The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.
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UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming
The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.
UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming
The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.
Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.
Assistant Vice Chancellor Karl Guenther honored with Christian Hospital Foundation’s Drum Major Award
The awards were created to honor unsung local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure and service in the name of justice, equity and equality.
Assistant Vice Chancellor Karl Guenther honored with Christian Hospital Foundation’s Drum Major Award
The awards were created to honor unsung local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure and service in the name of justice, equity and equality.
Assistant Vice Chancellor Karl Guenther honored with Christian Hospital Foundation’s Drum Major Award
The awards were created to honor unsung local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure and service in the name of justice, equity and equality.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
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Alumna Emily Blackburn deploying vast geospatial intelligence expertise in new role at UMSL
Blackburn began working as a geospatial data analyst at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative after more than a decade at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Staff members highlighting UMSL programs and initiatives in CUMU Learning & Sharing Virtual Series
D’Andre Braddix, Robin Kimberlin, Will Werner, Karl Guenther, Prima Wagan and Natissia Small are all among the scheduled presenters.
Karl Guenther, Patricia Parker honored at North County Inc.’s 44th annual Leadership Breakfast
Guenther received an Excellence in Partnership Leadership Award, and Parker received a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award.
Organizations can and need to be engaged in addressing inequality in the St. Louis region
Businesses should be intentional about improving recruitment, hiring and career development as well as broadening the base of companies with which they do business.
Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award
FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.
A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region
Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.
Chris Spilling named vice chancellor for research and economic and community development
The newly created role, which leads and guides both research and community and economic development, is the latest in Spilling’s 31-year career at UMSL.
COVID-19 Research Conversation highlights UMSL partnerships with community organizations
Presenters discussed how partnerships through the Community Innovation and Action Center and the Regional Data Alliance are making a difference.
UMSL hosts free webinar to aid small businesses with questions about applying for federal relief funds
Karl Guenther, director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative, moderated the event, which featured a panel of experts from community partners and local lenders.
Community engagement is core to UMSL’s mission
As the University of Missouri System celebrates Engagement Week, Interim Chancellor Kristin Sobolik reflects on ways UMSL works to better the St. Louis region.
Community Connection newsletter helps strengthen UMSL’s bond with its neighbors
The monthly newsletter reaches an audience of about 4,000 people and keeps them informed about events and activities on campus and in the surrounding area.
Karl Guenther appointed director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative
Guenther has spent the past eight years working on community engagement and economic development issues at UMSL.
UMSL hosts lunch event aimed at engaging local businesses
The event was part of UMSL’s anchor mission initiative to use its economic power, along with its human and intellectual resources, to better the welfare of the surrounding community.
Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award
The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.
A message from UMSL Chancellor Tom George
“St. Louis is a world-class region that – with your help – will emerge from recent events stronger and better.”
Community development specialist at UMSL talks downtown St. Louis
Downtown St. Louis is important to people throughout the region, even if they never step foot in the area, according to Karl Guenther.
UMSL staff member, alumni named ‘30 Under 30’
A University of Missouri–St. Louis staff member and three alumni are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2013 “30 Under 30” class.
Panel to focus on ‘Creating Whole Communities’
With many urban and inner suburban neighborhoods still in decline, St. Louis needs to increase its capacity for...
PPRC works toward ‘Creating Whole Communities’
The St. Louis area has a lot going for it. But as St. Louis and St. Louis County continue to bleed out their...
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