastmasters celebrates official charter status
The current group of Triton Toastmasters includes faculty, staff, alumni and two student members. At 28 members, there is still room for the club to add a few more.
MIMH movie to be screened at international film festival
A film produced by Kelly Gregory and Thom Pancella, both of MIMH at UMSL, will be screened Feb. 12 at the Picture This… Film Festival in Calgary, Canada.
Gerontology expert funded to research older-driver safety, mobility transitions
“I want to facilitate a healthy transition to non-driving for older adults who need to do so for reasons of functional compromise,” Tom Meuser says.
2 faculty members, alumnus collaborate on website with Saint Louis Art Museum
Jeanne Zarucchi hopes a website she helped create will be a new learning resource for art teachers and French language instructors in the St. Louis area.
SisterScholars-in-Training supports students as they work toward degrees
SisterScholars meets from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Thursday in 313 Millennium Student Center at UMSL.
UMSL students make music for MADCO’s ‘Pulse 2’
Tom Winkler, a senior music major, wrote a composition that will accompany a dance performance by MADCO Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Touhill.
Academy of Science of St. Louis honors 2 UMSL faculty members
Michael Cosmopoulos (left) is a world-renowned authority in Greek archeology, and Robert Marquis is a mentor to many, inspiring and educating the next generation.
Public policy professor discusses how St. Louis can attract, retain talent
Todd Swanstrom was part of a round-table discussion last week on “Stay Tuned,” a program on KETC.
BJC HealthCare establishes endowed chair in UMSL’s College of Nursing
While the university has 38 endowed professorships, this will be UMSL’s first endowed chair position.
Global Game Jam attracts participants, potential employers
Hosted at UMSL the last three years, the 48-hour event is a gamers dream and featured 170 participants, including computer science major Matt “Z” Hunt (center).
Art professor brings his work home
Dan Younger’s photography is the subject of his first solo St. Louis show in more than 20 years. It will be on display Feb. 7 to May 17 at the Sheldon Art Galleries.
Media Coverage: December 2013
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 media placements.
UMSL to host annual Global Game Jam
Are you a gamer? Programmer? Designer? Or just enjoy creating a virtual world? If so, the 2014 Global Game Jam could be for you.
WomenArts Quarterly develops influence in short time
Despite just four years in circulation, the journal has found a reach beyond the boundaries of the UMSL campus.
MIMH develops free suicide prevention app
Suicide Lifeguard is intended for anyone concerned that someone they know may be thinking of suicide.
UMSL criminologist named ASC Fellow
Janet Lauritsen is the fourth faculty member from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to earn the distinction.
13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013
They include posts about students unearthing dinosaur bones, a faculty member studying the effects of viewing “The Biggest Loser” and an alumnus’ recollection of rapping in The Nosh.
Eye on UMSL: Winter wonderland
Yiuman Tse and his wife, Chunying, stroll along North Campus after the area experienced a massive snowfall.
Artifact excavated by UMSL archaeologist to be showcased at Brussels museum
Professor Michael Cosmopoulos led a team that unearthed the ancient Greek fragment of a wall painting in 2010 and 2011.
Looking for a free trip to Japan? UMSL sociologist has you covered
The 2014 St. Louis/Ishinomaki Friendship Program is open to middle and high school students, 7th-11th grade, who are at least 12 years old at the time they apply.
11 UMSL photos from 2013
UMSL campus photographer August Jennewein shoots thousands of photos each year. As 2013 came to a close, he chose the photo above and 10 more below to revisit.
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