Hal Harris joined the UMSL faculty in 1970 and is now a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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Mary and Hal Harris sharing their love of science with future generations through support of chemistry scholarship at UMSL
Hal Harris joined the UMSL faculty in 1970 and is now a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Mary and Hal Harris sharing their love of science with future generations through support of chemistry scholarship at UMSL
Hal Harris joined the UMSL faculty in 1970 and is now a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Mary and Hal Harris sharing their love of science with future generations through support of chemistry scholarship at UMSL
Hal Harris joined the UMSL faculty in 1970 and is now a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference explores artificial intelligence and its place in higher education
Author and educator José Antonio Bowen delivered the keynote address during the 23rd annual conference, held virtually with an audience of more than 900 registrants.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference explores artificial intelligence and its place in higher education
Author and educator José Antonio Bowen delivered the keynote address during the 23rd annual conference, held virtually with an audience of more than 900 registrants.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference explores artificial intelligence and its place in higher education
Author and educator José Antonio Bowen delivered the keynote address during the 23rd annual conference, held virtually with an audience of more than 900 registrants.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
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Eye on UMSL: Chapter Champions
Hazel Erby and Rita Heard Days received Chapter Champion Awards during the African American Alumni Chapter’s annual New Graduate Recognition Ceremony.
UMSL Succeed hosts Vocational Expo with St. Louis Arc
The virtual event drew more than 100 attendees including UMSL Succeed students, Special School District of St. Louis County students and local employers.
Music of Latin America makes cultural connections during UMSL’s Piano Studio livestreamed concert
UMSL piano students performed pieces from legendary composers such as Ernesto Lecuona and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Mercantile Library celebrates 175 years with an exhibition honoring its place as the oldest library west of the Mississippi
“A Nation, A City, & Its First Library: Americana, as a Way of Life at the St. Louis Mercantile Library for 175 Years” kicked off a year of festivities.
Eye on UMSL: Simulation lab
Construction on the new facility kicked off in November. It will allow the College of Nursing to educate 20 percent more BSN students annually.
‘Our side of the story’: A glimpse into the daily life of an UMSL student nurse vaccinator
The College of Nursing has filled over 832 positions and given more than 25,000 vaccines and been named a COVID responsive school by the AACN.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity
Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”
Scholarship event recognizes mentorship and academic and career support in addition to funding
Students, alumni and business partners gathered virtually for the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon to share the importance of UMSL scholarship programs.
UMSL and Turn the Page STL collaborate on strategic literacy plan
The plan identifies five strategic priorities to make change and aims to increase reading proficiency by 10 percent in Promise Zone schools by 2023.
Samantha Babb hired to serve as program director of Coro Fellows program relaunching at UMSL
In her new role, Babb will help usher in the new cohort of Fellows who will begin leadership development training in the program in August.
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics
Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Rep. Cori Bush calls for ambitious action to combat climate change during webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL
Last week’s webinar was one of 125 similar events held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030, led by Bard College in New York.
Accounting alumnus Christian Brown gets his career off to a fast start at KEB
Brown earned his BS in accounting in December and moved immediately into a position as a staff auditor at the firm’s office in downtown St. Louis.
UMSL students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day
Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.
UMSL brings child advocacy training to Alaska Native communities with $500,000 DOJ grant
Nine Alaska Native students from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks are receiving instruction in core courses of UMSL’s Child Advocacy Studies program.
Honors College student Joe Retzer headed to SLU Law with full-tuition scholarship
Retzer became interested in political science after seeing the political personas of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential election.
Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, DEI Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day
The DEI Accelerator works to promote growth for startups with diverse ownership. Each startup founder is awarded $50,000 and an additional $200,000 of in-kind resources.
‘Chalk With Us’ strives to bring awareness of prominent women in history to St. Louis
Approximately 30 students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to chalk the names of historical women and their accomplishments across campus.
Terry Suhre retiring after more than two decades leading Gallery 210
Suhre took over as director of the gallery in 1996, and since then, he has exhibited the work of nationally renowned artists and addressed social justice issues through art.
Women’s History Month event highlights prominent women in colonial St. Louis
Amanda Clark, the community tours manager for the Missouri Historical Society, presented “Lives on the Edge: St. Louis Colonial Women.”
UMSL launches Costa Rica virtual study abroad program
The four-week program will include immersive cultural activities such as salsa dancing and cooking classes and a discussion about biodiversity, ecotourism and the coffee industry.
Employers connect with UMSL students digitally at Spring Virtual Career Fair
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 73 companies in a variety of industries.
Four takeaways from Amp it Up: Turning Up Women’s Leadership is Good for Business
Mary Simeoli, Title IX coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity at Union College, talked about women in the workplace during a virtual event last week.
College of Optometry recruitment video wins gold in Educational Advertising Awards
The video demonstrates that the College of Optometry provides not only rigorous education but also a supportive environment.
Boulevard and UMSL MFA program enter new partnership
Under the partnership, students enrolled in “English 5190: Literary Journal Editing” will read submissions for Boulevard and be credited as editorial assistants.
Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond
The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.
Bridge Program honors latest college-bound seniors to complete Express Scripts Saturday Academy
A total of 107 seniors took part in the program, including Pattonville senior Tyler Wright, who served as the master of ceremonies for Saturday’s Award Recognition Ceremony.
Quad becomes site of memorial honoring victims of COVID-19
Angela Kender, a member of the group Marked by COVID, organized the installation as part of the Rose River Memorial project. It will remain on display until March 10.
Leroy Moore, Keith Jones share experiences advocating for disability rights in Black History Month event
UMSL’s Succeed Program sponsored the virtual event with two of the co-founders of Krip-Hop Nation.
4 areas where UMSL women lead the charge
UMSL Daily celebrates Women’s History Month with stories of UMSL women who have been making strides, taking charge and changing lives.
Bridge Program to celebrate latest college-bound graduates in 35th annual Award Recognition Ceremony
Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will deliver the keynote address at the virtual event scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 6.
‘Operatic superstar’ Denyce Graves discusses pioneer Marian Anderson during virtual event
The renowned soprano discussed Marian Anderson’s outsized contributions to music and the fight for racial equity before giving a virtual masterclass.
UMSL’s Community Psychological Service adapting services to treat COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’
The mental health center offers several options, including individual services and support group meetings, to assist patients dealing with the lingering effects of the disease.
Marie Mora joins panel at the Women in Economics Symposium, encourages students considering the field
The goal of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ annual symposium is to help connect young women with role models in the field of economics.
History MA students bring ‘Green Book’ to life through exhibit at the National Blues Museum
“Have Blues, Will Travel” will remain on display until August and was produced by students in the Practicum in Public History and Cultural Heritage course.
MacArthur Foundation awards $1.3 million to St. Louis County, UMSL to continue local justice system reforms
Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will continue directing efforts aimed at reducing over-incarceration and advancing racial equity.
UMSL student nurses begin administering vaccines across greater St. Louis area
The student nurses are at sites such as BJC HealthCare Christian Hospital, SSM Health DePaul Hospital and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.
Virtual Soul Food Cooking Class with Cathy’s Kitchen kicks off Black History Month at UMSL
The UMSL community cooked along with Cathy’s Kitchen’s Cathy Jenkins Monday evening during the annual Black History Month kickoff.
Homecoming 2021 preview: A Triton tradition adapts
The Student Homecoming Committee has worked diligently to create a slate of fun digital and socially distanced events for Homecoming 2021.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion
In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Anne Fish, Fan Li examine experiences of volunteer providers at pandemic’s epicenter
The professor of nursing and PhD student led an in-depth qualitative study documenting the experiences of providers in the Hubei Province of China.
Michele Norris highlights need for real reckoning on race in MLK Holiday Observance address
The noted journalist delivered the keynote address during this year’s virtual event to honor the memory and legacy of the civil rights icon.
Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.
9 ways to Start Safe, Stay Safe during the spring semester
Learn or review the protocols and practices in place to ensure a successful and healthy spring semester.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis
The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.
UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator cohort
The founders were chosen from more than 430 applicants and will each receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and nearly $200,000 in in-kind resources.
George Zsidisin discusses the resilience of global supply chains on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Zsidisin is the John W. Barriger III Endowed Professor and the director of UMSL’s Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Research Institute.
College of Nursing’s Umit Tokac creates AI to recommend PTSD treatment plans for veterans
Tokac’s program uses input patient data to make probability statements about the success of different treatment options.
Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays
The holiday season, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, make now a key time to support UMSL students who are facing food insecurity.
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- Holly Hull Miori to serve as UMSL’s new associate vice chancellor for development
- Four-time UMSL alum Miranda Ming helps students from all backgrounds achieve success
