Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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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.
AACSB renews College of Business Administration’s dual accreditation for all business and accounting programs
Fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB dual accreditation status for business and accounting programs.
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.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman’s paper on Self-Invitation Hesitation drawing national interest
Grossman and his colleagues found that potential self-inviters overestimate how irritated plan-holders would be by self-invitations.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman’s paper on Self-Invitation Hesitation drawing national interest
Grossman and his colleagues found that potential self-inviters overestimate how irritated plan-holders would be by self-invitations.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman’s paper on Self-Invitation Hesitation drawing national interest
Grossman and his colleagues found that potential self-inviters overestimate how irritated plan-holders would be by self-invitations.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
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Climate change focus of contemporary issues series discussion
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Kick it with The U on mtvU
That’s right. The U, the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ student radio station, will be on mtvU for the College Radio Countdown. Their episode will play their 10 music picks and mtvU videos that best represent The U’s vibe.
UMSL students get a little help to relieve stress
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How UMSL’s own grew an MFA program, a space for writers beyond the page
Dreaming up fiction is usually the job of Mary Troy, professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Designing and establishing an MFA in Creative Writing program at UMSL, well, that is anything but fiction.
UMSL alumna doesn’t let Tourette syndrome define her life
When Jennifer Stenger was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, caused her to have uncontrollable movement of her arms and neck, she didn’t let that stop her from following her dream to become a teacher.
Economists examine housing, labor markets after recession
The housing and labor market crises of the late 2000s affected the economy in big ways. But did they impact living arrangements and cause more people to “double up?”
UMSL, WUSTL celebrate 20 years of engineering education
The originators and current stewards of the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program gathered to mark its 20-year anniversary at a reception Oct. 17 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL marketing professor talks early retail season
‘Tis the season for early bird specials and doorbuster sales. Macy’s announced this year its stores will be open on Thanksgiving for the first time in the retailer’s s history. The move is intended to give shoppers even more of an opportunity to save.
Psychology PhD student gets published in 2 scholar journals
Those outside the academic world aren’t always aware of the importance of publishing, but suffice to say that, for a graduate student hoping to land a tenure-track position at the university level, having articles accepted for publication is a very big deal. So imagine the excitement of Lauren Salminen, a second year doctoral student in behavioral neuroscience, when last month she had two articles accepted for publication on the same day.
UMSL student leader brings home regional award
Marissa Steimel hugs her latest accomplishment and flashes a smile for the photographer. Within seconds, even if you don’t know this young woman, you know it won’t be the last time we see this kind of picture.
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program shows 25% enrollment increase
With 72 schools, hundreds of teachers and thousands of students to track, you could lose sense of the big picture. But Kathleen Burns, academic director of the Advanced Credit Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, points to a steady 25 percent increase in enrollment over the last five years.
Biology student uses articulation program to fast-track to medical school
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Student new to UMSL, takes on big role in ‘Rocky Horror’
Among the University of Missouri–St. Louis students performing in “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is Grayson Jostes, who came to UMSL this semester as part of SUCCEED, a post-secondary program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
High-heeled and waxed, UMSL student steps into ‘Rocky Horror’ role
Forty years after “The Rocky Horror Show” debuted on a London stage the musical continues to be a fan favorite. Much of the fanfare flamed by the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which generated a worldwide cult following.
Prestigious Spanish publisher spotlights UMSL instructor’s poems
María Teresa Balogh never knows when inspiration may strike. So just in case, she carries a little book with her, ready to jot down ideas.
UMSL marks Jubilee with specially commissioned symphony
To mark its 50th anniversary the University of Missouri–St. Louis commissioned composer and UMSL music professor Barbara Harbach to write an original performance piece. Her creation will make its debut next month.
UMSL’s Month of Community Giving begins
Give a little, help a lot. It’s the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Month of Community Giving, an annual campus giving campaign that benefits the causes of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, they are community partners to more than 250 nonprofit organizations.
UMSL conference to focus on work of iconic gay Greek poet
The work of Constantine P. Cavafy, widely considered the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century, will be the focus of a conference at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Fun times fast approaching at UMSL’s Family Weekend
Don’t miss out on tailgating, soccer games, picnics and dueling pianos during Family Weekend, happening Oct. 4-6 on the campus of the University of Missouri—St. Louis.
Criminologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service
Service is second nature to Richard Rosenfeld. Whether it’s leading a research study for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, heading the board of the American Society of Criminology or lending his expertise to media outlets, he believes in giving back.
UMSL German Culture Center coordinator receives Carl Schurz Heritage Award
Larry Marsh began his lifelong interest in German language and culture in 1963, when he was a college exchange student to the University of Göttingen in Germany. Since 2000, he has been the coordinator of the German Culture Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL education scholar helps establish CoLab, conference for educators
As education evolves, educators are emerging with new and innovative ways to create lifelong learners.
UMSL education professor receives Lifetime Achiever in Education award
Lynn Beckwith Jr. became an educator because he wanted to make an impact on young minds and share his passion for education with the next generation.
‘Catfish’ on campus: Documentary star Nev Schulman to speak at UMSL
In the 2010 documentary “Catfish,” Nev Schulman famously tracked down the online paramour who had duped him into a cyber relationship. The film spawned an MTV reality series and solidified the term “catfish” in the American lexicon as a person who pretends to be someone they’re not, using social media to create a false identity, particularly to pursue deceitful online romances.
2 MFA alumni to read at Gallery 210
Alumni Kelli Allen, BA English 2008 and MFA 2011 (with an emphasis in poetry), and Michael Nye, MFA 2006 (with an emphasis in fiction), will make their return to the University of Missouri—St. Louis campus. But this time they do so as two published authors reading for the community from which they grew.
UMSL to honor Prince Albert II of Monaco for his environmental work
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Chinese artistic treasure to take Touhill stage
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UMSL music students praise department in creative video
It’s a virtual love letter to the Department of Music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL Be Inspired campaign moves to spring
This time last year the University of Missouri–St. Louis was in full giving mode. UMSL’s Be Inspired campaign had faculty and staff donating to the university to support the programs that inspire them.
UMSL digital media expert to discuss trends, applications
Perry Drake, assistant teaching professor of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will discuss “Emerging Technologies & Medias – Trends and Applications” at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 in the Student Government Association Chamber at the Millennium Student Center on UMSL’s North Campus.
UMSL makes ‘Best Bang for Your Buck’ list
Three years ago, the University of Missouri–St. Louis began using its trademarked positioning statement: “Serious education. Serious value.” That statement has resonated well with prospective students and its validity has received another national endorsement.
UMSL chemist recognized for research excellence
His outstanding record as a world-class researcher in the field of carbohydrate chemistry and biology has garnered Alexei Demchenko the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
Installation artist Sarah Frost unveils ‘SITE’ at Gallery 210
Artist Sarah Frost’s latest installation piece was inspired by bamboo scaffolding she saw during a trip to China.
UMSL’s Put It Out Day part two: Still seriously tobacco-free
The University of Missouri–St. Louis launched the UMSL Seriously Tobacco-Free campaign in January. Spring and summer classes have since come and gone, but the university’s tobacco-free policy remains the same.
Language instructor’s spirited teaching earns her Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
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Summer abroad makes for worldly UMSL business students
Nicole Rushlow, a senior business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, got down to business this summer in Bremen, Germany as part of the UMSL Study Abroad program.
UMSL students help raise money for Old Newsboys Day charities
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Opportunity came calling at UMSL’s Veterans Center
To hear Danielle Ibarra tell it, her life is pretty good right now. A senior majoring in finance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she has a “real possibility” of landing a great job when she graduates in December. She has a long list of people to thank, and she puts UMSL’s Veterans Center at the top.
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative honored for enriching St. Louis arts community
The E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative has been recognized for enriching St. Louis’ arts and cultural community.
Eye on UMSL: For the children
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Social work professor earns Fulbright to establish program in India
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Nursing scholar discusses growth of urgent care centers in St. Louis region
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Tweet, tweet
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Popular St. Louis artists exhibit to return to Gallery 210
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UMSL residence halls, apartments fill up fast
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UMSL Events for Aug. 16-22, 2013
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Public radio story highlights Galapagos Islands research by UMSL students
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis graduate students spent the summer conducting fieldwork in the Galapagos Islands – a kind of mecca for biologists because of the endemic species that have evolved to adapt to the islands’ unique environments.
UMSL experts sourced by media to discuss school transfer law
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