Physics Professor Bob Henson’s 50 years of service to UMSL recognized on campus, in Post-Dispatch

Sep 28, 2017

Chancellor Tom George presented him with a photo collage of UMSL images in recognition of his long tenure at Wednesday’s State of the University Address.

Greek Studies Professor Michael Cosmopoulos elected to Royal Society of Canada

Sep 25, 2017

Cosmopoulos’ latest honor comes on the heels of his induction to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in March.

UMSL gets high marks for student voter participation in recent study

Sep 23, 2017

Research from Tufts University showed that 67.4 percent of eligible UMSL students voted last November, a rate 17 percent higher than students nationally.

Economics student gets up-close view of Washington interning in Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office

Sep 16, 2017

Graduate student Jordan Lucas gained a better understanding of government and an affinity for Washington’s vibrance through his experience over the summer.

Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences

Sep 11, 2017

More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.

Felesha Clarke first recipient of the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship at UMSL

Aug 31, 2017

The freshman was valedictorian of her high school class at Lift for Life Academy and plans to study engineering through the Joint Engineering Program.

PhD student Eric Vorst examines incivility on social media and its potential impact on political engagement

Aug 19, 2017

Vorst is set to defend his dissertation later this month.

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.

Communication alumnus Pasha Zalutski gaining attention as Russia’s first openly gay comedian

Jul 19, 2017

The 2003 graduate appeared on the Russian television show “Otkryti Mikrofon” and has performed in cities such as Kiev, Prague and St. Petersburg.

Tritons’ success not limited to athletic competition during 2016-17 academic year

Jul 7, 2017

A record 101 UMSL student-athletes garnered academic all-conference honors in 2016-17, including Evan Garrad and Joe Rund, who were named first-team Academic All-Americans.

Communication alumnus Frank Cusumano settling into dream job at KSDK

Jun 29, 2017

The 1984 UMSL graduate has been a fixture at the station for more than 20 years but took on the role of sports director in November.

Criminologist David Klinger discusses police-involved shootings with PBS NewsHour, The New York Times

Jun 23, 2017

The UMSL professor explored the question of why so few deadly police shootings end in police convictions in the wake of the acquittal of Jeronimo Yanez.

Niquita Loftis climbs ladder in federal probation department

Jun 22, 2017

Loftis completed her fourth UMSL degree – a PhD in criminology and criminal justice – in the spring while settling into a supervisor position at the office in Las Vegas.

UMSL succeeds at teaching critical-thinking skills to its students

Jun 17, 2017

A recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal showed UMSL ranked 18th among a sampling of public colleges and universities.

Todd Swanstrom talks about the need to invest in middle neighborhoods on ‘Collateral Damage’

Jun 16, 2017

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Community Collaboration and Public Policy champions a “public health approach” for caring for neighborhoods on the edge.

Partnership with Express Scripts has computer science students developing projects the company can license and use

Jun 14, 2017

The program is one example of how collaboration between the pharmacy benefit management company and the university is benefiting students.

Emma Nix’s two master’s degrees lead to policy analyst position in Philadelphia

Jun 11, 2017

The May graduate has started working for PJM Interconnection, a company that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in 13 states and in Washington.

Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Jun 2, 2017

The College of Education scholar in residence offered insights contained in his new book, “The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.”

UMSL working to build partnership with Osmania University in India

May 27, 2017

The budding relationship adds to UMSL’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach around the globe so it can attract more international students.

Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

May 21, 2017

The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.

Political science students gain new perspectives on European politics through participation in Midwest Model EU

May 21, 2017

Professor Joyce Mushaben led the group participating in the annual simulation of the European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Economics graduate Matt Segrist to apply lessons learned at UMSL in new job at Post Holdings

May 11, 2017

Segrist is set to assume his post after receiving his bachelor of science and master of arts degrees in economics during this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.

Economics Resource Center has become unofficial ‘hub of the econ department’

May 9, 2017

The bustling room on the top floor of the Social Sciences and Business Building is an important space for student interaction and collaboration.

UMSL political scientists share insights on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days

Apr 26, 2017

Professor David Kimball moderated a panel discussion with colleagues Barbara Graham, Dave Robertson, Marty Rochester and Adriano Udani about the start of the new administration.

Terry Jones discusses the blue-city, red-state divide in Missouri with PBS NewsHour

Apr 24, 2017

The Founders Professor shared insight on the issue of preemption as played out in a fight over the minimum wage in the city of St. Louis.

Criminologist Beth Huebner part of research team tracking complex web of monetary sanctions in 9 states

Apr 20, 2017

Preliminary findings suggest the impact on a person’s pocketbook depends largely on his or her location on a map.

Patrick Mulcahy turns to MPPA program to help prepare him for career in public service

Apr 19, 2017

Mulcahy’s studies at UMSL complement the on-the-job training he’s received as an aide to St. Louis County Councilman Pat Dolan.

UMSL students win Industry Issues Competition put on by the Society of Financial Service Professionals

Apr 16, 2017

Emily Donaldson, Jacob Duren and Adam Tiemann earned a trophy and a $5,000 scholarship for their presentation earlier this year in Phoenix.

Mark Tranel discusses research on households struggling to meet everyday needs with St. Louis Public Radio

Apr 16, 2017

The director of the Public Policy Research Center was part of a panel with United Way of Greater St. Louis Vice Presidents Julie Russell and Dayna Stock on “St. Louis on the Air.”

Youth Violence Prevention Conference offers multidisciplinary examination of gun violence

Apr 12, 2017

Criminologists, criminal justice practitioners and psychologists from around the country shared insights during the 16th annual event.

UMSL ranked among the top college values

Apr 11, 2017

SmartAsset compiled the rankings after weighing factors such as tuition, living expenses and the average starting salary of graduates.

Political science chair Dave Robertson shares perspective on election results with KMOX

Apr 5, 2017

He appeared on “Total Information AM,” discussing the defeat of the proposed soccer stadium as well as what new leadership could mean for regional cooperation.

Conference put on by Center for Ethics in Public Life examines campaign finance reform

Apr 3, 2017

The March 24 event titled “Ethics, Money & Politics” brought together academics, legislators and political operatives and explored all sides of the debate.

UMSL ranked fifth among ‘50 Best Colleges for Adult Education’

Apr 2, 2017

Great Value Colleges compiled the rankings after weighing factors such as affordability, the number of online degree programs and other services benefiting nontraditional students.

UMSL receives designation as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’

Mar 23, 2017

The university was one of 83 campuses in 23 states to receive the designation through an initiative by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA.

St. Louis Public Radio details a history of golf – intertwined with UMSL’s history – in north St. Louis County

Mar 16, 2017

The university was founded on land that used to be Bellerive Country Club and today owns Normandie Golf Club, the oldest public course west of the Mississippi.

Tom Meuser discusses impact Alzheimer’s can have on caregivers on ‘The Pulse of St. Louis’

Mar 14, 2017

The director of UMSL’s gerontology program was part of a panel of experts appearing on the Saturday night show on KPLR.

Martin Rochester argues for more diversity of thought on college campuses while appearing on KMOX

Mar 12, 2017

The Curators’ Teaching Professor of political science appeared on The Charlie Brennan Show on Thursday.

Panel discusses ways to mold future for African Americans in St. Louis

Feb 27, 2017

The African American chapter of the UMSL Alumni Association and the Associated Black Collegians presented the event, titled “Black in St. Louis: Sculpting the future.”

Dave Robertson helps break down St. Louis mayoral race on ‘Stay Tuned’ on the Nine Network

Feb 26, 2017

The chair of UMSL’s Department of Political Science sees a difficult race to predict less than two weeks from the March 7 primary.

UMSL students join in cleanup efforts at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery

Feb 23, 2017

They joined hundreds of volunteers from around St. Louis in a show of support after an act of vandalism that has attracted national headlines.

UMSL, Lewis & Clark sign transfer agreement benefiting criminology students

Feb 21, 2017

The agreement signed Monday provides a seamless transfer between the two institutions so students can take advantage of UMSL’s nationally ranked program.

UMSL criminologists joining the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice

Feb 16, 2017

The network will use data analytics to inform policy discussions and reform regarding trends in the enforcement of lower-level offenses.

Shaji Khan shares tips to help bolster cybersecurity on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Feb 12, 2017

The assistant professor of information systems joined a panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity issues with host Don Marsh.

AT&T CEO shares wisdom with UMSL business students

Feb 9, 2017

Randall Stephenson stressed the need to constantly retool and relearn during the CEO Speaker Series event at the Millennium Student Center.

UMSL political scientists share results of research into belief in voter fraud in Washington Post analysis

Feb 5, 2017

Their work shows strong correlation between belief in voter fraud and resentment of nonwhite immigrants.

Criminology alumnus putting law enforcement lessons to use as a conservation agent

Jan 26, 2017

Nick Bommarito has been living out a childhood dream since taking over the post in New Madrid County for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

St. Louis baseball writers recognize UMSL softball standout Hannah Perryman at annual dinner

Jan 22, 2017

The Tritons’ four-time All-American received the John E. Wray/Myron Holtzman Award, bestowed for achievement in a sport other than baseball.

Jean-Germain Gros’ book explores origins and practices of health-care policy in Africa

Jan 18, 2017

The UMSL political science professor’s latest published work brings together roughly 30 years of study in African politics, policy and administration.

Dan Isom to share message for young leaders while commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 8, 2017

The Endowed Professor of Policing and the Community will deliver the keynote address at Hazelwood’s 15th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.