The theme of this year’s celebration is “Tritons in the Sky,” and the schedule includes a mix of classic activities and new events such as a campus wellness fair.
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UMSL campus ready to shine during Homecoming 2025
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Tritons in the Sky,” and the schedule includes a mix of classic activities and new events such as a campus wellness fair.
UMSL campus ready to shine during Homecoming 2025
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Tritons in the Sky,” and the schedule includes a mix of classic activities and new events such as a campus wellness fair.
UMSL campus ready to shine during Homecoming 2025
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Tritons in the Sky,” and the schedule includes a mix of classic activities and new events such as a campus wellness fair.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL names Marius Boboc new dean of the College of Education
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
UMSL students and alumni travel to New Orleans to work Super Bowl LIX
Nineteen students and three alumni worked throughout the Caesars Superdome giving directions to fans, managing crowds and validating credentials.
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The course George referred to was Interdisciplinary 1003, or University Studies, a new, one-credit-hour course being required this fall for incoming students in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a basic introduction to the university that covers the university’s history, organization, culture, resources, research programs and accomplishments.
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Korr, professor emeritus of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis since his retirement in 2003, saw his book, “More Than Just A Game,” (St. Martin’s Press, 2009) listed among 12 books recommended by Jack Bell in the May 10 New York Times. Bell’s list is a compilation of the best books to read as the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa draws near.
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