UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
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University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
MIMH rallies around longtime staff member Michelle Hill after loss of her son in house fire
A GoFundMe account created to provide support for Hill in the wake of the tragedy has raised more than $20,000.
MIMH rallies around longtime staff member Michelle Hill after loss of her son in house fire
A GoFundMe account created to provide support for Hill in the wake of the tragedy has raised more than $20,000.
MIMH rallies around longtime staff member Michelle Hill after loss of her son in house fire
A GoFundMe account created to provide support for Hill in the wake of the tragedy has raised more than $20,000.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld, a national expert on crime trends and crime statistics, dies at age 75
Rosenfeld was a past president of the American Society of Criminology and the 2017 recipient of its Edwin H. Sutherland Award in recognition of his career achievements.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld, a national expert on crime trends and crime statistics, dies at age 75
Rosenfeld was a past president of the American Society of Criminology and the 2017 recipient of its Edwin H. Sutherland Award in recognition of his career achievements.
Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld, a national expert on crime trends and crime statistics, dies at age 75
Rosenfeld was a past president of the American Society of Criminology and the 2017 recipient of its Edwin H. Sutherland Award in recognition of his career achievements.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
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UMSL chosen one of Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges for the sixth straight year
Thanks to a welcoming, supportive environment for military-connected students, UMSL ranked 49th on a list of 134 four-year universities and colleges.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch taking notice of nationally ranked UMSL volleyball team
The newspaper featured the 25th-ranked Tritons in Friday’s paper as they prepared to open a four-match homestand after a 21-3 start.
Salute to Excellence in Education honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates
The St. Louis American Foundation honored three UMSL alumnae at its 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.
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.
Washington Monthly lists UMSL among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’ for second year
The university was among 80 schools that received perfect scores for their efforts to foster civic engagement among their students.
St. Louis Public Radio’s efforts to create savvier news consumers with ‘Mini Journalism School’ garner attention
Current, a nonprofit news service for and about public media in the United States, highlighted the series of six weekly sessions in a recent story on its website.
Kristin Sobolik tells St. Louis Business Journal how she keeps her life in balance
The provost, an ever-present figure on the UMSL campus over the past two years, likes to step away from her work with daily walks and long train rides.
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.
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.
UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study
The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.
Mirthweek presents fresh comedy stylings from household name Marlon Wayans
On Friday, Marlon Wayans and special guest Loni Love slew with laughter to a packed audience in the Touhill Performing Arts Center for the Mirthweek finale.
College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board
Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice.
US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100
The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.
3 UMSL alumni part of St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2019
Karen Englert, Shannon Favazza and Christopher Lehmuth are in the select group, which will be honored at an awards dinner Wednesday at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
Professor Emeritus Terry Jones discusses city-county merger proposal with multiple news outlets
The political scientist shared his insights on plans being pushed by Better Together with St. Louis Public Radio, KMOX, FM News Talk and the St. Louis Business Journal.
Semipro soccer star and optometry student nets attention from espnW
U.S. Army commissioned lieutenant Kailey Utley balances school with the sport she previously played as a Division I athlete at West Virginia.
Students experiment with politics, media in ‘Role as Citizen’ exhibition
Students from Associate Teaching Professor Michael Behle’s “Expanded Artforms” class created work for a 50 State Initiative exhibition at the Kranzberg Arts Center.
UMSL political scientists help media set stage for anticipated midterm election
Professors Dave Robertson, Terry Jones, David Kimball and Anita Manion lent analysis to news organizations locally and across the country over the past month.
Students, faculty settling into improved Benton Hall after 18-month renovation
The building at the heart of UMSL’s science complex has seen significant upgrades as part of a $25.3 million project completed in August.
Washington Monthly lists UMSL among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’
The university had the highest student-voting rate among nearly 300 participating institutions in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results
UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.
Former UMSL golfer Michael Block enjoying a homecoming in the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive
Block, now a club pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, was a member of the Tritons’ golf team in 1996-97.
Anthropologist Susan Brownell discusses the changes in China since the Olympics with Agence France-Presse
The story was widely distributed globally, including in countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore in Southeast Asia.
Faculty members bring attention to UMSL with their expertise, research pursuits
Sandra Langeslag’s research on how to get over a breakup has received attention around the globe, but she’s not the only faculty member who’s been in the news in the past year.
UMSL interns to partner with six new startups in second annual Ameren Accelerator cohort
The six companies participating in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator offer energy, cybersecurity and construction solutions.
YouTube star Richard Williams, better known as Prince Ea, takes on the education system and more
The 2011 anthropology graduate’s spoken-word videos on a variety of topics have connected with a wide audience and earned him a place on Forbes’ 30 under 30 Education list.
How to get over a breakup: New research from UMSL’s Sandra Langeslag featured in TIME
Langeslag’s study shows that thinking negatively about exes increases chances of feeling less love toward them … but can also leave people in a bad mood.
Marco Pipoly, UMSL’s 100,000th graduate, on path to career in neuroscience
Pipoly was celebrated as the university’s 100,000th graduate during commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon and has received an NSF research fellowship for graduate school.
Old cookbooks, pamphlet binding and Adam and Eve engraving just some of the gems at Mercantile print fair
The St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL brought the 12th annual St. Louis Fine Art, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair to campus this past weekend.
Ladue News spotlights Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. Touhill
Writer Paul Brown featured Touhill in a “Person of Interest” column and chronicled the legacy she’s established at UMSL.
Kern Family Foundation awards UMSL $3M grant to develop school leaders with character education focus
The Center for Character and Citizenship within the College of Education will use the four-year grant to implement and evaluate a regional program for emerging school leaders.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch spotlights Assistant Professor Jacqueline Thompson and her versatility on stage
Thompson has been nominated for the 2018 St. Louis Theater Circle Award for outstanding actress in a drama for her performance in “Intimate Apparel.”
UMSL getting attention in India with upcoming launch of dual degree programs with Osmania University
The two institutions will begin offering dual degree programs in chemistry, computer science, communication and business in June.
Bleacher Report spotlights Cardinals standout Tommy Pham – including UMSL professor’s role in his success
Optometry Professor Ed Bennett is one of four men who make up Pham’s team of eye specialists, helping the outfielder manage his vision as he deals with keratoconus.
Robert Ricklefs’ research on tropical bird incubation times draws attention from Science Daily
The Curators’ Professor of Biology used DNA sequencing to show a correlation between the longer incubation times of some tropical birds and lower parasite loads.
On the cover! Ladue News features UMSL chancellor and wife
In the Feb. 23 issue, Tom George talks about university growth under his leadership and what “running a university” entails. Copies are widely available on stands across St. Louis.
St. Louis Business Journal spotlights Thompson Coburn Chairman and UMSL alumnus Tom Minogue
Minogue discussed his long tenure as chairman of the firm, its future and the impact it’s already had on the landscape of downtown St. Louis.
UMSL political scientists discuss Missouri governor’s situation with local and national news outlets
Department Chair Dave Robertson and Professor David Kimball provided their analysis for outlets such as KSDK, KMOV and Talking Points Memo.
UMSL ranked No. 1 in Missouri for online bachelor’s program by U.S. News & World Report
UMSL ranks No. 23 nationally and No. 1 in Missouri on U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 list of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.
Ann Taylor named dean of College of Education at UMSL
Taylor will begin as dean Jan. 1 after having served as interim dean for the college since August 2016.
UMSL NOW initiative expands night, online, weekend class options
The new endeavor, launching this spring, will also focus on bolstering support services for students and faculty already engaged in flexible scheduling options.
Chancellor trumpets UMSL’s global contributions to ecology through Harris Center in op-ed
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published Tom George’s guest column on its website on Oct. 10.
UMSL, MU awarded $1.8M to train social workers for vulnerable, underserved areas
The federal money will provide a total of 120 master’s students training in integrated behavioral health agencies across the state of Missouri.
UMSL’s chancellor sees the glass as more than half full
A strong freshman class and balanced budget are two things Tom George highlighted in his annual State of the University Address.
Physics Professor Bob Henson’s 50 years of service to UMSL recognized on campus, in Post-Dispatch
Chancellor Tom George presented him with a photo collage of UMSL images in recognition of his long tenure at Wednesday’s State of the University Address.
St. Louis Business Journal honors 3 UMSL alumni among this year’s Diverse Business Leaders Award recipients
Eric Madkins, Marcela Manjarrez Hawn and Jason Jan were among 23 individuals, businesses and organizations recognized last week at a luncheon in downtown St. Louis.
Balancing art, studies and work, Brock Seals adds premiere of 50 Paint Bottles to the mix
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently named the UMSL student among 10 emerging artists who are doing big things in the St. Louis arts scene.
Criminologist David Klinger discusses police-involved shootings with PBS NewsHour, The New York Times
The UMSL professor explored the question of why so few deadly police shootings end in police convictions in the wake of the acquittal of Jeronimo Yanez.
UMSL alumna recently honored by Essence magazine discusses equity-centered design initiatives
Antionette Carroll, who holds both a BS and an MA from UMSL, founded Creative Reaction Lab in 2014.
UMSL succeeds at teaching critical-thinking skills to its students
A recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal showed UMSL ranked 18th among a sampling of public colleges and universities.
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