Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology

May 2, 2022

As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.

‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism

Feb 21, 2022

Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.

Leader of the St. Louis Avant-Garde: Artist Brock Seals’ background fuels his ascent

Nov 23, 2021

Brock Seals is succeeding on his own terms in the worlds of art and activism, in the process creating a body of work both unique and inspiring.

Academic Influence ranks Richard Rosenfeld among world’s five most influential criminologists

Nov 15, 2021

Rosenfeld is a leading researcher on crime control, criminal justice policy, the social sources of crime and statistical trends in criminal justice.

Ask an Expert: Samantha Simon explores the challenges to changing police culture in the United States

Nov 2, 2021

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice authored a recent journal article in “Social Problems” about police training.

UMSL-sponsored St. Louis Racial Equity Summit draws over 1,000 registrations in virtual second iteration

Aug 9, 2021

The three 2021 keynote speakers were adrienne maree brown, Angela Davis and Edgar Villanueva, and Shelly Tochluk led the featured workshop.

Biology Professor Patricia Parker elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 3, 2021

Parker has had a long and distinguished career as an evolutionary biologist, with much of her work focused on avian populations in the Galápagos Islands.

Terry Suhre retiring after more than two decades leading Gallery 210

Mar 22, 2021

Suhre took over as director of the gallery in 1996, and since then, he has exhibited the work of nationally renowned artists and addressed social justice issues through art.

‘Operatic superstar’ Denyce Graves discusses pioneer Marian Anderson during virtual event

Feb 26, 2021

The renowned soprano discussed Marian Anderson’s outsized contributions to music and the fight for racial equity before giving a virtual masterclass.

Expect Us talks activism and racial injustice during digital panel

Feb 22, 2021

During the Black History Month event, panelists touched on their history with the group, the motivations behind their activism and how protests have affected change.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system

Dec 23, 2020

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.

‘Now the people have a voice’: Alumna Ella Jones leads Ferguson as mayor after historic win

Dec 4, 2020

After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.

St. Louis Civil Rights Leaders Speakers Series engages students with racial justice activism

Oct 26, 2020

Five Zoom town halls connected students with pioneering and modern activists: David Ragland, Cori Bush, Zaki Baruti, Sylvester Brown and Percy Green.

PhD graduate Napoleon Williams III investigates the role of municipal government in community stabilization

Sep 8, 2020

Williams studied the actions of municipal governments in Ferguson, University City, Maplewood, Hazelwood and Jennings over 45 years and their impact on today.

Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests

Aug 17, 2020

The 2009 PhD graduate is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State and authored the book “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” about the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.

CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.

Ask an Expert: Sheila Grigsby discusses disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on African American communities

Jun 16, 2020

UMSL Daily talks with the College of Nursing assistant professor about testing, structural problems, access, communication, vaccines and more.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis builds capacity to help community cope with trauma

Jun 8, 2020

The multidisciplinary center has trained more than 500 community members to use Resiliency and Coping Intervention to help youth deal with stressors in their lives since 2014.

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Apr 27, 2020

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.

Doctoral student Tony Michalka studying changes in policing in the aftermath of Ferguson

Dec 17, 2019

Michalka has been working with Teaching Professor Tim Maher on a qualitative study that includes interviews with police officers in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County.

Alumnus Adrian O. Walker sees the world through his own lens

Dec 5, 2019

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery selected a photograph by Walker as part of this year’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.

Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get

Nov 26, 2019

Five years ago, Emerson donated $1.5 million in scholarships to UMSL. Now that commitment is paying dividends in student success.

Five years later: A snapshot of UMSL’s responses after Michael Brown’s death

Aug 9, 2019

In the years following Michael Brown’s death, UMSL Daily has covered efforts from the UMSL community to understand, heal, rebuild, change and more.

Social work professor studies community engagement, collective action in Ferguson

Nov 26, 2018

Michael Gearhart is in the midst of researching the effectiveness of community efforts to address the challenges faced by the city’s residents in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting.

Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results

Aug 9, 2018

UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.

Sharing lessons on the history that helped divide St. Louis

May 25, 2018

Associate Professor Priscilla Dowden-White’s teaching of the past offers lessons for the future.

MPPA graduate Cordaryl Patrick working to spur economic development in north St. Louis County

Jul 29, 2017

He serves as the economic recovery coordinator for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, aiding businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings.

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.

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.

Ferguson seniors share decades of wisdom with UMSL researchers

Sep 6, 2016

Tom Meuser, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong and Jackie Lewis-Harris partnered on the “Elder Voices on Ferguson: Life Story Project.”

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’

May 11, 2016

The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.

UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes

Oct 4, 2015

“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL alumnus leads school during year of unrest

Jul 30, 2015

Howard Fields III (far right) started the 2014-15 school year as principal of Koch Elementary School, just down the road from where the shooting of Michael Brown occurred.

Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response

Jun 4, 2015

Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.

Voices of Ferguson

May 7, 2015

The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.

What’s a university to do?

Oct 22, 2014

There has been no shortage of opinions on how universities should best address the issues raised by Michael Brown’s death and the responses that have engulfed the St. Louis region.