The initiative will help facilitate local conversations between people across historical divides in the St. Louis region.
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McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
The initiative will help facilitate local conversations between people across historical divides in the St. Louis region.
McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
The initiative will help facilitate local conversations between people across historical divides in the St. Louis region.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
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PR Pathways offers high school students an in-depth look into careers in public relations
The 5-day program featured daily guest speakers and wrapped up with a field trip to watch Channel 5’s noon broadcast live from the control booth.
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Packard, who has served as the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium since its opening 40 years ago, is a leading voice promoting healthy oceans.
Michael Murray to receive 2024 Broadcast Education Association Lifetime Achievement in Scholarship Award
Murray has published eight books, including “The Political Performers,” “Television in America,” “Indelible Images: Women of Local Television,” “Media Law and Ethics,” and the “Encyclopedia of Television News.”
David Gerstenecker eager to make connections around campus as UMSL’s new chief information officer
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60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
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Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le receive UMSL Hero Awards
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Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season
The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
St. Louis Public Radio hosting ’50 Fest’ as part of ongoing celebration of station’s golden anniversary
The street festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Public Media Commons on Olive Street adjacent to UMSL at Grand Center.
Melody Freeman, James Campbell and Layne Paubel receive UMSL Hero Awards
The awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
Professor Todd Swanstrom part of UniverCities Exchange panel on public transit
UniverCities Exchange gathers community leaders and academic experts to discuss problems and possible solutions to issues affecting St. Louis and Kansas City.
St. Louis Public Radio marks golden anniversary
The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.
On the Air: St. Louis Public Radio turns 50, celebrates history and station’s future
Tina Pamintuan, a 20-year veteran of public media, is leading STLPR into its next 50 years after being hired last August to serve as the station’s CEO.
Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology
As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
Lara Zwarun shares perspective on information war in Ukraine with St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The associate professor of communication and media shared her perspective on the fighting and the ongoing battle for persuasion over the past several weeks.
Biology alumnus Felipe Zapata talks to St. Louis Public Radio, KTVI about role with Disney’s ‘Encanto’
Zapata, who earned his PhD at UMSL and is now an assistant professor at UCLA, consulted with Disney on the plants depicted in the film, set in his native Colombia.
Professor Susan Brownell’s expertise in demand with Olympics underway in Beijing
Brownell has shared her insights on the Games with The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg TV and St. Louis Public Radio, among other outlets.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra names UMSL alumna Yolanda Alovor inaugural vice president of external affairs and equity, diversity and inclusion
Alovor previously served as chief of staff and vice president of diversity and belonging at Rosemont College and as a health research project manager for Centene.
Professor Lea-Rachel Kosnik talks Spire STL Pipeline with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The professor of economics shared her expertise and opinions on the pipeline, FERC, Spire and natural gas costs.
Amber Reinhart talks to St. Louis Public Radio about ways to persuade loved ones about COVID-19 vaccines
The associate professor of communication and media specializes in health communication and has worked on messaging to encourage healthy behavior.
Tami Davenport, Phil Donato and Chris Sullivan receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
St. Louis Public Radio celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Since 1996, the show has explored issues and challenges confronting the region and has examined local art, culture and history.
Tina Pamintuan chosen to serve as CEO of St. Louis Public Radio
Pamintuan has more than 20 years of experience in public media and has spent the past three years as the general manager at KALW (91.7 FM) in San Francisco.
Lynn Staley, Derrick Freeman and Jackie Warren receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Employers connect with UMSL students digitally at Spring Virtual Career Fair
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 73 companies in a variety of industries.
Accounting professor talks taxes with St. Louis Public Radio
Michele Meckfessel, an expert on income taxes, said most workers will not qualify for a tax break for working from home during the pandemic.
New podcast from St. Louis Public Radio, Kaiser Health News spotlights cracks in rural health care
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St. Louis Regional Data Alliance launches COVID-19 dashboard: STL Response
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Director of Student Involvement Jessica Long-Pease discusses remote learning challenges on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
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UMSL alumnus discusses $1.4 million award on St. Louis Public Radio
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Beth Huebner talks progress in reducing the jail population on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
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UMSL’s Darwin Aquino talks composition and conducting on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
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Sarah Fenske named new ‘St. Louis on the Air’ host
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William Kristol, Sarah Kendzior headline 7th annual Public Values Symposium
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University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement
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UMSL to establish David & Thelma Steward Institute for Jazz Studies after lead gift from the Steward Family Foundation
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Q&A with retiring Vice Chancellor for Advancement Martin Leifeld
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