Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
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UMSL alum Molly Okawa fulfills dream of living, working abroad in Japan
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
UMSL alum Molly Okawa fulfills dream of living, working abroad in Japan
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
UMSL alum Molly Okawa fulfills dream of living, working abroad in Japan
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Q3D device developed at UMSL allows for earlier detection, treatment of amblyopia or ‘lazy eye’
Forus Health is licensing the device, which was invented by Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Carl Bassi and collaborators Michael Howe and Wayne Garver in the College of Optometry.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
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Fiesta de Quince a Quince opens UMSL Hispanic Heritage Month festivities
UMSL psychology student Alondra Ramirez and Mike “Baba” Nelson performed at the block party style-event, featuring food, music and dance.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights UMSL’s continued commitment to student success in annual address
Sobolik announced the creation of the St. Louis Scholars Program and plans for a full-need tuition assistance program beginning in Spring 2022.
UMSL ranked among the nation’s best and most affordable public administration programs
University HQ ranked UMSL No. 16 nationally after weighing factors such as retention and graduation rates, cost of tuition and graduate salaries.
Eye on UMSL: Fresh opportunity
Miranda Martin, Candra Mottert, Eva Konde, Max Evets and Abigail Wall are the 2021 recipients of the Opportunity Scholars Program.
UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards
John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Joel Sylven helped the men’s golf team repeat as Arch Cup champions, finishing 8 under par to take medalist honors at Stonewolf Golf Club.
Hybrid Founders event will celebrate contributions to UMSL virtually and in person
The 2021 Founders Celebration will include a large virtual celebration that will go live on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. CST and a small in-person one.
UMSL Veterans Center organizes 9/11 memorial
Students, staff and faculty planted American flags on the Millennium Student Center South Lawn to remember the lives lost 20 years ago.
UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.
St. Louis Business Journal honors Natissia Small as champion for diversity and inclusion
UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration has been working to expand access to education for more than 25 years.
UMSL to distribute $10.8 million in COVID relief funding to students this school year
Students are invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for emergency grants to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.
Eye on UMSL: Magic in the MSC
A group of students took a break from their studies last week to play a game of “Magic: The Gathering” outside The Nosh in the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team got off to its first 2-0 start since 2014 with victories over Delta State and Saint Martin’s on the opening weekend of the season.
Psychology major Emily Kersten finds her place through involvement on campus
Kersten has worked as a resident advisor, interned with Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis and held leadership positions with Psi Chi.
Media Coverage: August 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.
Anita Manion, Steve Moehrle, Kimberly Welch tapped as Presidential Engagement Fellows
The three will serve as ambassadors throughout the region, speaking to local organizations and communities about their areas of research and expertise.
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry
Singh has studied different aspects of cloud computing including cost, security and operations and has expanded his research to incorporate machine learning.
St. Louis Public Radio celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Since 1996, the show has explored issues and challenges confronting the region and has examined local art, culture and history.
College of Optometry students help treat 103 patients at OneSight Kansas City clinic
Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan and Kristin Doefler, Alisha Musau, Patrick Stifter and Katie Wilhelmus volunteered at the one-day children’s eye clinic.
School of Social Work holds virtual seminar on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients
Alumni Sarah E. Bruno and Vincent Mazzoccoli educated viewers on up-to-date terminology and ways to provide better care in behavioral health settings.
Eye on UMSL: Happy to be back
Students showed their excitement to be back on campus last week as they walked through the Quad on their way to class at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL honors faculty completing ACUE’s Effective Online Teaching Practices program
Forty-two faculty members completed the rigorous, 25-module program and learned evidence-based strategies to help students stay engaged and learn in online courses.
New sport management program jump-starts students’ careers
Sport management student Eddie Cooney and alumnus Lucas Marroquin have landed positions with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City FC.
Tina Pamintuan chosen to serve as CEO of St. Louis Public Radio
Pamintuan has more than 20 years of experience in public media and has spent the past three years as the general manager at KALW (91.7 FM) in San Francisco.
Lynn Staley, Derrick Freeman and Jackie Warren receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Philosopher Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book dives into the computational theory of cognition
“Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Explaining Biological Cognition,” was published in December by Oxford University Press.
Alumna Sarah Javier named a ‘Most Influential Business Woman’ by St. Louis Business Journal
A graduate of the MPPA program, Javier now leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as president and CEO.
Mineral Area College to hold informational meeting about UMSL-led Master of Social Work program
Those interested in the joint program can learn more from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Technology Building Room T107 on the MAC campus.
UMSL adds new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.
Eye on UMSL: Louie and a little luck
Transfer student Jay Gaskin rubbed the book in the outstretched right hand of the Wayne Goode Statue for luck as UMSL’s mascot looked on during Serendipity Sendoff.
New incentive program aims to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Students, faculty and staff who provide a record of their COVID-19 vaccination will be entered into a series of drawings for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card.
Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021
A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester.
UMSL welcomes new faculty members for the fall semester
The new faculty members took part in a daylong orientation, led by staff in the Center for Teaching and Learning, before a reception at the chancellor’s residence.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis receives $5 million in grant funding
Two grants will fund programs to support behavioral therapy trainers and to facilitate treatment for children who’ve experienced trauma.
Best Value Colleges rates UMSL in top 40 in US for affordable, quality online degrees
Value Colleges noted UMSL’s flexibility in offering both online and in-person options and that students may take advantage of the university’s career resources.
Love of music brings Mark Briguglio back to college, almost 50 years after he started, to earn degree
Briguglio has studied music and psychology while working toward his bachelor’s in liberal studies, and he aims to provide music therapy to military veterans after graduation.
Start of fall semester offers students plenty of opportunities to get involved
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a series of events planned to help new students get acclimated to the campus community.
Eye on UMSL: A teaching, learning welcome
Center for Teaching and Learning staff show off their fun sides, welcoming the semester with smiles on their faces and a hint of dance in their steps.
UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis
Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.
DNP students create multimedia textbook on nursing communications for GSNA Digital Innovators Program
Michelle Parmentier, Ann Corbin, Brenda Pauley and others cover topics such as giving a nursing deposition and communicating about vulnerable populations.
UMSL Police Detective Mariah Thomas educates, inspires at Camp Fury STL
Thomas served as an instructor and mentor during the weeklong camp, where Girl Scouts trained alongside female firefighters and police officers.
New report from UMSL criminologists shows lengths of stay at St. Louis County jail increasing even as admissions decline
Professors Beth Huebner and Lee Slocum and doctoral student Andrea Giuffre produced the report for the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.
MPPA alumnus David Gipson leading Clayton as city manager
Gipson was named the 2021 recipient of the Jay T. Bell Professional Management Award from the Missouri City/County Management Association.
Anthropology Professor Susan Brownell shares insight on China’s Olympic success with Radio New Zealand, Financial Times
Brownell is an expert on Chinese sport and authored “Beijing’s Games: What the Olympics Mean to China.” She has attended five Olympic Games.
College of Education earns full accreditation from Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
UMSL students can get the training and certification they need by earning a BSEd or through alternative certification routes such as the Teach in 12 or Teach Residency programs.
Organizational leadership student has the determination to complete her degree with the help of Boeing program
Cindy Orf, a business operations specialist, hopes to inspire her own children by completing her degree and also get ahead in her career.
Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program
The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.
Eye on UMSL: Town hall
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Rep. Kevin Windham took questions from the audience last Tuesday in a town hall meeting in the Ward E. Barnes Building.
UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events
The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.
UMSL Succeed and Missouri Historical Society discuss intersection of Black history, disability rights during digital event
The digital gathering included a discussion on the impact of Black Americans on the disability rights movement.
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