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.
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Media Coverage: April 2025
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.
Media Coverage: April 2025
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.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
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.
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.
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.
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UMSL alumni bring renewable ‘energy highway’ to Midwest
John Waterhouse and Kasey Woods are two of the three project managers overseeing construction of a 385-mile, high-voltage power line coming to the region.
Aspiring detective connects community with criminal justice
Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime.
In her own words: Navy pilot turned accounting professor talks aviation, teaching
Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.
NSLS chapter celebrates student inductees, honors faculty and staff
Student members of the National Society of Leadership and Success honored faculty, staff and each other during the UMSL chapter’s recent induction ceremony.
Spring grad Eric’el Johnson blazes trails at UMSL, builds bright future at Boeing
With last weekend’s commencement celebration behind her, the electrical engineering major, Opportunity Scholar and UMSL Ambassador now heads to Boeing.
Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL
The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.
Amy Hunter promotes understanding, peace through courage and activism
Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.
Love for Syria, children’s health inspires pre-med student Alaa Kuziez
After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.
The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years
Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.
Five baseball players named All-GLVC, McGuire and Simokaitis on First Team
UMSL finished the 2016 campaign with a 29-21 overall record, including an 11-17 GLVC mark.
K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history
K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.
Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value
Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.
St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’
The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.
Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards
A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.
Political science professor explores modern warfare in new book
J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week
Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.
UMSL region’s first and only NSA, DHS designated ‘Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education’
The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.
UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees
Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.
Optometry student wins first place InfantSEE Scholarship, gains extensive externship experience
Shelby Baugh Bruner’s advocacy for infant vision examinations won her the first place InfantSEE Scholarship, which she’ll use to fund externships beyond those she will do in St. Louis.
Media Coverage: April 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.
Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow
Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.
Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals
For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.
Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime
A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards
The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Men’s tennis advanced to the semifinals of the GLVC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Lewis in the quarterfinals. The team awaits word on a possible NCAA Division II tournament berth.
20 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
Greek Studies professor Michael Cosmopoulos facilitates student growth through the power of travel, archaeological study and myth.
Professor of English, Gender Studies honored with UM System President’s Award for Service
Sally Barr Ebest was recognized by the University of Missouri System for her distinguished service and exceptional contributions to achieving the university’s goals.
Eye on UMSL: Grace notes
Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Precollegiate STARS program sees record enrollment for 2016
The precollegiate research program Students and Teachers as Research Scientists has a record 96 high school juniors enrolled this summer.
‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today
Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.
UMSL salutes business alumni for outstanding career achievements
The April 21 event included five awards – for Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Achievement.
Visiting education professor wants politics in the classroom
Joel Westheimer, a professor at the University of Ottawa, talked with St. Louis Public Radio and the UMSL community about the place of politics in the classroom.
Every dollar helps: Students launch campaign to assist students
Between April 25 and 29, UMSL community members can add a dollar to their bill at the Nosh and other campus eateries to support a new Triton Hunger Relief Fund.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
In men’s golf, the Tritons are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest heading into NCAA Midwest/Central Regional play next Tuesday in Michigan.
Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center
More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.
Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek
Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.
Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students
The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.
Business graduate programs named among ‘Best for Vets’
“Military Times” recently listed UMSL’s College of Business Administration among the top 25 graduate business schools for veterans in the nation.
Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference
More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.
Perryman becomes first NCAA DII player selected in National Pro Fastpitch Draft
Last week, senior pitcher Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft.
Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit
The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.
Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show
While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.
Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change
Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.
Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade
Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.
St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses
Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.
‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault
A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.
Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS
Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.
Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award
The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.
Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships
At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.
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