Archaeologist’s discovery named among year’s top findings

Jan 11, 2012

Discovering the oldest written record in Europe makes for a pretty cool year. Add to it recognition as one of the...

Business pioneer broke color barrier selling Pepsi

Jan 10, 2012

When Allen McKellar won an essay contest in college in 1940, he had no idea it would lead him to become a pioneer in...

Expert talks sticker shock in 2012

Jan 10, 2012

The new year may bring more than resolutions and predictions, it may include higher prices on many of the things you...

Xtreme IT! needs you to vote early, often

Jan 10, 2012

Xtreme IT!, a precollegiate summer academy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis needs your help. The academy has...

Student receives prestigious award for oil price impact study

Jan 9, 2012

The price of oil directly affects the price of everything, from food to raw materials, according to University of...

Bus brigade, sunshine light up a quiet Friday

Jan 6, 2012

They did everything but kick the tires. Students, staff members and administrators spent two hours Friday climbing in...

Accounting break dancer creates clothing company, scholarship for extraordinary talents

Jan 5, 2012

University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Ryan Bradley is more than a year away from graduation, but he has already...

‘Mr. UMSL’ takes on new role

Jan 5, 2012

David Ganz refers to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as his home away from home. So, after more than 45 years at...

Astrophysicist’s scientific interests had few boundaries

Jan 4, 2012

For most of his long career, Richard D. Schwartz had his head in the stars. And thousands of people benefited from...

Criminologists partner with St. Louis police to fight crime

Dec 22, 2011

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Dan Isom delivered his crime report to the Board of Police Commissioners Wednesday...

International student finds home at UMSL

Dec 19, 2011

Being more than 8,000 miles away from home for more than three years can make anyone home sick. But University of...

Nearly 600 will bring home a diploma for the holidays

Dec 15, 2011

Nearly 600 graduates of the University Missouri–St. Louis will receive a coveted college diploma this holiday season....

UMSL gives rousing welcome to new UM System president

Dec 14, 2011

More than 100 people packed the lobby of the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at the University of Missouri–St....

Global census of plant DNA could combat famine, find new drugs

Dec 14, 2011

Botanist Elizabeth Kellogg has a stack of plant parts sitting next to her desk. They’re dried and pressed between...

Aspiring art teacher takes on 7th grade science project

Dec 12, 2011

Pablo Haddock, 13, wanted to learn how a pinhole camera works. Pablo, a seventh grader at St. Gerard Majella Catholic...

Gov. Nixon announces $150,000 grant for College of Nursing

Dec 9, 2011

Surrounded by a crowd of nursing students, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced Friday a $150,000 grant for the College...

UMSL campus tops list of safe universities in St. Louis

Dec 8, 2011

When it comes to safety, the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus ranks number one among four-year institutions in...

Transfer Tuesdays offer encouragement, advice

Dec 8, 2011

They signed up for many different reasons. For one woman transferring from St. Louis Community College at Florissant...

Economic education center holds Financial Football Show-Me Showdown

Dec 7, 2011

A dozen high school students from Oakville High School (St. Louis County) took to the field – or the TelePresence Room...

Reception showcases faculty authors, research

Dec 2, 2011

Robert Bliss had a problem. He had already spent his allotted funds for the semester on an economics book. But for...

Holiday Fest helps families in need

Nov 30, 2011

It’s that time of year again – celebrations of winter holidays filled with family and friends, memories and the...

Plan in works to improve student veteran experience

Nov 21, 2011

Things are looking up for student veterans at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Last week it was announced that a...

Criminologist talks protection against break-ins

Nov 17, 2011

Thinking like a burglar and keeping your schedule private could keep you from becoming the victim of a crime. There...

Meet sociologist Peter Marina

Nov 16, 2011

Peter Marina, visiting assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has had a passion for...

Teaching, technology take center stage at regional conference

Nov 16, 2011

Last week, faculty from all over the St. Louis region spent two days learning new ways of enhancing a centuries-old...

Historian to discuss the lure of Irish music, culture

Nov 16, 2011

Rich in history and tradition, Irish culture is distinctive and memorable. For years, Americans have enjoyed the...

From combat to college: Student veterans form new unit at UMSL

Nov 11, 2011

Joe Gomez says he knows a fellow military veteran when he sees one. And when he came to the University of Missouri–St....

FBI specialist to discuss computer system safety

Nov 11, 2011

Computer hackers are a nuisance to everyone. But even more so to companies that could lose not only money but data and...

Touhill to present a traditional Irish evening with Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill

Nov 10, 2011

The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center will take on an Irish festival atmosphere Nov. 19 with an evening...

Chemistry alumnus named emerging pharma leader

Nov 8, 2011

Denny Kraichely, BS chemistry 1994, was named one of Pharm Exec’s 2011 Emerging Pharma Leaders. The award recognizes...

Students scare up dance moves

Nov 7, 2011

Don’t say goodbye to Halloween just yet. University of Missouri–St. Louis students will scare up some ghosts as well...

Gerontologist talks treating memory impairment

Nov 7, 2011

Thomas Meuser, director of the Gerontology Graduate Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, knows the benefit...

CFO: Five chief financial officers and the university that helped them along their way

Nov 4, 2011

It’s been a long road for Wayne DeVeydt. Growing up on public assistance with his mother who worked as many as three...

Through the woods with John Dalton: MFA in Creative Writing director writes second novel, ‘The Inverted Forest’

Nov 4, 2011

John Dalton considers himself a lucky guy. Take 2011. It’s been a great year for the University of Missouri–St. Louis...

Bridge Program propels students beyond high school toward college success

Nov 4, 2011

For more than 25 years, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Bridge Program has served St. Louis-area students by...

In his own words: Native Nigerian director discusses stage, screen, St. Louis

Nov 4, 2011

Lagos, Nigeria, shaped Niyi Coker. Growing up there, he was surrounded by a culture rich with public theater and music...

K-5 teacher Emily Jean Smith skates to win in St. Louis roller derby league

Nov 4, 2011

Emily Jean Smith is the nicest person you'll ever meet who can knock you down and make you cry for your mommy. She's a...

Clinical psychologist Kamila White studies non-cardiac chest pain in kids

Nov 4, 2011

Imagine waking up to hear your child crying from chest pain. You rush to the emergency room. Dozens of tests later,...

Staying connected to UMSL has been no risk for retired actuary Joe Vogl

Nov 4, 2011

Armed with a passion for mathematics and a Curators Scholarship, Joe Vogl zipped through 120 credit hours in three...

University hits full stride to finish record campaign

Nov 4, 2011

You jog a little – around the block mostly. A friend suggests a marathon. Why not, you think. It’ll be a challenge....

Non-invasive blood glucose monitor closer to market

Nov 4, 2011

People with Type I diabetes could soon have a pain-free way to check their blood glucose levels. Researchers at the...

Taking shape: UMSL building in Grand Center to create new opportunities

Nov 4, 2011

Construction of a $12 million building for the University of Missouri–St. Louis is on schedule, and the building is...

From trash picker to president and CEO, Denny Reagan knows the ins and outs of The Muny

Nov 4, 2011

Dennis "Denny" Reagan is nothing if not dedicated. He began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. His role at...

Educator, graduate student participate in Fulbright program

Nov 4, 2011

University of Missouri–St. Louis educator Angela Coker and graduate student Ted Gregory have participated in the J....

Enterprise Holdings Foundation gives $1.5 million to UMSL

Nov 4, 2011

A $1.5 million gift from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation will create scholarships at the University of Missouri–St....

Senior benefits from Vantage CEO’s mentoring

Nov 4, 2011

Sometimes good things don't have to come to an end. Many University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni stay connected with...

Noninvasive glucose monitor named ‘product to watch’

Nov 2, 2011

A noninvasive glucose monitor developed by University of Missouri–St. Louis researchers made Medical Product...

Experts to discuss giants in American conservation movement

Oct 31, 2011

Pioneers of the American conservation movement are the topic of this year’s Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum...

Suicide-prevention training: It’s for everyone

Oct 28, 2011

“It’s always better to ask.” James Linsin, counseling psychologist at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, uses this...

UMSL partners with medical school

Oct 27, 2011

Students set on a career in medicine now have a new option that promises to save them time and money. The University...