Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
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Mother-daughter bond inspires Makeba and Tanys Giles to tackle school together
Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
Mother-daughter bond inspires Makeba and Tanys Giles to tackle school together
Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
Alum Mike Deniszczuk fostering new generation of entrepreneurs through support of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Deniszczuk received his BSBA from UMSL’s College of Business Administration in 1977 and went on to a nearly 40-year career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
History graduate Nancy Stiles investigates kidnapping case that rocked St. Louis society
Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
History graduate Nancy Stiles investigates kidnapping case that rocked St. Louis society
Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
History graduate Nancy Stiles investigates kidnapping case that rocked St. Louis society
Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
Paintings, drawings and prints from Michael Behle, Valerie Dratwick, Phil Robinson and Jeff Sippel are currently on display.
UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
Paintings, drawings and prints from Michael Behle, Valerie Dratwick, Phil Robinson and Jeff Sippel are currently on display.
UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
Paintings, drawings and prints from Michael Behle, Valerie Dratwick, Phil Robinson and Jeff Sippel are currently on display.
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomes seven new members to UMSL Chancellor’s Council
Alumni Dan Isom, Sam Ganga, Wayne DeVeydt, Dave Reifschneider, Richard Winter, Evelyn Bailey Moore and Steve O’Loughlin are assuming their positions on the council in July.
Alum Rich Kluesner making legacy gift to help future students share in opportunities he gained through UMSL
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
Physics graduate Keith Reece finds personal, professional growth conducting comet research
Reece has assisted Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Professor Mohi Saki with research utilizing the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
UMSL community celebrates launch of 36th installment of Litmag, ‘Wander through the Woods’
About 80 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
UMSL to honor alum Warner Baxter as it celebrates more than 1,700 new graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The retired Ameren chairman will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during a ceremony for graduates of the College of Business Administration on Friday.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
UMSL biology alumni featured at 2024 Margalef Endowed Symposium
Speakers included Samoa Asigau, Christina Baer, Danielle Lee and Eliot Miller, who touched on topics ranging from biotechnology to ornithology.
UMSL community drums up support for taiko troop at National Foreign Language Week performance
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko showcased the art of traditional Japanese drumming during a dynamic concert and led a hands-on workshop afterward.
60 for 60: Syed Ali, Sylvia Fallon, Tim Green, Hubert H. Hoosman Jr., and Jim Tuxbury honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Marcia Countryman, Heather Robinson Coburn and Alexander Salois receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Lifelong learner: Finance Professor Yiuman Tse earns master’s degree in computer science
Tse wanted to add to his knowledge and enhance his teaching with his new degree, which he completed nearly 30 years after earning his PhD.
As director of community wellness for A Red Circle, recent UMSL grad Nikki Engelbrecht helps improve healthy food access in north St. Louis County
The nonprofit organization provides access to healthy foods, education and the arts to families in north St. Louis County.
Fall 2023 commencement: A Saturday for celebration
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates.
History and French graduate Jeannette Memmer sets her sights on PhD, museum industry
Memmer, who will serve as a student marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences, plans to study early modern European history in graduate school.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,000 students during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Kathy Boyd-Fenger and Dan Isom as well as PhD candidate Riisa Rawlins.
Eye on UMSL: Tea time
Associate Teaching Professor Keiko Ueda leads UMSL students in a Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop last Thursday in Clark Hall.
Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
More than 700 high school students take part in World Languages Day celebration at Touhill
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event for the fourth time and drew students from 10 area high schools.
Susan Brownell, R. Rocco Cottone named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri recognized the professors, elevating them to the most prestigious ranks in the UM System.
Clinical psych PhD student Monica Treviño spends six weeks in Peru engaging in specialized language and cultural training for mental health professionals
Treviño worked with PASEO, a global mental health organization dedicated to increasing services for the Latinx population across borders.
Lon Chubiz, Katie Jochens and Tyrome Petty receive UMSL Hero Awards
The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
Recent UMSL graduate Amy Kenny pursues social psychology PhD
During her time at UMSL, Kenny explored her passions, taking part in lab research, creative writing and the University Singers choir.
NSA redesignates UMSL as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Associate Professors Vijay Anand and Shaji Khan from the Department of Information Systems and Technology led the redesignation process.
May graduate Emily Sigmund to enter medical physics PhD program
During her time at UMSL, Sigmund assisted with comet spectroscopy research and interned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Litmag celebrates campus creativity with largest issue yet
About 75 members of the UMSL community gathered in the Millennium Student Center to celebrate the launch of the 35th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.
Math graduate Edmaelle Augustin joining J.P. Morgan’s Chase Leadership Development Program
Augustin is moving to Columbus, Ohio, and will begin the two-year program in July, working as an analyst through three eight-month rotations to learn about the company.
A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives
Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills.
University of Missouri–St. Louis names Andrew Balkansky new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Balkansky, a longtime faculty member and administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works
Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.
Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.
Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL cybersecurity program earns top 10 rankings from Forbes and Fortune
The rankings were based on factors such as acceptance rates, affordability, graduating class sizes, retention rates, student experience and student outcomes.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting voices
Joanna Mendoza, Jim Henry and Deborah Godwin present a certificate of appreciation to alumnus Michael Rubin for establishing the Ambassadors of Harmony Foundation Scholarship.
UMSL taps Steven J. Berberich to serve as vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost
Berberich has held the role on an interim basis since September 2021.
New graduate Imogen Bennett grows through experiences on soccer field and in school at UMSL
The economics major is set to begin a new job as an intelligence analyst at Decipher Investigative Intelligence in January.
Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL
Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.
UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
How UMSL is investing in the growing geospatial field
UMSL is working collaboratively with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to prepare students for careers in the industry.
UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins
New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion brings equity advisor training to UMSL through NSF ADVANCE grant
Over the summer, 26 UMSL faculty and staff members completed the training, which focused on best practices to promote inclusive excellence and equity in hiring.
Senior Jonathan Gutierrez explores Washington, DC through new summer internship program
Gutierrez is the first UMSL student to participate in the program, where he’s split his time interning at the World Affairs Council of America and touring the city’s cultural institutions.
History alumnus Alexander Salois becomes key member of Facilities Management
Salois began working in the department part-time as a student, and has led an effort to digitize campus key records.
Psychology graduate Kam Moss selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During his assignment, Moss will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
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- Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center catering to guests with an array of interests from across the St. Louis region
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- Eye on UMSL: Stomp the Yard
- Fall Involvement Jamboree offers opportunities for students to get involved on campus
