Mercantile’s ‘Audubon and Beyond’ exhibition showcases 5 centuries of natural history

Nov 8, 2015

One of several major exhibitions leading up to the 175th anniversary of the library in 2021, it showcases one of the library’s largest and most significant collections.

UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes

Oct 4, 2015

“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

First We Teach MO cohort begins, receives media attention

Sep 23, 2015

We Teach MO seeks to rectify the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers in Missouri.

Greek scholar discusses Socrates in BBC documentary

Sep 21, 2015

Michael Cosmopoulos is committed to preserving ancient civilizations and gaining understanding that is valuable to the modern-day world.

New rec center makes a splash with grand opening

Sep 15, 2015

UMSL student leaders past and present were on hand Sept. 10 to formally commemorate the opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

Behind the scenes: KETC on campus, STARS program on camera

Jul 15, 2015

KETC came to campus to do a segment for “Science Matters” on the STARS program at UMSL.

Matt Hirschfeld’s art takes him from UMSL to SNL

Jun 10, 2015

The UMSL alumnus has contributed his artwork to an exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series

Jun 2, 2015

Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.

Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC

May 18, 2015

Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.

Criminologist, students survey U. City residents on policy, city business

May 11, 2015

Lee Slocum and 20 of her students have created a survey for the residents of University City, Mo. The efforts were featured recently on KTVI.

Perryman featured in espnW, KSDK stories

May 10, 2015

Earlier this month, the softball pitcher was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Player of the Year Top 10 finalist.

Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch

May 6, 2015

Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.

UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history

Apr 21, 2015

Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.

UMSL choral studies Director Jim Henry performs on national television

Apr 10, 2015

On Saturday morning, when most people were still in their pajamas, one University of Missouri–St. Louis professor was...

UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon

Mar 30, 2015

Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.

Tritons baseball’s inspiring second baseman featured on KSDK

Mar 25, 2015

Cystic fibrosis hasn’t stopped senior business administration major Daniel Seddon from playing baseball for UMSL.

UMSL jazz musicians make appearance on HEC-TV

Feb 9, 2015

Jim Widner is well known as UMSL’s jazz studies director and for his work playing with the Glenn Miller Band and other greats. Learn how he got his start.

UMSL education professor discusses state of education on KETC

Jan 28, 2015

James Shuls, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at UMSL, joined a group of community educators and leaders to discuss education in the region.

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.

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 criminologists join KETC for discussion on police, community relations

Nov 4, 2014

Richard Rosenfeld and David Klinger were interviewed on the Oct. 30 episode of “Stay Tuned.”

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.

Eye on UMSL: Education initiative

Oct 6, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2

Jul 22, 2014

She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.

Rec Center progress on display in local media

Jul 17, 2014

UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.

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.

Who needs math? We do

Jun 19, 2014

UMSL’s Helene Sherman talked with Christine Buck on KPLR about the importance of math and how everyone uses it daily.

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, Wayne State set to open NCAA Midwest Super Regional

May 15, 2014

Here’s everything you need to know going into the series including a KSDK video highlighting the team’s success.

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.”

Buildings, national rankings top UMSL chancellor’s report

May 5, 2014

With $120 million in construction and economic development on and around campus, more faculty awards and nationally ranked programs, “UMSL is stronger than ever,” Chancellor Tom George told his constituents.

HEC-TV previews Africa World Documentary Film Festival

Apr 17, 2014

Ephrem Andemariam, the program coordinator of African and African American studies at UMSL and a festival organizer, discussed some of films to be screened.

UMSL criminologists join KETC’s community discussion on crime

Apr 16, 2014

Richard Rosenfeld (pictured) and Dan Isom joined a group of community leaders and law enforcement officials to discuss crime trends and issues in the region.

UMSL’s dominant pitching duo attracts media attention

Apr 8, 2014

KSDK recently featured UMSL’s Hannah Perryman (left) and Brittni Chapman for their roles in helping the No. 10 ranked Tritons to a 26-3 record.

UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI

Mar 24, 2014

Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.

Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career

Mar 12, 2014

KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.

Women’s basketball selected to NCAA Tournament

Mar 9, 2014

For just the second time in program history, and the first since the 1999-2000 season, the UMSL team is going dancing.

Public policy professor discusses how St. Louis can attract, retain talent

Jan 29, 2014

Todd Swanstrom was part of a round-table discussion last week on “Stay Tuned,” a program on KETC.

UMSL historian discusses Nelson Mandela’s sports connection

Dec 11, 2013

Chuck Korr needed only the first 25 words of his USA Today commentary to sum up what the world lost last week.

Frosty beginning for Science Learning Building

Dec 10, 2013

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.

UMSL educator talks to KMOV about teacher tenure

Nov 25, 2013

Does tenure make teachers invincible and prone to slacking, or does it keep good teachers safe?

Rain doesn’t dampen UMSL’s groundbreaking spirit

Nov 21, 2013

When Thursday’s steady rain started washing away the mounds of dirt, organizers of a groundbreaking ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis moved the party inside.