UMSL alumnus examines tangled intricacies of adolescence, tragedy and human resilience in debut novel

Jan 30, 2018

Michael Nye, author of “All the Castles Burned,” says the guidance he received from UMSL faculty members had a deep impact on him as a fiction writer.

UMSL alumna brings lessons in composition and rhetoric to broader St. Louis community with FLOW, her grant-funded startup

Jan 26, 2018

Amanda Wells credits her graduate alma mater with helping her grow the idea into an achievable dream.

UMSL Veterans Center welcomes new director, celebrates 5 years as a campus hub

Jan 22, 2018

Joshua Perschbacher stepped into the role earlier this month. Nearly 50 percent more student veterans are now enrolled at UMSL compared to when the center first opened.

A century after one of the bloodiest events in US racial history, UMSL student investigates its causes and relevance for today

Jan 20, 2018

Mehnaz Ahmad’s article “More Than Meets the Eye: The Layered Causes of the East St. Louis Race Riot” appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of Gateway magazine.

Lebanese MFA grad recalls finding her voice at UMSL, now heads Arab-themed literary journal

Jan 14, 2018

Rewa Zeinati discussed her experience as a post-9/11 newcomer to the U.S. during a recent presentation at Phoenicia University, where she is an instructor.

UMSL history major looks to continue research into late antiquity in grad school

Jan 8, 2018

Audri Adams earned her BA in history last month – plus honors college and writing certificates. She’s long been interested in the study of past civilizations.

Steven Rowan’s newly digitized translations preserve ‘Mysteries of New Orleans’ and other 19th-century texts for future readers

Dec 17, 2017

A prolific translator of German and French documents, he’s lately been on a mission to make his English versions widely accessible to the public.

Music education degree is dream come true for nontraditional student Odell Jackson

Dec 13, 2017

The percussionist, aspiring band director and father of three is graduating summa cum laude after turning an initial fear of failure into a 3.8 GPA.

UMSL Jazz Ensemble selected to perform with industry icons in Chicago and Dallas this winter

Dec 10, 2017

The 19 student members of the group have just hit what Director of Jazz Studies Jim Widner describes as the trifecta.

Pat Tillman Scholar Heath McClung sets sights on next-generation prosthetics

Nov 30, 2017

One of about 2 million amputees in the U.S., the UMSL student notes that the population is expected to grow with the rise of Type 2 diabetes among baby boomers.

Jennifer McKnight’s new class pairs design students with dementia patients

Nov 28, 2017

Every UMSL course that she teaches demands a lot from her graphic design students, and the one she piloted over the summer was no exception.

Graduating senior draws on language skills at Latino outreach center, aims to practice family law

Nov 16, 2017

When Kim Castizo crosses the commencement stage next month, she’ll be making both her mother and her son, Daniel, especially proud.

Studio art alumnus opens furniture showroom in Maplewood, reflects on earning UMSL degree

Nov 9, 2017

The accommodating way in which an art professor at UMSL responded to Martin Goebel’s questions more than a decade ago made a big difference for the St. Louis native.

Senior Scholars Program aims for a more intergenerational, age-friendly university community

Nov 3, 2017

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.

New UMSL conductor Darwin Aquino and student musicians anticipate debut performance

Nov 2, 2017

Aquino discusses the Nov. 8 concert, his excitement about the music department and his personal journey from the Dominican Republic to St. Louis.

Unassuming but vibrant Paul Artspace, founded by UMSL professor, draws residents from St. Louis and around the world

Oct 27, 2017

Ever since grad school, Michael Behle had hoped to create some kind of artist collective if he ever got the chance.

Mural adds finishing touch to reimagined Office of Student Involvement

Oct 16, 2017

The space is even more inviting now that eye-catching, UMSL-themed artwork fills one whole wall.

Todrick Hall brings song, dance and good conversation to UMSL – plus a Beyoncé-inspired acrostic

Oct 12, 2017

The prominent entertainer and YouTuber visited campus this week as part of the Office of Student Involvement’s Speaker Series.

Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy

Oct 9, 2017

Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.

Mercantile Library’s new ‘Headlines of History’ exhibition draws on vast newspaper collection, takes visitors back in time

Oct 6, 2017

St. Louis’ rich journalistic legacy is at the center of the wide-ranging show, which is free and open to the public beginning Oct. 9.

EP release, graduation up next for UMSL violinist and media studies major

Sep 12, 2017

Mario Miles-Turnage’s musical style draws on years of classical training and a knack for exploring what the violin can bring to many different genres.

Citizen-driven filmmaking at center of upcoming Primm lecture at Missouri History Museum

Sep 11, 2017

Featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah, this year’s James Neal Primm Lecture in History is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Missouri History Museum.

UMSL grad’s mission at Eat Sandwiches is to ‘feed people good food’

Aug 24, 2017

Byron Smith is the co-owner, operator and chef of Eat Sandwiches, which opened last fall near Tower Grove Park in south St. Louis.

First day of college, first solar eclipse for many UMSL students

Aug 21, 2017

The first day of the fall semester is always a big deal at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, but the 2017 version was in a class all its own.

New students set out on transit-powered quest around St. Louis

Aug 21, 2017

The STL Metro Scavenger Hunt drew a record crowd of participants to the UMSL South MetroLink Station on Saturday afternoon.

Fred Fausz bids farewell to his ‘weird office’ full of artifacts, loaning many to National Park Service

Aug 18, 2017

The history professor is retiring this month after 26 years of service at UMSL.

Seeing education open up a world of possibility in his own life keeps Alan Byrd eager to help change things for others

Aug 11, 2017

The UMSL dean of enrollment will be honored next month with an Excellence in Education Award from the St. Louis American Foundation.

Gallery 210 opens 2017-18 season with ‘Jumbled Time’

Aug 8, 2017

“Barista Who Could See the Future” is among the works to be featured in the Gallery 210 show that opens later this month.

Elizabeth Eckelkamp named UMSL’s first associate provost for student success

Aug 6, 2017

Currently an associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, she will step into the new role Aug. 28.

Balancing art, studies and work, Brock Seals adds premiere of 50 Paint Bottles to the mix

Aug 5, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently named the UMSL student among 10 emerging artists who are doing big things in the St. Louis arts scene.

St. Louis Press Club honors 2 UMSL student journalists

Jul 27, 2017

Both enthusiastic contributors to The Current, Candice Murdock and Kat Riddler share a curiosity about others’ lives and perspectives.

Alla Voskoboynikova recognized with Steinway award for outstanding piano instruction

Jul 22, 2017

Steinway Piano Gallery of St. Louis applauded the UMSL music faculty member’s excellence in helping students achieve their maximum potential.

BFA alumnus’s local gallery show ‘Altar of Commerce’ probes consequences of globalization

Jul 15, 2017

“Played” – over 12 feet in width – is among the pieces that Bryan Robertson will have on display July 22 to Aug. 26 at the Cathy Gregory Studio Gallery.

This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun

Jul 2, 2017

The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.

UMSL alumna recently honored by Essence magazine discusses equity-centered design initiatives

Jun 18, 2017

Antionette Carroll, who holds both a BS and an MA from UMSL, founded Creative Reaction Lab in 2014.

Meet a few of the newest Tritons to set foot on campus

Jun 13, 2017

UMSL Daily caught up with eight members of this fall’s incoming freshman class during a recent New Student Orientation day.

Flush with honors and job offers, Kristy Gammill credits UMSL’s holistic approach to Japanese education

Jun 8, 2017

The new graduate had two great career opportunities come her way this spring and was also recently inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society.

Soul musician Brian Owens returns to a campus he never really left

Jun 6, 2017

The UMSL alumnus recently joined the Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative as its community music artist in residence, and the role is suiting him well so far.

Faculty member ventures into Robert Louis Stevenson’s Land of Nod with ‘curious music’ of his own

Jun 1, 2017

Zachary Cairns’ new choral piece “The Land of Nod” earned kudos from the Missouri Composers Project earlier this year.

UMSL music alumna turned radio producer inducted into St. Louis Media Hall of Fame

May 29, 2017

Just before graduating in 1974, Mary Edwards started what she thought would be a short-lived summer job at St. Louis Public Radio. She never left.

Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings

May 26, 2017

Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.

Students make sense of past and present in Kara Moskowitz’s classroom

May 21, 2017

The assistant professor of history teaches courses ranging from African women’s history to decolonization and development.

Natural Bridge, Boulevard journal editors celebrate newest issues at joint gathering

May 14, 2017

UMSL alumna Brigitte Leschhorn was one of four featured writers to read May 9 at the collaborative St. Louis event held in the Grove neighborhood.

Actor, director and faculty member Jacqueline Thompson continues to wow crowds

May 10, 2017

The assistant professor of theater looks back on a year packed with key roles on stage and off as she helps lead a relatively young department at UMSL.

African American Alumni Chapter celebrates and welcomes new grads

May 10, 2017

Last Friday proved an especially happy one at UMSL as a crowd of graduating students of color gathered with well-wishers to celebrate the past and the future.

Rainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell

May 2, 2017

Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night.

‘Lion King’ cast members make time during tour to connect with St. Louis youth, UMSL students

May 1, 2017

Last week’s “Lunch and Learn” put a crowd of young artists in conversation with the people who portray Simba, Mufasa and other characters in the award-winning musical.

Students advocate for international education, explore history of democracy in Jefferson City

Apr 24, 2017

Jianyu Wang (at left) and Animesh Panda (at right) joined UMSL staff members for an enlightening trip to the Missouri State Capitol earlier this month.

Meet Letisha Wexstten: Artist, UMSL student and advocate for others

Apr 23, 2017

Being born without arms hasn’t kept graphic design major Letisha Wexstten from leading an independent life filled with creativity, laughter and accomplishment.

Year at UMSL instills lifelong lessons for German exchange student

Apr 18, 2017

Vivien Kneisel has fond memories of the months she spent in St. Louis partway through her academic journey at her home university in northwest Germany.