Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
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UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL in Motion: Acting out the larynx
Music students in Assistant Professor Bethany Worrell’s class built a larger-than-life model of the larynx and demonstrated how it works to produce sounds.
Ask an Expert: Shea Kerkhoff discusses three-cueing literacy legislation and the science of reading
Kerkhoff says there’s good intention behind the law, which supports a growing movement for more explicit and systematic phonics instruction in early reading instruction.
Ask an Expert: Shea Kerkhoff discusses three-cueing literacy legislation and the science of reading
Kerkhoff says there’s good intention behind the law, which supports a growing movement for more explicit and systematic phonics instruction in early reading instruction.
Ask an Expert: Shea Kerkhoff discusses three-cueing literacy legislation and the science of reading
Kerkhoff says there’s good intention behind the law, which supports a growing movement for more explicit and systematic phonics instruction in early reading instruction.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
UMSL’s full-time literacy team will continue its work to provide professional development and digital literacy tools to educators.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
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Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year
Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.
Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process
Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.
How a team of experts at UMSL is helping to build a culture of literacy in schools across the St. Louis area
With the help of a $5.1 million grant, the College of Education is providing professional development and literacy tools to teachers at 38 schools across the region.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya
The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.
Shea Kerkhoff and Cassandra Suggs launch ‘Show Me Literacies’ podcast
Kerkhoff and Suggs have interviewed academics, educators and librarians in Missouri about research-informed strategies for teaching literacy in K-12 classrooms.
UMSL celebrates work of its faculty researchers and innovators
Jerry Dunn, Lon Chubiz, Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala, Felia Davenport and Uma Segal were honored at the Research and Innovation Reception on April 8.
College of Education wins 2022 AACTE Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives
UMSL was recognized for its efforts to prepare teacher candidates to think and teach globally through instruction, international exchanges, professional development and research.
Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
UMSL recognizes six faculty members for outstanding research, innovation over the past year
Jianli Pan, Nancy Singer, Jerome Morris, Katherine O’Daniels, Michael Gearhart and Shea Kerkhoff received awards for their work.
UMSL’s teacher preparation program recognized among national leaders
The National Council on Teacher Quality named UMSL’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program among the top in the country for selective academic admissions requirements.
UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools
The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
UMSL awarded $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies among local educators
Shea Kerkhoff, Katie O’Daniels and Nancy Singer will partner with 40 schools in the St. Louis region to provide year-round support to K-12 educators.
Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year
The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.
College of Education professor joins with local literacy groups to deliver tablets to students in need
Assistant Professor Shea Kerkhoff helped secure PBS Kids Playtime Pads for students in north St. Louis to help bridge the digital divide and fight summer slide.
COVID-19 Research Conversation explores opportunities for educational change
Jennifer Bumble, Mary Edwin and Shea Kerkhoff discussed possible impacts of the digital divide, social distancing and year-round school.
UMSL experts discuss digital divide exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Some elementary and secondary students have been left at a disadvantage continuing their studies because of unequal access to technology and broadband services.
UMSL faculty and staff offer educators advice, resources for teaching online
Emily Goldstein and Shea Kerkhoff discussed how things like staying connected to students, using familiar technologies and writing a detailed syllabus can aid educators.
Alumna Vielia Jeffries-Evans helps elementary school students develop critical thinking skills through art
Jeffries-Evans’ dissertation on the subject won the 2020 Missouri Art Education Association’s Larry A. Kantner Art Education Research Award Endowment.
Summit showcases efforts of UM System researchers to shape a more sustainable future
The one-day event featured presentations from 21 faculty members whose work is connected to sustainability goals voted on by the United Nations in 2015.
UMSL partners with Shenyang Normal University for innovative doctoral program
Fourteen students from the university in China make up the first cohort taking part in the new EdD program.
College of Education professor builds connections, trains teachers in Kenya
Shea Kerkhoff led professional development workshops on digital literacy and student-centered learning as part of an ongoing project with Going Global, Inc.
New year, new faculty
UMSL introduced more than 20 new full-time faculty members to the university community during a two-day new faculty orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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