Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
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School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
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UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX
Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.
Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops
The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.
Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight
A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.
Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races
The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.
‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history
Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.
Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business
Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.
Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late
A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement
In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.
Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old
KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.
Eye on UMSL: Open for learning
Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.
English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal
Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”
Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold
The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts
As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.
Summer gun violence spurs UMSL criminologists on local, national media
Local and national media have turned to UMSL criminologists to make sense of recent tragedies and discuss ways forward.
Media Coverage: June 2016
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen
Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.
Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL
Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.
Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence
Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.
Disaster management expert, associate dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow
Roberta Lavin’s career in public health includes managing a 9/11 command center, coordinating mass migrations from Guatemala and responding to hurricanes.
11 Tritons earn GLVC Academic Excellence Award
They are Hayley Alexander, Connor Carnduff, Natalia Carvalhais, Tyler Collico, Amber Daly, Chandler Duchaine, Kelly Kunkel, Lindsay Meyer, Hannah Miller, Carly Ochs and Erin Walker.
UMSL Greek Studies professor featured on PBS, National Geographic documentary
Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos, alongside the world’s top Greek scholars, discusses the ancient culture in the PBS and National Geographic documentary “The Greeks.”
Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL
As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.
UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research
The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.
St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
UMSL creates Quick Admit Day for transfers
The event is set for July 6 in the Millennium Student Center and aims to streamline the normal admission process for late deciders.
UMSL Tritons Year in Review
One Great Lakes Valley Conference champion, two runner-ups, five NCAA tournament team bids and much more: It all added up to a great year for the Tritons.
Whirlwind trip to Japan builds friendships, cross-cultural connections for 23 students
The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
David Baugher catalogs the unusual St. Louis
The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.
Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs
The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: First steps
Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.
Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes
BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”
UMSL professor brings Korean Robin Hood tale to English-speaking audiences
Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.
American Library Association’s flagship magazine names UMSL alumna’s dissertation among notable ones of 2015
Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.
Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents
Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.
Katelyn Delvaux combines poetry, pop culture in the classroom
The adjunct English instructor was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Fellowship to conduct research that will further enhance her teaching.
Physics star, spring grad headed to Space and Planetary Science doctoral program
Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.
Sports, weather and UMSL
A pair of recently aired TV spots showcase the beauty of the UMSL campus and its collaborative, hard-working community.
Embracing the unexpected, Mattie Lindsey makes switch from health care to beauty industry
As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.
Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass
Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Media Coverage: May 2016
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Gretchen Schisla’s graphic design packs dynamic social impact
The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.
St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center
With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.
Research, research, research: 8 undergraduate projects underway at UMSL
Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.
Honors graduate heads to law school on full-tuition scholarship
Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.
Still standing: Nursing professor with cancer carries on teaching, inspires students
Mike Bovier didn’t miss giving a single lecture of his Adult Health 1 class, which saw him through a tough semester, surgery and chemotherapy. His students say they’ll never forget him.
UMSL writers, high school students look to break down borders with new summer writing camp
The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.
UMSL’s Jim Henry wins national music award
Together with the three other members of Crossroads Quartet, the associate professor will travel to the nation’s capital in June to perform and accept the award.
On comedy, corn and common sense: Mirthweek conversations with Bo Burnham and Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman and Bo Burnham played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at UMSL this spring during the university’s annual Mirthweek celebration.
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- Nursing, Optometry students team up for mock hypertension exams in Nursing Simulation Lab
- Tanner Reichl and Thanh Ly to study abroad with support of Gilman International Scholarship
- Political science and public policy graduate Ally Davis continuing studies in Accelerated Master’s Program while eyeing law school
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