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Scholars, staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards at annual State of the University
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Thomas George recognized six outstanding faculty and staff members with a...
UMSL awarded portion of $1 million challenge grant
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is part of a regional collaboration that was awarded a $1 million i6 Challenge...
Emerson, UMSL partner to retain best, brightest for region’s work force
Emerson is contributing $1.65 million and internships to help found a new program at the University of Missouri–St....
Volleyball earns highest national ranking in 17 years
The University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has achieved its highest national ranking in 17 years. The team...
First ever Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk to benefit USML-led project
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Walk will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park in St....
Video released featuring 3 UMSL student stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kc-Z-2i3Ds The University of Missouri–St. Louis released a new video called “Three...
Greek philanthropist honored at UMSL’s annual Founders Dinner
Nicholas Karakas, the man behind the growth of Greek Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, received the E....
Financial expert to discuss economic crisis, recovery efforts
Financial expert Juli Niemann will discuss the current economic crisis and recovery efforts during the “Economic...
Economics expert to discuss ‘Seven Myths about Free Markets’
Economist David R. Henderson will discuss “Seven Myths about Free Markets” at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 in 411 Woods Hall at the...
Harris World Ecology Center 20th anniversary lecture series continues with Snowshoe Hares
The Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present, “What Drives the...
Find out why Japan loves Korean culture
A lecture, “The Korean Wave in Japan,” will be presented at the University of Missouri–St. Louis from 3 to 5 p.m. on...
Historian to explore roots of Salsa music, dance
Well-known music historian Eric Hall will explore Salsa music and dance during his lecture, “The African Roots of...
Lecture to delve into violence in Greece
The Annual Sam Nakis Memorial Lecture in Greek Culture, “Democracy and Violence in Greek Society,” will be presented...
Women in the Arts takes to the airwaves
Women in the Arts at the University of Missouri–St. Louis took to the airwaves beginning Sept. 16 with a new biweekly...
Commerce Magazine highlights UMSL contributions to region
The September issue of St. Louis Commerce Magazine was billed as “The Green Issue” – highlighting sustainability from...
Edward Jones, employees ‘Pay It Forward’
In a corporate version of the goodwill movement spawned by the 2000 hit movie "Pay It Forward," Edward Jones...
New study shows criminologist’s work has impacted his field
In the 1970s and 80s, University of Missouri–St. Louis criminologist Robert Bursik's research on the social...
Faculty showcase their work at Gallery 210
The artwork now on display at the University of Missouri–St. Louis' Gallery 210 touches on a wide variety of media....
MIMH becomes new research, social services, mental health unit at UMSL
A new partnership between the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health will...
Nigerian native’s summer successes range from cinema to theater
On a Thursday night in July, Niyi Coker touched down at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, having just completed...
Themed living helps students build community
They come from as far away as Canada, Florida and several states scattered throughout the Midwest. Most of these 20...
Recent alumna takes science to the streets
Danielle Lee’s enthusiasm for making science accessible to all is contagious. One minute talking to her about urban...
Doctoral candidate doubles as head coach of U.S. Martial Arts Team
Acting as head coach for the U.S. Martial Arts Team takes a lot of time – about 30 hours a week to be exact. Add on...
Coming home: UMSL alumnus returns as director, professor
After growing up in St. Louis and earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of...
UMSL researchers show impact of transit spending on job growth
Transit spending is a path to job growth, according to a new report prepared by the Public Policy Research Center at...
UMSL education scholar publishes op-ed in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Matthew Davis, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri–St....
Founding, interim COFAC deans share path to leadership
In the fall of 1980, both John Hylton and James Richards joined the music faculty at the University of Missouri–St....
Media Coverage: September 2010
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
UMSL bids farewell to the 21st Century dean
Laying low and doing nothing are not in Charles Schmitz’s vocabulary. So when he decided to retire from his position...
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center to hold lecture on Serengeti
The Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will hold the first of its 20th...
UMSL will honor distinguished alumni Sept. 16
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will honor five of its outstanding alumni Sept. 16 at its 19th annual Founders...
Retiring deans reflect on their UMSL legacies
As a new semester begins, the University of Missouri–St. Louis bids farewell to two longtime deans as they embark on...
New course introduces students to UMSL
A new course in the College of Arts and Sciences had University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George waxing nostalgic on Friday.
“I wish I would have had a course like this one back in 1963,” George told a large classroom of about 130 students.
The course George referred to was Interdisciplinary 1003, or University Studies, a new, one-credit-hour course being required this fall for incoming students in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a basic introduction to the university that covers the university’s history, organization, culture, resources, research programs and accomplishments.
Inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit UMSL Tritons
A fun-filled day of golf and socializing with friends and alumni will support all 11 sports programs at the University...
‘The City+The Arch+The River’ exhibit to come here
Five team finalists are competing to revitalize and connect the areas surrounding the Gateway Arch, including the...
Poet to bring spirit of Ireland to UMSL
Joan McBreen will bring the spirit of Ireland to the University of Missouri–St. Louis during a reading of her poetry...
Discover Chinese culture through dance
The College of Music dance troupe from the China Northeast Normal University in Changchun City will perform at 8 p.m....
Senior works to become doctor he never had
Joe Moleski was born with hemophilia. At six months old, bleeding on his brain almost killed him. Before his first...
Lots of help on hand for Move-In Day
Students who arrived at residence halls on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus this week were met by an auspicious group: other UMSL students. Awaiting new and returning students at campus residences were residential advisors, sorority and fraternity members and other volunteers.
“During my time here, we’ve always welcomed volunteers for ‘Move-In Day,'” said Jackie McCauley, hall director for Oak Hall. “The groups call or e-mail Khalilah Doss, and she tells them where to turn up.” Doss is assistant director of residential life at UMSL.
New name, new focus for gender studies
Students interested in a degree in gender studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis can now earn one. The...
Meet UMSL’s ‘international ambassador’
If anyone deserves the title of "international ambassador" at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, it’s Jerol Enoch....
UMSL expects record enrollment
Enrollment at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is expected to surpass last year’s record of 16,548, according to...
UMSL dean, alumnus to discuss St. Louis’ ill-prepared work force
Is the St. Louis work force ill-prepared? Researchers at the University of Missouri–St. Louis have examined the area’s...
See sky come alive at observatory open house
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Jupiter, Ring...
Teenage scientists earn research awards, reap more benefits from UMSL STARS program
Twenty-three aspiring scientists who spent several weeks conducting intensive research with St. Louis-area...
‘It’s what you do in college, not where you go,’ says successful journalist
Proving that a college education is what you make of it, U.S. News and World Report Columnist Lynn O’Shaughnessy...
UMSL shares the sky with campus visitors
Sarah Workman creates a silhouette as she waits for her husband and son outside the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory at...
Chemistry professor makes stars
Jim O’Brien is passionate about teaching high school students high-level chemistry. He’s been doing so as long as he’s...
UMSL’s International Business Program ranked in top 20 by U.S. News & World Report
The International Business Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is ranked among the top 20 best...