Category: University of Missouri – St. Louis
Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
James Young, sixth-grade musical theatre teacher at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, was named Ferguson-Florissant School District’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. Young, a…
New agreement helps St. Charles Community College business students transfer credits seamlessly to UMSL
Under a new articulation agreement, UMSL will award St. Charles Community College business students college credits for courses they have…
Why we’re excited to return to campus
Tritons from across the university are ready to make a triumphant return to campus. They’re looking forward to athletics, getting…
Optometry student Patrick Stifter makes an impact through role as AOSA treasurer
College of Optometry fourth year student Patrick Stifter found optometry after helping his now-wife, Yelyzaveta, navigate dental health problems while…
UMSL faculty and staff bring volunteers to the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam
Dana Klar (back row, fifth from left), assistant teaching professor of child advocacy studies at UMSL, has brought faculty, staff…
Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship
Deitra Colquitt, a four-time graduate of the UMSL College of Education and co-principal at Pershing Elementary School, is one of eight…
Educators from across St. Louis take part in IT Career Summit hosted by UMSL
Natissia Small, UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration, delivers the opening address at last week’s IT…
Eye on UMSL: Let us show you around
Senior social work major Brittney Parker (red shirt) led a group of prospective students from Triton College in River Grove,…
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke has been selected for the SANS Diversity Cyber Academy. (Photo by August Jennewein) Faith Clarke dreams…
CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior
Jennings Senior High School graduate Gregory Wilson responds to a question from the audience during the closing event for the…
STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research
Clockwise from left, Ellie Gira of MICDS, Supraneeth Yedem of Marquette High School, Riya Aradhyula of Marquette High School, Ichara…
Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent
Paula D. Knight is beginning her new role as superintendent of the Jennings School District after a 28-year career with…
Starring on the cover of AOA Focus inspires College of Optometry’s Erin Brooks to redouble outreach efforts
The American Optometric Association featured Assistant Clinical Professor of Optometry Erin Brooks on the cover of its magazine, AOA Focus,…
Eye on UMSL: Convenient care
Information Systems and Technology student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda holds up his vaccination card in the Millennium Student Center Century Rooms…
UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour
UMSL’s new virtual reality campus tour captures students in the Millennium Student Center. (Screenshot) If prospective students can’t come to…
Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide
Lav Gupta, an assistant professor of computer science, worked in telecommunications in India and helped build the backbone network for…
Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Keona Hughes was awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble. The scholarship is given…
Roxanne Vandermause named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Marie Mora named Roxanne “Annie” Vandermause dean of the College of Nursing,…
Ask an Expert: Amber Reinhart on vaccine hesitancy and persuasive health messaging
Amber Reinhart, the associate chair and graduate program director for the Department of Communication and Media, specializes in health communication…
Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media
Erika Gibb, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Mohi Saki, graduate research assistant, co-authored…
Eye on UMSL: Campus improvements
Crews were hard at work last week carrying out the demolition of Bellerive Hall on South Campus at the University…
Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy
Alicia Leathers, an UMSL College of Education graduate, will be the new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy…
Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 the Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship
College of Nursing DNP student Ayomide Aruwajoye was named one of five inaugural recipients of the Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship….
Bird Skins Workshop helps biology students get up-close look at feathered fliers
Meagan Thompson (at left) and Sarah Holder were two of four undergraduate biology students to receive research credit for taxidermizing…
D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students
D’Andre Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs…
Video: Helping students transition to college, especially first-gen students, helps build an inclusive workforce
Developing an educated and inclusive workforce needs to begin before students enter college to empower them for the global workforce,…
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
William Pryor, a recent College of Education graduate and teacher at St. Louis Language Immersion School, will embark on a Fulbright English…
Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection
Chemistry PhD students (from left) Dhanbir Lingden, Ganesh Shrestha and Saroj Kafle stroll through North Campus at the University of…
Media Coverage: June 2021
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars…
Video: Why it is important to invest in your community’s diverse entrepreneurs
Creating a diverse and inclusive business community starts by providing educational support along with the proper resources, says Akeem Shannon,…