DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
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2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
The Center is founded on three pillars – research, education and outreach – and designed to increase the visibility and impact of UMSL’s award-winning supply chain department.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
The organization provides continuing education to local optometrists with the goal of improving visual health across the greater St. Louis community.
Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
The organization provides continuing education to local optometrists with the goal of improving visual health across the greater St. Louis community.
Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
The organization provides continuing education to local optometrists with the goal of improving visual health across the greater St. Louis 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.
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Media Coverage: January 2022
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior center Kiara Stewart averaged 15.3 points and 7.7 rebounds last week as the women’s basketball team continued its roll with three home wins.
Ask an Expert: David Kimball and Anita Manion discuss process and importance of redistricting
The Missouri Senate was expected to open debate on a proposed redistricting map for the state’s eight Congressional districts on Monday afternoon.
Communications graduate Lucy Covington parlays internship into job with College of Optometry
UMSL Eye Care Credentialing and Outreach Specialist Lucy Covington began working with the College of Optometry as a student intern focused on social media outreach.
Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
International Business Appreciation Month opens with panel discussion featuring journalists Ali Velshi, John Casey
The event, moderated by Dean Joan Phillips, was one of eight planned throughout February with the theme of Embracing Diversity and Opportunities.
Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch break
Students Devin Elkins, Amber Jones, Mia Foote and Lauryn Sanders take a break from studying to enjoy lunch and each other’s company in The Nosh.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior forward Alex LaPorta pulled down her school-record 1,029th career rebound on Saturday in a rout of William Jewell.
UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
UMSL once again receives high marks for student voting, and the work continues
The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement found that 71.2 percent of UMSL students voted in 2020, more than 5 points higher than the national average.
UMSL Black Faculty and Staff Association names public lecture series after Jerome E. Morris
Morris, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education, served a three-year term as the BFSA president beginning in 2018.
Jake Bain continues his shift from athlete to LGBTQ+ activist while pursuing degrees at UMSL
Bain, one of the first openly gay NCAA Division I football players while at Indiana State, is now studying sport management and psychology.
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann
Hermann was a longtime supporter of the Harris Center and presented singer and activist John Denver with the first World Ecology Award in 1990.
From businesswoman to theologian to nurse: The many chapters of BSN student CJ Nash’s life
After earning her BSN, Nash plans to work on several projects that will impact health on an upper level through her role as school nurse at the Special School District of St. Louis County.
Jennifer Fisher wins National Art Education Association award
The organization named Fisher the 2022 Western Region Higher Education Art Educator.
US News ranks UMSL among nation’s best for online bachelor’s programs
UMSL ranked second in Missouri and No. 47 nationally out of more than 360 universities on the 2022 list, unveiled on Tuesday.
UMSL community members take part in virtual projects for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gave their time to six organizations: Gateway Pet Guardians, Tenth Life Cat Rescue, LifeWise StL, St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Crisis Nursery and St. Louis Area Food Bank.
Eye on UMSL: Dissecting knowledge
Teaching assistant Jake Manis consults with students Erna Rizvanovic, Annie Buck, Phuong Nguyen and Chris Courtwright Monday in the Science Learning Building.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Marty Jackson scored a career-high 30 points and added 10 rebounds as the men’s basketball team routed visiting Quincy on Saturday.
Student veteran William Redden excited to begin his future after earning degree in history
Redden landed a full-time position in human resources at Patriot Machine in St. Charles before graduation and recently got engaged.
With the help of UMSL Global, this year’s international students are prepped for success
UMSL welcomed 70 new international students from 12 countries during Global Triton Welcome, a weeklong orientation held earlier this month.
Marie Mora receives American Society of Hispanic Economists’ 2022 Academic Achievement Award
The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra names UMSL alumna Yolanda Alovor inaugural vice president of external affairs and equity, diversity and inclusion
Alovor previously served as chief of staff and vice president of diversity and belonging at Rosemont College and as a health research project manager for Centene.
Eye on UMSL: International Welcome
Director of International Student and Scholar Services and Internationalization Strategies Jessica Hylton snaps a group selfie during Friday’s International Welcome with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik.
Students can bolster goals in an UMSL mentorship program with Edward Jones
International business major Paige Risenhoover is among the first 15 students to take part in the program since it launched in August.
Sport management students compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month.
UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to CUMU executive committee
CUMU focuses on strengthening institutions as they develop new responses to the pressing educational, economic and social issues impacting their communities.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior center Kiara Stewart led the women’s basketball team to victories at Illinois Springfield and Indianapolis, extending the Tritons’ winning streak to 10 games.
Education students hone entrepreneurial skills with help of UMSL Accelerate
Students pitched original social ventures after analyzing community needs, conducting audience research and identifying community partners.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik taps experienced strategist, communicator Adella Jones to serve as chief of staff
Jones has spent the past nine years at the Centene Corporation and previously worked in community and government affairs at the Bi-State Development Agency.
MIMH and College of Education collaborate on Mental Health First Aid certification
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
Eye on UMSL: Old friends
Bernard Waxman and Dr. John Samet stopped by the front desk at University Libraries over winter break to say hello to library staff members Ted Ficklen and Katie Bell.
Dual major Anne Brown finds direction with support, experiences she’s had at UMSL
Brown, who is on track to graduate with degrees in psychology and sociology in May, is conducting qualitative research at Bridge of Hope Ministries.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team returned to the court after a three-week hiatus and blew out Missouri S&T to win its eighth straight game.
December graduate Tracy Pacini works to reduce benzodiazepine use for DNP project
In just a few months, Pacini found a 16.9% reduction of long-term prescriptions for benzodiazepines in a federally qualified health center.
3 reasons startups succeed (or fail) according to UMSL Accelerate’s Dan Lauer
Fattened Caf co-founder Charlene Lopez-Young’s story of pivoting to consumer goods during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates Lauer’s points.
Graduate programs in criminology, supply chain management get top marks from Intelligent.com
UMSL also received top-five rankings for its online DBA and school counseling master’s programs in the website’s Best Colleges of 2022 rankings.
Media Coverage: December 2021
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Alumni Association honors legislators Brian Williams, Caleb Rowden, Marlon Anderson and the late Tom Hannegan
The Friends of Higher Education Award recognizes both Democratic and Republican members of the Missouri General Assembly for their strong support.
Two degrees, one passion: Spanish graduate Hanna Lyon resets and finds her purpose
Lyon returned to UMSL five years after receiving her BSBA and earned her second bachelor’s in Spanish while raising her daughter, Mila.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jose Grubbs led the men’s basketball team to a win at Wisconsin-Parkside during an otherwise quiet holiday break. The Tritons are back in action Tuesday.
Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
‘Where I’m supposed to be’: December grad, young single mother Lauren Bowers figures things out at UMSL
The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye.
This is Chris Sullivan: The clinical director for UMSL Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services and campus health officer talks shop
Sullivan has been a student, faculty and staff member and now, as campus health officer, helps oversee health and safety on campus during the ongoing pandemic.
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 Tritons weekly rewind
Jon Osa and his men’s swimming teammates had a busy day last Friday, taking on Missouri S&T and Maryville in separate meets.
UMSL team wins Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Invitational
Students Joshua Dobyns, Annmol Babu, Faith Clark, Bharath Mukka, Venkat Pathapati and Subhan Pial comprised the winning team.
December graduate Meredith Alton returns to school to make a difference
After more than a decade, Alton returned to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude, walking as a student marshal during commencement.
Congrats to UMSL’s newest grads
Whether you celebrated in-person or virtually, congrats grads! This is a huge accomplishment, and we’re proud of you.
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- Eye on UMSL: Global study options
- UMSL’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter earns top awards at annual national meeting
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- UMSL optometry alum Dr. Brianne Hobbs named dean of Chicago College of Optometry
- New UMSL Guardian app strengthening safety across campus
- Faculty members Rachel Wamser and Kim Werner contribute chapters to book on cognitive processing therapy for complex cases
