UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner

Oct 14, 2019

Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.

New Founders Dinner video highlights how scholarships transform lives

Oct 11, 2019

Senior biology major Awa Konte was among seven students featured reading from thank you letters to donors about how scholarships have aided them on their journey to degrees.

UMSL ranked among the nation’s best online degree programs in political science

Jun 10, 2019

TheBestSchools.org ranked UMSL No. 14 on its list, which is based on factors including curriculum, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation and range of school-sponsored financial aid.

Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors

May 20, 2019

Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.

Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years

May 16, 2019

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.

Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year

May 3, 2019

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.

Ask an Expert: Richard Middleton sheds light on the legal rights of migrants reaching the United States

Apr 22, 2019

Middleton edited and contributed to a recently published book, “Unequal Protection of the Law: The Rights of Citizens and Non-Citizens in Comparative Perspective.”

Professor Emeritus Terry Jones discusses city-county merger proposal with multiple news outlets

Jan 31, 2019

The political scientist shared his insights on plans being pushed by Better Together with St. Louis Public Radio, KMOX, FM News Talk and the St. Louis Business Journal.

UMSL selects first class of Bond International Scholars

Dec 6, 2018

Jordan McCain, Sara McFarland, Cole Alves, Lauren Wilson and Eric Eggers each will spend the spring semester studying abroad with the help of a $5,000 scholarship.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation intern discovers pull toward civic engagement at UMSL

Nov 30, 2018

Aleathea Williams spent her summer in the office of Rep. William Lacy Clay and is looking for opportunities to get back to Washington to work on policy.

Ask an Expert: Adriano Udani and David Kimball research how news coverage influences belief in voter fraud

Nov 12, 2018

The two UMSL political scientists joined former colleague Brian Fogarty in publishing their research findings in the journal State Politics and Policy Quarterly.

UMSL political scientists help media set stage for anticipated midterm election

Nov 5, 2018

Professors Dave Robertson, Terry Jones, David Kimball and Anita Manion lent analysis to news organizations locally and across the country over the past month.

Ask an Expert: Barbara Graham sheds light on the Supreme Court confirmation process

Jul 20, 2018

Graham, who teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on the Supreme Court, discusses what’s in store for nominee Brett Kavanaugh in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.

Faculty members bring attention to UMSL with their expertise, research pursuits

Jun 25, 2018

Sandra Langeslag’s research on how to get over a breakup has received attention around the globe, but she’s not the only faculty member who’s been in the news in the past year.

Criminology student Thomas Baker named a 2018 Pat Tillman Scholar

Jun 11, 2018

The Army veteran is the third UMSL student in as many years to receive the prestigious scholarship, which will support his work toward a PhD.

UMSL political scientists share insights on change in Missouri Governor’s Mansion

Jun 4, 2018

Professors Dave Robertson and Terry Jones discussed the fallout from Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation last week with local and national media outlets.

UM President Mun Choi names Todd Swanstrom, Beth Huebner, Patricia Parker Presidential Engagement Fellows

Apr 16, 2018

The fellows will represent the UM System at speaking events throughout the state, discussing their research and sharing how that knowledge can help Missouri citizens.

UMSL faculty members discuss how well America incorporates immigrants on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Apr 12, 2018

Professors Adriano Udani and Florian Sichling were part of a three-person panel joining host Don Marsh on Monday’s program on St. Louis Public Radio.

Political science major Jennifer Mossgraber chosen as Newman Civic Fellow

Apr 9, 2018

The junior was one of 268 college students nationwide selected to take part in program run by Campus Compact.

Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit

Mar 19, 2018

Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.

Political scientist Marty Rochester delivers Great Decisions lecture on America’s shifting foreign policy

Mar 12, 2018

UMSL colleagues Joel Glassman and Jean-Germain Gros are among the upcoming speakers in the eight-week lecture series at the Ethical Society of St. Louis.

Conference highlights intersection of issues with labor and civil rights

Feb 22, 2018

Douglas Swanson, the coordinator of the labor studies at UMSL, put on “Civil Rights in Workers’ Lives,” which attracted an audience of more than 130 people.

Professor Dave Robertson explains debate over partisan gerrymandering on KCUR

Feb 13, 2018

The political science chair discussed some misunderstood aspects of the issue while appearing on the Kansas City public radio station.

Political science alumnus Nate Wilson working for the cause of peace in Libya

Jan 2, 2018

Wilson works as a program officer for the U.S. Institute of Peace and oversees peace-building projects from his post in Tunisia.

Dave Robertson discusses history of the 25th Amendment and its application on KMOX

Oct 16, 2017

The political science chair appeared on The Charlie Brennan Show on Friday.

UMSL gets high marks for student voter participation in recent study

Sep 23, 2017

Research from Tufts University showed that 67.4 percent of eligible UMSL students voted last November, a rate 17 percent higher than students nationally.

Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences

Sep 11, 2017

More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.

St. Louis Business Journal honors 3 UMSL alumni among this year’s Diverse Business Leaders Award recipients

Sep 11, 2017

Eric Madkins, Marcela Manjarrez Hawn and Jason Jan were among 23 individuals, businesses and organizations recognized last week at a luncheon in downtown St. Louis.

PhD student Eric Vorst examines incivility on social media and its potential impact on political engagement

Aug 19, 2017

Vorst is set to defend his dissertation later this month.

Todd Swanstrom talks about the need to invest in middle neighborhoods on ‘Collateral Damage’

Jun 16, 2017

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Community Collaboration and Public Policy champions a “public health approach” for caring for neighborhoods on the edge.

Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

May 21, 2017

The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.

Political science students gain new perspectives on European politics through participation in Midwest Model EU

May 21, 2017

Professor Joyce Mushaben led the group participating in the annual simulation of the European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.

UMSL receives designation as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’

Mar 23, 2017

The university was one of 83 campuses in 23 states to receive the designation through an initiative by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

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.

Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman

Dec 15, 2016

Elwyn Walls was elected to the board in April as part of a three-person slate hoping to improve government practices in the north St. Louis County suburb.

Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree

Nov 30, 2016

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.

Dave Robertson’s insights on second presidential debate shared around the globe

Oct 11, 2016

The political science chair spoke to news organizations, both local and international, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in St. Louis.

Year’s first presidential debate attracts large audience at student center, as across the country

Sep 27, 2016

Students and a few faculty members packed Century Room A at the Millennium Student Center and watched as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shared the stage in New York.

German politics expert Joyce Mushaben discusses unification, Angela Merkel, refugee situation

Nov 15, 2015

The UMSL political scientist’s forthcoming book is titled “Becoming Madam Chancellor: Angela Merkel and the Berlin Republic.”

UMSL political scientists respond to Ferguson Commission report

Sep 24, 2015

UMSL’s David Kimball (left) and Todd Swanstrom were among a group of scholars who recently wrote commentaries in response to the Ferguson Commission’s report.

Panel to address discrimination, avenues to equality

Aug 4, 2015

Assistant Professor of Anthropology Sarah Lacy will moderate the Aug. 7 panel in the Millennium Student Center.

PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship

Jun 14, 2015

The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.

Thriving in the desert: University founded by UMSL graduate continues to flourish in Oman

Jun 9, 2015

UMSL alumnus Muneer Al-Maskery (left) founded and serves as president of Modern College of Business and Science in Oman.

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

Political scientists look back at latest Missouri legislative session

May 20, 2015

Another Missouri legislative session has concluded, and it did so in a way that was “certainly unusual,” according to David Kimball.

Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives

May 10, 2015

She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.

Distinguished Speaker Series to feature UMSL alumna Rochelle Henderson

Mar 3, 2015

Henderson, a UMSL alumna and senior director of Research and Analytics at Express Scripts will discuss “Ready for the rapids? Navigating the fluid world of business.”

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

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

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.

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.