Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
UMSL criminologists Chris Sullivan, Lee Slocum contributing expertise in research, data collection to Save Lives Now! initiative
Save Lives Now! has a goal of reducing violent street crime across the St. Louis region by 20% over the next three years.
UMSL criminologists Chris Sullivan, Lee Slocum contributing expertise in research, data collection to Save Lives Now! initiative
Save Lives Now! has a goal of reducing violent street crime across the St. Louis region by 20% over the next three years.
UMSL criminologists Chris Sullivan, Lee Slocum contributing expertise in research, data collection to Save Lives Now! initiative
Save Lives Now! has a goal of reducing violent street crime across the St. Louis region by 20% over the next three years.
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CLIMB program celebrates 10th class of summer interns
A total of four students from Hazelwood East High School, Hazelwood West High School and University City High School took part in the paid summer internship program.
State of Missouri makes significant investments in new academic programs and ongoing campus transformation at UMSL
Capital funding will support a new on-campus engineering program, plus workforce and business innovation centers.
College of Education hosts third Future Teacher Leadership Academy for local high school students
During the free two-week program, students earned college credit, learned professional skills and explored diverse career options.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomes seven new members to UMSL Chancellor’s Council
Alumni Dan Isom, Sam Ganga, Wayne DeVeydt, Dave Reifschneider, Richard Winter, Evelyn Bailey Moore and Steve O’Loughlin are assuming their positions on the council in July.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center collaborates with Saint Louis Zoo on youth co-design program for upcoming WildCare Park
The group of 25 students, ranging in ages from 13 to 18, worked together to come up with three distinct ideas for youth programming at the upcoming park.
Girls Inc. and First Bank partner to host 6-week Entrepreneurship and Business Program on UMSL’s campus
First Bank has signed on for a three-year financial sponsorship of the program, which includes 14 rising eighth-grade girls in the inaugural class.
Geospatial summer camp helps expose area high school students to emerging technology
A group of 30 students from 20 area high schools attended the second annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
Eye on UMSL: Looking down on the changing landscape
A crew works late last month on the Quad at University of Missouri-St. Louis. The aerial photo shows ongoing construction of the new elevator for the Social Sciences and Business Building.
UMSL hosts Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities’ Anchor Learning Network Action Summit
The two-day event showcased efforts by UMSL and its partners in the St. Louis Anchor Action Network to promote greater prosperity across the region.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
College of Education’s New Leaf Literacies initiative promotes joy of reading, nature at Woerner Elementary School
The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference continues to build post-pandemic momentum with three-day event on UMSL’s campus
The 12th annual conference featured more than 75 presenters and speakers, spread over 40 sessions, to educate and entertain 575 attendees at this year’s event.
University community exceeds goal of UMSL Serves initiative
Students, faculty, staff and alumni have completed more than 60,000 hours of volunteer service, the economic value of which is estimated to be more than $2.2 million.
UMSL to honor alum Warner Baxter as it celebrates more than 1,700 new graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The retired Ameren chairman will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during a ceremony for graduates of the College of Business Administration on Friday.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
Gov. Mike Parson tours UMSL’s new Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab
The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, one of the signature programs Parson has championed as governor.
Foreign language students take part in speed networking with World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Students had the chance to connect one-on-one with representatives from organizations such as Bayer Crop Science, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Mastercard.
Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Eye on UMSL: Global exchange
Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.
A collaborative partnership between FinLocker and UMSL enriches research and provides students with real-world experience
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh has been part of ongoing collaboration with FinLocker Chief Technology Officer Bryan Garcia, a longtime member of UMSL’s IST Advisory Board.
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
UMSL hosts workshop for researchers affiliated with Taylor Geospatial Institute
The workshop provided an opportunity to showcase the technology tools available in UMSL’s Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab, which opened this semester.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Walk about
Oluchi Onyegbula, a psychology major and co-president of the Able-Disable Partnership, leads an accessibility walk Thursday on the UMSL campus.
UMSL celebrates 60 years of chemistry education
Alumni and influential faculty members shared highlights and personal reflections from each of the past six decades of the department’s history.
Julie Packard receives Robert R. Hermann World Ecology Award from UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center
Packard, who has served as the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium since its opening 40 years ago, is a leading voice promoting healthy oceans.
Eye on UMSL: Moonshadow
More than 300 students, faculty, staff and friends gathered for a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on the UMSL campus on April 8.
Surendra and Karen Gupta making $1 million gift to support chemistry and biochemistry at UMSL
Surendra and Karen Gupta established American Radiolabeled Chemicals, Inc., in 1983, and Surenda is a longtime member of UMSL’s Chancellor Council.
Education alum Samantha Lurie receives $50,000 Food City grant to support Show Me The World Project
Over the past 11 years, the program has helped more than 150 students from eight area high schools embark on their first international trips.
UMSL formalizes partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
The university will provide $5,250 Margaret Bush Wilson Scholarships and wraparound support services to BBBSEMO students who enroll at UMSL beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
Nearly 400 students, faculty, staff and alumni turn out for spirited UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
The fans enjoyed themselves despite the home team falling 4-3 against the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Joint Engineering Program marks 30 years of training quality engineers for the St. Louis workforce
Approximately 1,400 alumni have earned degrees in either in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering through the program since its founding.
UMSL community drums up support for taiko troop at National Foreign Language Week performance
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko showcased the art of traditional Japanese drumming during a dynamic concert and led a hands-on workshop afterward.
Students secure internship opportunities with Anchor Accelerator businesses at Founders and Student Matching Night
The event was part meet-and-greet and part internship interview, with student finalists and business founders taking turns sharing their backgrounds and goals.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival brings nearly 1,000 students from across the St. Louis region to UMSL
High school and middle school students from 15 school districts and more than 40 schools gathered at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center for the two-day event.
UMSL partnering with Bisk to offer workforce development programs through Bisk Amplified platform
The platform is designed to assist organizations with their upskilling goals by providing employees with a one-stop-shop for accessing courses, certificates and degree programs.
Sport management program and JustUs System Inc. begin partnership to create recruiting pipeline, benefit community
UMSL will support the nonprofit by providing event spaces, leading networking and resume workshops, hosting experiential learning trips and more.
Sodexo staff at UMSL serves surrounding community through longtime involvement with Meals on Wheels
As many as 35 area residents receive hot meals prepared by Sodexo staff members each day through the Normandy Meals on Wheels program.
UMSL Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces fourth Anchor Accelerator cohort, expanded entrepreneurship program
Scott Morris, executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, touted new courses, plans for future programming and a $3 million investment in the center’s facilities.
Benjamin Jealous highlights the forgotten history of economic and racial solidarity during MLK Holiday Observance
The former president of the NAACP and executive director of the Sierra Club recounted the formation of the Readjuster Party.
Eye on UMSL: County executive takes center stage
St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page spoke with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Tim Nowak before delivering his annual State of the County Address at the Touhill.
UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023
The university continued to impact the lives of students and people in the broader community while marking its 60th anniversary.
Fall 2023 commencement: A Saturday for celebration
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates.
MacArthur Foundation releases new report from UMSL researchers detailing what drives people’s attitudes about community safety
Professor Lee Slocum was the lead author of the report, which was developed after surveying community members in St. Louis County, Mecklenburg County and Missoula County.
UMSL Athletics, volunteers pitch in to create positive environment during Midwest Region Championship
UMSL community members from across campus welcomed visiting teams, sold concessions and merchandise, produced digital livestreams and more.
Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture
Nursing students shared their findings on research topics ranging from healthy eating to implicit bias and health care outcomes.
University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.
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