Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.
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Eye on UMSL: Building blocks
Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.
Eye on UMSL: Building blocks
Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.
Eye on UMSL: Building blocks
Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference continues to build post-pandemic momentum with three-day event on UMSL’s campus
The 12th annual conference featured more than 75 presenters and speakers, spread over 40 sessions, to educate and entertain 575 attendees at this year’s event.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference continues to build post-pandemic momentum with three-day event on UMSL’s campus
The 12th annual conference featured more than 75 presenters and speakers, spread over 40 sessions, to educate and entertain 575 attendees at this year’s event.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference continues to build post-pandemic momentum with three-day event on UMSL’s campus
The 12th annual conference featured more than 75 presenters and speakers, spread over 40 sessions, to educate and entertain 575 attendees at this year’s event.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
Education PhD graduate Gabrielle Sewester aims to create more stability in the foster care system
Sewester has identified three key components to successful placements through interviews with foster care parents across Missouri.
60 for 60: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
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Enterprise Opportunity Driver scholar starts career in familiar setting
Rachel Gann not only received multiple offers prior to graduation, she landed her entry-level dream job.
Football, paramedic career, UMSL chemistry lead Chris Tipton to med school
Paramedic medicine inspired Tipton to pursue a master’s degree in chemistry at UMSL. His next step takes him back to his undergraduate alma mater.
A life well lived: Stories from the first graduating class in celebration of its 50th reunion
Hear nine members of the class of 1967 share their memories of a budding campus and their adventures in the decades since.
Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education scholar in residence offered insights contained in his new book, “The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.”
Media Coverage: May 2017
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.
Eye on UMSL: Leaders of tomorrow
The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.
Faculty member ventures into Robert Louis Stevenson’s Land of Nod with ‘curious music’ of his own
Zachary Cairns’ new choral piece “The Land of Nod” earned kudos from the Missouri Composers Project earlier this year.
UMSL music alumna turned radio producer inducted into St. Louis Media Hall of Fame
Just before graduating in 1974, Mary Edwards started what she thought would be a short-lived summer job at St. Louis Public Radio. She never left.
Eye on UMSL: Success
UMSL SUCCEED graduates express their joy at commencement as they enter the Mark Twain Building on May 13.
Passionate St. Louis community leaders converge on campus
Each year, the university draws dedicated residents to a comprehensive course focused on neighborhood leadership.
UMSL working to build partnership with Osmania University in India
The budding relationship adds to UMSL’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach around the globe so it can attract more international students.
North County Inc. honors development at UMSL
Chairman Scott Negwar presented Chancellor Tom George with a Community Development Award during the organization’s annual leadership breakfast.
Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings
Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.
A ‘short, sweet ride’: Mother-daughter graduates share transformative journey in earning degrees
Donna and Ashlie Vickers have shared many things in life, but neither thought they would split a college commencement weekend.
Teresa Thiel named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Thiel will assume the post for the second time as she takes over for fellow molecular biologist and outgoing Dean Ron Yasbin when he retires Aug. 31.
Nursing alumna’s life-saving efforts result in DAISY Award, everlasting gratitude, friendship
Kara Schneider and Kenny Rosenkoetter will likely be friends for life – ever since the day she helped save his.
Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.
Graduate students ace CPA exam, top St. Louis market
Those enrolled in UMSL’s Master of Accounting program continued a trend of high CPA exam pass rates in 2016, surpassing the national average by 26.6 percent.
Education students share final projects, SAIL into bright futures thanks to innovative teacher prep
More than 90 graduating teacher candidates shared practicum efforts that had them engaged in everything from culture to curriculum in area schools.
Political science students gain new perspectives on European politics through participation in Midwest Model EU
Professor Joyce Mushaben led the group participating in the annual simulation of the European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.
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.
Investigating drunk personality: Research from MIMH’s Rachel Winograd garners international attention
Do other people notice the personality changes drinkers self-report? Sometimes, yes – especially when it comes to extraversion.
A look into ‘Glycoworld’ at UMSL, its sweet chemistry research and the professor behind it
Alexei Demchenko’s research on synthesizing carbohydrates has resulted in NIH, NSF and Pfizer funding and a UMSL 2017 Senior Investigator of the Year award.
Natural Bridge, Boulevard journal editors celebrate newest issues at joint gathering
UMSL alumna Brigitte Leschhorn was one of four featured writers to read May 9 at the collaborative St. Louis event held in the Grove neighborhood.
College of Nursing celebrates 35 years, honors 4 remarkable alumni
The 35th Anniversary Brunch and Alumni Awards capped off a year’s worth of celebration, reflection and collaboration.
Print fair turns conference center into colorful hubbub of collections and conversation
Dealers from near and far – and fairgoers young and old – descended on UMSL last weekend for the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 11th annual event.
Eye on UMSL: After the rain
Following days of rain, the clouds parted in time for a student to enjoy a colorful sunset as he walked past the atrium of the St. Louis Mercantile Library.
Economics graduate Matt Segrist to apply lessons learned at UMSL in new job at Post Holdings
Segrist is set to assume his post after receiving his bachelor of science and master of arts degrees in economics during this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.
More reasons than one to sign up for summer sessions at UMSL
Quicker degree completion, multiple sessions and online and on-campus courses needed for majors and minors are among the reasons students enroll in summer courses at UMSL.
Actor, director and faculty member Jacqueline Thompson continues to wow crowds
The assistant professor of theater looks back on a year packed with key roles on stage and off as she helps lead a relatively young department at UMSL.
College of Nursing alumna travels to Uganda to aid fellow grad’s health-care and community-building efforts
Kelli Rowland traveled nearly 8,000 miles to reconnect with former classmate Samuel Mugaya and experience the medical missionary trip of a lifetime.
African American Alumni Chapter celebrates and welcomes new grads
Last Friday proved an especially happy one at UMSL as a crowd of graduating students of color gathered with well-wishers to celebrate the past and the future.
Honored business alumni thank UMSL for transformational experiences
Kirk Richter, Don Mueth, Diann Gross, Robert Mastis, Denny Reagan and Luigi Wewege shared stories while being recognized last week at the Millennium Student Center.
Economics Resource Center has become unofficial ‘hub of the econ department’
The bustling room on the top floor of the Social Sciences and Business Building is an important space for student interaction and collaboration.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week fun
Nursing seniors (from right) Nick Schueddig, Nick Rangel and Chris Galvin savor some recreation time with a game of Spikeball alongside friend Brett Wright during finals week.
5 new UMSL grads to accept mantle of military leadership
Along with their degrees, ROTC cadets Lucas Elberfeld, Jared Dillmon, Steven Galbraith, Andrew Potts and Katie Kluthe (not pictured) are earning their officer stripes.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The softball team captured its fourth GLVC Tournament title in five years and received a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Championship.
First-generation college grad from Bosnia off to physician assistant school
May graduate Adela Redzic already has a spot lined up at SIUC. A St. Louisan since the age of 6, Redzic and her family fled the war in Bosnia.
UMSL school psychology program’s 100th graduate blazes a trail of advocacy and action
From launching Brunch with a Senator to a recent scholarship win, Katya Sussman’s past three years of achievement will have a lasting impact.
Dan Lauer discusses Ameren Accelerator benefits on St. Louis Public Radio
UMSL Accelerate Director Dan Lauer discussed the university’s role in an innovative business accelerator program on “St. Louis on the Air” Monday.
Media Coverage: April 2017
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.
Biochemistry grad Victoria Rogers tackles Alzheimer’s, childhood beliefs, 5 grad school acceptances
Rogers’ Alzheimer’s research got her into grad school and helped develop an antibody that could slow the disease, which has affected Rogers’ family.
Celebrating 1,500 success stories
UMSL alumnus and Express Scripts Chairman George Paz heads an impressive list of St. Louisans speaking, performing or receiving honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies May 12-14.
Leadership awards banquet puts everyday excellence in the spotlight
Student advocates. Rising leaders. Excellent Tritons. Some of the people on campus who embody such descriptions were in the spotlight during Mirthweek.
Rainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell
Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night.
Weather dampens Mirthweek Carnival attendees but not student enthusiasm
Despite heavy rainfall, UMSL students and community members enjoyed carnival rides, food and games during the Mirthweek Carnival.
UMSL College of Optometry premieres new video focused on student voices, family feel
Supportive student services, national leadership opportunities and extensive externship experiences are just some of the program features highlighted in the video.
‘Lion King’ cast members make time during tour to connect with St. Louis youth, UMSL students
Last week’s “Lunch and Learn” put a crowd of young artists in conversation with the people who portray Simba, Mufasa and other characters in the award-winning musical.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The Tritons women’s tennis team landed the program’s second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and its first national ranking after a 14-2 regular season.
Eye on UMSL: Bubblebus
Juniors Joann Schwieter (center) and Kennedy McClinton (at right) brave the bubbles at Food Truck Friday outside the Millennium Student Center.
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