The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
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Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
The fifth floor of the Thomas Jefferson Library is being renovated for office staff. It looks out onto the Quad, where the SSB Tower is being deconstructed.
Three UMSL graduates among St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Alums Jessica Cross, Stephanie Korpal and Maggie Rapplean were honored at the annual luncheon at the Chase Park Plaza.
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.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
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Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
Transform UMSL: Blake Sutter discusses work underway to reshape UMSL campus
Sutter serves as the assistant director of planning, design and construction and is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the $100 million initiative.
Transform UMSL initiative supports university equity goals
The university is engaging with construction and design contractors from local communities most impacted by disinvestment and economic inequities.
Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries
The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.
Martin Woytus, N. Renee Crandall-Witte and Qiang Dotzel 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.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address
Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Scenes from an action-packed first week kicking off the fall semester
Campus photographer August Jennewein was all over campus last week, capturing students relaxing or letting loose with friends as the new academic year began.
Eye on UMSL: 200 years of history woven together
People closely examine the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt on display at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s St. Louis Research Center in the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Eye on UMSL: Enjoying winter in warmth
Senior psychology major Pundaree Pisutvong watched snow piling up on the Quad while keeping warm indoors as she studied at University Libraries.
Scenes from the year’s first snow across UMSL
Photographer August Jennewein wandered the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus to capture the beauty of winter’s first snow on Wednesday afternoon.
UMSL staff offers tips for success to new students
Members of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Academic Support Services and the Thomas Jefferson Library provide advice, resources and support to new Tritons.
New library program aims to help First-Year Experience students
The Personal Librarian Program pairs First-Year Experience students with a librarian to help with research and navigate library resources.
UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall
Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities
The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.
Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food
UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.
St. Louis artist Saunders Schultz’s work to be featured in exhibition on UMSL campus
“Saunders Shultz: Visionary Abstractions” opens Sunday at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and will be on display through the end of the year.
Eye on UMSL: In bloom
A cherry blossom tree started showing off its pink flowers on an early spring day outside of Thomas Jefferson Library, providing the perfect complement for a student taking in the sunset.
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.
UMSL sees gains in enrollment at start of fall semester
Classes began Monday with 2,838 new freshmen, transfer and graduate students among the university’s estimated 16,600 students.
Improvements visible across UMSL campus, with more to come
The new bus shelter at Alumni Circle on North Campus is just one of the many noticeable changes in the past year.
Eye on UMSL: Afternoon toss
UMSL friends catch a rejuvenating break between classes in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library building on North Campus on a recent afternoon.
Eye on UMSL: Dusk
The sun’s last rays scatter color over the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower, the atrium and the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus.
Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings
Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.
Eye on UMSL: First bloom
In front of the Thomas Jefferson Library, a small tree’s flowers blossom, uncurling their petals to the sun and spring-like warmth this early March.
Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman
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.
Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work
Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.
St. Louis Mercantile Library presents Family Day at ‘Audubon and Beyond’ Sept. 18
The oldest library west of the Mississippi River promises to be among the most kid-friendly places in the whole region on Sept. 18.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week
Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut
Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.
Library’s service desk gets a student-friendly makeover
The new setup offers UMSL students and other users one-stop shopping when it comes to library resources.
Here’s how Emerson’s support has had an immediate and long-term impact on UMSL
Emerson has contributed nearly $6 million to UMSL over the years. People often ask, “Just where does all that money go?” Here’s your answer.
Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year
Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.
Eye on UMSL: Finals
UMSL business administration students Dan Wang (left) and Aolei Zhang study for one of their finals outside Cafe TJ at the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Eye on UMSL: Final touches
Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.
Library tales of ghosts, termites, a swim at lunch
Celebrating the life of an institution involves the work of the many individuals who helped create it. Librarians at the University of Missouri–St. Louis played a critical role in its development over the last 50 years. As part of the ongoing celebration of the UMSL Jubilee, the library staff created a video filled with vintage photographs and memories – of ghosts, termites and much mo
Cafe TJ holds grand opening week
In case you missed a chance last month to try out the newest campus coffee bar at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, here’s a good reason to check it out now.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner now being served at the library
Cramming just got a lot more enjoyable. Just in time for finals week at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a new café has opened inside the Thomas Jefferson Library.
New libraries dean focuses on students, technology
Once upon a time, library walls contained signs that read “Shhhhh!” Pretty soon, at least one library sign will read “Cappuccino.” By the end of 2012, the Thomas Jefferson Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will sport a new cafe featuring Starbucks coffees, pastries, sandwiches and salads. And no one is happier about that than Christopher Dames, the new dean of libraries.
Remembering a legend: Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Plaza
“Good. Better. Best. We just met the best.” Those were the words of Ruth Bryant in 1986. Bryant was president of the Chancellor’s Council at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and the council had just completed interviews of three finalists for the position of UMSL chancellor. The council members agreed: The final candidate, Marguerite Ross Barnett, was number one.
Have you hugged a librarian today?
When was the last time you hugged a librarian? Last week? Last year? Never?
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- Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
- Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
- University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting finalize partnership to support future students
- Retired Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan selected for induction into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
- UMSL partners with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
- UMSL partnering with Ziplines Education to drive workforce development with tech-adjacent skills training
