Up to 140 students each year will receive one-on-one coaching and assistance connecting with other campus resources because of the new funding.
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UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
Up to 140 students each year will receive one-on-one coaching and assistance connecting with other campus resources because of the new funding.
UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
Up to 140 students each year will receive one-on-one coaching and assistance connecting with other campus resources because of the new funding.
Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
Boboc aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the St. Louis community through programming offered by the College of Education.
Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
From Aug. 21-29, UMSL’s combined orientation and welcome is designed to help students navigate campus and connect with fellow Tritons.
Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
From Aug. 21-29, UMSL’s combined orientation and welcome is designed to help students navigate campus and connect with fellow Tritons.
Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
From Aug. 21-29, UMSL’s combined orientation and welcome is designed to help students navigate campus and connect with fellow Tritons.
2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
DuFour created the book, which has been featured in The New York Times Book Review and at international book festivals, as her senior capstone project.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
Cobb’s project used weekly socialization visits and mindfulness interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in residents at St. Andrew’s Senior Solutions.
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Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video
Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.
Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana
Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.
Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans
The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.
UMSL alumna joins Peace Corps to teach Tonga children
Bailey Bollinger joined as a primary education volunteer, and on Sept. 5 began working with members of the community on life-improving and enriching programs in Tonga.
Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running
The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.
Rash, Torres, Westermeyer honored with Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence
UMSL Chancellor Tom George presented the awards, honoring each of the staff members for superior achievement and accomplishment, at the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award
Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.
Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history
The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.
Retired MIMH scholar receives lifetime achievement award
Jean Campbell (right) was honored for her work as a national mental health advocate and her tireless pursuit in helping other individuals address their own mental health issues.
Pattonville High School student gets real-world lab experience at UMSL
The lab internship was made possible through the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED, which helps economically disadvantaged students expand their education and career outlook.
Top-ranked International Business program provides global opportunities for students
The program landed its 12th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report this week.
Alumnus returns to UMSL to launch second career
Mark Heisohn works at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He enrolled in UMSL’s nursing program after losing his longtime Chrysler job after the automotive factory closed its doors in 2008.
Economist to receive Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service
Susan Feigenbaum, professor of economics, will be honored during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 17 in the J.C. Penney Building at UMSL.
Campus community aims to log 100,000 active miles during September
Under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge, the Campus Challenge has been launched to encourage wellness on college campuses throughout the state.
Undergrad’s cellular-level research tracks protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Misfolded amyloid-beta proteins, inflammatory responses, absorbance ratios – it sounds complicated because it is, admits Richard Davenport, a UMSL senior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology.
Biologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity
Xuemin (Sam) Wang, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Plant Sciences at UMSL, earned the honor for his groundbreaking research in plant biology.
Mascot Louie, students star in campus safety video
The short film covers key safety points, reminding the UMSL community of resources available through the UMSL Police Department and Student Affairs.
UMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Bat hunting in a cemetery after dark sounds like a plot ripped from a horror movie. But it was all part of a recent scientific excursion involving a UMSL group.
Galápagos hawks hand down lice like family heirlooms, study finds
The group of researchers includes Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Professor in Zoological Studies and chair of the Department of Biology at UMSL.
STARS students receive LMI Aerospace Inc. Awards for Excellence in Research
Thirty aspiring scientists have been rewarded for a summer of hard work at the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists Program.
More students opt for on-campus living experience
Nearly 1,000 UMSL students are taking advantage of university-owned housing options this semester – an overall uptick of 6 percent.
Children’s Advocacy Services on responding to children after Ferguson unrest
Jerry Dunn, executive director of CASGSL at UMSL, talks with area educators, counselors and the news media about how to talk to children about the recent events.
50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks
The UMSL campus is brimming with upcoming events. The new Weeks of Welcome guide gives a sense of the limitless possibilities for fun and enrichment this semester.
Eye on UMSL: Reaching out
UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.
Grant spurs undergrad’s research toward better batteries, vehicles
Senior physics major Henry Hamper eyes a batch of the nanoporous carbon material he makes for research projects aimed at improving batteries and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
MIMH hosts suicide prevention conference in Jefferson City
For more than a decade, the suicide rate in Missouri has been higher than the rate nationally.
UMSL alumnus named state girls track coach of the year
Sheldon Webster (front with medal), BSEd 1986, is the girls track and field coach at McCluer North High School in Florissant, Mo.
UMSL scholar examines evolution of learning
Aimee Dunlap, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
UMSL extends office hours to help students register, start off strong
Senior and campus tour guide Nicole Vickers says UMSL’s extended office hours allow busy students like her to start the semester strong.
NASCAR internship drives UMSL student’s future
Aaron Hinton was one of only 14 college students selected for the 2014 NASCAR Diversity Internship program.
Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader
More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.
Head of UMSL Museum Studies Program honored for ‘distinguished career’
Jay Rounds has been recognized by the Association of Midwest Museums for his decades of contribution to the field and legacy of shaping students into museum professionals.
Ideas Island sprouts creative collaboration for education scholars
“If you could have your own island to yourself, what would you create?” Assistant Professor Ralph Cordova responded, and then got to find out first hand.
Professor Keith Stine named American Chemical Society Fellow
He was one of 99 scientists who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in chemistry and made important contributions to ACS.
New scholarship helps push summer enrollment above 5,000
The new Triton Summer Scholarship helped soon-to-be senior Tempestt Burel and 160 fellow UMSL students make the most of the university’s summer course offerings and stay on track toward graduation.
Don’t miss registration deadline Aug. 3 for UMSL Moonlight Ramble
UMSL international business student Dustyn Arney will be among scores of cyclists riding through the St. Louis streets on Aug. 9.
Aspiring scientists complete STARS program at UMSL
Nearly 90 high school students took part in the 2014.
UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges
Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
New UMSL Opportunity Scholars class raring to go
They include (from left) Lauren Jenkins, Nicole Gevers, Leslie Jackson, Anta Kane and Brendan McCoy.
Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2
She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.
St. Louis teens make strides during UMSL Summer Academy
Scores of local high school students turned their summer break into a time of serious and memorable growth by taking part in the academy, offered by the UMSL Bridge Program.
UMSL professor’s new program will connect sick children to St. Louis Science Center
UMSL Professor Keith Miller is working to create a program that would allow children who are ill to take part in science activities through the use of virtual robots.
Biology student invited to lead workshop for EPA employees in Guyana
Brian Waldrop has been conducting research on the water quality of a river system in the South American country of Guyana.
UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall
Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.
‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as Rec Center takes shape
Eight months into the 20-month project that will culminate in the Rec Center’s 2015 opening, the facility’s framework is now complete.
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