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3 Japanese language grads earn national honors
The Japanese National Honor Society recognized recent UMSL graduates (from left) Susanne Mackay, Kristin Kottemann and Anita Fike.
72 UMSL student-athletes named to Academic All-GLVC Team
Twelve of UMSL’s 13 sports programs were represented on the list with baseball and volleyball accounting for the most.
Student archeologists report from field, add to knowledge of ancient Greece
Over the last three weeks, every new day has been an adventure for a group of UMSL students in Greece.
Media Coverage: June 2015
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.
Missouri Civil War historian Louis Gerteis weighs in on Confederate Monument
The UMSL Department of History chair discussed the topic Monday on St. Louis Public Radio.
Eye on UMSL: Sneak peek
The grand opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center is happening later this summer.
On the Chinese stage: Jazz faculty, student combo performs abroad
The faculty and student jazz combo traveled to China this summer to perform at three of UMSL’s exchange universities.
Sharon Lynn Pruitt ready to take media to the next level
Sharon Lynn Pruitt will be heading to the East Coast, but she’s already made a mark at the University of Missouri–St....
Student’s iOS game app lands him programming internship
Computer science graduate student Eryn Cantrell’s summer internship is at the application and mobile development company Asynchrony in St. Louis.
Xtreme IT! Summer academy gives students hands-on experience
Participants spent a week at UMSL attending workshops and visiting area businesses to learn more about information systems careers.
Campus photographer earns first, second place awards at UPAA symposium
August Jennewein won awards for his work on “First, A Dream,” UMSL’s Jubilee book, and the “I Chose UMSL” campaign billboards.
Chancellor Tom George: UMSL’s future has great promise
George discussed UMSL’s future on the June 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio.
Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae
The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.
Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness
UMSL alumna and actress Phyllis Smith stopped by the Saint Louis Science Center on Friday to share the trailer of her new movie, “Inside Out.”
Halterman named GCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
The six-year head coach directed his team to a 12th place finish at the 2015 NCAA Championships.
‘Beyond Ferguson’ conference looks at role of mental health
John Nanney, director of UMSL’s Community Psychological Service, helped to organize the June 13 event.
From hobbyist to UMSL’s 2015 poet laureate
Christopher Alex Chablé started writing poems to take a break from academic writing. Now he’s the 2015 UMSL poet laureate.
Butler named Second Team Capital One Academic All-American
The senior first baseman became the 11th UMSL student-athlete to garner the honors.
PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship
The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.
Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement
Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.
Matt Hirschfeld’s art takes him from UMSL to SNL
The UMSL alumnus has contributed his artwork to an exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.
Thriving in the desert: University founded by UMSL graduate continues to flourish in Oman
UMSL alumnus Muneer Al-Maskery (left) founded and serves as president of Modern College of Business and Science in Oman.
UMSL’s Benton Hall receives state funding for major renovation
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a package of bills that designates $13.6 million in state bond funds toward renovating the building.
DNA, supramolecular chemistry research wins PhD student science award
Joe Meisel won the 2015 Ciel DeGutis Award for “transfecting” cells with DNA, research that has implications for genetic disease.
Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response
Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.
Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team
The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.
Eye on UMSL: Book lovers
Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.
Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series
Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.
Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes
UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.
Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams
The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.
Media Coverage: May 2015
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.
Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery
Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.
Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College
The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.
First Opportunity Scholars graduate
Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.
St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails
Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.
MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors
James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.
Perryman, Butler earn All-American honors
The duo helped UMSL to a 48-8 record, GLVC regular season and tournament championships and a No. 1 national ranking.
Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond
Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.
Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba
Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.
UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine
Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.
Niyi Coker will produce musical of Miriam Makeba in South Africa
The UMSL professor will produce “Zenzi” during a fellowship at the University of the Western Cape.
Political scientists look back at latest Missouri legislative session
Another Missouri legislative session has concluded, and it did so in a way that was “certainly unusual,” according to David Kimball.
Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board
For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.
IS career conference gives students networking experience
More than 100 UMSL students took part in the daylong conference.
National magazine showcases successful ‘I Chose UMSL’ billboard campaign
UMSL CMO Ron Gossen discussed in the article an “ironically old-fashioned” but effective marketing tactic.
Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC
Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.
IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis
The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.
Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace
Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.
Night at the opera
The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.