Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
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Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
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Chancellor’s Award winner Robert Paul can’t stop asking questions, seeking answers
The director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health is a leader in studying the impact health conditions have on deep structures of the brain.
UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates
The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”
A campus for all: Sally Ebest advocates inclusivity, earns Chancellor’s Award
Nearly 30 years of dedicated service has netted the professor of English two awards within the last six months.
St. Louis Mercantile Library presents Family Day at ‘Audubon and Beyond’ Sept. 18
The oldest library west of the Mississippi River promises to be among the most kid-friendly places in the whole region on Sept. 18.
A mother-daughter academic journey
Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.
State conference taps graduate student’s expertise, invites her to present
Second-year school psychology student Kara Long has seen her interests in advocacy and public policy grow during her time in the St. Louis region.
More math, please: Ben Peet’s creativity with calculus wins him Chancellor’s Award
Math icebreakers, a collaborative classroom and more have earned the adjunct instructor the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-time Faculty Member.
In the midst of history: D.C. internship ignites Armin Cejvanovic’s passion for public service
The UMSL economics and political science major spent eight weeks on Capitol Hill this summer working in the office of U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr.
American Society of Plant Taxonomists honors botanist Peter Stevens with Asa Gray Award
Steven’s Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, which documents the evolutionary relationships of flowering plants and is the only resource of its kind relied on worldwide, earned him the distinction.
Eye on UMSL: Background noise
Deep in thought, freshman nursing student Alyssa Sams makes the most of a “quiet” study spot on the Quad during UMSL’s Fall Expo.
Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project
The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.
Teaching award honors Frank Grady’s infectious energy for Chaucer, other traditionally difficult texts
The longtime UMSL professor and current chair of the Department of English is the recipient of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The Tritons men’s and women’s tennis teams both opened their seasons in the Billiken Classic, hosted by Saint Louis University.
‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road
Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.
A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics
The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.
Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort
The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.
Eye on UMSL: Expogoers
Campus community members of all ages enjoyed the Fall Expo held in the Quad on UMSL’s North Campus Aug. 24.
Min Ji Choi learns the hustle and bustle of business careers
An internship with the tech company Swizzle recently helped prepare the business major for success in her field of interest.
‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus
Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.
Professional MBA cohort reflects on travels to Cuba, Costa Rica
This summer, the group set out for 10 days of travel to both Cuba and Costa Rica to learn about international business and culture.
Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award
The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.
UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members
The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.
Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal
The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.
Staff Association honors employees, celebrates spirit of collaboration on campus
The Aug. 12 awards ceremony and picnic honored UMSL staff members’ service and commitment.
Welcome home: Campus volunteers assist new students, ease nerves on Move-In Day
As first-year students arrived on campus Friday, a friendly crowd of UMSL staff and students helped ease the transition to college life.
Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship
Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.
10 top picks from this fall’s Weeks of Welcome lineup
Along with new challenges, assignments and discoveries, a new semester at UMSL also brings with it a growing tradition known as Weeks of Welcome.
UMSL Daily turns over new leaf with start of fall semester
Beginning next week, staying up to date on all things UMSL will be even easier for students, faculty and staff.
Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community
UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.
Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’
UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.
Eye on UMSL: Calm
The Millennium Student Center on North Campus will soon be seeing lots of foot traffic — thousands of people visit the facility on a typical day.
Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL
Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.
International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience
After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.
Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program
Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.
Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue
Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.
Media Coverage: July 2016
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.
Triton teams and individual student-athletes rack up academic honors
Judging by the various honors announced just in the last few weeks, the Tritons continue to be strong performers both in their sports and in the classroom.
UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX
Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.
Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration
The Current’s features editor, Leah Jones, was on hand to document the musical festivities. A second Laumeier performance by UMSL musicians is planned for October.
Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops
The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.
Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight
A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.
Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races
The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.
‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history
Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.
Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business
Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.
Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late
A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement
In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.
Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old
KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.
Eye on UMSL: Open for learning
Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.
English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal
Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”
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