Migrantes Unidos gives voice to asylum-seekers advocating for policy changes

May 24, 2022

Associate Professor Adriano Udani and colleagues at the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America received a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to replicate the initiative in other cities.

After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche

May 23, 2022

Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

May 19, 2022

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.

Community Innovation and Action Center partnering with Children’s Funding Project to map money spent to support youth

May 17, 2022

Co-Director Kiley Bednar is helping facilitate the yearlong project to analyze money being spent to support children from cradle to career in a cohort of states.

College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students

May 16, 2022

They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.

Alumnus Luke Coffey helps shape conversations about global affairs

May 9, 2022

Coffey, who earned his degree in political science, serves as the director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation.

Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 6, 2022

The Hellenic Government-Karakas Foundation Professor of Greek Studies was among 261 new members making up the 2022 class.

Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld helps author new report calling for more nuanced look at recidivism

May 2, 2022

The report, titled “The Limits of Recidivism: Measuring Success After Prison,” was released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 2, 2022

Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.

Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology

May 2, 2022

As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.

Lauren Obermark’s new book explores the value of museums in rhetorical education

Apr 25, 2022

“Engaging Museums: Rhetorical Education and Social Justice” examines how museums address discomforting subjects and challenge visitors to confront traumatic events.

Doctoral candidate Lauren Morgan balances criminal justice research with training as elite water skier

Apr 25, 2022

Morgan is doing her dissertation research on so-called crossover youth – children and adolescents involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice system.

UMSL hosts annual international business case competition, sponsored by Bayer

Apr 25, 2022

The competition challenged students to utilize what they’ve learned about business so far and push themselves beyond traditional thinking to produce inventive solutions.

UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute

Apr 21, 2022

The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.

UMSL celebrates work of its faculty researchers and innovators

Apr 18, 2022

Jerry Dunn, Lon Chubiz, Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala, Felia Davenport and Uma Segal were honored at the Research and Innovation Reception on April 8.

UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary

Apr 11, 2022

The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.

UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 11, 2022

Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.

Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name

Apr 11, 2022

The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.

Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men

Apr 10, 2022

The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.

Tour La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais from anywhere in the world thanks to Dan Younger

Apr 4, 2022

The online virtual tour Younger developed is the culmination of a project he began in 2017 with the support of a grant from the UMSL Research Board.

2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment

Mar 28, 2022

This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.

UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Mar 24, 2022

The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.

Lara Zwarun shares perspective on information war in Ukraine with St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Mar 21, 2022

The associate professor of communication and media shared her perspective on the fighting and the ongoing battle for persuasion over the past several weeks.

Professor Jerome E. Morris named 2022 American Educational Research Association Fellow

Mar 21, 2022

Morris is the first UMSL faculty member to be selected for the prestigious fellowship, which honors academics for their contributions to education research.

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy

Mar 18, 2022

A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.

UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide

Mar 16, 2022

Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.

Annah Bender discusses firearms and teen dating violence on ‘Red, Blue, and Brady’ podcast

Mar 10, 2022

The assistant professor of social work shared her expertise on intimate partner violence with hosts JJ Janflone and Kelly Sampson.

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin explores historical impact of epidemics and pandemics and lessons for COVID-19

Mar 4, 2022

The assistant professor of history discussed how outbreaks of infectious disease have shaped medical innovations, public health policies and social bonds.

Eye on UMSL: Parting gift

Mar 2, 2022

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed outgoing NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp to the UMSL campus and presented him with a retirement gift.

College of Education wins 2022 AACTE Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives

Feb 28, 2022

UMSL was recognized for its efforts to prepare teacher candidates to think and teach globally through instruction, international exchanges, professional development and research.

Alumna Emily Blackburn deploying vast geospatial intelligence expertise in new role at UMSL

Feb 28, 2022

Blackburn began working as a geospatial data analyst at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative after more than a decade at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Biology alumnus Felipe Zapata talks to St. Louis Public Radio, KTVI about role with Disney’s ‘Encanto’

Feb 18, 2022

Zapata, who earned his PhD at UMSL and is now an assistant professor at UCLA, consulted with Disney on the plants depicted in the film, set in his native Colombia.

New website highlights UMSL’s continuing efforts to improve gender equity among STEM faculty through ADVANCE

Feb 11, 2022

The site outlines the project’s action areas, provides a list of resources for women faculty members and features space to spotlight their work.

Professor Susan Brownell’s expertise in demand with Olympics underway in Beijing

Feb 10, 2022

Brownell has shared her insights on the Games with The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg TV and St. Louis Public Radio, among other outlets.

UMSL’s annual economic impact exceeds $429 million in Missouri

Feb 7, 2022

A new report from consulting firm Tripp Umbach affirms UMSL’s role as a vital contributor to economic development, particularly in St. Louis.

Ask an Expert: David Kimball and Anita Manion discuss process and importance of redistricting

Feb 7, 2022

The Missouri Senate was expected to open debate on a proposed redistricting map for the state’s eight Congressional districts on Monday afternoon.

UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members

Jan 31, 2022

The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann

Jan 31, 2022

Hermann was a longtime supporter of the Harris Center and presented singer and activist John Denver with the first World Ecology Award in 1990.

Eye on UMSL: Dissecting knowledge

Jan 24, 2022

Teaching assistant Jake Manis consults with students Erna Rizvanovic, Annie Buck, Phuong Nguyen and Chris Courtwright Monday in the Science Learning Building.

Marie Mora receives American Society of Hispanic Economists’ 2022 Academic Achievement Award

Jan 24, 2022

The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.

Dual major Anne Brown finds direction with support, experiences she’s had at UMSL

Jan 10, 2022

Brown, who is on track to graduate with degrees in psychology and sociology in May, is conducting qualitative research at Bridge of Hope Ministries.

December graduate Tracy Pacini works to reduce benzodiazepine use for DNP project

Jan 7, 2022

In just a few months, Pacini found a 16.9% reduction of long-term prescriptions for benzodiazepines in a federally qualified health center.

UMSL’s Adriano Udani part of local team receiving $250K Henry Luce Foundation grant to support asylum-seekers as leaders

Dec 15, 2021

The project with the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America aims to center asylum-seekers as policy and intellectual leaders in the pursuit of human dignity.

A powerful partnership: A collaboration between UMSL and Ameren benefits St. Louis, industry

Dec 15, 2021

Ameren has enlisted the assistance of UMSL Supply Chain and Analytics for its Supply Chain Transformation Initiative.

UMSL implements $300k Office of Violence Against Women grant aimed at gender-based violence prevention

Dec 13, 2021

Tritons United: Against Gender Based Violence aims to reduce or eliminate gender-based violence on campus.

Baorong Guo and Annah Bender receive research grant to study streamlining SNAP application process

Nov 22, 2021

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the $199,000 grant, which is aimed at increasing SNAP participation among low-income families.

USDA awards UMSL-led team of researchers $633,000 grant to study pollination in urban orchards

Nov 18, 2021

Aimee Dunlap and Nathan Muchhala are collaborating with researchers from the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, SLU, Webster and Maryville.

Academic Influence ranks Richard Rosenfeld among world’s five most influential criminologists

Nov 15, 2021

Rosenfeld is a leading researcher on crime control, criminal justice policy, the social sources of crime and statistical trends in criminal justice.

Ask an Expert: Samantha Simon explores the challenges to changing police culture in the United States

Nov 2, 2021

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice authored a recent journal article in “Social Problems” about police training.

Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant

Nov 1, 2021

Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.