Media Coverage: March 2021

Apr 5, 2021

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 Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 5, 2021

Freshman Jack Meuse’s goal in the 96th minute gave the men’s soccer team a 1-0 overtime victory at Lindenwood as the Tritons notched their seventh win.

Eye on UMSL: Spotlight on history

Apr 5, 2021

An exhibition celebrating the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary opens on Friday at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Fox 2 spotlights UMSL archaeology professor’s visit to ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit at Saint Louis Science Center

Apr 4, 2021

Anne Austin used infrared light technology to study a tattoo with the wording “Pope Pius” in the “Mummies of the World” exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.

UMSL brings child advocacy training to Alaska Native communities with $500,000 DOJ grant

Apr 2, 2021

Nine Alaska Native students from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks are receiving instruction in core courses of UMSL’s Child Advocacy Studies program.

UMSL announces new degree in child advocacy studies

Apr 2, 2021

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree, and students can enroll for the Fall 2021 semester.

Congresswoman Cori Bush to discuss need for action on climate change during April 7 webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL

Mar 31, 2021

The event titled “Green Recovery, Climate Solutions and a Just Transition” is among 125 being held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030.

Honors College student Joe Retzer headed to SLU Law with full-tuition scholarship

Mar 31, 2021

Retzer became interested in political science after seeing the political personas of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential election.

UMSL boasts region’s best graduate programs in criminology, public affairs in latest US News rankings

Mar 30, 2021

The DNP, part-time MBA and graduate education programs also received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, Anchor Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day

Mar 29, 2021

The Anchor Accelerator works to promote growth for startups with diverse ownership. Each startup founder is awarded $50,000 and an additional $200,000 of in-kind resources.

‘Chalk With Us’ strives to bring awareness of prominent women in history to St. Louis

Mar 29, 2021

Approximately 30 students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to chalk the names of historical women and their accomplishments across campus.

Pioneering paths to success: 2021 Trailblazers Awards pays tribute to the spirit of women’s suffrage

Mar 29, 2021

Susan Jones, Shhdwafi Youssef, Nikole Shurn, Laura Kuensting, Anita Manion, Nancy Singer and Danielle Friz all received awards at virtual event held last Wednesday.

UMSL receives Tree Campus Higher Education certification for third straight year

Mar 29, 2021

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and conservation efforts.

Eye on UMSL: Spring cycle

Mar 29, 2021

Two cyclists glide past the Pierre Laclede Honors College on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis last week.

Education alumna Kelly Taylor named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year

Mar 29, 2021

Taylor teaches Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science and AP Environmental Science at Hazelwood West High School.

Alumnus Ronald Montgomery’s new book uses poetry and pictures to say ‘Enough’ about social injustice

Mar 26, 2021

The St. Louis native hopes his new book will continue a decades long quest to inspire change.

The next step: Criminology and criminal justice major, who battled drug addiction for years, nears completion of his degree

Mar 24, 2021

Kael Maness has worked as a recovery coach and counselor while working toward his bachelor’s degree and plans to pursue a master’s in cybersecurity.

Terry Suhre retiring after more than two decades leading Gallery 210

Mar 22, 2021

Suhre took over as director of the gallery in 1996, and since then, he has exhibited the work of nationally renowned artists and addressed social justice issues through art.

UMSL featured in Great Rivers Greenway’s Partner Spotlight

Mar 22, 2021

The organization highlighted UMSL’s work maintaining the St. Vincent Greenway and Wayne Goode Trail running through campus.

Women’s History Month event highlights prominent women in colonial St. Louis

Mar 22, 2021

Amanda Clark, the community tours manager for the Missouri Historical Society, presented “Lives on the Edge: St. Louis Colonial Women.”

Eye on UMSL: Transfer now

Mar 22, 2021

A billboard on the S. Kingshighway Bridge celebrates transfer students and the full-tuition Community College President’s Scholarship.

UMSL launches Costa Rica virtual study abroad program

Mar 21, 2021

The four-week program will include immersive cultural activities such as salsa dancing and cooking classes and a discussion about biodiversity, ecotourism and the coffee industry.

Graphic design seniors launch social media campaign, webinar to showcase capstone projects

Mar 19, 2021

The seniors created Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts to promote the two-night showcase streamed live on March 12-13. One student was featured each day leading up to the event.

Assistant Professor of Biology Lon Chubiz wins prestigious NSF CAREER award

Mar 19, 2021

Chubiz’s research focuses how some bacteria make lipid monolayer membranes and how that helps them adapt to different soil environments.

A Women’s History Month coffee conversation: Getting to know UMSL’s newest dean, Joan Phillips

Mar 19, 2021

Phillips assumed her new post as dean of the College of Business Administration this week and participated in Tuesday’s virtual discussion.

Mrs. Missouri America and UMSL graduate Wauneen Rucker fixes her crown to vie for a national title

Mar 16, 2021

Rucker, who earned a degree in criminology and criminal justice in 1996, will be competing for the Mrs. America title beginning later this week in Las Vegas.

Eye on UMSL: Second shot

Mar 15, 2021

Nursing student Abigail Wiese administered a COVID-19 vaccination to a patient Saturday during a mass vaccination clinic at the Millennium Student Center.

Employers connect with UMSL students digitally at Spring Virtual Career Fair

Mar 15, 2021

More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 73 companies in a variety of industries.

Alumna Danielle Ridolfi’s book ‘Slowly But Shirley’ helps kids accept themselves

Mar 15, 2021

Ridolfi worked as a psychologist for several years before changing careers to pursue her creative passion as a graphic designer.

Olympic expert Susan Brownell recalls the colorful and disastrous 1904 marathon on ‘Our American Stories’

Mar 15, 2021

The professor of anthropology joined the show as a guest on March 4 and discussed not only the marathon but also how the Olympics landed in St. Louis.

Four takeaways from Amp it Up: Turning Up Women’s Leadership is Good for Business

Mar 15, 2021

Mary Simeoli, Title IX coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity at Union College, talked about women in the workplace during a virtual event last week.

Hearing loss doesn’t limit optometry student from improving others’ vision

Mar 15, 2021

Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old.

College of Optometry recruitment video wins gold in Educational Advertising Awards

Mar 15, 2021

The video demonstrates that the College of Optometry provides not only rigorous education but also a supportive environment.

Sam Wheeler, Danielle Faucett and Lauren Obermark receive UMSL Hero Award

Mar 12, 2021

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Boulevard and UMSL MFA program enter new partnership

Mar 11, 2021

Under the partnership, students enrolled in “English 5190: Literary Journal Editing” will read submissions for Boulevard and be credited as editorial assistants.

Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond

Mar 9, 2021

The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.

UMSL recognized as ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for efforts to foster engagement

Mar 9, 2021

The national designation is emblematic of UMSL’s commitment to encourage civic engagement and voter participation among its students.

Bridge Program honors latest college-bound seniors to complete Express Scripts Saturday Academy

Mar 8, 2021

A total of 107 seniors took part in the program, including Pattonville senior Tyler Wright, who served as the master of ceremonies for Saturday’s Award Recognition Ceremony.

UMSL alumna Natalie Sago makes NBA history

Mar 8, 2021

Sago, a former college athlete and lifelong basketball fan, was part of the first three-person NBA officiating crew to feature two women.

Political science, history and accounting programs receive top-50 rankings from Study.com

Mar 8, 2021

The online education platform weighed factors such as school affordability and accessibility, academic offerings and available supports for students.

Media Coverage: February 2021

Mar 8, 2021

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.

Criminology and criminal justice major pursuing her dreams with help of Community College President’s Scholarship

Mar 8, 2021

Abby McElroy, a transfer from Lewis and Clark Community College, hopes to attend law school to become a human rights attorney after completing her degree at UMSL.

Quad becomes site of memorial honoring victims of COVID-19

Mar 5, 2021

Angela Kender, a member of the group Marked by COVID, organized the installation as part of the Rose River Memorial project. It will remain on display until March 10.

Women’s History Month kickoff event reveals challenges, triumphs, grace and magic

Mar 5, 2021

Overture, a discussion to celebrate and share the experiences of women at UMSL, was held March 1 as the first of many events in observance of Women’s History Month.

Goalkeeper Anton Mukhin informs, encourages with ‘Operation Exercise’ podcast

Mar 5, 2021

The podcast offers listeners information about athletic training, kinesiology and nutrition and is available to stream on Spotify.

SWIC transfer student makes a data-driven decision to study computer science at UMSL

Mar 3, 2021

Community College President’s Scholarship recipient Rachel Spearing uses creativity to code computer language as she pursues a degree in computer science.

Eye on UMSL: Back to work

Mar 1, 2021

Senior nursing student Mydah Choudhry, fresh from finishing a test, went right back to her studies last week in the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

Leroy Moore, Keith Jones share experiences advocating for disability rights in Black History Month event

Mar 1, 2021

UMSL’s Succeed Program sponsored the virtual event with two of the co-founders of Krip-Hop Nation.

Bridge Program to celebrate latest college-bound graduates in 35th annual Award Recognition Ceremony

Mar 1, 2021

Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will deliver the keynote address at the virtual event scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 6.

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award

Feb 26, 2021

FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.