Eye on UMSL: Expogoers

Aug 25, 2016

Campus community members of all ages enjoyed the Fall Expo held in the Quad on UMSL’s North Campus Aug. 24.

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members

Aug 23, 2016

The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.

Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight

Aug 1, 2016

A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.

‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history

Jul 28, 2016

Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.

Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late

Jul 27, 2016

A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.

ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement

Jul 25, 2016

In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.

Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old

Jul 21, 2016

KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.

St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award

Jun 28, 2016

The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.

UMSL creates Quick Admit Day for transfers

Jun 27, 2016

The event is set for July 6 in the Millennium Student Center and aims to streamline the normal admission process for late deciders.

Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass

Jun 2, 2016

Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center

May 31, 2016

With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.

UMSL writers, high school students look to break down borders with new summer writing camp

May 24, 2016

The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.

On comedy, corn and common sense: Mirthweek conversations with Bo Burnham and Nick Offerman

May 23, 2016

Nick Offerman and Bo Burnham played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at UMSL this spring during the university’s annual Mirthweek celebration.

The St. Louis Mercantile Library: 170 years and counting

May 19, 2016

It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.

10th annual print fair sets the tone for Mercantile’s 170th year of existence

May 19, 2016

The event drew an estimated 750 people to campus two weekends ago, featuring all sorts of treasures plus demonstrations, library tours and free ice cream.

St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’

May 11, 2016

The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.

Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals

May 4, 2016

For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

May 3, 2016

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards

May 2, 2016

The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.

Precollegiate STARS program sees record enrollment for 2016

Apr 27, 2016

The precollegiate research program Students and Teachers as Research Scientists has a record 96 high school juniors enrolled this summer.

‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today

Apr 26, 2016

Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.

Visiting education professor wants politics in the classroom

Apr 26, 2016

Joel Westheimer, a professor at the University of Ottawa, talked with St. Louis Public Radio and the UMSL community about the place of politics in the classroom.

Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center

Apr 21, 2016

More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.

Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek

Apr 21, 2016

Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.

Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students

Apr 20, 2016

The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.

Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference

Apr 19, 2016

More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.

Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Apr 18, 2016

At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit

Apr 18, 2016

The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.

Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change

Apr 14, 2016

Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.

St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses

Apr 13, 2016

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.

‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault

Apr 13, 2016

A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.

Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist

Apr 7, 2016

David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Apr 6, 2016

Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.

Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops

Apr 4, 2016

100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.

Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Region’s largest alumni network attracts new leadership

Mar 22, 2016

UMSL’s mission as a public institution attracted Jennifer Jezek-Taussig to her new job as its associate vice chancellor of alumni engagement and annual giving programs.

Lessons beyond graduation the focus of Distinguished Speaker Series event

Mar 15, 2016

Sara Hannah of the BW Leadership Institute will speak at 5:30 p.m. March 17 in the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.

Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance

Mar 13, 2016

Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.

‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore

Mar 8, 2016

The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.

Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art

Mar 2, 2016

For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.

Celebrating young minds: UMSL honors area’s top high school science students

Feb 28, 2016

More than 50 students received the Distinguished Achievement for Excellence in Science Award from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Area students to explore, encounter, exchange history during National History Day contest

Feb 25, 2016

A competition involving hundreds of students in the St. Louis area draws a large crowd to campus as the university hosts the annual National History Day district contest.

16 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2016

Feb 17, 2016

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a wide range of memorable moments during the week-long celebration.

Neuman named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio

Feb 17, 2016

Shula Neuman has been named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, a service of the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

‘CANstruction’ competitors assemble 10,000 cans for a good cause

Feb 11, 2016

All told, the UMSL students collected 10,086 nonperishable items for nearby food pantries during the second annual CANstruction event.