The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event, which drew more than 700 students from high schools across the St. Louis region.
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UMSL alumni show high school students what’s possible at World Languages Day celebration
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event, which drew more than 700 students from high schools across the St. Louis region.
UMSL alumni show high school students what’s possible at World Languages Day celebration
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event, which drew more than 700 students from high schools across the St. Louis region.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Morgan Ramthun helped lift the 25th-ranked Tritons to a win over McKendree on Thursday, but they dropped their first GLVC game of the season on Saturday at Illinois Springfield.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
Communication master’s student Ken Westermann to present at the International Conference on Communication and Media Studies in Paris
Westermann will speak about the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s famous “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” public health campaign.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
A group of 22 students from more than 20 high schools attended the third annual summer camp over four days last week. Each received a $200 stipend for their participation.
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Michele Davis, Cornell Lewis and Emily Eden 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.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
Afriky Lolo brings West African dance and drumming to UMSL campus
Diádié Bathily taught African dance at UMSL as a visiting scholar before founding the company.
Ask an Expert: Brian Adler discusses walkability and pedestrian infrastructure in Downtown St. Louis and beyond
Adler says actions such as building protected bike lanes, narrowing roads and maintaining crosswalks regularly can improve experiences for cyclists and pedestrians.
Ask an Expert: Brian Adler discusses revitalization in Downtown St. Louis
Adler says there are positive trends Downtown, such as population growth and increased sales tax revenues, that can be leveraged by the city to advance the neighborhood.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
Mother-daughter bond inspires Makeba and Tanys Giles to tackle school together
Makeba is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication, while Tanys, her daughter, is working toward her master’s degree in social work.
UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
Paintings, drawings and prints from Michael Behle, Valerie Dratwick, Phil Robinson and Jeff Sippel are currently on display.
Physics graduate Keith Reece finds personal, professional growth conducting comet research
Reece has assisted Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Professor Mohi Saki with research utilizing the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility.
UMSL community celebrates launch of 36th installment of Litmag, ‘Wander through the Woods’
About 80 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
UMSL community drums up support for taiko troop at National Foreign Language Week performance
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko showcased the art of traditional Japanese drumming during a dynamic concert and led a hands-on workshop afterward.
Clinical psych PhD student Monica Treviño spends six weeks in Peru engaging in specialized language and cultural training for mental health professionals
Treviño worked with PASEO, a global mental health organization dedicated to increasing services for the Latinx population across borders.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles 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.
Rajiv Banavali and the science of sustainability
The chemistry alumnus is the senior vice president of science and innovation at WestRock Corporation, where he’s developing sustainable paper packaging.
December education and mathematics graduate Evan Price makes math relatable
As a student teacher, Price worked to make math less intimidating by connecting concepts from class to his students’ interests.
UMSL welcomes Greek ambassador for campus visit
Haris Lalacos made an official visit Oct. 30 to meet with Michael Cosmopoulos, the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Endowed Professor of Greek Studies.
Gallery 210 opens 2019-20 season with community examination of safe spaces
“Exposure 20: Safe Spaces” will open Aug. 24 as part of an ongoing series featuring local artists.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
Artist and mentor: Gallery 210 exhibit puts student, faculty artwork side by side
The annual exhibition this year takes a closer look at the influence instructors have on their students’ artwork.
Eye on UMSL: Lifelong learning
More than 30 older adults make up the first Senior Scholars Program cohort. Many of them gathered Jan. 10 for a full day of orientation, conversation and fun.
Andrew Kersten named new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Kersten has been dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Idaho and will assume his new role Aug. 1.
UMSL, STLCC partnership aims to help meet the need for more STEM teachers
An agreement between the two institutions will expand the reach of UMSL’s We Teach MO STEM education program.
Senior Scholars Program aims for a more intergenerational, age-friendly university community
Several of the first people to be accepted into the pilot, set to launch at the start of the spring 2018 semester, discuss their interest in the program.
Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy
Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza and all that jazz
Austin Culbertson was among many campus community members to enjoy a slice of pizza courtesy of UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences earlier this week.
A timely play, a week at UMSL and critical thinking in iambic pentameter
Six days with the visiting Actors From The London Stage left students, faculty and local youth invigorated by Shakespeare – and also out of breath.
Eye on UMSL: Warming up to Shakespeare
Under the direction of a professional British actor, UMSL students warm up during a unique class session bringing to life one of the texts they’ve been studying.
Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts
As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.
Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL
As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.
Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role
UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.
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