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.
LATEST IN People
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.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior midfielder Kayley Judy scored a pair of goals to lead the women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Rockhurst on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior midfielder Kayley Judy scored a pair of goals to lead the women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Rockhurst on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior midfielder Kayley Judy scored a pair of goals to lead the women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Rockhurst on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Flying the flag
The UMSL Veterans Center hosted a flag raising ceremony in front of Woods Hall in honor of Veterans Day.
Eye on UMSL: Flying the flag
The UMSL Veterans Center hosted a flag raising ceremony in front of Woods Hall in honor of Veterans Day.
Eye on UMSL: Flying the flag
The UMSL Veterans Center hosted a flag raising ceremony in front of Woods Hall in honor of Veterans Day.
MORE IN People
UMSL students participate in Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners Advocacy Day
Fourteen students joined faculty members Laura Kuensting, Carla Beckerle and Louise Miller in pushing for full-practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s golf team secured its first Great Lakes Valley Conference championship since 2016. Senior Joel Sylven led the way, winning medalist honors.
UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
County Executive Sam Page delivers first State of the County Address at Touhill
More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name
The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.
UMSL serving as educational partner with Generation USA on Verizon Skill Forward Initiative
UMSL will provide training for area students interested in careers as junior full stack java developers through a free, fully online, 16-week program.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Mimi Bradley became the second UMSL pitcher in as many weeks to toss a no-hitter, holding Maryville without a hit and striking out six in Saturday’s 2-0 victory.
Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men
The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.
New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha
University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch time
Two students dine on pizza together in The Nosh on a recent afternoon in the Millennium Student Center.
Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons
The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.
Alumna Monique Goris wins Hazelwood School District Social Worker of the Year
Goris worked as a family advocate and educator with Youth In Need before earning an MSW at UMSL and going to work for the Hazelwood School District.
Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career
Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.
Tour La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais from anywhere in the world thanks to Dan Younger
The online virtual tour Younger developed is the culmination of a project he began in 2017 with the support of a grant from the UMSL Research Board.
College of Optometry holds collaborative workshop with University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Assistant Clinical Professor Casey Hamm set up the collaboration so that future practitioners could learn how to collaborate across disciplines.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior golfer Joel Sylven posted a school-record score of 206 at the Findlay Spring Invite to capture his second individual title of the season and fifth of his career.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
Eye on UMSL: Showing them around
Sadie Weiss, assistant director of Precollegiate Student Services, talks to a group of prospective students last week inside the Welcome Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Maja Lietzau won a pair of singles matches over the weekend to help the women’s tennis team beat Illinois Springfield and Southern Indiana.
Community is a major theme at the UMSL Spring Student Involvement Expo
Student organizations hoped to attract new members, and students who attended wished to identify organizations that aligned with their interests, beliefs and social needs.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
August Jennewein, ShaQuina White and Chelsea Nollau 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.
UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza with the provost
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Veterans Center kicked off its annual Student Veterans Week programming with Pizza with the Provost.
Lara Zwarun shares perspective on information war in Ukraine with St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The associate professor of communication and media shared her perspective on the fighting and the ongoing battle for persuasion over the past several weeks.
Virtual Spring Career Fair helps students make connections and land jobs
More than 200 students participated, and they had a chance to engage with about 100 companies eager to identify potential recruits.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk it up
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Artists Anonymous took to the Quad to commemorate more than 100 influential women with chalk art last week.
Professor Jerome E. Morris named 2022 American Educational Research Association Fellow
Morris is the first UMSL faculty member to be selected for the prestigious fellowship, which honors academics for their contributions to education research.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Benjamin VandenBrink opened the spring track season by winning the men’s 3,000-meter run Saturday at the Central Methodist University Open.
UMSL hosts Women’s History Month workshop focused on salary negotiations
Emily Rapko McEneny, associate director of Career Services, led the workshop and gave attendees tips on salary negotiation and how to assess one’s skills and value.
Permanent Daylight Savings: A Q&A with Professor Xuemin Wang on the implications of the Sunshine Protection Act on circadian rhythm
Professor Xuemin (Sam) Wang researches the molecular mechanism of interplays between the circadian clock and metabolism in plants, which has implications for human health.
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy
A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.
School of Social Work 2022 Critical Issues Symposium tackles advancing justice through equitable outcomes
Panelists Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in health care and opportunities for change during the digital event.
UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide
Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.
UMSL continues to rank among top affordable schools in Missouri and nationally
Studies of affordability from Georgetown University and the National College Attainment Network recognize the value of an UMSL degree.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jose Grubbs and the men’s basketball team reached the regional final before falling, Zara Konstapel claimed All-America honors and Reilly Ahearn and the men’s golf team won a title.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch is served
Alumnus and restaurateur Chris “Mac” McKenzie delivers food to two patrons at the new location for Mac’s Local Eats, which opened in November on Oakland Avenue.
Assistant Registrar Danielle Faucett grows from first-generation graduate to industry expert
Faucett recently published an article about course scheduling in the pandemic in the Winter 2022 issue of AACRAO’s College and University Journal.
UMSL students make good impression as interns with Decipher
Shawanda Martin, Zachary Weiss and Hufsa Siddiqui have been interning at the company, which assists law firms with intelligence gathering in the hiring process.
Growing Fintech offerings put UMSL at the avant-garde of increasing market demand
With the exploding importance of technology such as blockchain, it’s increasingly critical that people in the workforce are educated and prepared to work at the intersection of finance and technology.
Annah Bender discusses firearms and teen dating violence on ‘Red, Blue, and Brady’ podcast
The assistant professor of social work shared her expertise on intimate partner violence with hosts JJ Janflone and Kelly Sampson.
Counseling and Social Advocacy Center receives Jewish Federations of North America grant to support trauma-informed care
The $320,000 grant will go toward counseling services for Holocaust survivors, Black seniors with histories of trauma and their family caregivers.
Bridge Program celebrates success of its students during 36th Annual Award Recognition Ceremony
More than 270 students, including 53 seniors, took part in the Bridge Program’s Saturday Academy.
‘Cultural Traditions’ course provides solid foundations for Honors College students’ success
Cultural Traditions is intended to prepare students for their studies at UMSL and in the Honors College.
UMSL men’s basketball team headed back to NCAA Tournament after winning first GLVC Tournament title
The Tritons beat Indianapolis in Sunday’s GLVC Tournament final and secured their second NCAA Tournament berth in the past three seasons.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Women’s basketball team NCAA Tournament-bound
The women’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2013-14 season after receiving the No. 6 seed in the Midwest.
UMSL historians, political scientist offer insight into Ukraine crisis during webinar
Peter Acsay, Kevin Fernlund and Stephen Bagwell lent their perspective to the webinar, titled “The Ukraine Crisis and the Future of War.”
CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
LATEST NEWS
- Hidden history: Theresa Coble leads a federal initiative recognizing women’s stories across national parks, lands and programs
- Lester Stewart, Kaje Sanford and Melissa Laurenti receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
- Doctoral candidate Victoria Inzana examines prison arts programs and their potential to contribute to rehabilitation
- Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Explore New York City with UMSL alum Kenya Williams
- Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
- Felice McClendon aims to build a thriving Delmar corridor with no divide
- From flash floods to four-day school weeks, UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative is influencing research across campus
