The civic engagement contest highlighted the creativity, leadership and impact of students ages 16 to 19 who are actively engaged in service, volunteerism or entrepreneurship in their communities.
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UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts MyImpact Challenge Showcase for Missouri with local high school students
The civic engagement contest highlighted the creativity, leadership and impact of students ages 16 to 19 who are actively engaged in service, volunteerism or entrepreneurship in their communities.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts MyImpact Challenge Showcase for Missouri with local high school students
The civic engagement contest highlighted the creativity, leadership and impact of students ages 16 to 19 who are actively engaged in service, volunteerism or entrepreneurship in their communities.
UMSL Tritons: Weekly rewind
The men’s golf team wrapped up its season by placing 17th at last week’s NCAA Division II Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Channon Peoples, Emmanuel Morgan discuss benefits of the Bridge Program in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
For nearly four decades, the Bridge Program has helped prepare middle and high school students and their parents for the transition to college.
Channon Peoples, Emmanuel Morgan discuss benefits of the Bridge Program in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
For nearly four decades, the Bridge Program has helped prepare middle and high school students and their parents for the transition to college.
Channon Peoples, Emmanuel Morgan discuss benefits of the Bridge Program in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
For nearly four decades, the Bridge Program has helped prepare middle and high school students and their parents for the transition to college.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
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Criminologist Richard Rosenfeld helps author new report calling for more nuanced look at recidivism
The report, titled “The Limits of Recidivism: Measuring Success After Prison,” was released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium
Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Gateway Scholarship Program providing in-state tuition to new UMSL students from 8 surrounding states
Legal residents of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Tennessee will automatically qualify when they enroll as new full-time students.
Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology
As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Annie Scaramuzzi pitched the softball team to a 3-1 victory in its regular-season finale against McKendree with seven strikeouts in six innings.
UMSL’s Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival returns after two-year hiatus
This festival, designed to support the development of participating schools’ music programs, attracted 500 high school students performing in 33 bands.
UMSL celebrates 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
Dean Joan Phillips presented the awards to alumni Joe Eimer, James E. Jordan, Susan O’Leary, Jay Plaskett and Peter Racen at a reception last Thursday.
Lauren Obermark’s new book explores the value of museums in rhetorical education
“Engaging Museums: Rhetorical Education and Social Justice” examines how museums address discomforting subjects and challenge visitors to confront traumatic events.
Eye on UMSL: All that jazz
Alumnus Dustin Shrum and Danny Campbell of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band perform Friday during the 2022 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.
Doctoral candidate Lauren Morgan balances criminal justice research with training as elite water skier
Morgan is doing her dissertation research on so-called crossover youth – children and adolescents involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice system.
Ken Rapsilber, Dena Jenkins and Megan Gregory receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Former NPS Director Robert Stanton appointed scholar in residence in College of Education
In the new role, Stanton will work with Professor Theresa Coble’s third Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture doctoral cohort.
UMSL hosts annual international business case competition, sponsored by Bayer
The competition challenged students to utilize what they’ve learned about business so far and push themselves beyond traditional thinking to produce inventive solutions.
Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Secure Community Network, UMSL win Innovation in Philanthropy Award
UMSL students Shawanda Martin, Hufsa Siddiqui and Zachary Weiss have supported Secure Community Network in their work as Decipher Investigative Intelligence interns.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL freshmen golfers Tove Brunell and Juliette Lecomte garnered All-GLVC honors while leading the Tritons to a runner-up finish at the conference championship.
UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute
The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.
Scholarship Breakfast celebrates the impact donors make on the lives of students
Alumna Meredith Alton and public policy administration major Bella DeArmitt shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support of scholarships.
Eye on UMSL: Spring flowers
The flower bed outside the UMSL Catholic Newman Center at the corner of Natural Bridge Road and Clearview Drive was in bloom on a sunny, spring afternoon.
UMSL celebrates work of its faculty researchers and innovators
Jerry Dunn, Lon Chubiz, Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala, Felia Davenport and Uma Segal were honored at the Research and Innovation Reception on April 8.
UMSL Police Sergeant Richard Aites finds meaning writing about history, the outdoors
Aites is a columnist for Outdoor Guide Magazine and the author of “The Legend of Coal Oil Johnny,” a historical fiction book inspired by oil baron John W. Steele.
BES alumna Madeleine Trotier uses acrobatics and dance to educate with Circus Harmony
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor, teaches children STEM concepts and local history through acrobatics, juggling and tumbling.
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor,
Indian and Muslim student associations celebrate holidays, traditions with joint dinner
The concurrence of Indian New Year and Ramadan offered an ideal opportunity to create space to share cultural differences and discover commonalities.
UMSL students participate in Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners Advocacy Day
Fourteen students joined faculty members Laura Kuensting, Carla Beckerle and Louise Miller in pushing for full-practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s golf team secured its first Great Lakes Valley Conference championship since 2016. Senior Joel Sylven led the way, winning medalist honors.
UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
County Executive Sam Page delivers first State of the County Address at Touhill
More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name
The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.
UMSL serving as educational partner with Generation USA on Verizon Skill Forward Initiative
UMSL will provide training for area students interested in careers as junior full stack java developers through a free, fully online, 16-week program.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Mimi Bradley became the second UMSL pitcher in as many weeks to toss a no-hitter, holding Maryville without a hit and striking out six in Saturday’s 2-0 victory.
Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men
The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.
New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha
University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch time
Two students dine on pizza together in The Nosh on a recent afternoon in the Millennium Student Center.
Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons
The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.
Media Coverage: March 2022
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.
Alumna Monique Goris wins Hazelwood School District Social Worker of the Year
Goris worked as a family advocate and educator with Youth In Need before earning an MSW at UMSL and going to work for the Hazelwood School District.
Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career
Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.
Tour La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais from anywhere in the world thanks to Dan Younger
The online virtual tour Younger developed is the culmination of a project he began in 2017 with the support of a grant from the UMSL Research Board.
College of Optometry holds collaborative workshop with University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Assistant Clinical Professor Casey Hamm set up the collaboration so that future practitioners could learn how to collaborate across disciplines.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior golfer Joel Sylven posted a school-record score of 206 at the Findlay Spring Invite to capture his second individual title of the season and fifth of his career.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
Eye on UMSL: Showing them around
Sadie Weiss, assistant director of Precollegiate Student Services, talks to a group of prospective students last week inside the Welcome Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Maja Lietzau won a pair of singles matches over the weekend to help the women’s tennis team beat Illinois Springfield and Southern Indiana.
Community is a major theme at the UMSL Spring Student Involvement Expo
Student organizations hoped to attract new members, and students who attended wished to identify organizations that aligned with their interests, beliefs and social needs.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
August Jennewein, ShaQuina White and Chelsea Nollau receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza with the provost
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Veterans Center kicked off its annual Student Veterans Week programming with Pizza with the Provost.
Lara Zwarun shares perspective on information war in Ukraine with St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The associate professor of communication and media shared her perspective on the fighting and the ongoing battle for persuasion over the past several weeks.
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