King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
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Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Three UMSL graduates among St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Alums Stephanie Korpal, Jessica Cross and Maggie Rapplean were honored at the annual luncheon at the Chase Park Plaza.
Three UMSL graduates among St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Alums Stephanie Korpal, Jessica Cross and Maggie Rapplean were honored at the annual luncheon at the Chase Park Plaza.
Three UMSL graduates among St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Alums Stephanie Korpal, Jessica Cross and Maggie Rapplean were honored at the annual luncheon at the Chase Park Plaza.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Eye on UMSL: Level up
Education major Wu Stegall, computer science major Jaylen Ellis and graphic design major Daniel Miller were among 18 competitors vying to win the UMSL Esports team’s Mario Kart Star Cup Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Level up
Education major Wu Stegall, computer science major Jaylen Ellis and graphic design major Daniel Miller were among 18 competitors vying to win the UMSL Esports team’s Mario Kart Star Cup Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Level up
Education major Wu Stegall, computer science major Jaylen Ellis and graphic design major Daniel Miller were among 18 competitors vying to win the UMSL Esports team’s Mario Kart Star Cup Tournament.
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Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant
Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.
Best Health Degrees rates UMSL clinical mental health counseling MEd 13th in US
Among the 25 programs recognized, the UMSL Master of Education in Counseling with an emphasis in clinical mental health counseling was the only program ranked in Missouri.
2020 Optometry Student Ambassador of the Year finds passion for optometric service at UMSL
Putting on a pair of glasses for the first time and realizing what he’d been missing out on fostered an early interest in optometry for Josh Dudek.
Students pitch in to clean up campus streams as part of Extension & Engagement Week activities
UMSL and MU Extension also held a pop-up health and well-being event for community members at the Regional Center for Education and Work.
Black Futurity Group hosts discussion about social justice
Nearly two dozen faculty, students and staff attended the event, which focused on ways to support Black students and amplify their voices.
Eye on UMSL: Tribute to a musical great
The musicians of the Jim Widner Big Band raised their instruments for a tribute to their band’s eponymous founding member, Jim Widner, during a memorial Saturday.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore cross country runner Jacob Warner earned all-conference honors after finishing in 16th place in Saturday’s GLVC Championship.
‘I don’t want to be average’: Heela Momand is driven to make a difference for Muslim women
The Honors College and biology student aspires to become a doctor practicing visibly in a hijab in order to help other Muslim women and change perceptions.
Teach in 12 graduate Scott Boyd goes from graphic design, target shooting to teaching
This fall, Boyd started his first education job as an art teacher at Lucas Crossing School Complex in Normandy, Missouri.
UMSL playing leading role in St. Louis Anchor Action Network with goal of building inclusive prosperity
The network will leverage intentional hiring, career development and spending in parts of the St. Louis region that have faced disinvestment.
Amber Reinhart talks to St. Louis Public Radio about ways to persuade loved ones about COVID-19 vaccines
The associate professor of communication and media specializes in health communication and has worked on messaging to encourage healthy behavior.
Eye on UMSL: Racing Triton land
Louie the Triton catches a ride with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during Saturday’s UMSL Alumni 5k Run & Walk.
DBA students Emily Lane, Matthew Aplin-Houtz win recognition for paper highlighting communication challenges of remote work
The two first-year students won the Best Paper Award at the 2021 Engaged Management Scholarship Conference held last month in Miami.
UMSL Alumni Association draws over 200 participants in inaugural 5K Run & Walk
The racers got a unique look at campus with a route devised by Steve Picucci, head coach of the UMSL cross country and track and field teams.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Nick Hedberg helped lead the men’s golf team to a third-place finish at last week’s Midwest Regional at Fox Run Golf Club.
UMSL Opera Theatre wins first place American Prize for production of ‘The Medium’
The win marks the third time in four years the program has placed first in national competition.
Theresa Coble helps define the National Association for Interpretation’s new direction in professional publication
Coble authored an article on the nuances of the new definition of interpretation in the latest edition of Legacy, the organization’s professional magazine.
First-generation student Muriel Miller blazes trail, family tradition at UMSL
The College of Nursing student has inspired two siblings – and her mother – to think about college degrees and nursing careers.
UMSL’s new Close the Gap Grant will assist low-income students in earning their degrees
The program will help eligible students graduate with significantly less debt.
Eye on UMSL: Song and celebration
The Everybodies band performed with featured vocalist Malena Smith at last week’s University of Missouri–St. Louis Founders Celebration.
Harris Conservation Forum highlights Indigenous knowledge and its lessons for sustainability
This year’s annual forum was part of a five-day collaborative virtual conference “Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability – Food.”
Students express gratitude for scholarship support during Founders Celebration
Opportunity Scholar Afina Fayez was one of the UMSL students discussing the impact scholarships have had on their education in a new video.
‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US
Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.
Not-so-traditional path gives optometry student Jasmine Welch unique lens for outreach efforts
Welch has been inspired to join efforts such as the UMSL Eyes on Diversity outreach program and Black EyeCare Perspective’s The 13% Promise.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Megan Woll had 48 digs, including the 2,000th of her career, last week to help the volleyball team sweep Missouri S&T, Truman State and Maryville.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference brings more than 1,900 educators together online in 20th year
The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.
UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration
The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.
George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.
NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators
NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.
Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports
Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.
UMSL kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month programming with Outburst talent show
The event celebrated creative and academic works by UMSL LGBTQ+ students and allies.
Eye on UMSL: Soaring above the sand
Students battled in an intramural sand volleyball match last Thursday on the court near Oak Hall and Seton Center Hall on South Campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Forward Garrett Bass notched one of three UMSL goals in the men’s soccer team’s 3-2 victory over William Jewell on Sunday in Liberty, Missouri.
Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce
Career Services Coordinator Scottie Floyd moderated the discussion, intended to help students discover strategies to target inclusive workplaces.
UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception
Applications for the second DEI Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29.
Alumna Lauren Schoellhorn’s passion for teaching impacts students at Eureka High School
Schoellhorn, who teaches AP world history, AP art history and psychology, was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.
Charlotte Richards makes an impression on the volleyball court, off it
Richards is the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and will earn her degree in supply chain management in December.
Tami Davenport, Phil Donato and Chris Sullivan 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 Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Jacob Warner took first place in Friday’s H.W. Wright Classic and helped the men’s cross country team finish second in Decatur, Illinois.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating together
The faculty and staff of the UMSL College of Business Administration expressed their joy at being back together on campus during their annual group photo.
New class of Coro Fellows eager to learn, make an impact in the St. Louis community
The 10 new fellows recently began their training and will be spending time at dozens of organizations across the St. Louis area.
UMSL expanding opportunity for area high school students through St. Louis Scholars Program
The program will provide 20 students $8,000 per year in stackable scholarship funds along with specialized advising and mentoring.
Optometry becoming a family tradition for brothers Alexander and Jon Kane
The brothers developed interests in health care and optometry listening to stories from their parents, a dentist and an ophthalmologist.
Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.
Alumnus James Young wins Missouri Teacher of the Year
Young leads an innovative musical theater program at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, where students learn how to project self-confidence.
UMSL renews agreement to offer Bachelor of Social Work program for students at Mineral Area College
Under the agreement, UMSL also has an opportunity to develop other degree programs on the MAC campus, should it identify a need.
Karl Guenther, Patricia Parker honored at North County Inc.’s 44th annual Leadership Breakfast
Guenther received an Excellence in Partnership Leadership Award, and Parker received a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award.
Alumna Delyn Stephenson wins prestigious Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at Saint Louis Art Museum
During the paid yearlong fellowship, Stephenson will gain hands-on experience in areas such as audience development, curation and public programming.
Eye on UMSL: A Triton welcome
With a clink of the coffee cup, Louie the Triton welcomes Joshua Evans to his role as coordinator and VA certifying official of the UMSL Veterans Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team improved to 7-3 on the season by beating Illinois Springfield and Quincy on the road to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play.
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