UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours

May 4, 2020

Students were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for grants of up to $2,000 to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.

UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 30, 2020

Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.

Marie Mora appointed UMSL’s new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs

Apr 30, 2020

Mora has proven to be a strong support for faculty members while working tirelessly to ensure UMSL is meeting the needs of its students since her arrival last year.

DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri

Apr 28, 2020

Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.

University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities

Apr 27, 2020

The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.

Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online

Apr 27, 2020

The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Apr 27, 2020

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.

Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori lead discussion on COVID-19 and incarceration

Apr 27, 2020

Their discussion outlined the challenges facing the incarceration and justice systems in a time when 6 feet of space between inmates is essential.

Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership

Apr 24, 2020

Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.

‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display

Apr 21, 2020

Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.

Nathan Muchhala’s research on plant resilience draws attention

Apr 21, 2020

The associate professor of biology co-authored a new article in New Phytologist that highlights the ability of some plants to reorient themselves after accidents.

Kristin Sobolik talks new chancellor role and more on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Apr 20, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke about her new role, plans for the university and her background with host Sarah Fenske on Friday’s program.

PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers

Apr 17, 2020

Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.

UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools

Apr 17, 2020

Bill Mendelsohn, director of Charter Schools and Partnerships, worked with Kathy Osborn at the Regional Business Council to procure 275 laptops from EPC and Spire.

Vanna White makes surprise visit to online communication class

Apr 16, 2020

The Wheel of Fortune star dropped in on a Zoom meeting of Associate Teaching Professor Jill Alexander’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

UMSL faculty and staff offer educators advice, resources for teaching online

Apr 16, 2020

Emily Goldstein and Shea Kerkhoff discussed how things like staying connected to students, using familiar technologies and writing a detailed syllabus can aid educators.

Ask an Expert: Kimberly Werner on compassion fatigue and intimate partner violence in the wake of coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020

The MIMH assistant research professor discusses some of the secondary effects of coronavirus and how to counteract them.

UMSL adopting a test-optional admission process to help students impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

The university is implementing the temporary process because of spring cancelations of the ACT and SAT exams and the uncertainty of testing options this summer.

UMSL hosts free webinar to aid small businesses with questions about applying for federal relief funds

Apr 13, 2020

Karl Guenther, director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative, moderated the event, which featured a panel of experts from community partners and local lenders.

Solve Climate by 2030 webinar offers ideas to effect change across the state

Apr 13, 2020

Theresa Coble from UMSL’s College of Education worked with colleagues from Washington University in St. Louis’ Climate Change Program to organize the event.

Community Psychological Service launching ‘Coping with COVID’ group therapy sessions

Apr 13, 2020

Assistant Professor John Nanney developed the sessions to provide community members an outlet to talk about their anxiety and learn tools to deal with it.

UMSL faculty, students featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast

Apr 13, 2020

Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Haitao Li discusses COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on global supply chain

Apr 10, 2020

Using data-driven analytics, companies can offset potential shortages caused by supply chain disruptions and sudden increased demand for their products.

Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Apr 9, 2020

Sobolik will continue to build upon the work she’s done to advance the university and expand its reach since 2017, when she came to UMSL as provost.

Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld discusses drop in crime during COVID-19 with national media

Apr 8, 2020

Rosenfeld noted that as everyday activities are disrupted, crime rates tend to fall because there are fewer people on the street for criminals to target.

SASS unit has developed new ways to help students get the support they need

Apr 6, 2020

Student Enrichment and Achievement, Multicultural Student Services and the University Tutoring Center are providing remote services while students are away from campus.

Student entrepreneurs showcase business growth in EQ Student Accelerator competition

Apr 6, 2020

MBA student Emily Haas won first place for her meal-planning app Plan-to-Plate, which allows users to import recipes and match them with real-time grocery store sales.

UMSL Anthropologist Susan Brownell talks Olympic postponement

Apr 3, 2020

Brownell’s research at UMSL has provided her with a unique perspective on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

St. Louis Regional Data Alliance launches COVID-19 dashboard: STL Response

Apr 2, 2020

Community volunteers at the RDA worked to collect the best COVID-19 information and resources available in one place.

UMSL moving all summer courses to online instruction, dropping all summer 2020 online fees

Apr 1, 2020

The university will continue to offer a robust catalog of courses with high-quality instruction thoughtfully developed and taught by expert faculty.

UMSL taking part in national Solve Climate by 2030 digital teach-in on April 7

Apr 1, 2020

The university is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to co-host the Missouri edition of the nationwide collection of webinars focused on climate action.

Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.

Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020

The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.

Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census

Mar 30, 2020

Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Health and counseling services adapting to continue serving students

Mar 30, 2020

Health care providers and counselors are increasingly relying on telehealth tools to meet patients’ needs while trying to limit in-person visits.

Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care

Mar 30, 2020

The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.

Kamila White stresses the importance of maintaining social connections amid physical separation

Mar 27, 2020

The associate professor of clinical psychology offered some advice for dealing with anxiety and caring for loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alumna Vielia Jeffries-Evans helps elementary school students develop critical thinking skills through art

Mar 26, 2020

Jeffries-Evans’ dissertation on the subject won the 2020 Missouri Art Education Association’s Larry A. Kantner Art Education Research Award Endowment.

UMSL offers mental health support through Sanvello app

Mar 26, 2020

Sanvello provides 24/7 access to mental health support and supplements other mental wellness initiatives offered by the Division of Student Affairs.

Bellerive fosters new interests for Honors College’s Alix Enkel and Haley Graham

Mar 23, 2020

Working on the 20th anniversary issue of Bellerive helped the Honors College students discover a passion for publishing, graphic design and more.

Center for Teaching and Learning leads pivot to remote learning

Mar 23, 2020

CTL Director Keeta Holmes and her team started developing resources to help faculty and students transition to remote teaching and learning in February.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis offers advice on how to support children during pandemic

Mar 20, 2020

Faculty members Amy Escott and Matt Kliethermes hosted a free webinar with tips on ways to talk to children about coronavirus and help them cope with stress.

DNP program jumps 20 spots in US News & World Report ranking

Mar 20, 2020

In its 2021 Best Graduate School rankings, U.S. News & World Report rated the DNP program No. 78 on the “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice” rankings.

Director of Student Involvement Jessica Long-Pease discusses remote learning challenges on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 20, 2020

Faculty and staff are working together to transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Creating community: Tiny Tritons wins NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education award

Mar 19, 2020

The Tiny Tritons program offers no-cost events designed to support students who care for children and connect families with the UMSL community.

New op-ed by Jim Craig, Larry Irons helps Post-Dispatch readers view crisis, response through a social lens

Mar 18, 2020

The two associate teaching professors in the Department of Sociology urge “thoughtful actions taken with an understanding of the ‘we’ instead of the ‘me.'”

Recreation and Wellness Center hosts social distancing bracket competition

Mar 18, 2020

The competition, based on March Madness, invites participants to rank activities they can do at home and vote for their favorites through Instagram Stories.

UMSL athletics on hold amid coronavirus pandemic

Mar 16, 2020

The men’s basketball team was boarding its bus when it learned the NCAA Division II Tournament had been canceled, and the GLVC has suspended spring sports.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating innovation

Mar 16, 2020

Faculty members Carl Bassi, Keith Stine, Alexei Demchenko, Sharlee Climer and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch were honored at the annual Research and Innovation Reception.

Social Work symposium tackles youth policy in criminal justice

Mar 16, 2020

The School of Social Work’s 2020 Critical Issues Symposium featured a panel with professionals across disciplines, discussing criminal justice reform and the challenges they face.