A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
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University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Anchor 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.
‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module
The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce
Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.
UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show ran only once, with special permission. The recording from that performance went on to win big.
UMSL Women’s Hackathon tackles COVID-19 problems in 30-plus hours
This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.
Research from nursing student Danielle Njeri helps DOORWAYS land $1.4 million grant
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Njeri helped the nonprofit confirm the extent of residents’ mental health needs through a quantitative study.
CETC expands relationship with Nestlé Purina to deliver Power BI training to South American employees
Changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed instructors at UMSL’s Computer Education and Training Center to work with clients outside the region.
Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day
Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.
UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation
The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.
St. Louis Coro Fellows Program relaunching in 2021 at UMSL
St. Louis is one of five Coro sites nationally developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors.
Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’
“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.
US Bank awards scholarships to four UMSL cybersecurity students
Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.
St. Louis Civil Rights Leaders Speakers Series engages students with racial justice activism
Five Zoom town halls connected students with pioneering and modern activists: David Ragland, Cori Bush, Zaki Baruti, Sylvester Brown and Percy Green.
German Culture Center continues to support local teachers while enlivening St. Louis culture
German language consultant Anja Schmitt led the center’s annual fall workshop in a virtual format for more than two dozen teachers from across the St. Louis region.
Suggs Scholarship supporting Aubrey Logan as he begins chasing long-range dreams
Logan was recognized with recipients at other institutions during The St. Louis American Foundation’s 33rd annual Salute to Excellence in Education Virtual Gala.
‘UniverCities Exchange’ highlights health disparities in St. Louis and Kansas City
The virtual event was the first in a series of webinars hosted jointly by UMSL and UMKC to explore significant issues faced by both cities.
UMSL Anchor Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to entrepreneurs
The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities.
Wayne Goode, father of UMSL, dies after battle with leukemia
Goode was a freshman legislator when he drafted the bill that allowed for the creation of UMSL in 1963. He remained a strong advocate for education throughout his career.
Eye on UMSL: Reading break
A man takes a break in the Quad after a workout and reads an old issue of UMSL Magazine on a peaceful late September afternoon at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
More than 1,200 log on to annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference for new ideas, networking
James Lang, an author and professor of English at Assumption College, delivered the keynote address at the virtual event and discussed “Teaching Distracted Minds.”
Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual State of the University Address into a camera with an in-person audience of fewer than 10 people last Thursday in the Lee Theater.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik calls on UMSL to deepen its impact, expand its reach during State of the University Address
Sobolik delivered the annual address via livestream Thursday afternoon from the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Gallery 210 features Chicago artist Maggie Meiners’ ‘Revisiting Rockwell’
The exhibition, which reimagines Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, will open Sept. 12 at Gallery 210 by appointment.
A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020
Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.
St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210
The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.
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