Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
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Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Ebba Wernered and the UMSL women’s golf team played their way to the finals of the GLVC Championship, knocking off Drury in match play before falling to Indianapolis in the final match.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Ebba Wernered and the UMSL women’s golf team played their way to the finals of the GLVC Championship, knocking off Drury in match play before falling to Indianapolis in the final match.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Ebba Wernered and the UMSL women’s golf team played their way to the finals of the GLVC Championship, knocking off Drury in match play before falling to Indianapolis in the final match.
Eye on UMSL: Global exchange
Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.
Eye on UMSL: Global exchange
Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.
Eye on UMSL: Global exchange
Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.
A collaborative partnership between FinLocker and UMSL enriches research and provides students with real-world experience
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh has been part of ongoing collaboration with FinLocker Chief Technology Officer Bryan Garcia, a longtime member of UMSL’s IST Advisory Board.
A collaborative partnership between FinLocker and UMSL enriches research and provides students with real-world experience
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh has been part of ongoing collaboration with FinLocker Chief Technology Officer Bryan Garcia, a longtime member of UMSL’s IST Advisory Board.
A collaborative partnership between FinLocker and UMSL enriches research and provides students with real-world experience
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh has been part of ongoing collaboration with FinLocker Chief Technology Officer Bryan Garcia, a longtime member of UMSL’s IST Advisory Board.
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Media Coverage: September 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
Psychology PhD student gets published in 2 scholar journals
Those outside the academic world aren’t always aware of the importance of publishing, but suffice to say that, for a graduate student hoping to land a tenure-track position at the university level, having articles accepted for publication is a very big deal. So imagine the excitement of Lauren Salminen, a second year doctoral student in behavioral neuroscience, when last month she had two articles accepted for publication on the same day.
Huelsman named Disney Soccer/NSCAA Division II Player of the Week
Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been named the Disney Soccer/National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II Player of the Week.
UMSL student leader brings home regional award
Marissa Steimel hugs her latest accomplishment and flashes a smile for the photographer. Within seconds, even if you don’t know this young woman, you know it won’t be the last time we see this kind of picture.
UMSL physicist talks science of ‘broadcast buffet’ from Cardinals postseason play
The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed ample time on the national stage this postseason. That means fans have a “broadcast buffet” for tuning into Cards playoff games, St. Louis Magazine contributor D.J. Wilson points out. He turned to Bernard Feldman, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to discuss the science of and delays across the various formats.
Eye on UMSL: Mustachioed moment
UMSL students (from left) Aichatou Konte, Charles Barnes, Riann Rikard, Braxton Perry and Marissa Sutherland share in a playful moment during a photo shoot last month for the “I Chose UMSL” marketing campaign.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis recorded a pair of road Great Lakes Valley Conference victories last weekend, defeating William Jewell, 2-1, on Friday night before garnering a 2-1 win at No. 8 ranked Rockhurst on Sunday. Sophomore Jon Huelsman scored three goals for the UMSL Tritons, including both in the upset victory over the Hawks. The Tritons (6-6, 5-5 GLVC) close out the home portion of their schedule this weekend, hosting Illinois Springfield on Friday and Southern Indiana on Sunday.
UMSL experiences enrollment increase
A record number of applications resulted in a near-record enrollment at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall. In total, 16,814 students are taking UMSL classes – a 1 percent increase over last fall.
Biology student uses articulation program to fast-track to medical school
Make no mistake, Michael Weaver loves the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s a senator with the Student Government...
Student new to UMSL, takes on big role in ‘Rocky Horror’
Among the University of Missouri–St. Louis students performing in “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is Grayson Jostes, who came to UMSL this semester as part of SUCCEED, a post-secondary program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Hoag named GLVC Women’s Golfer of the Month for September
Sophomore Tayler Hoag of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Month for September, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
Yates named GLVC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September
Sophomore Colby Yates of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Player of the Month for September, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis bounced back from a 3-0 loss at No. 18 ranked Truman State on Friday night post a 3-0 victory at Quincy on Saturday. Senior Chelsea Burkle averaged 4.17 kills per set in the two matches to pace the offense. UMSL (9-6, 5-2 Great Lakes Valley Conference) will host Lindenwood Tuesday night in a nonconference contest before returning to the road in GLVC play, traveling to Drury on Friday night and Missouri S&T on Saturday.
Crow chosen for Patriot All-America Invitational
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior Warren Crow of the UMSL Tritons men’s golf team is among the 84 golfers selected to participate in the 2013 Patriot All-America Invitational at Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Ariz.
High-heeled and waxed, UMSL student steps into ‘Rocky Horror’ role
Forty years after “The Rocky Horror Show” debuted on a London stage the musical continues to be a fan favorite. Much of the fanfare flamed by the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which generated a worldwide cult following.
UMSL’s Month of Community Giving begins
Give a little, help a lot. It’s the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Month of Community Giving, an annual campus giving campaign that benefits the causes of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, they are community partners to more than 250 nonprofit organizations.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons improved their win streak to five matches on Saturday in a 3-2 win over Wisconsin-Parkside, but saw it come to an end on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to Lewis, the first of the year in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. UMSL (8-5, 4-1 GLVC) will travel to #18 ranked Truman State on Friday night before a road trip to Quincy on Saturday.
Fun times fast approaching at UMSL’s Family Weekend
Don’t miss out on tailgating, soccer games, picnics and dueling pianos during Family Weekend, happening Oct. 4-6 on the campus of the University of Missouri—St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Royalty meets ecology
World Ecology Award recipient Prince Albert II of Monaco poses with UMSL biology PhD candidates (from left) Mari...
Men’s Golf vaults to No. 9 in Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll
The University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has vaulted to a No. 9 national ranking in the latest Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches’ Poll. The UMSL Tritons were No. 18 in the last poll.
Chancellor’s Award recognizes UMSL faculty member’s commitment to students
Kathleen Nigro has positively influenced hundreds of University of Missouri–St. Louis students. During her 15 years at UMSL, she has tirelessly worked as a teacher, adviser and community service advocate with the Gender Studies program, Department of English, Pierre Laclede Honors College and several student organizations. Nigro’s passionate commitment to her students has earned her the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in the category of Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member.
Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office. Lewis junior Kim Vertin was tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Week.
Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week
Junior back Brooke Barczewski of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Quincy senior forward Jaclyn Mastroianni was tabbed as the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis went 2-0 on the weekend, posting a pair of shutout victories in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. The UMSL Tritons defeated Saint Joseph’s 2-0 on Friday night with goals from Jaylon Griffith and Jessica Mincher before picking up a 1-0 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday behind the game-winner from Hannah Kaloupek. The Tritons (4-2, 2-2 GLVC) return to the road this weekend, traveling to Wisconsin-Parkside on Friday and to Lewis on Sunday.
Eye on UMSL: Alma mater
Double Date, a UMSL student group, sings the university’s alma mater, “Heart of Missouri,” at the closing ceremony of UMSL’s Founders Dinner and Jubilee birthday party. Double Date includes (from left) Michaela Slamka, tenor, Blair Brown, lead, Ravi Raghuram, bass and Nathan Johnston, baritone. Fellow student Dustin Shrum accompanied the group on trumpet.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a pair of losses last weekend. The UMSL Tritons suffered a 1-0 defeat at Quincy on Friday as the host Hawks scored the game-winner in the final three minutes. UMSL then hosted Truman State on Sunday in the home opener, falling victim to the Bulldogs, 2-0.The Tritons close out their current three-game homestand this weekend, hosting Saint Joseph’s on Friday and Indianapolis on Sunday.
Eye on UMSL: Final touches
Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.
UMSL music students praise department in creative video
It’s a virtual love letter to the Department of Music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Fall arts at UMSL’s Touhill Center featured prominently by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
If the St. Louis Post-Dispatch fall arts guide is any indication, there will be plenty of great things to see and do over the next few months at the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL student Sidney Allen named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore midfielder Sidney Allen of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Wisconsin-Parkside freshman goalkeeper Mallory Geurts was tabbed as the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week. The 2013 season marks the first year GLVC men’s and women’s soccer has honored an Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.
UMSL Be Inspired campaign moves to spring
This time last year the University of Missouri–St. Louis was in full giving mode. UMSL’s Be Inspired campaign had faculty and staff donating to the university to support the programs that inspire them.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its schedule with a pair of victories, beginning the season at 2-0 for the first time since 2001. The UMSL Tritons competed in the Embassy Suites Invitational, last weekend, hosted by Lindenwood. UMSL defeated Emporia State, 2-0, in the opener on Friday, before topping the host team on Sunday, 2-1. The Tritons travel to Quincy on Friday for the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener before hosting Truman State on Sunday in their home opener.
UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull
Unearthing dinosaur bones is something mostly seen on television or read about in books. But for two University of Missouri–St. Louis students, it was their summer.
‘First, A Dream,’ UMSL’s Jubilee book, on sale now
UMSL’s Jubilee celebrations continue this fall starting with the release of the book, “First A Dream: Reflections for a Golden Jubilee 1963 – 2013.”
Media Coverage: August 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
Men’s golf begins season ranked No. 18 in Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Poll
Fresh off its best season in program history, the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team is ranked No. 18 in the Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll.
Summer abroad makes for worldly UMSL business students
Nicole Rushlow, a senior business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, got down to business this summer in Bremen, Germany as part of the UMSL Study Abroad program.
Opportunity came calling at UMSL’s Veterans Center
To hear Danielle Ibarra tell it, her life is pretty good right now. A senior majoring in finance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she has a “real possibility” of landing a great job when she graduates in December. She has a long list of people to thank, and she puts UMSL’s Veterans Center at the top.
Bob Bone remains men’s basketball leading scorer 36 years later
His name still dominates the record books, and his numbers remain untouched more than three decades later. Bob Bone has cemented his name within the University of Missouri–St. Louis community since his time as a baseball and basketball All-American, where he starred for the UMSL Rivermen from 1973-77. His legendary reputation has remained intact throughout the years in the St. Louis area, as has his presence. Now the athletic director at Clayton (Mo.) High School, Bone has never let his time and experiences at UMSL escape his memory as a player, coach or professional.
Apply now: Next student curator will be from UMSL
Maria Kerford calls her time as student curator on the University of Missouri Board of Curators a “transformative experience.”
UMSL residence halls, apartments fill up fast
The first wave of more than 400 students started moving their favorite stuffed animals and new flat-screen televisions...
Public radio story highlights Galapagos Islands research by UMSL students
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis graduate students spent the summer conducting fieldwork in the Galapagos Islands – a kind of mecca for biologists because of the endemic species that have evolved to adapt to the islands’ unique environments.
UMSL Tritons tennis teams earn ITA Academic Honors
The 2012-13 University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s and women’s tennis teams have been honored for excellence in the classroom by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Both teams were awarded the ITA All-Academic Team, while five Tritons were named ITA Scholar-Athletes.
Learn from experts, enhance skills with UMSL’s Write Stuff Certificate Program
The College of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announced its Write Stuff Certificate Program for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Courses and seminars will begin Sept. 10 and continue through June. The program aims to improve participants’ writing skills as well as their knowledge of the business of writing.
Nursing externship offers students unique hospital experience
For Nenniccia Horton, the program sharpened her skills. Tim Forney said it reaffirmed his decision to go into nursing. Ashley Aubuchon said it boosted her confidence level.
Campus gears up for 6 Weeks of Welcome
It used to be, the first week of school was critical in the world of college student services. You had five to seven days to win the new students over. If you didn’t, they could drop out after one semester.
BJC HealthCare, Wyman Center leaders to speak at summer commencement
The two commencement speakers at the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Aug. 10 should fire up the nearly 300 students receiving their degrees. Both are passionate about what they do and very good at it.
Media Coverage: July 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
Eye on UMSL: Student spirit
UMSL students (from left) Austin Culbertson, Nicole Vickers, Courtney Henrichsen, Michael Weaver and Lindsey Laird exude an extra burst of energy during a photo shoot outtake for the next UMSL Viewbook. The students are pictured at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis.
UMSL chemistry alumna praised for research excellence
In May, Teresa Bandrowsky earned her PhD in chemistry from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In August, she begins her new job as a research and development chemist at Jost Chemical Company.
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- Display honoring UMSL alum Marty Hendin’s famed Trinket City still thrills Cardinals tour groups at Busch Stadium
- Jennifer Reynolds-Moerhle, Jennifer McKanry and Ahmad Mian receive UMSL Hero Awards
- MBA helps 2-time UMSL grad Maggie Rapplean make partner at Moneta Group
- CLIMB program celebrates 10th class of summer interns
- Eye on UMSL: Tending the gardens
- UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
- Honors College graduate Jay Gaskin pursuing career in media and entertainment, starting with internship at STL-TV
- PR Pathways offers high school students an in-depth look into careers in public relations
- Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
- Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos selected as fellow in esteemed Eno Center for Transportation Leadership Development Conference
