Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’

Apr 14, 2015

“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.

UMSL educator talks summer learning loss, K-12 funding

Apr 8, 2015

James Shuls recently talked to St. Louis Public Radio about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app and wrote a St. Louis Post-Dispatch commentary.

UMSL education student helps homeless women with essential products

Apr 6, 2015

UMSL education student Laura Wood organized a collection of feminine hygiene products to donate to local shelters.

Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death

Mar 31, 2015

Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.

Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration

Mar 23, 2015

“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Education dean, her impact featured in St. Louis Business Journal

Mar 19, 2015

“Carole (Basile) is a visionary,” Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, told the publication.

UMSL economist discusses region’s housing prices

Mar 12, 2015

As the housing market in St. Louis County continues to recover, home prices remain among the lowest in the United...

Vision scientist explains science behind that blue and black (or white and gold) dress

Mar 4, 2015

Carl Bassi, associate professor of optometry at UMSL, discussed the phenomenon with St. Louis Magazine this week.

Butler repeats as GLVC Player of the Week

Feb 19, 2015

The senior first baseman hit safely in all three victories for the Tritons last week for a .583 batting average to go along with a 1.417 slugging percentage.

2 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40

Feb 18, 2015

The annual list recognizes individuals in the St. Louis community who have made an impact in the business world before reaching the age of 40.

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

UMSL political scientist Todd Swanstrom co-wrote this article for The Dream Revisited website.

UMSL saves Normandie Golf Course

Jan 20, 2015

The course’s long, daunting par 3 closing hole will be around to challenge St. Louis-area golfers, like Jack Sharp, for at least another decade.

UMSL educator donates $2 million instrument collection to Sheldon

Jan 19, 2015

Aurelia Hartenberger, an adjunct associate professor of music at UMSL, started collecting instruments from a variety of countries and historical eras in the 1970s.

US News once again ranks UMSL’s online programs among best

Jan 7, 2015

The latest ranking marks the third consecutive year the university has been in the top 50.

Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus

Jan 5, 2015

Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.

Gov. Nixon, St. Louis leaders address public at UMSL

Nov 25, 2014

The governor and Dan Isom, director of the Department of Public Safety and UMSL criminologist, held two press conferences at UMSL this week.

UMSL ranks high on 2015 list of ‘Best for Vets’ colleges

Nov 11, 2014

When it comes to student success among military veterans, the university is 28th in the nation, according to a new ranking.

Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy

Oct 28, 2014

Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center

Oct 27, 2014

UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.

What’s a university to do?

Oct 22, 2014

There has been no shortage of opinions on how universities should best address the issues raised by Michael Brown’s death and the responses that have engulfed the St. Louis region.

Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience

Oct 15, 2014

St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.

A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson

Oct 7, 2014

“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger

Sep 29, 2014

Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.

Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads

Sep 23, 2014

On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.

Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running

Sep 17, 2014

The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.

UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award

Sep 17, 2014

Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.

Top-ranked International Business program provides global opportunities for students

Sep 11, 2014

The program landed its 12th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Sep 11, 2014

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Shatera Davis is UMSL’s student in new congressional internship

Sep 7, 2014

She was UMSL’s first participant in a new program that places students in congressional offices for internships.

Galápagos hawks hand down lice like family heirlooms, study finds

Sep 1, 2014

The group of researchers includes Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Professor in Zoological Studies and chair of the Department of Biology at UMSL.

Governor appoints UMSL professor for cabinet post

Aug 27, 2014

Daniel Isom, the Endowed Professor of Police and the Community, will serve as the Missouri director of public safety beginning Sept. 1.

It’s a record: UMSL enrollment edges ever closer to 17,000 total students

Aug 26, 2014

The university expects total enrollment this fall to set a new campus record.

News media turns to UMSL faculty to help make sense of recent Ferguson events

Aug 15, 2014

UMSL faculty members have discussed policing, poverty, racial tensions and the history of the region with CNN, CBS News, NPR, USA Today and more.

UMSL scholar examines evolution of learning

Aug 11, 2014

Aimee Dunlap, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Sullivan, Tobias address summer graduates

Aug 10, 2014

Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc.

Don’t miss registration deadline Aug. 3 for UMSL Moonlight Ramble

Jul 31, 2014

UMSL international business student Dustyn Arney will be among scores of cyclists riding through the St. Louis streets on Aug. 9.

UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges

Jul 30, 2014

Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.

UMSL artists, events, alumni among best in St. Louis

Jul 29, 2014

Honorees include the Arianna String Quartet, which was named Best Chamber Music Group.

St. Louis teens make strides during UMSL Summer Academy

Jul 21, 2014

Scores of local high school students turned their summer break into a time of serious and memorable growth by taking part in the academy, offered by the UMSL Bridge Program.

St. Louis film fest shows UMSL student film

Jul 15, 2014

Hari Secic, a Bosnian student studying at UMSL, directed the documentary “Harvard Man,” which will be shown at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.

UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall

Jul 13, 2014

Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.

Which health messages will reach African American students?

Jul 6, 2014

UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.

UMSL community reflects on Maya Angelou

Jun 5, 2014

“We have lost a wonderful poet and noble person,” says Drucilla Wall, poet in residence at UMSL.

UMSL scholars discuss ‘selfies’ in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

May 15, 2014

Technology has made it easier to quickly snap a photo and upload it to one of dozens of social media platforms for all to see.

UMSL faculty members share St. Louis knowledge as city turns 250

May 11, 2014

UMSL celebrated St. Louis’ 250 years and the birth of Louis IX with the two-day conference “St. Louis Metromorphosis: The Significance of a City Across the Centuries.”

MFA alumna breathes new life into december magazine

May 5, 2014

The prominent literary magazine december is warming up with the help of Gianna Jacobson, MFA 2010.

MIMH staffer uses art outreach for mental health awareness

May 4, 2014

Andrea Purnell has organized flash mobs, staged plays as well as gallery shows in an effort to spotlight mental health issues.

Barbara Harbach receives praise for latest composition

Apr 29, 2014

“Music for Strings, Volume 7” received a glowing review from The Classical Reviewer blog.

White House honors UMSL alumna for STEM outreach to minorities

Apr 27, 2014

Danielle Lee was named one of 10 “Champions of Change” for her work to support and accelerate science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for African American students, schools and communities.