Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
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3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
More than 50 students participated in the annual symposium and shared research on topics ranging from biology and chemistry to history and music.
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Richard Rosenfeld revisits legacy of 1994 crime bill in new report for Council on Criminal Justice
The Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus wrote the overview leading off a series of papers looking at the impact of the legislation 25 years after it became law.
National Science Foundation awards Jianli Pan $500K to research edge cloud computing
The assistant professor of computer science is working to develop new technology to enhance the quality of users’ experience with Internet of Things applications and devices.
Doctoral candidate Emma Young aims to communicate science to the public
Young is among 69 finalists who’ll make up the 2020 class of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program.
US News ranks international business program in top 25 for 17th straight year
UMSL was also No. 1 in the St. Louis region on the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility in the annual “Best Colleges” rankings.
Two UMSL faculty members granted patents for illuminating the unseen
Faculty members Janet Wilking and Phillip Fraundorf received patents for their respective work in luminescent germanium molecules and comprehensive sound visualization.
Noted ecologist and ornithologist Bob Ricklefs aims to remain involved at UMSL even after retirement
Ricklefs, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, has spent 24 years on the faculty at UMSL and will continue serving as a Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
Alumna helps decrease opioid over-prescription with DNP project
Monica Kistler developed opioid prescription guidelines for outpatient gynecological surgery and got statistically significant results.
‘Underground astronaut’ alumna found her passion at UMSL
After answering an ad from one of paleoanthropology’s stars, K. Lindsay Hunter found herself underground – poised to make the discovery of a lifetime.
Jonas Nurse Scholars Initiative prepares doctoral students to be leaders
The current UMSL cohort – Bankole Aluko, Fatemah Choupani, Dale Mathis and Leighia McGhee – hopes to fill gaps in the health care system.
Ask an Expert: Bettina Casad studies attitudes that have pushed United Kingdom near Brexit
The associate professor of psychological sciences has surveyed British citizens on feelings toward nationalism, globalization and immigration.
UMSL chemists to receive funding for projects as part of UM System’s $20.5M research investment
Cynthia Dupureur and Alexei Demchenko are leading two of the 19 innovative projects across the system’s four universities that are in line for funding.
UMSL ranked among top 5 criminology and criminal justice master’s programs
CriminalJusticeDegreeHub.com recognized UMSL’s program among the nation’s best after weighing alumni salary, student satisfaction and tuition cost.
Beth Huebner talks progress in reducing the jail population on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Efforts led by the professor of criminology and criminal justice have helped bring about a 22-percent drop in the St. Louis County jail population since July 2018.
Eye on UMSL: A chain reaction
Biology PhD student Andrea Trigueros (right) showed Jennings students (from left) Morgan Stith and Dakota Warren how to run a polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA.
Jill Bernard Bracy discusses traffic safety measures with news stations in St. Louis, Washington
KSDK (Channel 5) in St. Louis and WJLA (Channel 7) in Washington both featured the assistant teaching professor in reports about reflective pavement markers.
Confirmed stars: 88 standout high schoolers complete Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program
The six-week research experience concluded Friday at UMSL with student presentations and a confirmation ceremony.
EdD alumnae break new ground with innovative social studies curricula
Chelsea Witwer and Julia Wilkins co-authored an award-winning dissertation focused on teaching social justice through the lenses of power and oppression.
UMSL research on violent crime attracts attention from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Janet Lauritsen (left) and doctoral candidate Theordore Lentz have published the results of their study in the journal Homicide Studies.
Jon McGinnis, Rachel Winograd and Lara Zwarun named Presidential Engagement Fellows
For their 12-month terms, the three UMSL faculty members will improve the lives of Missouri citizens through the dissemination of knowledge.
UMSL sees largest percentage increase in research funding of Missouri, southern Illinois universities
The St. Louis Business Journal reported that UMSL had the largest year-over-year growth of large research universities from 2017 to 2018.
Scenes from the NextGen Precision Health Institute groundbreaking
Last Friday, UMSL Chancellor Tom George and MIMH Director Robert Paul spoke at the NextGen Precision Health Institute groundbreaking in Columbia, Missouri.
Enhancing lives locally: A sampling of UMSL community partnerships mapped
In the spirit of collaboration, the people of the University of Missouri–St. Louis forge community partnerships that reach throughout St. Louis and Missouri to uplift, delight, improve and aid.
Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins
Rohrer, who received her bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2017, was one of approximately 1,500 graduate students selected for the fellowship this year.
Anthropology major Morgan Tanner’s empathy for people driving her toward future career
UMSL faculty members have helped the first-generation college student find opportunities to engage in ethnographic research, and she’s presented her work at two conferences.
CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL
Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.
Anne Winkler delivers plenary talk at Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education
The chair of the Department of Economics shared ideas for getting more students excited about economics at the ninth annual event, held in downtown St. Louis.
Sociology major lands prestigious Boren Award for seven months of study in Senegal
Olivia Soule will divide her time between studying the Wolof language and researching public health issues thanks to the $20,000 scholarship.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics receives local recognition, national grant from global industry leader
UMSL was named the APICS St. Louis Company of the Year and has received funding for drone delivery research.
Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years
Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership
The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.
UMSL technology could help unlock the keys to better baby formula
Doctoral candidate Mithila Bandara has been working to replicate the natural sugars in breast milk – called human milk oligosaccharides – in the lab of Professor Alexei Demchenko.
Criminology PhD students win national recognition for scholarly work over the past year
Kristina Thompson Garrity, Jennifer O’Neill, Paige Vaughn, Cherrell Green and Jennifer Gerlomes Medel have either won awards or been invited to prestigious workshops.
Professors Rebecca Rogers, Gualtiero Piccinini and Carl Bassi appointed to UM System’s most prestigious ranks
The Board of Curators also approved the appointments of retired faculty members Joyce Mushaben and Richard Rosenfeld to honored positions.
Graduate Research Fair gives students an opportunity to show off their work
Catherine Alex, Tessa Vuper, Helena Spikes, Melinda Kittleman, Mohi Saki and Kruti Surti won awards for their work in natural or social and behavioral sciences.
Ask an Expert: Richard Middleton sheds light on the legal rights of migrants reaching the United States
Middleton edited and contributed to a recently published book, “Unequal Protection of the Law: The Rights of Citizens and Non-Citizens in Comparative Perspective.”
New Callaway video features College of Optometry’s contribution to Triple Track putting system
A team from Callaway shot the footage for the video and interviewed Optometry Professor Carl Bassi about his role in the Triple Track design over a two-day stretch in February.
Michael Cosmopoulos elected a Corresponding Member in Greece’s Academy of Arts and Sciences
It’s the latest organization of scholars to recognize the UMSL professor of Greek history and archaeology for his work focused on ancient Greece.
Top international business journal recognizes Professor Janet Y. Murray for substantial research contributions
Murray received a Journal of International Business Studies silver medal for her significant work in the publication.
Gualtiero Piccinini honored with K. Jon Barwise Prize for work in philosophy and computation
PIccinini is the 16th recipient of the award, which recognizes significant and sustained contributions to areas relevant to philosophy and computing.
Eva Colberg wants to be the human element in science
The biology PhD student hopes to bring science communication to the masses to make a positive change for conservation.
Youth Violence Prevention Conference generates important dialogue between practitioners, researchers
Retiring Professor Finn-Aage Esbensen organized the conference for his 18th and final time last Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
Doctoral student Juan Moreira-Hernández researching bat-pollinated tropical plants and sharing love of biology
The Costa Rica native has taken an active role in the Jennings-UMSL Mentorship Program among other outreach opportunities since coming to St. Louis.
Rachel Winograd receives President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
The associate professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was recognized for her work with colleagues around the state combating the opioid crisis.
UMSL undergrads to present research at state Capitol
From alienation among veterans to fluorescent metallofluorenes, student research is getting a day in the spotlight.
Eye on UMSL: Building good chemistry
Researchers took a break from their work in the lab of UMSL Curators’ Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alexei Demchenko.
Harris Center in elite company supporting students in environmental conservation
ProFellow recently included UMSL and its center on a select list of universities providing full funding opportunities for ecologically focused doctoral students.
University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL
A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.
College of Education announces new research awards program
Eight faculty members presented their research at a Wednesday symposium meant to highlight the scholarly work produced by the college.
Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh
The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.
Chancellor Tom George discusses ‘Soccer Balls from Outer Space’ during Astronomy on Tap event
George gave one of the two featured talks on buckminsterfullerene molecules during the March 11 event at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
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- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
- Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
- Inaugural UMSL Engineering Camp helps high school students build excitement about the field
- UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
- College of Education hosts annual Future Teacher Leadership Academy for local high schoolers
- Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
- Art and Design Professor Jeff Sippel named Missouri Arts Council’s Featured Artist for June 2025
- New agreement with Edcor will help UMSL provide educational and career development opportunities to employees across the country
- Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Joint Engineering Program graduate Kyle Stallings starts platform integration role at Boeing
