Women support women with launch of new faculty network

Oct 21, 2019

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.

UMSL partners with Shenyang Normal University for innovative doctoral program

Oct 7, 2019

Fourteen students from the university in China make up the first cohort taking part in the new EdD program.

Living legend Benny Golson grants UMSL jazz students a look behind the curtain

Oct 7, 2019

Golson treated the audience to stories about his songs “Blues March,” “Stablemates,” “Killer Joe” and more during a clinic for the UMSL Jazz Combo.

UMSL students are prepared to impress at Fall Internship and Job Fair

Sep 30, 2019

The Fall Internship and Job Fair attracted 525 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Mark Twain Athletic Center. The event featured 119 employers.

Two UMSL faculty members granted patents for illuminating the unseen

Sep 5, 2019

Faculty members Janet Wilking and Phillip Fraundorf received patents for their respective work in luminescent germanium molecules and comprehensive sound visualization.

Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup

Aug 26, 2019

UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.

Get ahead with this advice from UMSL seniors

Aug 19, 2019

Learn how to build community and make friends, the most underrated spots on campus and more from four UMSL Ambassadors.

Snapshot: Nursing graduates honored as they step into their careers

Aug 12, 2019

The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.

UMSL’s Darwin Aquino talks composition and conducting on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Jul 25, 2019

The assistant teaching professor of music and director of orchestral studies spoke on St. Louis Public Radio in advance of the Gateway Festival Orchestra’s season finale.

Joint engineering students fight flooding in St. Louis region

Jul 19, 2019

Facing near-historic water levels, Kelly Sextro and Joshua Walker search out problems in the area’s levees, dams, locks and flood structures.

Scenes from the NextGen Precision Health Institute groundbreaking

Jun 28, 2019

Last Friday, UMSL Chancellor Tom George and MIMH Director Robert Paul spoke at the NextGen Precision Health Institute groundbreaking in Columbia, Missouri.

Enhancing lives locally: A sampling of UMSL community partnerships mapped

Jun 26, 2019

In the spirit of collaboration, the people of the University of Missouri–St. Louis forge community partnerships that reach throughout St. Louis and Missouri to uplift, delight, improve and aid.

UMSL students, alumni connect and learn during week of optometry meetings

Jun 24, 2019

Thousands of doctors, students and vendors from across the nation descended upon St. Louis and the College of Optometry for the annual Optometry’s Meeting last week.

Ask an Expert: Why your phone won’t become self-aware and other fears about AI

Jun 17, 2019

From election manipulation to identity impersonation, AI is a tool easily misused, say Badri Adhikari, Cezary Janikow and Gualtiero Piccinini.

Excellence in Nursing Awards honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Jun 3, 2019

St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.

Family history inspires student leader to help others

May 28, 2019

The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women

May 20, 2019

New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.

Infographic: An International Impact

May 16, 2019

During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.

Film series finale brings Bosnia to UMSL, UMSL to the St. Louis Bosnian community

May 6, 2019

On Friday, UMSL’s Gallery 210 hosted the third and final installment in the inaugural Bosnian Film Series, “Fuse,” co-organized by Associate Professor Rita Csapo-Sweet.

‘I’m nine years strong’: Ariel Farnsworth emerges from bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma to succeed at engineering

May 6, 2019

May graduate Ariel Farnsworth overcame cancer, excelled in engineering school and hopes to inspire young women.

Mirthweek presents fresh comedy stylings from household name Marlon Wayans

Apr 29, 2019

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.

Peter Mwariri hopes to use his nursing degrees to better society at home and abroad

Apr 29, 2019

The death of his beloved aunt propelled the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award recipient into health care with a mission of change.

The Huffs find their groove at UMSL

Apr 22, 2019

Resources such as the Online Mentor Program and supportive instructors helped the two RN to BSN students succeed at school after a collective 40 years in the field.

Eva Colberg wants to be the human element in science

Apr 15, 2019

The biology PhD student hopes to bring science communication to the masses to make a positive change for conservation.

Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.

College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board

Mar 18, 2019

Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice.

Rise of the Red & Gold: Snapshots from UMSL Homecoming 2019

Feb 25, 2019

The spirited homecoming festivities of 2019 captured by campus photographer August Jennewein demonstrate the extraordinary verve and talent of the UMSL community.

Doctoral research enhances NICU operations at area hospital

Dec 20, 2018

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Julie Nickles examined the impact of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s switch to the single-patient-room model.

Optometry student overcomes cancer, national boards as a new father

Nov 21, 2018

After studying through testicular cancer treatment, Adam Wira is on track to graduate in the spring and plans to use his optometry degree for good.

Associate Professor Zachary Cairns premiers new composition at German festival’s 10th anniversary

Nov 1, 2018

“Blumenlieder” debuted at an event titled “Hamburger, Sauerkraut and Champagne” at the American Days festival last month in Stuttgart, Germany.

Startups present energy technologies during Ameren Accelerator Demo Day

Sep 17, 2018

Ten UMSL student interns helped the six companies prepare for demonstrations last Tuesday.

Joint engineering student Thomas Poon strides into leadership

Aug 17, 2018

The first-generation college student finds inspiration from his family, student leaders and his own internal drive.

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May 7, 2018

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College of Nursing celebrates 35 years, honors 4 remarkable alumni

May 14, 2017

The 35th Anniversary Brunch and Alumni Awards capped off a year’s worth of celebration, reflection and collaboration.

UCDC hosts Metro Theater Company for a production full of wonder, learning and laughter

Apr 30, 2017

The youngest learners on UMSL’s campus, along with their parents and teachers, were invited to join in some out-of-the-box fun.

UMSL alumna appointed to Missouri State Board of Nursing

Jan 25, 2017

Siteman Kids Nurse Practitioner Taryn Sandheinrich will bring a love for children, families and fellow nurses to her new role.

‘Wait to worry’: Gloria Smith casts fears aside to study psychology and self

Jan 16, 2017

One of UMSL’s self-proclaimed “oldest students on campus” plans to keep learning for the joy of the journey.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.

Interdisciplinary studies grad looks toward med school, volunteers with local immigrants

Dec 18, 2016

Ageena Hass says the greatest joy of returning to school as an older adult is simple – it’s the privilege of getting to sit still and learn.

Future students will soar higher with the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship

Dec 4, 2016

UMSL’s Alan Byrd recently spoke with The St. Louis American about the new scholarship, which aims to attract talented local students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Ciphers and cryptograms: Students explore ancient writing systems at UMSL

Nov 15, 2016

Anthropology Professor Laura Miller guides her students through a complex series of hieroglyphics, graphs and syllabaries to uncover the common roots of language.

UMSL raises the flag for Veterans Day

Nov 13, 2016

Dozens of students, faculty and staff assembled outside Woods Hall early on Nov. 11 for a ceremony to raise the American flag and sing the national anthem.

Graduate students compete for cash and bragging rights in thesis presentation contest

Nov 8, 2016

Sydney Harris, Stephan Germann and Mike Deckard took first, second and third place, respectively, in last week’s Three Minute Thesis contest.

Rise of the automatons: Mary Lacity’s latest book tackles service automation in modern industries

Oct 16, 2016

A Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Information Systems at UMSL, she researches how robots and humans intersect in the workforce.

Anthropologist promotes cultural sensitivity for a diverse aging population

Oct 9, 2016

Margo-Lea Hurwicz recently presented research on health, aging and respect for cultural differences at a national symposium.

An unstoppable force for good: Lynn Staley earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to students, campus, community

Sep 7, 2016

A Chancellor’s Award comes as no surprise to those who are familiar with her steadfast dedication.

UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates

Sep 1, 2016

The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”

Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project

Aug 29, 2016

The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.

Media Coverage: June 2016

Jul 18, 2016

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 stories.