The specialty lenses are used to slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
The specialty lenses are used to slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
The specialty lenses are used to slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
The specialty lenses are used to slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
The couple’s generosity will help provide students with state-of-the-art, purpose-designed spaces in the renovated Social Sciences and Business Building, in proximity to other campus resources.
UMSL sent five teams to NCAA Championships, had 10 All-Americans and set a school record with 187 student-athletes earning academic all-conference recognition.
UMSL sent five teams to NCAA Championships, had 10 All-Americans and set a school record with 187 student-athletes earning academic all-conference recognition.
UMSL sent five teams to NCAA Championships, had 10 All-Americans and set a school record with 187 student-athletes earning academic all-conference recognition.
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
Staff members Amari Cunningham and Jasmine Moore talk and enjoy their frozen snacks during an ice cream social sponsored by UMSL Human Resources last week in the Millennium Student Center.
Staff members Amari Cunningham and Jasmine Moore talk and enjoy their frozen snacks during an ice cream social sponsored by UMSL Human Resources last week in the Millennium Student Center.
Staff members Amari Cunningham and Jasmine Moore talk and enjoy their frozen snacks during an ice cream social sponsored by UMSL Human Resources last week in the Millennium Student Center.
It’s a virtual love letter to the Department of Music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
This time last year the University of Missouri–St. Louis was in full giving mode. UMSL’s Be Inspired campaign had faculty and staff donating to the university to support the programs that inspire them.
Perry Drake, assistant teaching professor of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will discuss “Emerging Technologies & Medias – Trends and Applications” at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 in the Student Government Association Chamber at the Millennium Student Center on UMSL’s North Campus.
Three years ago, the University of Missouri–St. Louis began using its trademarked positioning statement: “Serious education. Serious value.” That statement has resonated well with prospective students and its validity has received another national endorsement.
His outstanding record as a world-class researcher in the field of carbohydrate chemistry and biology has garnered Alexei Demchenko the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
Artist Sarah Frost’s latest installation piece was inspired by bamboo scaffolding she saw during a trip to China.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis launched the UMSL Seriously Tobacco-Free campaign in January. Spring and summer classes have since come and gone, but the university’s tobacco-free policy remains the same.
Although Jessica Saigh was never chosen for the cheerleading squad in school, you’d never know it by observing her interaction with students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. To them, she’s a one-woman pep rally.
Nicole Rushlow, a senior business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, got down to business this summer in Bremen, Germany as part of the UMSL Study Abroad program.
College of Business Administration students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis joined organizers of the annual Old Newsboys Day for a golf tournament and dinner auction Aug. 4 and 5.
The E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative has been recognized for enriching St. Louis’ arts and cultural community.
Jerry Dunn, director of the Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis at UMSL, and UMSL Chancellor Tom George cut the ribbon Friday during the grand opening of CASGSL’s third location in Kirkwood, Mo.
Uma Segal, professor of social work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, recently received a J. William Fulbright...
Education practitioners wanting to gain licensure through a nationally approved Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program can do so at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Are urgent care centers the wave of the future?
Jane Birdsall-Lander’s repurposed wooden wall sculptures have the appearance of primitive objects. Jerry Monteith’s tiny and bizarre bug-like attractors are inspired by fly-fishing lures. Melody Evans’ flowing ceramic pieces are built upon a personal visual language, including the interaction between the human body and the environment.
Posters tend to have a short shelf life. Many are hung up and then discarded without a second thought. Even more are...
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Two University of Missouri–St. Louis graduate students spent the summer conducting fieldwork in the Galapagos Islands – a kind of mecca for biologists because of the endemic species that have evolved to adapt to the islands’ unique environments.
Being recognized as a leader in your field is an amazing honor. But sharing that distinction with a select few and having your former professor and mentor among those spotlighted with you is even more endearing.
For Nenniccia Horton, the program sharpened her skills. Tim Forney said it reaffirmed his decision to go into nursing. Ashley Aubuchon said it boosted her confidence level.
Something that may come as a surprise to St. Louisans is that research into an unusual brain phenomenon called synesthesia is being done right here within the Department of Philosophy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
In May, Teresa Bandrowsky earned her PhD in chemistry from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. In August, she begins her new job as a research and development chemist at Jost Chemical Company.
As a counseling educator, Angela Coker has spent her career focusing on the issues that plague African American women in the United States. But this year, she has the opportunity to examine those same issues from the viewpoint of African women. Coker, assistant professor of counseling and family therapy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is in the mist of an eight-month trip to Gaborone, Botswana, to collect data for her research study titled “Counseling Across Cultures.” The study focuses on how culture impacts the practice of counseling in southern Africa. While there she is serving as a visiting scholar at the University of Botswana.
For many of the participants, working in labs with top scientists as part of the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is the most important event in their decision to pursue a career in science.
Jim Widner had a passion for music from early on, but his road to jazz took a more circuitous route.
Therese Macan, associate professor of psychology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been named a fellow in...
It’s the unexpected that Alex Mesnier and Max Bernstein really like about lab work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Bees might not be considered as pretty as butterflies or hummingbirds. And of course their potential to sting can strike fear into people. But they play a crucial role in producing the fruits and vegetables we eat.
Using social media platforms and posting information about our lives is part of a daily routine for most people....
In a given year, about one in four adults will be affected by a mental or neurological disorder. Of Missouri’s approximately 5.9 million residents, close to 223,000 adults live with serious mental illness and about 65,000 children live with serious mental health conditions, according to figures from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
As closing arguments are heard on the monthlong second-degree murder trial against George Zimmerman in Stanford, Fla., opinions are running high as people on both sides feel strongly about the case.
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In her line of work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Kendra Perry-Ward comes into contact with FBI agents. Recently, the tables were turned, and she had the opportunity to actually put herself in the shoes of a special agent.
If you’re asked to conjure up an image of the Great Depression, it’s a safe bet the result will likely include one of several iconic photographs of that era.
A team from the University of Missouri–St. Louis has won a national student-designed logo contest.
Soldan International Studies High School (St. Louis) student Alexis Miller enjoys computers, coding and the technical part of software applications. The rising high school senior envisions herself someday working in computer securities for a corporation or medical organization. When a teacher told her about Xtreme IT!, a summer academy offered by the University of Missouri–St. Louis, she was ready to sign up.
Highlights of the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ founding 50 years ago are featured on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities website. The AASCU is made up of more than 400 state-supported colleges and universities across the nation offering degree programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Kate Williamson, a K-6 music specialist and Orff Schulwerk instructor from Minnesota, leads a group of music teachers through a music and movement education class during an Orff Schulwerk Certification workshop June 19 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Music at UMSL sponsored the workshop, which attracted nearly 50 teachers from across the region. This approach to learning, developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, builds musicianship through singing, playing instruments, speech and movement.
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Stephanie DiPietro, assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, recently received a 2013-2014 J. William Fulbright Award for the Spring 2014 semester.
The parent companies of KSDK (Channel 5) and KMOV (Channel 4) recently announced plans to merge. So, what does the deal mean for local news in St. Louis, where both companies own competing TV stations?
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As new social networking platforms are born and digital branding applications created, staying on top of the ever-growing scene is more important than ever to marketers and business professionals.
When he isn’t in class, University of Missouri–St. Louis senior psychology major Zach Petzel is writing songs, playing local gigs and preparing for his first big tour.
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The maker of a new social media app recently moved his business into Innovative Technology Enterprises, an incubator for startup companies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
While politicians in the nation’s capital spar over immigration reform, a recent conference on Latinos in the Heartland focused instead on integrating immigrants, specifically Latinos, into the fabric of American life. The conference was held June 12-14 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Kristy Tucciarone, associate teaching professor of media studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been recognized for her student leadership efforts.
The relationship between the U.S. and China continues to thaw, as evidenced by a recent two-day summit between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, who both vowed to usher in a “new model” of relations.