During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
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UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
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.
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.
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.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
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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.
Teach in 12 graduate Sam Cross makes math education approachable
After changing career paths, Cross has accepted a full-time position teaching math at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Karen Wawrzyniak, Jennifer Fisher and Scott Morrison 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.
60 for 60: David Henton, Dan Isom, Evelyn Moore, Michelle Moore, Cathy Phillips and Alex Stallings 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.
UMSL receives $3 million grant for new school counseling partnership with Riverview Gardens School District
UMSL counseling interns will receive tuition assistance and stipends while providing crucial mental health services to 13 high-need schools.
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.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
Missouri high school students explore their potential, UMSL campus at Educators Rising Conference
The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
Succeed Director Jonathan Lidgus receives 2023 State Level Leadership Award
The annual State of the Art Conference bestows the award to a person deeply committed to furthering the field of inclusive higher education.
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.
UMSL’s Play Therapy Institute awarded $442,000 to expand services
The funding will go toward hiring a full-time play therapist and graduate research assistant and providing paid internship stipends to counseling students completing their field experience.
60 for 60: Stan Anderson, Darrion Cockrell, Beth Goetz, Ella Jones and Kristin Lawson honored as exceptional UMSL 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.
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.
Eye on UMSL: Continuing the tradition
College of Nursing alumna Abigail Fitzhugh attaches an UMSL legacy pin to her daughter Eliana Fitzhugh as she gets set to begin studying special education this semester.
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.
UMSL literacy faculty cultivates an active view of reading and community connections
The team’s work encompasses many areas of research as well as initiatives such as the UMSL Literacy Clinic and the Gateway Writing Project.
Business and education alumna Janelle Stowers named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list
The two-time UMSL graduate founded Stowers Realty Group in 2015 and has steadily built the business from the ground up. In 2022, she also opened the Realty Central Education Center.
Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le receive UMSL Hero Awards
This month, UMSL recognizes Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le with the UMSL Hero Awards.
UMSL and Girls Inc. celebrate summer literacy program at EyeSeeMe bookstore
Middle school students at Girls Inc. read an inspirational book, participated in a spelling bee, played word games and created vision boards.
College of Education hosts its second Future Teacher Leadership Academy
A total of 14 students from nine area high schools participated in the free two-week program, which ended last week.
Succeed student Maggie Scherder wins gold at Virtus Global Games
Scherder took first in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter backstroke and 50-meter freestyle at the competition in Vichy, France.
Counseling PhD student Corey Hancock launches UMSL Chess Club
The club is open to all skill levels, and Hancock plans to expand its event programming to include exhibitions and tournaments during the coming academic year.
Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms
More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.
UMSL Education Professor Theresa Coble appointed to the National Park System Advisory Board
The board counsels Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and NPS Director Charles F. Sams on matters relating to the service’s work and helps recommend new national landmarks.
Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes 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.
Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process
Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.
How a team of experts at UMSL is helping to build a culture of literacy in schools across the St. Louis area
With the help of a $5.1 million grant, the College of Education is providing professional development and literacy tools to teachers at 38 schools across the region.
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.
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.
Students get a chance to show off their work at annual Graduate Research Fair
Students from biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, computer science, education, political science, public policy, psychology and social work took part in the fair.
US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list gives high marks to UMSL’s DNP, MEd and part-time MBA programs
Six different UMSL graduate programs were recognized in the latest U.S. News rankings.
UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception
Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.
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.
Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference
The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.
Learning from the pros: Sport management students tour CITYPARK, meet with team officials
Students had a chance to hear from St. Louis CITY SC officials about the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a professional sports venue.
Eye on UMSL: Planning session
Assistant Teaching Professor Damon Walker consults with students in his IT Project Management course as they work through plans for an upcoming Women’s Hackathon.
Education graduate Tiffany Patton seeks to revitalize instructional coaching in Riverview Gardens School District
As the district’s new director of professional development, Patton is focusing on more practice-oriented, hands-on coaching models.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Martin Woytus, N. Renee Crandall-Witte and Qiang Dotzel 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 students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington
Senior Luis Schneegans and junior Zahria Patrick showcased their research in mathematics and chemistry, respectively. Patrick’s poster presentation earned second place in her category.
Alumna Elizabeth Petersen receives inaugural Dr. Jane A. Miller Award, named in honor of her mentor
The award was created to recognize “encouragement, fostering and support of women in science and science education.”
Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region
UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park
Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.
College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya
The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.
College of Education awarded $4 million grant to support postdoctoral fellowship program
The program will focus on embedding the science of learning best practices into daily K-12 instruction and the subsequent impact on educators and students.
Elementary education major Zachary Bentley graduating into job at school he once attended
Bentley plans to work as a full-time substitute at Premier Charter School, where he also completed his practicum, before getting a classroom of his own next fall.
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.
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