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UMSL’s dominant pitching duo attracts media attention
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.
Harris Lecture to feature foremost expert on monarch butterflies
Many of the widely known facts about monarch butterflies that are presented in biology classes and nature documentaries, have come out of Lincoln Brower’s research.
UMSL holds digital, social media conference
More than 400 people attended the full-day conference, which featured speakers from Google, Yahoo, Nielsen, Foresee, IBM, Adblocker Plus, PageFair, CNN, Evidon, TrendrrTV and Twitter.
UMSL Tritons week in review
UMSL (10-4, 3-1 GLVC) cruised to an 8-1 win at William Jewell on Saturday, using victories in all six singles matches to help garner the win.
Denver officials share details of mediation program with St. Louis law enforcement
Dan Isom, the Endowed Professor of Policing and the Community at UMSL, helped establish a mediation program pilot project while he was chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Eye on UMSL: Packed house
A packed house attended the all-day “State of Digital Media Marketing Conference” at UMSL.
Fear might interfere with breast cancer messages, communication researcher finds
Jina Yoo’s research paper won the Frank Prize in Public Communications Research from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.
Landwehr named GLVC Baseball Player of the Week
Philip Landwehr, a senior business administration major, helped the UMSL Tritons to three wins in a four-game series against Rockhurst last weekend by batting .600.
MIMH team works to improve access to behavioral health care
They’ll look at changes in ER utilization, enrollments in treatment programs, housing and employment and involvement with law enforcement.
Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers
The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.
Eye on UMSL: Opening day
UMSL students (from left) Chris Jaros, Kevin Arendt, Jeff Sjerven, Zach Willmer, and Gen Onuma watch the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on opening day.
English scholar tapped for prestigious distinguished visiting professorship
Frank Grady is an expert on medieval literature and among the leading academic authorities on the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the canonical collection “The Canterbury Tales.”
Community Builders Network honors UMSL alumnus, other neighborhood development leaders
Jim Lutz, BA psychology 1973, was one of several Community Builders Award winners announced earlier this month.
UMSL Tritons week in review
UMSL junior Tim McLarty won all four of his singles matches last week extending his win streak to seven matches.
Alysha LeMay presents research on landmark St. Louis sculpture
The senior art history major at UMSL recently discussed her research at the Missouri State Capitol.
Media Coverage: February 2014
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.
Double Date creates international stir
The barbershop quartet is made up of UMSL students and recent alumni.
UMSL finance students earn scholarship in professional competition
Andrew Fretwell, Ben Klutenkamper and Hannah Russell were finalists in the 2014 Financial Service Professionals National Industry Issues Competition.
UMSL geologist to hold class among volcanoes
Michael Fix’s fascination with the eruptive mountains led to a career in geology.
UMSL offers free stargazing
Visitors to the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory can view planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
Civic-minded donors contribute $3 million to help fund unique media merger for deeper, expanded coverage
Twenty-four individuals, four foundations and two trusts have contributed to support the expanded news operation of St. Louis Public Radio, the local NPR affiliate licensed to UMSL.
Catching up with Jason Kander
The Missouri Secretary of State, who delivered a commencement address for College of Arts and Sciences graduates in December, talked UMSL and higher education.
UMSL kicks off 2014 Greater St. Louis Humanities Festival
This year’s theme is “Migration and Mobility” and presents a series of programs about history, literature, film and politics, from some of the area’s leading cultural and educational institutions.
Nursing student perseveres to become mentor
Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored
Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.
UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI
Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250
More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons week in review
UMSL (6-8, 4-4 GLVC) lost a nonconference midweek game at McKendree, but bounced back to take three of four in a home series against Wisconsin-Parkside.
Sled hockey goalie takes break from UMSL studies to win Sochi gold
“At this point, I am still in shock, and it is very difficult to put into words what it all means,” said Steve Cash, just days after returning from Russia.
Concerto competition winner Daniel Kuehler takes the stage with Orchestra
The music student started off as a biology major and has since become a bright start in UMSL’s prestigious piano program.
Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships
More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.
Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation
Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.
2 UMSL Tritons garner All-GLVC honors in women’s basketball
UMSL seniors Devonna Smith (left) and Hazaria Washington received the honors following one of the women’s basketball program’s best seasons to date.
Health-care confusion? Lifelong Learning can help
“Health Insurance Literacy – Identifying Awareness and Promoting Healthy Communities” will take place March 28 at UMSL.
UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer
The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.
Eye on UMSL: Phase 10
UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.
7 scenes from UMSL Day
Nearly 1,000 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on March 15 for the biannual event.
UMSL Tritons week in review
Freshman Alex Stupek had nine hits in four games, including two home runs and a grand slam as the Tritons finished 3-1 for the week.
Former editor, now Left Bank Books publicist talks latest UMSL Natural Bridge issue
Alumna Lauren Wiser, MFA 2013, served as managing editor for issues 29 and 30 of the literary journal produced by the university.
St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years
The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.
8 photos of UMSL’s Bridge Program graduating another class of scholars
Bridge remains a highly successful precollegiate program with 100 percent of participating seniors enrolling in post-secondary institutions.
UMSL students offer free tax preparation
Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.
Co-founder of Square, LaunchCode speaks at UMSL
Jim McKelvey’s discussion, “Create Your Career Code … Connecting Any Major to a Tech Job,” focused on finding a path in the tech world.
Go Global with UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade
The Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade program is a practical curriculum for executives, managers and employees who conduct business or plan to work in international markets.
US News ranks 9 UMSL graduate programs among best
Of special note, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s doctoral degree program ranks fourth.
Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career
KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.
From skateboards to center stage: Brandon Smith brings baritone to ‘Mikado’
The self-described “long-haired goofy skateboard kid” didn’t think he’d be a candidate for singing in operas.
Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
The UMSL sophomore received the honor for the second time in her career.
Explore the STEMosphere at UMSL
Share Fair and STEMosphere, hosted by the College of Education, will take place jointly on March 29 at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.