Adler says there are positive trends Downtown, such as population growth and increased sales tax revenues, that can be leveraged by the city to advance the neighborhood.
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Ask an Expert: Brian Adler discusses revitalization in Downtown St. Louis
Adler says there are positive trends Downtown, such as population growth and increased sales tax revenues, that can be leveraged by the city to advance the neighborhood.
Ask an Expert: Brian Adler discusses revitalization in Downtown St. Louis
Adler says there are positive trends Downtown, such as population growth and increased sales tax revenues, that can be leveraged by the city to advance the neighborhood.
Leslie Davis co-edits book on trauma-informed gatekeeping in counselor education while finishing PhD
The book and Davis’ dissertation examine how counseling educators can effectively approach situations when students are not prepared to work in the field.
Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Christopher Brooks, once a high school dropout, getting set to pursue master’s degree after earning bachelor’s in communication
Brooks fulfilled a promise he made to his late parents – and himself – by returning to school and found a supportive environment at UMSL.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
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Nora Hendren, Nicholas Kedzuch and Maya Scruggs-Hicks receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of UMSL Hero Award
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 ranks 20th on 2020 list of Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges
The website used the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Comparison Tool and scored each institution for military culture, support, financial aid and flexibility.
Student veteran Mitchel Round set to become first student to graduate with degree in organizational leadership
Round received college credit for life experiences during his time in the U.S. Army infantry and applied it toward the degree, shortening his time to graduation.
Research-based puppet show sheds light on the refugee experience in America
“We Came As Refugees: An American Story” tells the story of a family adapting to the U.S., drawing on interviews with St. Louis refugees from around the world.
Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals
Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
UMSL launching National Security and Community Policy Collaborative to facilitate research with St. Louis geospatial ecosystem
Robert Ubbelohde, a retired 32-year-veteran of NGA, is the founding director of the new center, which will operate out of the Geospatial Innovation Center at T-REX.
Ammarra Berry looks to organizational leadership for career advancement
Berry’s motivation comes from a desire to provide her daughter with the same opportunities and wonderful childhood she had growing up in St. Louis.
Harris Center scholarship brings Chyna Freeman a step closer to medical school
The Promise and Opportunity Scholarship allows biology students to enjoy a full college experience. After earning her bachelor’s, Freeman plans to become an anesthesiologist or pediatrician.
Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.
UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences
The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women in faculty positions.
St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210
The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.
UMSL Police appreciative of support that’s come from across university amid pandemic
People across campus have donated equipment, supplies and food to the department over the past two months while faculty, staff and students have been at home.
UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.
May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor
For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.
Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online
The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.
Timeless Tritons: Snapshots from homecoming 2020
The week-long UMSL tradition united students, faculty, staff and alumni as they showcased their Triton pride.
Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs
Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
‘WAR-TOYS,’ ‘Unnatural States’ coming to Gallery 210 in the spring semester
Work by artists Brian McCarty and Ilene Berman will be featured in new exhibitions opening Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, respectively.
Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership
Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus.
Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily
These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.
December graduate Jacob Beers leaves environmental impact on UMSL campus
Beers’ involvement with the Environmental Adventure Organization has taken him from Colorado to the Pacific Northwest.
Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates
BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.
‘UMSL chose me’: Alumna and Interim CFO Tanika Busch uses her role to help transform students’ lives
During the last 22 years, Tanika Busch has advanced from an undergraduate student to interim CFO.
UMSL adding new degrees in organizational leadership, sport management
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree programs, and students can begin enrolling in both as soon as Spring 2020.
Farah Griffin’s Common Read Signature Lecture attracts large audience from across UMSL campus
The Columbia University professor discussed the radical love that persists – even as justice proves elusive – in James Baldwin’s novel “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
UMSL supporting GeoFutures Initiative to bolster region’s geospatial sector
Public- and private-sector institutions from across the region are joining forces with a goal of making St. Louis a national hub for geospatial technology.
Meehan Scholarship recipients honored at annual breakfast
The annual scholarship awards $3,000 to junior and senior undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences.
St. Louis artist Howard Barry and Chicago photographer Jane Calvin to be featured in exhibitions at Gallery 210
Barry’s exhibition “Inertia” and Calvin’s exhibition “Chicago Cottages” both open on Sept. 14 and will remain on display through Dec. 7.
A 25-year ride: Lieutenant Tom McEwen leads with compassion as UMSL Police Department’s longest-serving member
McEwen has been devoted to maintaining UMSL’s safe learning environment since 1994.
Gallery 210 opens 2019-20 season with community examination of safe spaces
“Exposure 20: Safe Spaces” will open Aug. 24 as part of an ongoing series featuring local artists.
They chose UMSL: Scenes from New Student Orientation
Incoming students packed the Millenium Student Center Century Rooms Thursday for a glimpse into their new lives at UMSL.
UMSL launches new cybersecurity degrees to fill industry talent gap
Applications for admission open June 24 for the new bachelor and master of science in cybersecurity programs.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media
In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.
Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years
Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.
Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL
Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year
Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.
Professors Rebecca Rogers, Gualtiero Piccinini and Carl Bassi appointed to UM System’s most prestigious ranks
The Board of Curators also approved the appointments of retired faculty members Joyce Mushaben and Richard Rosenfeld to honored positions.
Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives
Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.
Youth Violence Prevention Conference generates important dialogue between practitioners, researchers
Retiring Professor Finn-Aage Esbensen organized the conference for his 18th and final time last Thursday in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
Students, faculty work on display in ‘Hung Together’ exhibition at Gallery 210
The show will run in tandem with an exhibition called “The Climate of My Mind” from April 13 through May 11.
University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL
A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.
Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019
UMSL named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.
UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship
The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.
UMSL joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’
This marked the second time the university received the designation in recognition of its efforts to foster civic engagement among its students.
Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Rise of the Red & Gold: Snapshots from UMSL Homecoming 2019
The spirited homecoming festivities of 2019 captured by campus photographer August Jennewein demonstrate the extraordinary verve and talent of the UMSL community.
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