The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
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UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
UMSL Global International Fellowship helps faculty members deepen their research and enrich their teaching
Associate Teaching Professor Violaine White was one of 13 awardees this year and had an immersive experience in the French-speaking country of Senegal with the support of her grant.
Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne 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.
Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne 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.
Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne 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.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
CLIMB concludes 11th summer helping area high school students gain hands-on scientific lab experience
The program gives participants a better understanding of what a future in science might look like and helps them see themselves in one of those careers.
CLIMB concludes 11th summer helping area high school students gain hands-on scientific lab experience
The program gives participants a better understanding of what a future in science might look like and helps them see themselves in one of those careers.
CLIMB concludes 11th summer helping area high school students gain hands-on scientific lab experience
The program gives participants a better understanding of what a future in science might look like and helps them see themselves in one of those careers.
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MSW student Chelsey Jacox shares personal journey to internship at Youth in Need
A trying childhood, college basketball, work with prisoners and an inspiring grandmother led Jacox to pursue social work and a child-therapy internship.
8 UMSL alumni receive Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards
Selected by their school’s administration, each accomplished recipient has been recognized for steadfast dedication to the teaching profession.
Senior Scholars Program aims for a more intergenerational, age-friendly university community
Several of the first people to be accepted into the pilot, set to launch at the start of the spring 2018 semester, discuss their interest in the program.
Cybersecurity program obtains $493,000 in NSA-funded grants to elevate curriculum, lab infrastructure
The two grants will fund lab infrastructures, enhance equipment and advance curricula.
UMSL sees successful summer session enrollment
Student headcount and credit hours jumped by 4 percent from the 2016 summer session.
REU internship at Danforth Center has UMSL student researching oilseed lipids for biofuels
Lauren Jenkins was one of 20 students out of 237 applicants to land a summer REU internship at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
Teresa Thiel named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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Department chair talks stories, evidence and Women’s History Month
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Eye on UMSL: Pizza and all that jazz
Austin Culbertson was among many campus community members to enjoy a slice of pizza courtesy of UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences earlier this week.
The science behind love: UMSL’s Sandra Langeslag investigates
Can human beings regulate how much they love someone? This psychology professor’s recent study says yes.
Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016
Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.
Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates
UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.
Leaf pattern, auxin levels and more shape grad’s research projects, path to molecular biology career
Stephanie Theiss did research on campus and at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center while also serving as president of the UMSL Biological Society.
Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree
The program is the first of its kind in the UM System, and it will take advantage of a wealth of international expertise that already exists at UMSL.
Instruments from past inspire double major Dana Channell’s future
A perfect summer internship opportunity sent the UMSL junior on an exploration that was equal parts music and archaeology.
Melissa Shenoy’s journey to Google job started with UMSL physics degree
A business analyst, Shenoy tracks insights for the company, supporting projects including Google Express, Google Play Books and Google Trusted Stores.
Science Learning Building grand opening celebrates new labs, closer coffee
Nearly 300 attendees of the grand opening received tours of the four-story, 75,000-square-foot facility as students demonstrated experiments and showed off their new space.
TASH conference comes to St. Louis this month, boasts strong ties to UMSL
Several members of the UMSL community, including education Professor April Regester, will take part in the conference under the theme “Gateway to Equity.”
Brains on brains: Students fill first UMSL Neuroscience Research Showcase
More than 20 students from all different disciplines filled the showcase with brainy research exploring topics from chimera neural oscillators to the psychology of love.
There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs
A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.
Advanced Credit Program helps incoming freshmen lay a solid foundation, find common ground
Heather Penrod and Sally Nguyen are two of the more than 100 students among this fall’s freshman class who participated in the UMSL Advanced Credit Program.
An unstoppable force for good: Lynn Staley earns Chancellor’s Award for devotion to students, campus, community
A Chancellor’s Award comes as no surprise to those who are familiar with her steadfast dedication.
In the midst of history: D.C. internship ignites Armin Cejvanovic’s passion for public service
The UMSL economics and political science major spent eight weeks on Capitol Hill this summer working in the office of U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr.
Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community
UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.
ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement
In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.
UMSL professor brings Korean Robin Hood tale to English-speaking audiences
Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.
Research, research, research: 8 undergraduate projects underway at UMSL
Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.
Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center
More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.
Celebrating young minds: UMSL honors area’s top high school science students
More than 50 students received the Distinguished Achievement for Excellence in Science Award from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science
Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.
Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students
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German politics expert Joyce Mushaben discusses unification, Angela Merkel, refugee situation
The UMSL political scientist’s forthcoming book is titled “Becoming Madam Chancellor: Angela Merkel and the Berlin Republic.”
Athletics Q&A with freshman forward McKayla Harder
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Eye on UMSL: Hanging out
Jerry Bosse II, a senior computer science major, relaxes in the North Campus Quad between classes.
Ivanova named GLVC Women’s Golf Player of the Month
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Eye on UMSL: Dedication
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Athletics Q&A with senior forward Tyler Collico
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Harder named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The freshman forward helped UMSL to three road wins, including two in GLVC action.
$1.2 million grant will help develop stronger STEM teachers
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Former Grand Center leader Vince Schoemehl joins PPA School as fellow
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UMSL political scientists respond to Ferguson Commission report
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Athletics Q&A with senior setter Lindsay Meyer
The senior is in her fourth season as a starting setter for the volleyball team. She ranks third in program history with 2,890 career assists.
3 staff members recognized for outstanding service, teamwork, care
The recipients of the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence include (from left) Mary Brown, Debra Black and Samuel Darko.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
We Teach MO fast-tracks science, math majors into teacher certification
Graduate student Nicolle Von der Heyde will be an integral part of We Teach MO, serving as a pedagogy instructor, mentor to STEM teachers and secondary school liaison.
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.
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.
Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College
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