UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
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Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
BSN grad Sarah Barksdale starting position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart Center
Barksdale will be working as a registered nurse, caring for children born with congenital heart defects.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
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10 great UMSL photos from the start of the fall semester
First week of class a bit of a blur? Not to worry – UMSL’s photographer focused his lens on capturing memorable Triton scenes.
Mechanical engineering students develop working prototypes for the Danforth Center
These eight designs aren’t just for a grade – they are helping advance scientific research.
Flurry of new students and energy in the spotlight during UMSL’s Move-In Day
Campus volunteers ensured that the newest members of the Triton community arrived to find a crowd of friendly faces eager to assist.
First day of college, first solar eclipse for many UMSL students
The first day of the fall semester is always a big deal at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, but the 2017 version was in a class all its own.
Business college toasts grand opening of Anheuser-Busch Hall
The new facility features cutting-edge classrooms, faculty offices, conference rooms and first-floor advising areas.
UMSL sees bump in freshman enrollment
Freshman enrollment at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is up more than 10 percent over last fall.
New students set out on transit-powered quest around St. Louis
The STL Metro Scavenger Hunt drew a record crowd of participants to the UMSL South MetroLink Station on Saturday afternoon.
Eye on UMSL: Thumbs up
Throughout Move-In Day, new students and their families arrived on campus to a hearty welcome and many helping hands.
PhD student Eric Vorst examines incivility on social media and its potential impact on political engagement
Vorst is set to defend his dissertation later this month.
Student leaders offer top picks, expert advice as new semester looms
Members of the Weeks of Welcome crew share their favorite campus traditions and some words of wisdom.
Fred Fausz bids farewell to his ‘weird office’ full of artifacts, loaning many to National Park Service
The history professor is retiring this month after 26 years of service at UMSL.
Nursing alumna Lisa Meadows aims for change, one child at a time
The Nurse of the Year Award winner recently took on a new role as director of St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Kids Express program.
UMSL sees successful summer session enrollment
Student headcount and credit hours jumped by 4 percent from the 2016 summer session.
Michael Plumb named new editor-in-chief of The Current
The MBA student and media studies alumnus aims to increase engagement with the UMSL community.
Seeing education open up a world of possibility in his own life keeps Alan Byrd eager to help change things for others
The UMSL dean of enrollment will be honored next month with an Excellence in Education Award from the St. Louis American Foundation.
Disaster preparedness conference brings nurses and students from across the country to UMSL
Real-life case studies, simulations and the importance of self and family care were at the forefront of the population-focused workshop.
Eye on UMSL: Waiting game
Students will fill the chairs of the Executive Education Room in Anheuser-Busch Hall as soon as Aug. 21.
Elizabeth Eckelkamp named UMSL’s first associate provost for student success
Currently an associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, she will step into the new role Aug. 28.
Balancing art, studies and work, Brock Seals adds premiere of 50 Paint Bottles to the mix
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently named the UMSL student among 10 emerging artists who are doing big things in the St. Louis arts scene.
No. 1 in affordability: UMSL garners top ranking in Missouri from Business Insider
The list compares annual cost and only includes the institutions rated in the top 220 by U.S. News & World Report.
UMSL interns, faculty eager to partner with first Ameren Accelerator cohort
Seven companies will take part in the 12-week program partially powered by UMSL Accelerate and UM System.
Paid UMSL internships offer Jennings high school students collegiate research experience
Meet five of the 13 high school students and learn about their research, internship experience and future hopes and dreams.
Eye on UMSL: Fall is coming
Lauren Zhao and other members of the Residential Life and Housing team anticipate the arrival of new on-campus students in a few short weeks.
Dual rankings name UMSL nursing’s online RN to BSN program among best in country
UMSL is one of only two schools in the state of Missouri to make both lists.
St. Louis Press Club honors 2 UMSL student journalists
Both enthusiastic contributors to The Current, Candice Murdock and Kat Riddler share a curiosity about others’ lives and perspectives.
UM System President Mun Choi challenges more than 100 young scientists, STARS graduates at UMSL
He called on graduates of the precollegiate science research program to put their talents toward solutions related to sustainable energy and health care.
REU internship at Danforth Center has UMSL student researching oilseed lipids for biofuels
Lauren Jenkins was one of 20 students out of 237 applicants to land a summer REU internship at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
Love of vision, love of country: 4 UMSL optometry students earn full-ride Army scholarships
Jessica Arnoldy, Marie Lulette Fermil, Jacquelyn Tyra and Kailey Utley will be fulfilling double duty as both optometrists and commissioned officers in the Army.
Chemistry professor’s blue emitters for OLEDs offer high school student cutting-edge collegiate research experience
Janet Wilking is making blue light-emitting molecules more stable. They’re used to light screens of electronic devices, which interested STARS student Preston Willis.
Triton Globetrotters: Students share stories from semester abroad
By stepping out of familiar territory, three UMSL students were able to test their limits and exercise introspection while earning credits toward their degrees.
Gateway Writing Project’s OneCity Stories program amplifies voices of local youth, introduces world of multimedia composing
The brand-new summer institute was one of only 10 programs in the nation to receive a 2017 LRNG Innovators Challenge Grant.
UMSL optometry students win Project Foresight Scholarship, share passion for change on national stage
Kate Hamm and Rachel Simpson aim to propel the profession of optometry forward with big ideas – including a business model that tackles the wage gap.
Biology doctoral student researches threat to Madagascar carnivores from domestic animal disease
Fidisoa Rasambainarivo studies disease transmission from dogs and cats to Madagascar wildlife through a joint UMSL Harris Center and Saint Louis Zoo fellowship.
UMSL’s Crooked Room Conference provides platform for scholarship, art, activism, healing
The one-day event created an energetic and innovative space for investigating and enhancing the educational experiences of young black women and girls.
Tritons’ success not limited to athletic competition during 2016-17 academic year
A record 101 UMSL student-athletes garnered academic all-conference honors in 2016-17, including Evan Garrad and Joe Rund, who were named first-team Academic All-Americans.
Nearing end of college career that began at age 15, UMSL student has sights set on music industry
An accomplished violinist, singer and songwriter, Abigail Stahlschmidt has a new single playing on local radio.
Eye on UMSL: Cultivators
UMSL student Meghann Humphries and Patty Parker, the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science, work the garden in front of Stadler Hall.
This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun
The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.
Star hoppers: Students chart the sky, bring space up close at observatory open houses
Astrophysics grad Lindsey Rodgers and senior Justin Bryan trace paths in the sky to locate star clusters and more at UMSL’s Richard D. Schwartz Observatory.
Engineering student focuses on ‘healing light’ for health-care patients in award-winning research
What started as a side project became nationally recognized student research for electrical designer Marissa Sexton.
From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success
Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.
UMSL upperclassman 1 of 2 Missouri students named Pat Tillman Scholars
Heath McClung is the second UMSL student – and the university’s first undergraduate – to ever receive the prestigious scholarship.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics rebranding provides multiple student benefits
The official department name change is more than a switch in verbiage – it’s a revitalization of curriculum and student experiences.
UMSL Phi Kappa Phi promotes literacy at Koch Elementary, wins national book drive
The chapter donated 1,477 books to Koch Elementary – enough for each student to take one home – and won UMSL its third consecutive title in the competition.
University of Missouri launches systemwide initiative to adopt affordable and open educational resources
The effort will reduce the costs of textbooks for students and enhance learning.
2 UMSL alumni named Teacher of the Year
In Kansas City and St. Charles County, respectively, Derrik Wiggins and Katelyn Freiert are making a real difference in the lives of young Missouri students.
A foundation to build on: UMSL education, love story lead the Weavers to success
Alice sold Brian his textbooks in the campus bookstore in 1990. Their degrees prepared them for fruitful careers and inspired their children to become Tritons too.
Business professor streamlines project scheduling through innovative technology
The future of resource allocation and task scheduling lies in the laboratory of Haitao Li.
Partnership with Express Scripts has computer science students developing projects the company can license and use
The program is one example of how collaboration between the pharmacy benefit management company and the university is benefiting students.
Nick Husbye’s literacy clinic gets students teaching sooner
The innovative partnership with Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex has UMSL’s undergraduate preservice teachers and young children learning from each other.
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