Markivee is pursuing his degree fully online while working as a public information specialist for the Missouri House of Representatives.
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Air Force veteran Matt Markivee juggles demands of parenting, career while working toward degree in communication
Markivee is pursuing his degree fully online while working as a public information specialist for the Missouri House of Representatives.
Air Force veteran Matt Markivee juggles demands of parenting, career while working toward degree in communication
Markivee is pursuing his degree fully online while working as a public information specialist for the Missouri House of Representatives.
Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
The organization provides continuing education to local optometrists with the goal of improving visual health across the greater St. Louis community.
Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.
Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
Ebert, who has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program the past two years, finished an audit internship at CliftonLarsenAllen this summer.
Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
Ebert, who has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program the past two years, finished an audit internship at CliftonLarsenAllen this summer.
Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
Ebert, who has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program the past two years, finished an audit internship at CliftonLarsenAllen this summer.
Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
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Ask an Expert: Barbara Graham sheds light on the Supreme Court confirmation process
Graham, who teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on the Supreme Court, discusses what’s in store for nominee Brett Kavanaugh in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.
Summer Academy strengthens academic standing of St. Louis youth
Nearly 300 high school students participated in the four-week UMSL Bridge Program initiative.
Eye on UMSL: Rooted in air
The Marillac Hall lobby has been home to an aeroponic garden tower as part of a STEM education project funded by the National Science Foundation.
UMSL well represented in 2018 St. Louis Business Journal 30 under 30 class
MBA student Nicole Ward and alumnae Fredrecka McGlown and Kirsten Jones joined other honorees at a reception last week at The Caramel Room.
MIMH Professor David Tate honored for his research on traumatic brain injuries
The associate research professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was named the Senior Faculty Investigator of the Year.
St. Louis teens create and collaborate through Gateway Writing Project’s OneCity Stories program
A diverse group of high schoolers learned about expression across many forms of media during a three-week course at UMSL at Grand Center.
A crash course in customer service: Taylor ‘DeeDee’ Effinger experiences Disney magic in semester-long program
The mathematics major spent five months working in and exploring the Walt Disney World Resort.
UMSL to host third annual Quick Admit Day on July 17
Undergraduate transfer students will once again have the opportunity to gain admission, meet with an advisor and register for classes, all in a matter of hours.
Gateway Arch Museum makes good use of Fausz artifact collection
Fred Fausz, UMSL emeritus associate professor of history, has dozens of artifacts from his personal collection pertaining to the American fur trade on display at the newly redesigned museum.
Jianli Pan receives recognition, funding for work on edge cloud computing, cybersecurity
The assistant professor of computer science was named the Junior Faculty Investigator of the Year at the Research & Innovation Reception in May.
Social worker Elizabeth Fuchs follows a dream formulated at UMSL
Fuchs, who earned her BSW and MSW at UMSL, was recently featured in the annual “Champions of Pride” issue of The Advocate magazine.
Media Coverage: June 2018
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.
Optometry students co-host ‘Lunch Date with Rachel and Kate’ podcast
Fourth-year UMSL optometry students Kate Hamm and Rachel Simpson use their platform to tackle issues in optometry and more.
Faculty members bring attention to UMSL with their expertise, research pursuits
Sandra Langeslag’s research on how to get over a breakup has received attention around the globe, but she’s not the only faculty member who’s been in the news in the past year.
MFA alumnus Jason Vasser-Elong explores his family’s origins and own experiences in debut book, ‘shrimp’
The 174-page collection of poems, published by 2Leaf Press, brings together his passion for writing and interest in culture, heightened by his experiences majoring in anthropology.
NAF Future Ready Lab gives Jennings students learning opportunities on UMSL campus
The College of Education has teamed up with the national foundation and local corporations to provide a STEM summer internship experience for high school students.
UMSL interns to partner with six new startups in second annual Ameren Accelerator cohort
The six companies participating in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator offer energy, cybersecurity and construction solutions.
Eye on UMSL: Road work
A shuttle bus drove by a construction crew as it was digging out the old road surface on Weinman Way last week on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL Athletics year in review
Tritons student-athletes achieved new heights in their sports and in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic year.
BES alumna Kayla Colona has found her niche at Mission: St. Louis
The 2015 graduate oversees the volunteer program at the Beyond School portion of the local nonprofit, which works with underserved communities.
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
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.
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.
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