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Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields

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

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.

Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history

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.

Alumnus returns to UMSL to launch second career

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.

50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks

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

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.