Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
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UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
UMSL Magazine honored for design in annual CASE competition
The biannual general interest magazine received the Best of District VI Award in the Design: Magazines & Periodicals category for the second consecutive year.
UMSL Magazine honored for design in annual CASE competition
The biannual general interest magazine received the Best of District VI Award in the Design: Magazines & Periodicals category for the second consecutive year.
UMSL Magazine honored for design in annual CASE competition
The biannual general interest magazine received the Best of District VI Award in the Design: Magazines & Periodicals category for the second consecutive year.
Sadie Weiss, Tina Hyken and Cedric Carr 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.
Sadie Weiss, Tina Hyken and Cedric Carr 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.
Sadie Weiss, Tina Hyken and Cedric Carr 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.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
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Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students
A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership
The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.
Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools
Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.
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.
Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon
Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.
Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms
The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.
Coro fellowship stokes alumna’s passion for pursuing equity in education
Clara Karger, an MEd graduate, is part of a highly selective cohort of public affairs fellows taking part in experiential leadership training.
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.
College of Education launches Vernon C. Mitchell Sr. Scholarship for aspiring school leaders
The 1979 MEd alumnus was a respected school administrator in north St. Louis County for more than 35 years.
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
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.
College of Education announces new research awards program
Eight faculty members presented their research at a Wednesday symposium meant to highlight the scholarly work produced by the college.
National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna
Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.
Education professor James Shuls argues for more flexible teacher salaries on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education’s graduate program director of educational leadership and policy studies has been a sought-after expert in the first few months of 2019.
Science education PhD student serves as first-ever African American woman on O’Fallon City Council
Gwen Randolph, a Navy veteran and science content specialist for East St. Louis Schools, was appointed to her historic post in August.
Eye on UMSL: CEEL of approval
Members of the “CEEL Team 1” Academy met on Feb. 26 in the ED Collabitat. The academy is an initiative of the Leadership Academy in Character Education program.
MEd graduate named ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ for bold moves as Decatur superintendent
Paul Fregeau earned his MEd from UMSL in 1994, transitioning from law enforcement to a career in education. He now leads the school district in Illinois.
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.
Former homecoming queen reflects on UMSL traditions ahead of 2019’s Rise of the Red and Gold celebration
An influential part of education alumna Candice Belton’s undergraduate experience included a run for homecoming queen in 2003.
3 UMSL alumni part of St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2019
Karen Englert, Shannon Favazza and Christopher Lehmuth are in the select group, which will be honored at an awards dinner Wednesday at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
Counseling student becomes published author with poetry collection
Clayton Adam Clark won the 2017 Moon City Poetry Award, leading to the publication of his collection, “A Finitude of Skin.”
Members of UMSL’s Marketing and Communications team recognized for excellence
Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.
The longtime leader of Fort Zumwalt is a champion for one of Missouri’s largest school districts
MEd alumnus Bernard DuBray has served as Fort Zumwalt School District superintendent for the past 34 years and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Templeton Foundation awards Center for Character and Citizenship $2.4 million to further leadership development programs
The funding will help the center, housed in the UMSL College of Education, further test its Cultivating Virtue in Leaders program.
A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
Education alumna sees her way through tragedy, parenthood to UMSL degree
Kristin Bass took some time off school following the loss of her mother and the assumption of guardian duties for her nephews, but she was determined to finish her MEd.
UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement
Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.
BES graduate inspired by grandson to return to school and get her degree
Everlene Falconer is looking forward to a new career assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like her 12-year-old grandson, Donovan, who has autism.
5 UMSL alumni honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards
Each year, Emerson honors standout educators who are nominated by their schools’ administrators.
Circle of Educators group seeks to connect education alumni to UMSL, community
The new College of Education alumni group held its first “Conversations in Education” event Nov. 14, focusing on strategies educators can use to help students dealing with trauma.
MEd graduates bring innovative learning techniques to new Dutchtown charter school
Kairos Academies, co-founded by Jack Krewson and Gavin Schiffres, will prioritize personalized learning and student self-direction when it opens next fall on the south side of St. Louis.
Doctoral students apply UMSL education to roles as charter school administrators
Sarah Ranney (left) and Susan Marino use their EdD coursework to help inform the administration of UMSL-sponsored public charter school Lafayette Preparatory Academy.
Teach in 12 student hopes to bring passion for the outdoors into a classroom setting
From sea kayak guide to grizzly bear tracker, from Pennsylvania to Alaska, Bobby Schultz has spent the past decade pursuing his love of nature and conservation.
UMSL-sponsored youth voting program featured on KSDK
There are 18 St. Louis-area school districts – plus one private school – taking part in this year’s Kids Voting Missouri, a program run through the College of Education.
CCAMPIS grant will help expand child care access for UMSL student parents
More than $500,000 in funding over the next four years will help bolster efforts to support student parents and offer more services at the University Child Development Center.
UMSL researchers see nearly $5 million growth in grant awards in first quarter of new fiscal year
The College of Arts and Sciences saw an increase in NSF awards while accounting for more than a third of UMSL’s $9,831,786 total in grant money during the quarter.
Teach for America experience starts path to Missouri State Senate for education alumna
Lauren Arthur, who earned her MEd from UMSL in 2013, took office in the Missouri State Senate last month after winning a special election in June.
Show Me Costa Rica Project, started by UMSL education alumna, broadens students’ horizons
MEd alumna Samantha Lurie founded the initiative, which has helped 83 students from under-resourced communities take educational trips to Costa Rica since 2013.
Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language
Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.
National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name
Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
UMSL honors six distinguished alumni at Founders Dinner
Ken Cella, Gwen Moore, Michael Finkes, Tori Gillespie, Aaron Golchert and Mary Suiter have stood out for career success and commitment to community service.
Ask an Expert: Cathy Vatterott advocates for homework that benefits the learning styles of all students
Vatterott, a professor of education, discussed ways in which views have shifted between the first and second editions of her book “Rethinking Homework.”
Golfer Chris Ferris takes part in GLVC ‘Someone to Listen’ campaign
Ferris, a secondary education major from St. Louis, is one of 15 student-athletes from Great Lakes Valley Conference schools who shot a public service announcement about mental health awareness.
State teacher of the year award an unexpected honor for education alumna
Shelly Parks, who earned her MEd from the UMSL College of Education in 2006, inspires her students through building a community in the classroom.
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class
Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.
Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL
Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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