Developed at UMSL in 1988, the evidence-based therapy focuses on identifying how traumatic experiences change thoughts and beliefs and how those thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
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Faculty members Rachel Wamser and Kim Werner contribute chapters to book on cognitive processing therapy for complex cases
Developed at UMSL in 1988, the evidence-based therapy focuses on identifying how traumatic experiences change thoughts and beliefs and how those thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
Faculty members Rachel Wamser and Kim Werner contribute chapters to book on cognitive processing therapy for complex cases
Developed at UMSL in 1988, the evidence-based therapy focuses on identifying how traumatic experiences change thoughts and beliefs and how those thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
Eye on UMSL: Global study options
UMSL’s study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to enhance their college experience in a variety of academic disciplines across the globe.
Media Coverage: August 2025
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: August 2025
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: August 2025
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.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
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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.
Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death
Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.
Eye on UMSL: The U crew
UMSL students devote countless hours each semester to audio and video production for UMSL Radio and The U News.
Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit
Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.
UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon
Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.
Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies
Albert Zink shared a few insights with “St. Louis on the Air” listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday.
Tritons baseball’s inspiring second baseman featured on KSDK
Cystic fibrosis hasn’t stopped senior business administration major Daniel Seddon from playing baseball for UMSL.
Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization
Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).
Annual International Business Career Conference focuses on ‘Passport to Success’
More than 450 college students had the opportunity to meet and engage with business professionals during the annual UMSL event.
Children’s oncology nurse advances career through online BSN program
Jori Derner (left), a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, graduated from the RN to BSN online program in 2013.
Bridge program commends Saturday Academy participants
When local high school student Alex Hudson reflects on his experience in the Bridge Program at the University of...
Eye on UMSL: Piece of pi
Freshman computer science major Omar Ismail captivates a crowd in the Pilot House as he recites 2,020 digits of pi.
9 UMSL graduate programs land on US News ‘Best’ list
The programs include criminology and criminal justice, education, public policy administration, clinical psychology, psychology, nursing, social work, biology, and chemistry and biochemistry.
UMSL economist discusses region’s housing prices
As the housing market in St. Louis County continues to recover, home prices remain among the lowest in the United...
Dedicated students, alumni behind UMSL Radio, U News resurgence
Secondary education major Cassie Elam and UMSL alumnus Keith Robinson are two members of the enthusiastic team that powers the UMSL Radio booth and The U News.
Parkinson’s gene focus of biology student’s research
Christine Noto studies human neural cells for her research on Parkinson’s gene LRRK2, for which she received an Undergraduate Research Grant.
Student projects, community networks spur UMSL crowdfunding
The UMSL initiative emphasizes personal networks, and nearly 300 people donated to the various campaigns in the site’s first week.
UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities
The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.
The Big Man on Campus can sing
Mason Scott is a junior music major with an emphasis in vocal performance at UMSL.
Astrophysics student duo to run observatory open house
Astrophysics students Matt Dennis and Matt Wentzel will run the 2015 Richard D. Schwartz Observatory Open House.
Retired UMSL dean and spouse chase passion, research across the globe
Charley and Liz Schmitz have traveled to all seven continents – including Antarctica – in their continued quest to uncover the secrets to a successful marriage.
UMSL PMBA alumnus opens fair trade shop
Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon, PMBA 2013, owns and operates Zee Bee Market on South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Mediterranean flavors
Restaurant owner and chef Ben Poremba toasts in Olio, a former gas station he transformed into a wine bar and eatery in St. Louis’ Botanical Heights neighborhood.
Fun-filled homecoming week also packed with giving back
UMSL alumna Aleshia Patterson is youth programs coordinator at Pagedale Family Support Center, an organization that will benefit from UMSL Homecoming 2015.
Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership
The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Language student headed to Germany on scholarship
Sophomore Seth Huntington will study abroad in Germany thanks to the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities Language Immersion Scholarship.
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