Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
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History graduate Nancy Stiles investigates kidnapping case that rocked St. Louis society
Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
History graduate Nancy Stiles investigates kidnapping case that rocked St. Louis society
Stiles’ master’s thesis examines the life of socialite Nellie Tipton Muench and her roles in kidnapping and blackmail schemes during the 1930s.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
Museum studies graduate Sam Moore brings untold stories to light at Missouri Historical Society
After leading several institutions in Pittsburgh, Moore returned to St. Louis to serve as the organization’s managing director of public history.
Museum studies graduate Sam Moore brings untold stories to light at Missouri Historical Society
After leading several institutions in Pittsburgh, Moore returned to St. Louis to serve as the organization’s managing director of public history.
Museum studies graduate Sam Moore brings untold stories to light at Missouri Historical Society
After leading several institutions in Pittsburgh, Moore returned to St. Louis to serve as the organization’s managing director of public history.
History & Whiskey: A Black History Month celebration with North County Inc.
UMSL historians Peter Acsay and Laura Westhoff lent their knowledge to last Thursday’s Black History Month event.
History & Whiskey: A Black History Month celebration with North County Inc.
UMSL historians Peter Acsay and Laura Westhoff lent their knowledge to last Thursday’s Black History Month event.
History & Whiskey: A Black History Month celebration with North County Inc.
UMSL historians Peter Acsay and Laura Westhoff lent their knowledge to last Thursday’s Black History Month event.
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Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event
Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.
A century after one of the bloodiest events in US racial history, UMSL student investigates its causes and relevance for today
Mehnaz Ahmad’s article “More Than Meets the Eye: The Layered Causes of the East St. Louis Race Riot” appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of Gateway magazine.
Steven Rowan’s newly digitized translations preserve ‘Mysteries of New Orleans’ and other 19th-century texts for future readers
A prolific translator of German and French documents, he’s lately been on a mission to make his English versions widely accessible to the public.
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.
Historian Kevin Fernlund joins KMOX for timely ‘Whole ’Nother Story’ about Stanislav Petrov
He recently discussed “The Man Who Stopped World War III” back in 1983 with KMOX reporter and UMSL alumnus Kevin Killeen.
Students make sense of past and present in Kara Moskowitz’s classroom
The assistant professor of history teaches courses ranging from African women’s history to decolonization and development.
Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his research on Greek migration
The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.
Young scholars ‘Taking a Stand in History’ at regional competition
The UMSL-hosted event is one for the history books, so to speak, with more than 300 local youth headed to campus to showcase their research projects.
Student center manager, history prize winner, translator: Meet graduating senior James Bragado
Finishing up degrees in both history and French at UMSL this fall, he’s become a familiar face in the Millennium Student Center as senior student facilities manager.
‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road
Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.
Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals
For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.
History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region
Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.
History alumna named American Society of Engineering Management Fellow
The career of ASEM Fellow Suzanna Long, MA history 1988, reflects her lifelong interests in both how and why things work.
Primm lecture to feature coffee historian Steven Topik
“Why Americans drink coffee: the story of an unlikely romance” is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Missouri History Museum.
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