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.
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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.
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.
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.
3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
Eye on UMSL: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
Eye on UMSL: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
Eye on UMSL: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
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Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery
Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.
First Opportunity Scholars graduate
Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.
St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails
Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.
MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors
James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.
Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond
Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.
Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba
Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.
UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine
Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.
Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board
For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.
Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC
Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.
Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace
Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.
Night at the opera
The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.
Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon
Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene
In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.
Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo
Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.
UMSL alumna reclaims her life after winning her battle with colon cancer
After her 33rd birthday in January of 2014, Christianah Akinduro decided it was time to take her life back.
Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition
It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.
UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy
Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.
UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back
Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.
Eye on UMSL: Flying
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives
She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year
Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.
Voices of Ferguson
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.
Meet Natalie Smith: PRIZM president, LGBT advocate, community builder
She oversaw the Walls of Intolerance event, where students shared moments of discrimination on red paper bricks.
Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch
Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.
Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.
Distinguished service honorees embody ‘Triton spirit’
UMSL recognized three alumni and one student with 2015 Distinguished Service Awards at the 39th Chancellor’s Report to the Community on Friday.
Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion
Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.
Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie
UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.
Counseling associate professor receives Group Practice Award
Angela Coker received the award for her development of the innovative SisterScholars-in-Training group at UMSL.
Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research
Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.
Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader
“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”
The different hats of Chancellor Tom George, but especially the science one
People know the name Tom George as chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But he does so many other...
UMSL, MU faculty awarded President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ron Yasbin presented UMSL social work professors Sharon Johnson (left) and Lois Pierce with the award.
Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award
Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.
Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers
Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.
UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history
Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.
Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language
María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”
Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer
Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.
Cooking up a neighborhood
Chef and restaurant owner Ben Poremba (BA philosophy 2003) is helping revitalize the Botanical Heights neighborhood in St. Louis.
UMSL professor publishes a baby boomer’s how-to guide to navigate the Internet
For many of us, life without the Internet is unimaginable. Sending emails, posting to Facebook and Instagraming our...
Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists
This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.
Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL
UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.
Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’
“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.
MIMH website gets facelift
“The revitalized website was strategically designed from the ground up to highlight the extraordinary work conducted … at MIMH,” says Rob Paul, director of the institute.
Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center
Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.
UMSL educator talks summer learning loss, K-12 funding
James Shuls recently talked to St. Louis Public Radio about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app and wrote a St. Louis Post-Dispatch commentary.
Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment
Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.
UMSL education student helps homeless women with essential products
UMSL education student Laura Wood organized a collection of feminine hygiene products to donate to local shelters.
Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes
Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.
LATEST NEWS
- Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
- UMSL receives INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the fifth straight year
- Associate Professor Emerita Chikako Usui honored by Japanese government for outstanding contribution to Japan-U.S. relations
- UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
- Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
- Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
- Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
