Dean Shu Schiller speaks with attorney Eric Kendall Banks, a 1990 UMSL Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, during a reception last Wednesday night at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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Eye on UMSL: Making connections
Dean Shu Schiller speaks with attorney Eric Kendall Banks, a 1990 UMSL Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, during a reception last Wednesday night at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Making connections
Dean Shu Schiller speaks with attorney Eric Kendall Banks, a 1990 UMSL Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, during a reception last Wednesday night at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
As CEO of the National Student Nurses’ Association, UMSL alum Kenya Williams supports the next generation of nursing leaders
Williams will also be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in November.
As CEO of the National Student Nurses’ Association, UMSL alum Kenya Williams supports the next generation of nursing leaders
Williams will also be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in November.
As CEO of the National Student Nurses’ Association, UMSL alum Kenya Williams supports the next generation of nursing leaders
Williams will also be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in November.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
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A career to hang his hat on: Cardinals superfan Tom ‘The Hat Man’ Lange retires after 22 years at UMSL
After retiring from UMSL Postal Services, Tom Lange has more time to dedicate his fandom of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Eye on UMSL: Welcoming the newest Opportunity Scholars
From left, Emma Norman, Darriell Johnson, Dariana Rodriguez, Jared Mitchell and Alexis Twillmann gathered last Wednesday for a reception at the Provincial House.
Education alumna Beth Goetz joins elite group as new Ball State athletic director
The former women’s soccer coach and UMSL Sports Hall of Fame member is one of fewer than 40 female athletic directors in NCAA Division I.
Ask an Expert: Political scientist Terry Jones discusses the changes afoot in Jefferson City
The professor emeritus offered insight on such questions as whether the lieutenant governor’s seat should be filled after Mike Parson replaced Eric Greitens in the governor’s office.
UMSL alumnus Corey Smale takes entrepreneurial career in new direction with Good Fortune
The Strange Donuts co-founder, who earned a degree in communication, has opened a New Chinese American restaurant in the Botanical Heights neighborhood.
UMSL hosts ‘Learning to Teach’ conference for teacher educators
Nearly 90 teacher education professionals from around the country met at the ED Collabitat to share ideas on the latest trends for preparing the next generation of teachers.
Alumnae work to heal impoverished East African communities, financing unlikely entrepreneurs
Kaitlyn Gresham and Christy Horton manage Under the Same Tree, a 501(c)(3) that helps economically empower Kenyans and Ugandans like Neema Mungusikiza (above) and her daughters.
John McCarthy navigates career, fatherhood in 11-year pursuit to become an engineer
McCarthy’s path to an engineering degree took longer than expected, but he remains optimistic about the doors it can open.
Eye on UMSL: Family outing
A family of ducks swam into the reflection of the Millennium Student Center on a recent summer afternoon on North Campus.
Information systems graduate Kyle Hopfer takes technological talents to Centene
Hopfer’s career at Centene began with a connection he cultivated at a UMSL-sponsored career fair.
Criminology student Thomas Baker named a 2018 Pat Tillman Scholar
The Army veteran is the third UMSL student in as many years to receive the prestigious scholarship, which will support his work toward a PhD.
YouTube star Richard Williams, better known as Prince Ea, takes on the education system and more
The 2011 anthropology graduate’s spoken-word videos on a variety of topics have connected with a wide audience and earned him a place on Forbes’ 30 under 30 Education list.
A scientist with a brawny résumé and new feminist perspective
Drake Anderson’s research on the physiological effects of sexism fueled more than a future in psychology.
2 UMSL alumnae win Excellence in Nursing Awards
Christi Abeln and Christine Mathews won in the categories of orthopedics and intensive care, respectively. Each holds a BSN and MSN from UMSL.
UMSL marketing students help nonprofits with digital strategies
More than 120 students have enhanced the online initiatives of 30 local organizations through involvement in a UMSL lab.
UMSL political scientists share insights on change in Missouri Governor’s Mansion
Professors Dave Robertson and Terry Jones discussed the fallout from Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation last week with local and national media outlets.
Debate on involvement, ethics of political parties unfolds on UMSL campus
Elected officials examined the influence of their own political parties during the annual Public Ethics Conference.
Media Coverage: May 2018
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Cultivating the next writers of the literary world
The MFA in Creative Writing program is celebrating 20 years of giving rise to new voices and more than 50 books.
How to get over a breakup: New research from UMSL’s Sandra Langeslag featured in TIME
Langeslag’s study shows that thinking negatively about exes increases chances of feeling less love toward them … but can also leave people in a bad mood.
Logan University, UMSL establish joint health services for students
A reciprocal agreement provides chiropractic, eye and vision care for students, spouses and dependents at both institutions.
Nursing alumna Shunta Johnson honored for service to health care community
The BSN and MSN graduate was one of eight health care professionals recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation at its annual awards luncheon.
UMSL part of group receiving grant from Lumina Foundation to make St. Louis a ‘Talent Hub’
The grant of $275,000 is intended to aid efforts in the St. Louis region to eliminate degree completion gaps for low-income and African American traditional-age students.
Chikako Usui recognized as ‘Connector of the Year’ by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis
Long before she was formally recognized, the UMSL professor has been a connector of people, corporations and cultures.
Ask an Expert: Criminologist Matt Vogel examines Gateway Hypothesis in current drug landscape
Vogel presented research at last month’s Addiction Science Conference hosted by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL men’s golf team wrapped up its season with a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships.
Sharing lessons on the history that helped divide St. Louis
Associate Professor Priscilla Dowden-White’s teaching of the past offers lessons for the future.
Gregory Faupel rebounds from drug addiction, HIV to Saint Louis Effort for AIDS career
Personal struggles propelled the MSW graduate toward a career in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.
Sixteen faculty members earn promotions ahead of 2018-19 academic year
“I commend each of these faculty on their accomplishments and thank them for their service to UMSL,” Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kristin Sobolik said.
Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others
Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.
UMSL Phi Kappa Phi chapter a winner in national book drive
UMSL’s chapter was one of the top three recipients of donated books for the fourth straight year, collecting more than 2,100.
Spring supply chain and analytics grad boosts resume through UMSL connections
Cassie Bianculli will enter a competitive management program after graduating with a BSBA earlier this month.
Improvements visible across UMSL campus, with more to come
The new bus shelter at Alumni Circle on North Campus is just one of the many noticeable changes in the past year.
Changing course: Justin Weatherford-Pratt earns chemistry degree, plans to pursue PhD
Research opportunities played a big part in Weatherford-Pratt’s choice to transfer to UMSL after deciding to change majors.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore golfer Emma Thorngren finished fifth at the NCAA Division II Championships and helped the Tritons to a best-ever sixth-place finish in the team standings.
The best kale in town: 3 UMSL alumni combine expertise to produce some of St. Louis’ freshest greens
High school friends and UMSL alumni Tom Bortz, John-Paul Knobloch and Tim Hydar co-own Straw Hat Aquaponics.
The fight for fairness: Spring grad battles rare kidney disease to make it to law school
Political science major Ashley Westbrook’s kidneys began to fail during her freshman year at UMSL. Medical treatment and serious determination got her to graduation, and law school awaits.
Korn-eak ‘Pann’ Thamrongwang finds ‘life-changing experience’ as UMSL MBA student
The Thailand native is one of four members of his family to earn a master’s degree from UMSL.
Business alumnus Tom Santel named executive director of Civic Progress
Santel, a former executive at Anheuser-Busch, received an MBA from UMSL in 1987.
Eye on UMSL: More than a number
Many of the people who helped Marco Pipoly along the way toward his degree were there Saturday afternoon to celebrate as he became UMSL’s 100,000th graduate.
Ares Boira Lopez gets the most out of her UMSL experience
The native of Spain is leaving UMSL with a degree in psychology, a homecoming crown, two trips to the NCAA national women’s golf tournament and memories to last a lifetime.
Criminology graduate Brian Rainey will look to build on undergraduate research in PhD program
Rainey has done research into the so-called code of the streets and its effect on the likelihood that youth experience violent victimization.
Q&A with retiring Vice Chancellor for Advancement Martin Leifeld
Leifeld reflects on 10 years at the university and what he envisions for its future ahead of his retirement on June 30.
Spring engineering grad Nicholas Wulfert launching new career at Boeing
A challenge from a former boss encouraged Wulfert to pursue a career in engineering.
Lysa Young-Bates accomplishes decades-long dream of earning marketing degree
The new College of Business Administration alumna had put her degree plans on hold for years before coming to UMSL in 2017.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s tennis team ended its historic season in the NCAA national quarterfinals, while both the men’s and women’s golf teams advanced to the NCAA Championships.
Marco Pipoly, UMSL’s 100,000th graduate, on path to career in neuroscience
Pipoly was celebrated as the university’s 100,000th graduate during commencement ceremonies Saturday afternoon and has received an NSF research fellowship for graduate school.
The tale of St. Louis ties behind Ameren Accelerator
Two leaders of the region’s first energy-focused accelerator trace their start before UMSL to boyhood.
Old cookbooks, pamphlet binding and Adam and Eve engraving just some of the gems at Mercantile print fair
The St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL brought the 12th annual St. Louis Fine Art, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair to campus this past weekend.
Eye on UMSL: Picturesque picnic
UMSL students Medina Pjectrovic, Yaniv Dudaie and Alexandra Meseke recently gathered for an on-campus picnic.
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