Sigma Tau Delta brings Karneval to Pilot House

Feb 25, 2015

The event celebrated the myriad ways different cultures around the world observe the run up to Lent.

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

UMSL political scientist Todd Swanstrom co-wrote this article for The Dream Revisited website.

Eye on UMSL: To serve

Jan 25, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Rachel Romano, William Lawson, and Jesse Herman participate in the MLK Day of Service by painting one of the stairwells at Circle of Light.

Eye on UMSL: To the future

Jan 4, 2015

Chatis Santos celebrates and points to the future during the Dec. 20 commencement ceremony at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Santos majored in computer science.

Marisol Ramirez reflects on her year as UMSL poet laureate

Dec 23, 2014

UMSL Daily recently caught up with Ramirez (right) to reflect on her year, her writing process and what happens when three poet laureates get together for brunch.

Hannah Perryman will strike you out

Dec 14, 2014

The sophomore pitcher for UMSL’s softball team smashed the program’s record with 760 career strikeouts in two seasons.

Bednar, Garrad Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team

Nov 23, 2014

The duo is the first men’s soccer players to earn the distinction since 2009, and they are now eligible to be selected to the Academic All-America Team.

UMSL English student snags customer service gig with help of Career Services

Nov 20, 2014

Andrea Rees put her English degree to use as a customer service representative in the agriculture industry.

Former Sen. Snowe, panelists tackle political dysfunction, ways forward

Nov 18, 2014

UMSL’s third annual Public Ethics Conference was Nov. 14 at the Millennium Student Center.

Documentary screening at SLIFF focuses on Professor Eamonn Wall

Nov 13, 2014

“Your Rivers Have Trained You” will screen at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at KDHX’s Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media, 3524 Washington Ave. in St. Louis.

Research grant helps student examine racial disparities in local drug arrests

Oct 26, 2014

Kristina Linden, who is majoring in criminology and criminal justice and psychology, is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation

Oct 23, 2014

“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.

Meet UMSL’s 2014-2015 Meehan scholars

Oct 20, 2014

Gathered for a group photograph are several recipients of the Eugene J. Meehan Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the UMSL College of Arts and Sciences.

Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams

Oct 14, 2014

Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Meet Anna Glushko, The Current editor-in-chief

Oct 12, 2014

The psychology major worked her way to the top of the student newspaper after serving as staff writer and features editor.

A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson

Oct 7, 2014

“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: GardenVille

Sep 28, 2014

Through the Catholic Newman Center, UMSL alumnus Matthew Hubbard and student volunteers (from left) Janelle Miller, Sharee Chambers and Meagan Burwell work in the community garden known as GardenVille.

UMSL poet earns Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award

Sep 16, 2014

Shane Seely, assistant professor of English at UMSL, will receive the award Sept. 17 at the State of the University Address.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Sep 11, 2014

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

UMSL part of consortium to receive $20M NSF grant to study climate variability

Sep 10, 2014

History Professor Andrew Hurley will lead research on historical dynamics of urban resilience in St. Louis.

Eye on UMSL: Field study

Sep 8, 2014

UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.

Grant spurs undergrad’s research toward better batteries, vehicles

Aug 20, 2014

Senior physics major Henry Hamper eyes a batch of the nanoporous carbon material he makes for research projects aimed at improving batteries and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

News media turns to UMSL faculty to help make sense of recent Ferguson events

Aug 15, 2014

UMSL faculty members have discussed policing, poverty, racial tensions and the history of the region with CNN, CBS News, NPR, USA Today and more.

Eye on UMSL: Nanoporous carbons

Aug 6, 2014

Senior physics major Henry Hamper, an undergraduate research grant recipient at UMSL, makes nanoporous carbons in Benton Hall.

3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System

Jul 28, 2014

A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.

UMSL’s Fred Fausz explores 250 years of ‘Historic St. Louis’

Jul 24, 2014

The noted historian’s new book clocks in at 47,000 words and 174 images covering the entirety of St. Louis’ rich 250-year history.

Henry Ballard, 70, recent UMSL graduate

Jul 23, 2014

“I’d rather be a failure than a quitter,” Ballard said. “You can never quit in life. You have to have a goal.”

Rec Center progress on display in local media

Jul 17, 2014

UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.

UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall

Jul 13, 2014

Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.

UMSL security guard receives Boy Scouts service award

Jun 22, 2014

Bob Malon earned the Silver Beaver Award for his 16 years of exceptional leadership and service to scouting in the region.

Alumnus Chris Melde reminisces on recent return to UMSL, criminology faculty

Jun 18, 2014

The criminologist visited his alma mater earlier this spring to speak at the annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference.

UMSL community reflects on Maya Angelou

Jun 5, 2014

“We have lost a wonderful poet and noble person,” says Drucilla Wall, poet in residence at UMSL.

Perryman garners NFCA Second Team All-America honors

May 27, 2014

The UMSL sophomore earns All-America honors for the second straight season after being selected to the third team as a freshman.

Hillary Clinton, first US woman president? UMSL political scientist says it’s unlikely

May 18, 2014

Farida Jalalzai, chair of the Department of Political Science, wrote about Clinton’s chances for The Washington Post.

Yates named GLVC Player of the Year in Men’s Golf

May 13, 2014

Colby Yates was also named to the All-GLVC list, along with senior Joe Atkisson and sophomore Anthony Cope.

UMSL faculty members share St. Louis knowledge as city turns 250

May 11, 2014

UMSL celebrated St. Louis’ 250 years and the birth of Louis IX with the two-day conference “St. Louis Metromorphosis: The Significance of a City Across the Centuries.”

Alumnus Ryan Barker educates policy makers, citizens about health care

May 8, 2014

Barker always knew he wanted to work in health care, though it took some time for him to figure out specifically what he wanted to do in the field.

UMSL veterans boosting enrollment, settling in

May 7, 2014

More than 400 veterans are finding a home on the UMSL campus, aided by the Veterans Center and a new academic department.

Eye on UMSL: Springtime statistics

Apr 28, 2014

Nevena Maric, assistant professor of mathematics at UMSL, and her applied statistics students took advantage of the nice weather and scenic spring setting on North Campus by moving class outside.

Catching up with Fred Fausz ahead of St. Louis Metromorphosis conference

Apr 24, 2014

St. Louis historians and experts from around the country will gather this weekend at UMSL to discuss the past, present and future of the region.

UMSL’s Alan Frank named GLVC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Apr 10, 2014

The UMSL sophomore scored two wins and gave up no earned runs over nine innings on the mound en route to the honor.

UMSL’s dominant pitching duo attracts media attention

Apr 8, 2014

KSDK recently featured UMSL’s Hannah Perryman (left) and Brittni Chapman for their roles in helping the No. 10 ranked Tritons to a 26-3 record.

English scholar tapped for prestigious distinguished visiting professorship

Mar 31, 2014

Frank Grady is an expert on medieval literature and among the leading academic authorities on the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the canonical collection “The Canterbury Tales.”

Community Builders Network honors UMSL alumnus, other neighborhood development leaders

Mar 31, 2014

Jim Lutz, BA psychology 1973, was one of several Community Builders Award winners announced earlier this month.

UMSL geologist to hold class among volcanoes

Mar 27, 2014

Michael Fix’s fascination with the eruptive mountains led to a career in geology.

Catching up with Jason Kander

Mar 26, 2014

The Missouri Secretary of State, who delivered a commencement address for College of Arts and Sciences graduates in December, talked UMSL and higher education.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored

Mar 25, 2014

Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.

Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation

Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.

St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years

Mar 16, 2014

The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.