The team, led by colleagues at the University of Idaho, received a six-year, $15 million grant from NSF’s Biology Integration Institutes program.
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Microbiologist Lon Chubiz part of a team of researchers studying effects of increasing drought, fire on forest recovery
The team, led by colleagues at the University of Idaho, received a six-year, $15 million grant from NSF’s Biology Integration Institutes program.
Microbiologist Lon Chubiz part of a team of researchers studying effects of increasing drought, fire on forest recovery
The team, led by colleagues at the University of Idaho, received a six-year, $15 million grant from NSF’s Biology Integration Institutes program.
Succeed student and Tritons swimmer Lawrence Sapp headed to Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Sapp will compete in the 100-meter butterfly. He previously placed fifth in the event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Media Coverage: July 2024
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: July 2024
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: July 2024
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.
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative kicks off another year of fostering accessible arts education for local students
The annual kickoff event offers an opportunity for educators to discover ways for their students to get involved with everything from ballroom dancing to classical guitar to opera.
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative kicks off another year of fostering accessible arts education for local students
The annual kickoff event offers an opportunity for educators to discover ways for their students to get involved with everything from ballroom dancing to classical guitar to opera.
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative kicks off another year of fostering accessible arts education for local students
The annual kickoff event offers an opportunity for educators to discover ways for their students to get involved with everything from ballroom dancing to classical guitar to opera.
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Eye on UMSL: Disc devotees
Making the most of a mild winter day, UMSL freshman Jacob Beers tosses a flying disc with fellow students on a North Campus lawn.
Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture
The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root
A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.
NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students
Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.
HEC-TV features ‘A Conversation with Tom George’
Chancellor George discusses everything from his first impression of UMSL and the outstanding faculty to the growing infrastructure and outstanding community partnerships.
Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization
Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.
3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class
With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.
St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration
“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.
From biochem to brewing: UMSL grad opens Iowa City Brewlab with dad
Nathan Letcher celebrated graduation afar as he brewed the first batches of craft beer to go on tap at the new science-themed brewery. The home-brewing veteran is the head brewer.
Same nursing cohort, different paths for graduating student veterans
College of Nursing students Dan Szyman and Allie Hearn are two of 58 military veterans graduating from UMSL this semester.
Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements
It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards
Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research
Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.
Students research pollinators at local cemetery
Biology students Hannah Stowe (left) and Randy Anderson researched pollinators’ interactions with native and nonnative plant species at Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Eye on UMSL: Admiration
Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.
Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role
UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.
Physics professor talks renewable energy, fueling your car
Eric Majzoub is part of the upcoming energy panel discussion at SLINN 2015, hosted by UMSL’s Center for Nanoscience on Dec. 12.
Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves
“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.
Kat Riddler, The Current’s editor-in-chief, puts focus on writing, staff camaraderie
The English graduate student leads weekly meetings where the student newspaper staff members discuss what’s working well and what they can further improve on.
Saving the planet one ecologist at a time
UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.
Art professor collaborates with IAIA artists, attends vice president’s reception
The work of Jeff Sippel (left) has been seen all over and earned him an invite to a reception held at the residence of Joe and Jill Biden.
New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester
Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.
You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association
A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.
Wildlife artist honored with World Ecology Award
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman received the 2015 World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.
A little TLC for the hall that’s seen it all
Benton Hall was the first new building built on campus and is now slated for $25 million in renovations to classrooms, study areas, collaborative venues and student spaces.
Here’s how Emerson’s support has had an immediate and long-term impact on UMSL
Emerson has contributed nearly $6 million to UMSL over the years. People often ask, “Just where does all that money go?” Here’s your answer.
New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science
Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.
Nursing alumna Kenya Haney: Fierce leader, minority health-care advocate
The nursing alumna is the director of Cardiology Services and Respiratory Care Services at both Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.
Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus
UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.
New grant will allow examination of gun-related crime in St. Louis
UMSL criminologist Rick Rosenfeld received a $567,473 grant from the Department of Justice to examine possible disparities in the criminal justice response to firearm-related crimes in St. Louis.
UMSL chemist talks HPV, antivirals, progress toward cure
James Bashkin is the moderator for “Infectious Diseases and Their Impact on American Society,” the next in the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society.
Laughter, lessons punctuate The Onion founder’s campus visit
While on campus for his Student Life Speaker Series presentation last Thursday, Scott Dikkers also conducted a workshop with creative-writing students.
Engineering major leads Student Veterans Association, looks toward career in prosthetics
U.S. Army veteran Heath McClung (at left) will speak as part of a Veterans Day panel Wednesday in the Millennium Student Center.
Mercantile’s ‘Audubon and Beyond’ exhibition showcases 5 centuries of natural history
One of several major exhibitions leading up to the 175th anniversary of the library in 2021, it showcases one of the library’s largest and most significant collections.
UMSL professor screens caged human documentary at St. Louis film festival
A publicity still from a new documentary directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies at UMSL, depicts Ota Benga.
Veterans Center’s first full-time manager makes student success her mission
In her new role at the UMSL Veterans Center in Clark Hall, Rebecca McMenamin aims to foster a one-stop shop for the hundreds of student veterans on campus.
UMSL breaks ground on new business building
Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.
Innovative teaching wins optometry professor education award
Ed Bennett was recognized with the 2015 Michael G. Harris Award for Excellence in Optometric Education by the American Academy of Optometry.
Acclaimed poet Joshua Mehigan gives reading on campus Oct. 28
His visit for the Gallery 210-based reading is part of a series planned by a group of MFA faculty members and graduate students.
Bat woman: Not the fictional heroine, the real UMSL alumna
Vona Kuczynska, MS biology 2015, is a bat specialist for SCI Engineering, a consulting company that helps developers comply with the Endangered Species Act.
UMSL alumnus among the world’s top-performing CEOs
Since 2005, George Paz, BSBA 1982, has served as CEO of Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefit management company in the country.
UMSL alumnus earns Emmy for news coverage
Steve Johnson is the managing editor for Oklahoma City’s KFOR, which received the award for its coverage of the a 2013 tornado in Moore, Okla.
New UMSL Planetarium opens to universe
The first open house for the new facility caught the attention of St. Louis Public Radio and attracted more than a hundred visitors its opening weekend.
UMSL, IBM workshop allows Normandy High School girls to get techy
UMSL partnered with IBM on Oct. 9 to host a workshop for junior and senior girls from Normandy High School. The focus was to spark an interest in IT careers.
History alumnus, teacher Rodney Wilson reflects on LGBT History Month’s beginnings
The Missouri teacher and mentor became the state’s first openly gay K-12 instructor while also pursuing a graduate degree at UMSL in the early ’90s.
Scholarship support, STARS program set pre-med student on career path
UMSL scholarship recipient Ashley Taylor’s interest in topics that “we don’t know much about” began in high school, when she participated in the 2013 STARS program on campus.
UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Student volunteers assist neighboring community during Big Event service project
The 64 student volunteers mowed lawns, removed trash and performed basic maintenance at more than 50 spots in nearby Jennings, Mo.
Biologist wins international ecology prize
The Catalan government awarded Curators’ Professor of Biology Robert Ricklefs the 2015 Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology for his contributions to the field.
Millennium Student Center celebrates 15 years at the heart of campus life
UMSL’s aptly named Millennium Student Center, which first opened its doors to the campus community in 2000, celebrates its 15th anniversary this week.
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