LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
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Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
Jalene LaMontagne settling into new role as Des Lee Professor in Botanical Studies
LaMontagne is a population ecologist who has spent more than two decades conducting research on white spruce trees and other boreal conifers in the forests of North America.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.
Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.
Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.
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Sandra Langeslag’s research on love and the brain featured on TODAY
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag talked to TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager about the science of love.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
UMSL cybersecurity program earns top 10 rankings from Forbes and Fortune
The rankings were based on factors such as acceptance rates, affordability, graduating class sizes, retention rates, student experience and student outcomes.
Reda Amer named new director of UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative
Amer is being tasked with helping create academic programs that serve the workforce development needs of NGA and others in St. Louis’ growing geospatial ecosystem.
20th annual Des Lee Fine Arts Festival showcases student musicians and visual artists in the region
Nearly 900 high school and middle school students from over 30 schools and 15 school districts gathered last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
MS in Supply Chain Analytics student Abhishek Solomon gearing up for job at Bunge after graduation
Solomon is currently working as an intern at the company and is hoping to transition into a full-time role as a product owner for supply chain digitization initiatives.
Associate Professor Temidayo Akenroye’s research on supply chain fairness draws attention from World Economic Forum
Akenroye and collaborator Adegboyega Oyedijo from the University of Leicester offered five strategies to help improve supply chain fairness.
UMSL Addiction Science Team signs onto statement remembering overdose event, calling for change
The statement included recommendations such as expanding access to naloxone, clean syringes, drug checking and other harm reduction tools to combat the overdose crisis.
Spring Forum on Teaching focuses on fostering equity in the classroom
Tia Brown McNair delivered the keynote address, highlighting principles from her book “From Equity Talk to Equity Walk.”
UMSL kicks off Black History Month with soul
The Office of Student Involvement held its annual Soul Food Celebration as students, faculty members and staff gathered in the MSC.
Junior Emily Lu to gain experience with international trade through Boeing internship
The international relations major will address global trade regulation inquiries, prepare import-export approval submissions and research global trade control issues.
UMSL researcher finds that collaborative communication will help companies mitigate supply chain issues
Matias Enz’s research revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for managers to start collaborating more to navigate supply chain challenges.
Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region
UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting voices
Joanna Mendoza, Jim Henry and Deborah Godwin present a certificate of appreciation to alumnus Michael Rubin for establishing the Ambassadors of Harmony Foundation Scholarship.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to Titan 100’s 2023 St. Louis class
Sobolik has been honored alongside other leaders in accounting, banking, construction, education, energy, finance, law, nonprofit management, transportation and more.
Anthropologist Susan Brownell joins National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
The committee aims to promote understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and China with the belief that a productive relationship serves both American and global interests.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
Two new exhibitions open at UMSL’s Gallery 210@FAB
“Hung Together” and “Figurative Fridays” officially opened on Jan. 17 and will run through Feb. 10.
Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives
St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.
Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park
Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.
Christina Karam preparing for medical school after leaving behind turmoil of Lebanon, earning biology degree at UMSL
Karam got an inside look at health care while participating in the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program last summer in Milan, and she graduated summa cum laude last month.
BSW graduate Donny Conner serves others as Marine, chef and social worker
Conner is now working as a vocational support specialist with the Succeed Program and is also pursuing an MSW at UMSL.
College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya
The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.
Boeing to launch Engineering Services Program to train students in UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
The program, starting this semester, will provide as many as 20 UMSL students the opportunity to be paid and gain experience working on real-world engineering projects.
UMSL taps Steven J. Berberich to serve as vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost
Berberich has held the role on an interim basis since September 2021.
MSW student James Loehr uses his experience in the military to serve other veterans
Loehr’s life has turned a bright corner with a new purpose as a husband and new dad poised to help other veterans climb out of the dark.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Alumni Q&A: Writer Mary Troy reflects on story inspirations, shaping UMSL’s MFA program and more
She taught in and helped mold UMSL’s Master of Fine Arts program for more than 20 years and also served as editor of Natural Bridge for a decade.
College of Education awarded $4 million grant to support postdoctoral fellowship program
The program will focus on embedding the science of learning best practices into daily K-12 instruction and the subsequent impact on educators and students.
A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement
Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.
UMSL College of Optometry hosts NASA’s Tyson Brunstetter for telehealth lecture
Brunstetter’s lecture focused on Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) and the challenges of performing ocular telemedicine onboard the International Space Station.
Eye on UMSL: Deep learning
Assistant Professor Badri Adhikari explains some of the principles of artificial intelligence and deep learning to the participants at a full-day, hands-on workshop last Friday.
Aurion Farhadi turns his academic career around and lands a job at a top accounting firm
Farhadi, who earned a master’s degree in accounting, is set to begin working as an audit associate at KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the country.
The Printery Book Arts Lab, a collaboration between UMSL and Central Print, keeps the art of letterpress alive in St. Louis
The facility features a comprehensive collection of letterpress equipment on loan from the St. Louis Mercantile Library.
Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL
Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.
Celsi Lyons grows professionally, personally while earning BSBA in marketing and management
The December graduate started Celsi’s Dog Care to help support her daughter while working toward her degree in marketing and management.
UMSL DEI Accelerator announces newest cohort
Each company in the 10-week program receives $50,000 in nondilutive capital, mentoring from UMSL staff and faculty, and the assistance of two UMSL student interns.
UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Big Bad Day’
Third-grade students from Normandy’s Jefferson School go through a dress rehearsal of their original opera, “The Big Bad Day,” last Tuesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
International business course helping local company expand to a European market
The IMBAI is a 7- to 10-day course in partnership with University of Applied Sciences in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and the University of Applied Sciences in Seinäjoki, Finland.
Addiction Science Team growing in numbers, impact with new funding from state opioid settlements
The team has added 10 new members and has been expanding its partnerships with the help of more than $6 million in new funding directed to UMSL.
UMSL Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion launching two DEI online educational initiatives
One course is open to faculty and staff across the UM System and MU Extension, while the other is available to the entire St. Louis community.
Meet Keshia Elder, dean of UMSL’s College of Optometry
Elder, who previously served as an associate clinical professor at UMSL from 2011 to 2016, recently became the first Black female dean of optometry in the country.
UMSL criminologists behind new report examining plea-bargaining process in St. Louis County and elsewhere
Faculty members Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori and doctoral students Alessandra Early and Luis Torres co-authored the report with colleagues at Loyola University Chicago.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected vice president of Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik will serve a two-year term in her position as part of CUMU’s 14-member executive committee.
Janet Lauritsen issues call to modernize nation’s crime statistics during presidential address at American Society of Criminology conference
The theme of the annual meeting in Atlanta was the future of criminology.
Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
After a pandemic hiatus, study abroad programming returns to UMSL
Nearly 70 study abroad programs have enriched the lives of countless students, providing transformative experiences across the globe.
UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation
Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.
Eye on UMSL: A round of applause
Darryl Chatman leads clapping for recently named Curators’ Distinguished Professors Gaiyan Zhang and Robert Paul during the Board of Curators’ quarterly meeting on Nov. 17 in the MSC.
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- Holly Hull Miori to serve as UMSL’s new associate vice chancellor for development
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