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.
UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
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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Student projects, community networks spur UMSL crowdfunding
The UMSL initiative emphasizes personal networks, and nearly 300 people donated to the various campaigns in the site’s first week.
UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities
The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.
The Big Man on Campus can sing
Mason Scott is a junior music major with an emphasis in vocal performance at UMSL.
Astrophysics student duo to run observatory open house
Astrophysics students Matt Dennis and Matt Wentzel will run the 2015 Richard D. Schwartz Observatory Open House.
Retired UMSL dean and spouse chase passion, research across the globe
Charley and Liz Schmitz have traveled to all seven continents – including Antarctica – in their continued quest to uncover the secrets to a successful marriage.
UMSL PMBA alumnus opens fair trade shop
Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon, PMBA 2013, owns and operates Zee Bee Market on South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Mediterranean flavors
Restaurant owner and chef Ben Poremba toasts in Olio, a former gas station he transformed into a wine bar and eatery in St. Louis’ Botanical Heights neighborhood.
Fun-filled homecoming week also packed with giving back
UMSL alumna Aleshia Patterson is youth programs coordinator at Pagedale Family Support Center, an organization that will benefit from UMSL Homecoming 2015.
Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership
The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Language student headed to Germany on scholarship
Sophomore Seth Huntington will study abroad in Germany thanks to the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities Language Immersion Scholarship.
Alumni homecoming royalty remember rocking the boat in 1975 vote
When John January and Marla Ferguson were elected as UMSL’s homecoming king and queen 40 years ago, their unique campaigns were the talk of the campus.
Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities
The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.
UMSL education professor discusses state of education on KETC
James Shuls, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at UMSL, joined a group of community educators and leaders to discuss education in the region.
Emerson awards associate professor of nursing, UMSL alumni for teaching
Associate Professor of Nursing Wilma Calvert received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Chancellor Tom George attended the fall celebration, where 11 other UMSL alumni were also recipients.
UMSL launches MBA animated campaign
University Marketing and Communications wrote and developed the spots, which highlight the four main strengths of UMSL’s Professional MBA: schedule, value, quality (accredited) and networking.
UMSL scientist named NAI Fellow for blood glucose measuring device
This prestigious distinction comes after Xu’s portable, inexpensive, noninvasive monitor for people with diabetes earned him “Inventor of the Year” from The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Remembering James Bugg, 94, UMSL’s first chancellor
First appointed as dean of faculty in July of 1963, Bugg led UMSL – at the time a newly founded endeavor – through six crucial years of development.
Across St. Louis, student-led effort delivers 782 service hours in single day
A small army of volunteers at Circle of Light was one of 13 groups serving across the St. Louis region Monday during UMSL’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service.
UMSL saves Normandie Golf Course
The course’s long, daunting par 3 closing hole will be around to challenge St. Louis-area golfers, like Jack Sharp, for at least another decade.
Want a nursing career? BSN Preview Day around the corner
Kelsi Schlundt, a junior BSN major, will be volunteering at the 2015 BSN Preview Day on Jan. 31.
Nursing grad Joe Broeckelmann assists with US response to Ebola
He joined 33 fellow airmen for a trip to the West Africa, where they were tasked with setting up an Expeditionary Medical Support System hospital.
US News once again ranks UMSL’s online programs among best
The latest ranking marks the third consecutive year the university has been in the top 50.
Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service
UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.
Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus
Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.
December graduation applauds nearly 700 new UMSL alumni
The Dec. 20 ceremonies included remarks by three influential leaders in business, health care and live sound.
‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar
A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.
UMSL lays foundation for leaders
A strong work ethic and business acumen pushed Joe Gorder up the ladder at Valero Energy Corp., where he was named president and chief executive officer in May.
25 museums, 12 national sites, 1 buffalo enhance Mount Rushmore internship
Second-year Museum Studies graduate student Rebecca Thorn landed an internship this past summer at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
UMSL, MU awarded $1 million grant to train social workers aiding at-risk youth
The grant will extend over the next three years and will allow both campuses to train a total of 84 graduate-level social work students.
IBI News brings home the gold
The International Business Institute earned a gold CASE award for best regional newsletter.
Hannah Perryman will strike you out
The sophomore pitcher for UMSL’s softball team smashed the program’s record with 760 career strikeouts in two seasons.
UMSL Newman Center turns 50
The center remains a place of social gathering, where service and faith and sharing experiences build a warm community for students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Link in with UMSL|ASK
Alumni Sharing Knowledge, the phrase behind the acronym, is the basis for the new LinkedIn group formed and managed by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Community Relations.
Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls
Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.
UMSL criminologist partners with St. Louis police to reduce crime
The idea was simple: create a partnership that would improve public safety in St. Louis. But how? Enter Richard Rosenfeld.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
UMSL sets record for gifts and pledges
An infographic breaks down UMSL’s best fundraising year.
A look at UMSL’s influential advisory group: The Chancellor’s Council
When UMSL Chancellor Tom George has a tough decision to make, he has an august panel of experts at his fingertips.
In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty
Authors, editors and translators include Frank Grady, Ruth Iyob, Kurt Schreyer and Steve Rowan.
Chicago-area UMSL alumni gather for first time
More than 1,000 UMSL alumni are based in the Chicago metropolitan region, with careers ranging from sales to information technology to the arts.
White House honors alumna for STEM outreach to minorities
In the lab or behind a lectern, scientist Danielle Lee is usually in the minority. Rarely does she see people who resemble her.
Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award goes to UMSL biologist Patricia Parker
In addition to her work at UMSL, Parker is also a senior scientist at the zoo and director of the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos.
Eye on UMSL: The agreement
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (seated, right) and Norman “Jay” Wilson (seated, left), executive director of admissions for the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, recently signed an articulation agreement.
Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree
For years she worked on policy initiatives and advising associations and task forces, so acquiring a legal degree made sense to her.
New tutoring program pairs students with alumni volunteers
UMSL alumna Carol Becker, BA psychology 1981, says that serving as a volunteer tutor has brought back fond memories of her own college experience.
Down but never out: Scholarship helps student finish degree
The Finish Your Degree Scholarship aided nursing student Laquisha Robinson in finishing her BSN at UMSL.
Meet Cameron Roark, Student Government Association president
The criminology and criminal justice major has also served as University Ambassador and participated in the Executive Leadership Consortium, which helped him land an internship with Rep. Lacy Clay’s office.
Research grant gives student chance to do fieldwork in Guyana
UMSL biology student Hannah Stowe was one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring.
Happy birthday St. Louis! UMSL helps the city celebrate 250 years
UMSL has existed for only a fifth of St. Louis’ 250 years, but has been a treasure trove of information and resources when celebrating the city’s sestercentennial.
A different kind of charging station
Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.
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