Nursing PhD student examines effects of short hospital stays on long-term mobility

Dec 14, 2020

In December graduate Lila Moersch’s study, only one interviewee was able to regain mobility lost after a short hospitalization.

Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree

Dec 14, 2020

Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.

December graduate transitions from combat engineer to police officer to civil engineer

Dec 14, 2020

John Gentilini graduates this month with a job at Civil Design, Inc. on its site development team after working his way through school with four jobs.

UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19

Dec 11, 2020

Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.

A new family tradition: The Pangs make up two generations of lifelong learners in the DBA program

Dec 10, 2020

Kei Pang is completing his dissertation as part of the DBA program’s first cohort, and his son Jo Pang is beginning courses this semester.

Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest

Dec 7, 2020

The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.

December graduate Yuima Mizutani explores what ‘home’ means to third culture kids

Dec 7, 2020

Mizutani’s PhD dissertation examined how Asian students who have grown up internationally develop a sense of belonging in college.

Eye on UMSL: Warm reception

Dec 7, 2020

Sophomore communication major Danielle Moore was ready to greet and assist visitors at the welcome desk in the Millennium Student Center.

Scholarship helps nursing student Jacquelyn Green help others

Dec 2, 2020

After her expected graduation in summer 2021, Green hopes to aid people worldwide as a travel nurse and a volunteer with an organization such as Mercy Ships.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection

Nov 28, 2020

Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.

Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays

Nov 25, 2020

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

Nov 25, 2020

The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Student veteran Mitchel Round set to become first student to graduate with degree in organizational leadership

Nov 23, 2020

Round received college credit for life experiences during his time in the U.S. Army infantry and applied it toward the degree, shortening his time to graduation.

UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’

Nov 23, 2020

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

Nov 23, 2020

This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.

Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event

Nov 20, 2020

Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.

DBA students Robert Barclay, James Jordan Jr. and James Xu explore solutions to real-world business problems

Nov 19, 2020

Though they work in different fields – information technology, financial operations and patent law – the program helped each expand his knowledge and enhance his career.

Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day

Nov 16, 2020

Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.

Eye on UMSL: Burst of light

Nov 16, 2020

The sun shined brightly over the heads of nursing students DJ McMullen, Kiarra Stillman, Emma Gibbs, Bridget Kogbo and Mariah Palmer as they left class at Seton Center Hall.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

Marketing students spotlight St. Louis businesses in new video series

Nov 12, 2020

The monthly series gives students an opportunity to gain real-world video production experience and provides exposure for local businesses during COVID-19.

Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals

Nov 9, 2020

Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Bella DeArmitt organizes PLHCSA Porch-Drop Halloween Drive to support Operation Food Search

Nov 9, 2020

More than 20 volunteers collected donations to benefit Operation Food Search, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the St. Louis region.

UMSL students make their voices heard during a pivotal election year

Nov 2, 2020

Joseph Methner, Kendra Clark, Malik Allen-Taylor and Sarah Kelly are four among the highly engaged UMSL students participating in the presidential election.

Eye on UMSL: Early autumn conversation

Nov 2, 2020

Students walking to class stopped for a chat in the Quad while wearing masks and maintaining safe distance on a recent afternoon on North Campus.

Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’

Nov 2, 2020

“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

Nov 2, 2020

Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.

Cast your ballots: UMSL encouraging members of campus community to vote this Election Day

Oct 29, 2020

In 2016, UMSL students had the highest voting rate among nearly 300 institutions across the country participating in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

Rodney Carmack honors family legacy by earning a DBA

Oct 26, 2020

Carmack’s dissertation explored promotion and tenure standards for accounting faculty outside the top 200 U.S. colleges and universities.

Eye on UMSL: In-person learning

Oct 26, 2020

Ryan Krull spoke to students in his Introduction to News Writing course about producing video packages to accompany print stories they wrote during a class earlier this month.

UMSL honors and interdisciplinary classes promote voter engagement

Oct 26, 2020

Students in one class ran a socially distanced voter registration table near the entrance of Villa Hall while others designed social media campaigns.

Suggs Scholarship supporting Aubrey Logan as he begins chasing long-range dreams

Oct 19, 2020

Logan was recognized with recipients at other institutions during The St. Louis American Foundation’s 33rd annual Salute to Excellence in Education Virtual Gala.

Ammarra Berry looks to organizational leadership for career advancement

Oct 19, 2020

Berry’s motivation comes from a desire to provide her daughter with the same opportunities and wonderful childhood she had growing up in St. Louis.

‘Race in the Latinx Community’ panel examines nuances of ethnicity, race in the US

Oct 16, 2020

Marie Mora, Luimil Negrón and Deborah Cohen discussed race, ethnicity, the census, education, depictions in media and more issues impacting Latinx and Hispanic peoples.

UMSL cross country teams make long-awaited debuts in GLVC East Divisional meet

Oct 12, 2020

Freshman Benjamin Vandenbrink paced the men’s team in UMSL’s first competition since 1983. Freshman Kayley Heeter led the women in the program’s first-ever race.

Eye on UMSL: A ‘very hungry’ celebration

Oct 12, 2020

Preschool children at the University Child Development Center performed a reenactment of the iconic children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” last Thursday.

Amanda Wu wins national Graduate Women in Science Fellowship to support research on rare oaks

Oct 12, 2020

The biology doctoral student is using the $6,750 prize to conduct genomic research on the maple-leaf oak, endemic to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Miya Stepanovic hones communication skills through internship with COVID-19 Regional Response Team

Oct 12, 2020

Miya Stepanovic is part of the PPE Strike Team, where she researches educational videos and creates informational flyers to distribute with PPE.

UMSL awarded $2.1 million grant to expand Succeed Program

Oct 9, 2020

The funding will go toward creating a four-year pathway, enhancing support in existing programming and building regional awareness of postsecondary programs.

UMSL kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month

Oct 6, 2020

Several campus organizations will host virtual events throughout October such as Safe Zone training and a painting night.

Eye on UMSL: Reading break

Oct 5, 2020

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.

DBA candidate Kevin Sansberry II examines connection between abusive supervision and workplace facades

Oct 5, 2020

Sansberry’s research found that employees experiencing abusive supervision are likely to hide their true selves and adopt a persona that reflects their company’s values.

Hispanic Heritage Month at UMSL: A Q&A with Marité Balogh and Luimil Negrón

Sep 28, 2020

Balogh and Negrón elucidate the history and purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month both at UMSL and beyond as well as UMSL’s 2020 celebration.

Virtual Internship and Job Fair forges connections to employers throughout St. Louis region

Sep 28, 2020

Around 500 UMSL students and alumni connected with representatives from 89 companies during the Fall Internship and Job Fair, logging a total of 1,674 meetings.

Eye on UMSL: Pop-up COVID-19 testing

Sep 28, 2020

In partnership with Affinia Healthcare and St. Louis County, UMSL offered free COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff on Monday.

Computer scientist Sharlee Climer investigating pathways of COVID-19 with support of new NIH grant

Sep 28, 2020

Climer and her colleagues at Washington University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory received a $650,000 grant to try to uncover why the disease produces different symptoms.

Virtual or in-person? Locating student resources during the fall semester

Sep 21, 2020

Units offering student resources have moved virtual or enacted other measures to keep the UMSL community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Shannon Keys explores e-commerce through project with Graybar

Sep 21, 2020

Shannon Keys spent eight weeks researching best practices for designing an e-commerce model and presented her findings and recommendations to a Graybar executive in August.

Wangui Gathungu juggles two virtual internships while finishing degree

Sep 21, 2020

Gathungu, a media studies major and digital marketing minor, is creating and curating digital content for SciArt Exchange and You Squared Media during her last semester at UMSL.