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.
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UMSL Athletics puts together another stellar year in competition and in classroom
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 Athletics puts together another stellar year in competition and in classroom
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.
KSDK salutes retiring Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan
Sports Director Frank Cusumano, a 1984 UMSL alum, interviewed Flanagan for a feature story during last Wednesday’s newscast.
Department of Art and Design collaborates with John Burroughs School on interactive wall installation
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
Department of Art and Design collaborates with John Burroughs School on interactive wall installation
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
Department of Art and Design collaborates with John Burroughs School on interactive wall installation
The 30-foot-by-10-foot interactive mural encouraged students to reflect on their intentions for the year.
Eye on UMSL: Cold treats and good company
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.
Eye on UMSL: Cold treats and good company
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.
Eye on UMSL: Cold treats and good company
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.
UMSL political scientists researching pressures faced by local election officials and decisions to remain in their roles
Yuguo Liao and David Kimball are partnering on the research project with the support of a grant from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
UMSL political scientists researching pressures faced by local election officials and decisions to remain in their roles
Yuguo Liao and David Kimball are partnering on the research project with the support of a grant from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
UMSL political scientists researching pressures faced by local election officials and decisions to remain in their roles
Yuguo Liao and David Kimball are partnering on the research project with the support of a grant from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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UMSL China scholar discusses wage disparity with Bloomberg Businessweek
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