Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity and engagement during the first month of classes.
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UMSL community connects across campus during first month of 2025 school year
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity and engagement during the first month of classes.
UMSL community connects across campus during first month of 2025 school year
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity and engagement during the first month of classes.
UMSL community connects across campus during first month of 2025 school year
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity and engagement during the first month of classes.
Faculty in computer science, biology and physics receive prestigious NSF research funding
Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Sara Miller, Erika Gibb and Mohi Saki received four grants totaling more than $1.9 million to support their research.
Faculty in computer science, biology and physics receive prestigious NSF research funding
Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Sara Miller, Erika Gibb and Mohi Saki received four grants totaling more than $1.9 million to support their research.
Faculty in computer science, biology and physics receive prestigious NSF research funding
Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Sara Miller, Erika Gibb and Mohi Saki received four grants totaling more than $1.9 million to support their research.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunities abound
The Ed G. Smith College of Business’ “Skills for the Future” event gave students the chance to connect with academic advisors, career and professional development staff and faculty members.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunities abound
The Ed G. Smith College of Business’ “Skills for the Future” event gave students the chance to connect with academic advisors, career and professional development staff and faculty members.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunities abound
The Ed G. Smith College of Business’ “Skills for the Future” event gave students the chance to connect with academic advisors, career and professional development staff and faculty members.
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 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.
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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.
Shawne Manies, Jessica Rogen 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.
Media Coverage: July 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.
Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.
New agreement helps St. Charles Community College business students transfer credits seamlessly to UMSL
Under the agreement, 64 credit hours taken at SCC will transfer to the business administration degree program at UMSL.
Why we’re excited to return to campus
After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.
Optometry student Patrick Stifter makes an impact through role as AOSA treasurer
Stifter is proud to have helped launch the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants, which is intended to help minority students enter the profession.
UMSL faculty and staff bring volunteers to the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam
Assistant Teaching Professor Dana Klar led a team that created children’s programming, assisted artists and fed the community during the event.
Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship
Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.
Educators from across St. Louis take part in IT Career Summit hosted by UMSL
The three-day summit highlighted the role that K-12 educators can play inspiring students to pursue IT careers and offering them training to be successful.
Eye on UMSL: Let us show you around
Senior social work major Brittney Parker led a group of students from Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, on a tour on July 14, pausing in front of the UMSL Triton Store.
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.
CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior
A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program.
STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research
Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.
Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent
Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.
UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour
The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus.
Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide
Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India.
Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology
Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.
Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media
Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.
Eye on UMSL: Campus improvements
Crews were hard at work last week carrying out the demolition of Bellerive Hall on South Campus as part of UMSL’s plan to consolidate its footprint and reduce deferred maintenance.
Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy
Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.
Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship
Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.
Video: Why it is important to invest in your community’s diverse entrepreneurs
Flipstik’s Akeem Shannon discusses how creating a diverse and inclusive business community starts by providing educational support and proper resources.
Media Coverage: June 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.
Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others
Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.
Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection
Three international students from Nepal (from left) Dhanbir Lingden, Ganesh Shrestha and Saroj Kafle stroll through North Campus after a grocery run.
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
Video: Helping students transition to college, especially first-gen students, helps build an inclusive workforce
Natissia Small discusses UMSL’s Bridge Program, which helps students in grades 9-12 successfully transition to college.
D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students
Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs at his alma mater.
Bird Skins Workshop helps biology students get up-close look at feathered fliers
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries organized the workshop, which taught students how to taxidermize migratory birds donated by the St. Louis Audubon Society.
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- Newly renovated and renamed Creative Arts Building ready to serve UMSL music and fine arts students now and for years to come
- Doctoral candidate Becky Hansis-O’Neill’s research helps build understanding of tarantulas
