UMSL student, alumnae named ‘30 Under 30’

Jul 14, 2015

Three members of the UMSL community are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 “30 Under 30” class.

Students gain job experience, more through StudentPlus program

Jul 13, 2015

Participant Candice Clossum works closely with a mentor in an on-campus job that builds her repertoire while pursuing her degree.

3 Japanese language grads earn national honors

Jul 7, 2015

The Japanese National Honor Society recognized recent UMSL graduates (from left) Susanne Mackay, Kristin Kottemann and Anita Fike.

Student archeologists report from field, add to knowledge of ancient Greece

Jul 5, 2015

Over the last three weeks, every new day has been an adventure for a group of UMSL students in Greece.

On the Chinese stage: Jazz faculty, student combo performs abroad

Jun 30, 2015

The faculty and student jazz combo traveled to China this summer to perform at three of UMSL’s exchange universities.

Student’s iOS game app lands him programming internship

Jun 28, 2015

Computer science graduate student Eryn Cantrell’s summer internship is at the application and mobile development company Asynchrony in St. Louis.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Jun 22, 2015

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

‘Beyond Ferguson’ conference looks at role of mental health

Jun 17, 2015

John Nanney, director of UMSL’s Community Psychological Service, helped to organize the June 13 event.

From hobbyist to UMSL’s 2015 poet laureate

Jun 16, 2015

Christopher Alex Chablé started writing poems to take a break from academic writing. Now he’s the 2015 UMSL poet laureate.

PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship

Jun 14, 2015

The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.

Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement

Jun 11, 2015

Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.

DNA, supramolecular chemistry research wins PhD student science award

Jun 7, 2015

Joe Meisel won the 2015 Ciel DeGutis Award for “transfecting” cells with DNA, research that has implications for genetic disease.

Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response

Jun 4, 2015

Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.

Eye on UMSL: Book lovers

Jun 3, 2015

Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.

Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series

Jun 2, 2015

Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.

Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes

Jun 1, 2015

UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.

Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery

May 31, 2015

Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.

First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors

May 26, 2015

James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.

Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond

May 25, 2015

Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.

Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba

May 21, 2015

Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.

UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine

May 21, 2015

Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.

Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board

May 19, 2015

For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.

Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC

May 18, 2015

Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.

Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace

May 17, 2015

Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.

Night at the opera

May 14, 2015

The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.

Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon

May 14, 2015

Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene

May 13, 2015

In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.

Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo

May 13, 2015

Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.

Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition

May 12, 2015

It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.

UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy

May 12, 2015

Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.

UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back

May 11, 2015

Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.

Eye on UMSL: Flying

May 11, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.

Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives

May 10, 2015

She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.

Voices of Ferguson

May 7, 2015

The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.

Meet Natalie Smith: PRIZM president, LGBT advocate, community builder

May 7, 2015

She oversaw the Walls of Intolerance event, where students shared moments of discrimination on red paper bricks.

Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

May 5, 2015

UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.

Distinguished service honorees embody ‘Triton spirit’

May 4, 2015

UMSL recognized three alumni and one student with 2015 Distinguished Service Awards at the 39th Chancellor’s Report to the Community on Friday.

Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion

May 4, 2015

Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.

Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie

May 4, 2015

UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

Counseling associate professor receives Group Practice Award

Apr 29, 2015

Angela Coker received the award for her development of the innovative SisterScholars-in-Training group at UMSL.

Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research

Apr 27, 2015

Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.

Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader

Apr 26, 2015

“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”

The different hats of Chancellor Tom George, but especially the science one

Apr 26, 2015

People know the name Tom George as chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But he does so many other...

Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award

Apr 23, 2015

Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.

Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers

Apr 22, 2015

Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.

UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history

Apr 21, 2015

Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.

Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language

Apr 21, 2015

María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”

Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer

Apr 20, 2015

Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.