The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
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Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Will and Tonya Rivers display incredible perseverance in finishing their DBA program
The husband-wife duo graduated with their DBA cohort on schedule despite a horrific car accident, Will’s cancer diagnosis and Tonya losing both her mother and father.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance celebrates work to build ‘beloved community’
Fredrika Newton, the president of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, delivered the keynote address.
BFA, Succeed Program graduate Amanda Royer pictures future as artist
Royer created an impressive portfolio of highly detailed Prismacolor pencil drawings titled, “My Colorful Stones Collection,” in the studio art program.
BFA, Succeed Program graduate Amanda Royer pictures future as artist
Royer created an impressive portfolio of highly detailed Prismacolor pencil drawings titled, “My Colorful Stones Collection,” in the studio art program.
BFA, Succeed Program graduate Amanda Royer pictures future as artist
Royer created an impressive portfolio of highly detailed Prismacolor pencil drawings titled, “My Colorful Stones Collection,” in the studio art program.
Eye on UMSL: High five
UMSL mascot Louie high fives students as they arrive at the University Welcome on Saturday.
Eye on UMSL: High five
UMSL mascot Louie high fives students as they arrive at the University Welcome on Saturday.
Eye on UMSL: High five
UMSL mascot Louie high fives students as they arrive at the University Welcome on Saturday.
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David Carkeet returns to UMSL for reading
David Carkeet (pictured), author of three New York Times Notable Books, will return to the University of Missouri–St. Louis for a reading at 7 p.m. May 4 in UMSL’s Gallery 210.
UMSL Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 3 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL to present annual spring concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Community Chorus will perform their annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Minority graduation rates earn top rankings
The University of Missouri–St. Louis ranks number one among public research institutions for closing its graduation...
UMSL artists ‘Will Work for Food!’
“Will Work for Food!”, an exhibit featuring prints, drawings and paintings by senior art majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will be on display May 3 through 7 in Gallery FAB at UMSL.
UMSL cellists to explore baroque, romantic opera
Cello students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will perform a range of styles, from baroque to romantic opera, during a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 29 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL students share stage with jazz greats
The Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival at the University of Missouri–St. Louis annually attracts today’s top jazz artists for a weekend of music.
UMSL gerontology students try out in-home assessments
Debbie Eldridge entered the home of 74-year-old Thelma Reed to find a frail elderly woman who wasn’t eating regularly,...
Music scholar gives overview of Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival
Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and jazz musician and band leader Gordon Goodwin discussed the 2010 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival last week on “Cityscape” on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
UMSL dance students to perform ‘Sum of Motion’
The Department of Theater, Dance and Media Services at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present “The Sum of Motion” at 8 p.m. April 22 through 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL’s Gallery Visio invites you to be the artist
Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri–St. Louis invites the public to take part in creating art by making a tree out of trash and watching as the exhibit grows.
Russian leaders to examine US governance in St. Louis
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has coordinated a visit by 27 Russian civic and political leaders, who will spend April 24 through May 1 in the St. Louis area.
UMSL to celebrate history, culture, music of Haiti
African drums and dance, lessons in the Creole language, and a presentation on the history and rich culture of the...
UMSL to present orchestra, chorus concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Singers will share the stage for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL to mix choral music with percussion
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Percussion Ensemble and Vocal Point, UMSL’s 20-person a cappella group, will share a stage for a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. Admission is free and open to the public.
UMSL seniors exhibit work at ‘Varsity Art XIV’
Art majors Rebecca Haas and Justin Collins, seniors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, were chosen recently to...
Gallery FAB to display work by UMSL students
The “2010 Senior Thesis Exhibition” for Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will be on display April 12 through 23 in Gallery FAB at UMSL.
UMSL lands Jay Sean, Jason Derulo for Mirthday
Mirthday, the annual springtime student celebration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has gone big time this...
Piano students to celebrate 200 years of Chopin
Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will celebrate the bicentennial of Frederic Chopin’s birth with an evening devoted to the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist’s music.
Gallery 210 to issue ‘Parental Advisory’
“Parental Advisory,” will open April 8 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
UMSL sophomore wins gold at Paralympic Games
Steven Cash, a sophomore majoring in business administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is a world-class athlete.
Video released on learning, living at UMSL
The University of Missouri–St. Louis released this month a two-part video called “Learning & Living at UMSL.”
UMSL to present Jazz Combos concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Combos will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 25 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL Orchestra to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL students take home several ADDY Awards
UMSL students Erika Drebber and Megan Ryan won a St. Louis Student ADDY for the newspaper advertising category for this Mini Cooper ad.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis continued its hot streak by taking home four local ADDY Awards at a ceremony held Feb. 18 by AdClub St. Louis at the The Lumen in St. Louis.
‘Murderball’ star shares ups, downs of life
Mark Zupan rolled into the room, the bright red spokes of his compact wheelchair flashing. His face broke out in a big...
Student named to ‘Rising Stars of Jazz’
When looking to showcase the next generation of jazz stars, “I Love Jazz” turned to the University of Missouri-St. Louis and selected bassist Charles Clements for their first student musician profile.
UMSL Jazz Ensemble to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri-St. Louis Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL to hold international business conference
Are you a student interested in a career in international business? Do you want to know how to go from graduation to...
UMSL’s ‘Bellerive’ celebrates 10th anniversary
“Bellerive” has grown from humble beginnings.
UMSL student featured in Inc. magazine
Troy Rhodes Jr., a 22-year-old business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is featured in...
UMSL Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri-St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 3 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL to present ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
“The Importance of Being Earnest,” the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ spring theater production, will be staged at 7:30 p.m. March 4 through 6 and 10 through 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL students win national art contest
Kristen Franke and Matt Grant, art education majors at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, placed second in the German Embassy’s Freedom Without Walls national art contest for their sculpture, “Light Beyond the Wall.”
Dr. Drew draws more than 700 to Touhill
The line of eager Dr. Drew fans wound around the lobby of the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the...
UMSL to host Sapphire, author of ‘Push,’ March 1
Sapphire, a noted black author, criss-crosses the country these days speaking to standing-room only crowds. She’s...
Optometry student groups collecting eyeglasses
Optometry student groups at the University of Missouri-St. Louis are conducting an eyeglasses drive now through Feb. 19 at two locations on campus.
National ad group recognizes UMSL student
Nicholas Foster, a senior media studies major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was recently named to the American Advertising Federation’s annual list of Most Promising Minority Students.
UMSL Opera Theatre to present ‘L’Amour’
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Opera Theatre at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will perform “L’Amour,” two nights of opera’s most celebrated love stories.
UMSL theater scholar nabs 2 Kline nominations
Jason Cannon, visiting assistant professor of theater at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, earned a pair of Kevin Kline Award nominations Friday (Jan. 15) for his work on Dramatic License Productions’ inaugural production, “Doubt.”
UMSL doctoral candidate compares grandparents to parents
Vanessa Garry has been an educator for more than 30 years. And in that time she has learned that reading is the foundation of academic achievement and can determine a student’s success. So when Garry, vice president of education for Confluence Academy in St. Louis, began her thesis project for her doctorate in education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, she decided to look at reading.
UMSL twins to miss graduation for ‘murderball’ tryouts
Matt Schamburg’s best friend is his brother and fraternal twin, Mike. The two have been inseparable since birth. So when Matt was faced with the decision to participate in commencement or cheer on his brother as he tried out for the national wheelchair rugby team, the decision was a no-brainer.
UMSL commencements feature three speakers
Three guest speakers will address graduates and guests at the University of Missouri-St. Louis commencement ceremonies Dec. 19. The 10 a.m. ceremony will feature Karen Kalish, the 2 p.m. ceremony will feature Debra Hollingsworth, and the 6 p.m. ceremony will feature David L. Steward. All ceremonies take place in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center.
UMSL Life Review Project helps seniors leave a legacy
Former Sen. Betty Sims has no shortage of life stories, in fact she could write several books just on her childhood with her two sisters, one of whom is her twin. Because of her many stories, both throughout her childhood and her adult life in politics, the UMSL Life Review Project was a great idea for her.
UMSL-mentored students win research awards
Six weeks of hard work paid off for three St. Louis-area high school students, who spent their summer conducting scientific research with faculty members at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Saya Jacob, Meredith Redick and Marta Wells participated in the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program, and their work garnered each a 2009 Pfizer and LMI Aerospace/D3 Technologies Award for Excellence in Research. Jacob, Redick and Wells worked with UMSL researchers Xuemin Wang, James O’Brienand Keith Stine, respectively. Click here for more information about the awards. Click here to read aSt. Louis Post-Dispatch article about the program. (Adobe Reader is required.)
High school students work as scientists at UMSL
Three local high school students donned lab coats and worked as research scientists this summer as part of a lab internship at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. With sponsorship from the American Chemical Society and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMSL, the students participated in the ACS Project SEED.
Gallery Visio announces 2009-10 season
A collaborative exhibit featuring silkscreen prints and a photography exhibit commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall will kick off the ninth full season at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Gallery Visio. Five additional exhibits will round out the gallery’s 2009-10 season.
Student wins Vibe magazine award
St. Louis has a rich musical history, and a young St. Louisan recently added to that history. Richard Williams, a...
Honors students explore urban ecology
Students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis have begun an ecological survey of a stretch of land on UMSL’s South Campus and the adjacent St. Vincent Park.
Doctoral student earns fellowship
University of Missouri-St. Louis doctoral student Amanda Gendon (pictured) has received a 2009 Graduate Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities from The American Society of Criminology.
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