Emanuel Prospere II scored a team-high 21 points in Friday night’s 75-73 win at Upper Iowa, helping the men’s basketball team to its third straight win during winter break.
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Emanuel Prospere II scored a team-high 21 points in Friday night’s 75-73 win at Upper Iowa, helping the men’s basketball team to its third straight win during winter break.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Emanuel Prospere II scored a team-high 21 points in Friday night’s 75-73 win at Upper Iowa, helping the men’s basketball team to its third straight win during winter break.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Emanuel Prospere II scored a team-high 21 points in Friday night’s 75-73 win at Upper Iowa, helping the men’s basketball team to its third straight win during winter break.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
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UMSL Tritons junior guard Alexis Lawrence drained six three-pointers and finished with 20 points en route to a win against Missouri S&T.
Art professor brings his work home
Dan Younger’s photography is the subject of his first solo St. Louis show in more than 20 years. It will be on display Feb. 7 to May 17 at the Sheldon Art Galleries.
UMSL student receives Fulbright to Argentina
The idea of teaching those who will be teaching others is just one of many things that excites Loren Moseley about her recent honor.
UMSL volunteers give back with ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’
Oriel Williams (left) was one of many UMSL students to give up her day off Monday to participate in the university’s MLK Day of Service.
UMSL focuses on career planning early and often
What are your plans after graduation? Teresa Balestreri, who directs Career Services, says the first step to finding that dream job is to look in the mirror.
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UMSL men’s basketball (10-5, 4-3 GLVC) lost an 83-66 verdict at Truman State last Thursday night, but came back to record a 75-72 win over Quincy at home on Saturday.
US News touts UMSL online programs
UMSL students are getting the best undergraduate online experience in the state, according to US News and World Report’s 2014 Best Online Programs Rankings.
Garage park for chance to win rock-star parking
That’s not all. As you’re walking to your first week of classes, stop off at the MSC to warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee or cocoa.
Hundreds turn out for San Antonio mayor, Hispanic Chamber event at UMSL
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (right) introduced keynote speaker San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.
New students, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming – it’s spring at UMSL!
More than 100 new students slogged through the snow and cold recently to get answers to their questions about the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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UMSL student Melissa Roth moves into Oak Hall during a brief snowstorm Jan. 17.
WomenArts Quarterly develops influence in short time
Despite just four years in circulation, the journal has found a reach beyond the boundaries of the UMSL campus.
UMSL PPA program honors 2 alumni
The UMSL Public Policy Administration program recently named Mary McMurtrey and John Shaw distinguished alumni.
Chancellor touts UMSL in new radio campaign
A trio of new radio spots highlight the direct outcomes that come from a UMSL degree, the high quality of UMSL faculty and the diverse success of alumni.
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Junior Derek Shouse drained the game-winning three-pointer with 1.9 seconds to play at UIS before finishing with a career-best 14 points.
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Melissa Schwartz, a junior music major at UMSL, plays “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy at the Wind Ensemble Concert held in the Lee Theater at the Touhill. She was part of 10-student trumpet ensemble.
Mobile web focus of UMSL teacher’s latest book
More people are accessing the web via mobile devices than ever before, but most website design is geared toward desktop computers.
Eye on UMSL: Happy Holidays!
The annual Jazz for the Holidays concert took place Dec. 8 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The concert featured the UMSL Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra and Vocal Point choral group. The event also served as the finale to the UMSL Jubilee.
UMSL associate dean talks MBA programs
The world of business is ever-growing and ever-changing. In order to stay on top, business schools must stay one step ahead.
Media Coverage: November 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.
UMSL social work students assist with ‘Neediest Cases’
Many people give generously to those in need during the holiday season and students in the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis School are no different.
UMSL honorees reflect commitment to St. Louis
Carol Valenta and Steven Schankman each followed their passion and in the process enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of St. Louisans. For their commitment to their professions and their community the University of Missouri–St. Louis conferred honorary degrees on them during commencement ceremonies Dec. 14. Nearly 600 students received degrees during three ceremonies.
Eye on UMSL: First snowball
Snowball in hand, Abigail Tamakloe, 14, targets her sister, Jochebed, 9, who seeks refuge behind her father, Rev. King Joshua, while their mother, Princess Rita, laughs in the foreground.
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The University of Missouri–St. Louis (5-1, 1-0 Great Lakes Valley Conference) returns to the court on Wednesday to host Culver-Stockton. The UMSL Tritons have been idle since a 69-35 win over Maryville on Dec. 7 in the GLVC opener. UMSL will then close out the nonconference portion of its schedule in Owensboro, Ky., at the Fairfield Inn Christmas Classic hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan this weekend. The Tritons play the host school on Saturday night before a Sunday meeting with Davis & Elkins.
Ghanaian earns degree, health from UMSL
Princess Rita Tamakloe has mixed feelings about ending her time at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She’s excited to get back to her family and start her new life, but she will take with her a valuable education, eye-opening experiences and her newfound health.
UMSL conductor goes from Carnegie to Candlelight Concert with Bach Society
Ask Jim Henry what he did Thanksgiving weekend and the answer is casual, almost an aside. “I sang at Carnegie Hall,”...
Book fair celebrates faculty authors
For several years, María Teresa Balogh attended Friday’s annual Faculty Author’s Reception, always telling herself that she’d have a book out by the next year. As a longtime writer, she’d published lots of her poetry, but her own book remained a goal.
Burkle named UMSL Volleyball’s first-ever All-American
Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Honorable Mention Team.
UMSL caps yearlong Jubilee with holiday jazz concert
The weather outside was frightful, but the music inside was delightful to the more than 1,200 who attended the Jazz...
Frosty beginning for Science Learning Building
There were a few remarks about the cold weather, but most of the focus Monday afternoon was on the pile of dirt in front of the science complex at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Miriam Roccia strives to enhance student experience at UMSL
Her title is assistant dean of students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, but to many people who are familiar with her face in the Millennium Student Center, Miriam Roccia has another title.
Student violinist performs with Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis
The invitation came via an email from her University of Missouri–St. Louis violin instructor Julia Sakharova. Would she be interested in playing with the Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis? Always hungry for opportunity and a new experience, Octavia Sydnor, a junior music major with an emphasis in violin performance at UMSL, jumped at the chance.
Breaking into fiction big time: MFA alumnus recognized in Ploughshares
It’s reason enough to celebrate when your fiction story is published in the summer 2013 issue of Indiana Review. But when University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Ryan Trattles, MFA 2013, learned that his story “Helpful Products for Family Men: A User’s Guide” was also highly praised in Ploughshares, another prestigious literary establishment, it felt a bit surreal.
Alison Zeidler works to make St. Louis’ economy stronger
Talk to Alison Zeidler about St. Louis and the 29-year-old’s love for the region is obvious. She wants to see St. Louis thrive. That makes her a natural fit for her work at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Zeidler served as project manager at the partnership until October when she was named assistant vice president of New Market Tax Credits.
Eye on UMSL: Total excellence
Alumna Sue O’Leary, BSBA accounting 1988, says a degree from UMSL has meant a career doing what she loves.
Historical glance at UMSL alumni: 1963-2013
This infographic was originally published in the fall 2013 issue of UMSL Magazine. Click the image to enlarge.
UMSL collaborative brings dance, music to area schools
Merengue music blares out of a boom box as a group of about 40 fifth-graders at Buder Elementary School in south St. Louis walk arm-in-arm into the school gymnasium. The curriculum for the next hour – ballroom dancing.
From foster care to CEO: UMSL alumnus leads St. Louis to brighter future
There are people who inspire others to be better versions of themselves. Orvin Kimbrough is one of those people, and he’s turned his leadership abilities and compassion into quite the career.
Will and Hellen Carpenter’s love of education leads to long relationship with UMSL
If Will Carpenter was about 10 years younger and from St. Louis, there’s a good chance he would have attended the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Instead, he grew up during the Great Depression in Moorhead, Miss.
Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors
Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Midwest Region team.
Influential women: UMSL shows off its feminine side
St. Louis Business Journal Publisher Ellen Sherberg received a warm welcome when she approached the University of Missouri–St. Louis in the late 1990s about sponsoring an event to highlight the outstanding achievements of women.
Optometry student leads at local, national levels
Devin Sasser was a determined child. When most 6-year-old boys wanted to be a baseball or football player, the Dallas native was adamant that he someday enroll in law school and become a lawyer. By age 11, he’d moved past that and set his sights on a health-science field.
Students of Service carry on Holiday Fest tradition
Their goal is to collect 1,000 items – food, uniforms, toiletries. The annual Holiday Fest is bringing everyone together at the University of Missouri–St. Louis to help local families in need.
Meet the UMSL Alumni Association president
The University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Alumni Association is turning a new leaf with its new president Michael J. Finkes, BS chemistry 1973 and MS chemistry 1978. Finkes, a seasoned member of the association, assumed his position July 1. He recently retired from Monsanto, where he worked for more than 30 years, and is dedicating his time and energy to the university and community that helped him build a foundation for his successful career.
Accounting for excellence: Preparing future leaders
When the economical downturn occurred, Benjamin Taylor’s material business in the construction industry felt the impact.
Joe Larrew: UMSL alumnus, lawyer, judge, Super Bowl official
More than 108 million people tuned in to watch the Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the past Super Bowl. But few people watched the game as closely as Joe Larrew.
Students conduct malaria research in the Galapagos Islands
Do you know where her flies are? Patricia Parker asks her lab assistant over the phone.
International student-athlete thrives at UMSL
Louisa Werner wakes up at 8 a.m. From 9 to 10:45 a.m. she fulfills her duties as a research assistant in the psychology lab on campus before attending her 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. class. Then it’s on to tennis practice from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. She changes just in time for one more night class, officially concluding her day at 9:30 p.m.
Eye on UMSL: Global discussion
Russian delegates from the Open World Program visited with students and faculty from UMSL’s School of Social Work on Nov. 21. The visitors were hosted by the World Affairs Council of St. Louis and included seven delegates focusing on social service issues and an interpreter. The visitors sat down with UMSL students and faculty to learn about social service programs and agencies as well as how resources and funding are provided, particularly in issues of children and families. The Open World Program brings young political and civic leaders from Russia and nine post-Soviet states to the United States for short-term professional trips.
Counseling educator discusses his contributions to LGBT community
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