Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
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Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
New research from Anne Austin reveals prevalence of tattooing in ancient Nubia, including on young children
Austin, an associate professor in UMSL’s Department of History, has worked with colleagues at Arizona State to publish a new article about their findings in the journal PNAS.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain
The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.
Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day
Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.
Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day
Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.
Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day
Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.
Mechanical engineering students build improved testing device for St. Louis manufacturer Hussmann
William Todd, Seth Flamm, Alexander Clark and Briana Kagy developed the apparatus for their Mechanical Engineering Design Project capstone course.
Mechanical engineering students build improved testing device for St. Louis manufacturer Hussmann
William Todd, Seth Flamm, Alexander Clark and Briana Kagy developed the apparatus for their Mechanical Engineering Design Project capstone course.
Mechanical engineering students build improved testing device for St. Louis manufacturer Hussmann
William Todd, Seth Flamm, Alexander Clark and Briana Kagy developed the apparatus for their Mechanical Engineering Design Project capstone course.
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The women’s golf team won last week’s Findlay Beall Classic, with junior Emma Thorngren and senior Maxi Roth both part of a three-way tie for second place.
Show Me Costa Rica Project, started by UMSL education alumna, broadens students’ horizons
MEd alumna Samantha Lurie founded the initiative, which has helped 83 students from under-resourced communities take educational trips to Costa Rica since 2013.
Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language
Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.
National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name
Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.
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The Tritons men’s soccer team scored a 3-2, double-overtime win over Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent Missouri S&T on Friday behind two goals from senior Kenan Selimovic.
Ask an Expert: Cathy Vatterott advocates for homework that benefits the learning styles of all students
Vatterott, a professor of education, discussed ways in which views have shifted between the first and second editions of her book “Rethinking Homework.”
Nearly 700 educators convene at UMSL for annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
The conference brought a crowd of 680 educators to learn about the latest trends in using technology to aid in education.
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The men’s tennis team picked up a title at the ITA Midwest Regional Tournament over the weekend, with sophomore Karl Heinrichs and freshman Adrian Lessing winning the B doubles flight.
Golfer Chris Ferris takes part in GLVC ‘Someone to Listen’ campaign
Ferris, a secondary education major from St. Louis, is one of 15 student-athletes from Great Lakes Valley Conference schools who shot a public service announcement about mental health awareness.
Internship & Job Fair gives UMSL students a head start on their careers
The annual event brought 134 companies on campus to meet with 525 students and alumni at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
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The men’s soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent William Jewell on Friday, thanks to a game-winning goal from junior midfielder Magnus Anderson.
Social work alumna’s dream becomes reality at first-ever Triton Mobile Pantry
Ashley Johnson, UMSL Student Social Services case manager and a 2017 graduate, was instrumental in the event benefiting students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community.
State teacher of the year award an unexpected honor for education alumna
Shelly Parks, who earned her MEd from the UMSL College of Education in 2006, inspires her students through building a community in the classroom.
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The women’s golf team, led by junior Emma Thorngren, opened its season by shooting a school-record 906 and placing seventh in a competitive field at the UIndy Invitational.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team secured victories against Great Lakes Valley Conference opponents Bellarmine and Southern Indiana over the weekend to improve to 6-4 overall this season.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL men’s and women’s soccer teams both began their 2018 seasons with victories.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign
UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.
Alumna Kellyn Holliday embraces the analytical side of social work with help from UMSL
Holliday, a 2014 BSW graduate, serves as the public housing services coordinator at the Housing Authority of St. Louis County.
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The Tritons volleyball team won three out of four matches, including an upset of No. 23 Augustana, at the season-opening Eckerd College Invitational in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Education alumnus named superintendent of Pattonville School District
Tim Pecoraro, a 1994 UMSL College of Education graduate, has worked his way up from elementary school principal to superintendent in the district he attended in his youth.
Coveted ASCA ambassadorship expands on Sam Walk’s education as a school counselor
The MEd student was one of 30 ambassadors chosen from a pool of more than 350 applicants for the national conference.
Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results
UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.
Online Bachelor of Liberal Studies program ranked among nation’s best values
The popularity, affordability and overall strength of UMSL’s online Bachelor of Liberal Arts program landed it No. 14 on Best Value Schools’ national rankings.
Ann Taylor becomes a member of Deans for Impact
The leader of UMSL’s College of Education is one of 22 members of Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit focused on elevating the teaching profession through innovations in educator preparation.
UMSL internships help Jennings students get a head start on college
The third year of the UMSL/Jennings Summer Internship Program gave 13 high school students the chance to work as research assistants under the tutelage of UMSL instructors in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, education and music.
SEE-TEL Summer Institute pushes teachers to embrace immigrant students’ strengths
The joint venture between researchers at UMSL and the University of Missouri–Columbia aims to address the growing need for teachers and administrators in Missouri who can connect with English-learner students.
Social Work professor a sought-after expert on matters of migration
Uma Segal consulted on refugee resettlement policy with the Portuguese government’s High Commission for Migration through the J. William Fulbright Specialist Program this summer.
UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content
Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.
St. Louis teens create and collaborate through Gateway Writing Project’s OneCity Stories program
A diverse group of high schoolers learned about expression across many forms of media during a three-week course at UMSL at Grand Center.
Gateway Arch Museum makes good use of Fausz artifact collection
Fred Fausz, UMSL emeritus associate professor of history, has dozens of artifacts from his personal collection pertaining to the American fur trade on display at the newly redesigned museum.
Social worker Elizabeth Fuchs follows a dream formulated at UMSL
Fuchs, who earned her BSW and MSW at UMSL, was recently featured in the annual “Champions of Pride” issue of The Advocate magazine.
Optometry students co-host ‘Lunch Date with Rachel and Kate’ podcast
Fourth-year UMSL optometry students Kate Hamm and Rachel Simpson use their platform to tackle issues in optometry and more.
NAF Future Ready Lab gives Jennings students learning opportunities on UMSL campus
The College of Education has teamed up with the national foundation and local corporations to provide a STEM summer internship experience for high school students.
UMSL Athletics year in review
Tritons student-athletes achieved new heights in their sports and in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic year.
BES alumna Kayla Colona has found her niche at Mission: St. Louis
The 2015 graduate oversees the volunteer program at the Beyond School portion of the local nonprofit, which works with underserved communities.
Education alumna Beth Goetz joins elite group as new Ball State athletic director
The former women’s soccer coach and UMSL Sports Hall of Fame member is one of fewer than 40 female athletic directors in NCAA Division I.
UMSL hosts ‘Learning to Teach’ conference for teacher educators
Nearly 90 teacher education professionals from around the country met at the ED Collabitat to share ideas on the latest trends for preparing the next generation of teachers.
How to get over a breakup: New research from UMSL’s Sandra Langeslag featured in TIME
Langeslag’s study shows that thinking negatively about exes increases chances of feeling less love toward them … but can also leave people in a bad mood.
Nursing alumna Shunta Johnson honored for service to health care community
The BSN and MSN graduate was one of eight health care professionals recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation at its annual awards luncheon.
Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others
Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.
UMSL Phi Kappa Phi chapter a winner in national book drive
UMSL’s chapter was one of the top three recipients of donated books for the fourth straight year, collecting more than 2,100.
Ares Boira Lopez gets the most out of her UMSL experience
The native of Spain is leaving UMSL with a degree in psychology, a homecoming crown, two trips to the NCAA national women’s golf tournament and memories to last a lifetime.
Meet Alicia Friedrichs, UMSL’s 50,000th graduate, from the class of ’97
A Spanish educator in St. Louis, Friedrichs aims to travel to every Spanish-speaking country and serves on mission trips as an interpreter/translator.
Hamilton cast members visit UMSL campus, meet local high school students
Six cast members, including the man who plays Alexander Hamilton, met students from McCluer, Hazelwood and Ritenour high schools for a Lunch and Learn at UMSL.
Science Guy Bill Nye beseeches UMSL students to ‘Change the world’
The famous scientist shared research proving climate change and urged the UMSL audience to pursue science for answers and space exploration for a better understanding of Earth.
Police and Normandy Middle School students come together for Day of Dialogue at UMSL
Education and creative writing alumna Inda Schaenen, a Normandy teacher, organized the discussion as the two groups talked past stereotypes to heal divides.
UMSL alumni make up quarter of Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Five alumni were among the group of 20 local leaders recognized for their professional excellence, achievements and service early in their careers.
Education alumna Kendra Vaughn’s creative teaching gets kids reading
Vaughn’s 17-year career in literacy education and her teaching style have helped hundreds of Hazelwood School District students to read and earned her local recognition.
College of Education’s Grand Seminar preps teacher and school counselor candidates for the field
More than 220 teacher and school counselor candidates at UMSL spent Friday soaking up education best practices.
College of Education honored for student community service
Years of tremendous volunteerism from education students prompted TASK, a local nonprofit, to recognize the culture of service in UMSL’s College of Education.
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