The virtual event also showcased the talent of UMSL students, including MLK scholarship recipients Donnie Tomlin and Jake Bain and singer Tierra Marie Gray.

Director of International Student and Scholar Services and Internationalization Strategies Jessica Hylton snaps a group selfie during Friday’s International Welcome with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik.

International business major Paige Risenhoover is among the first 15 students to take part in the program since it launched in August.

Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month.

CUMU focuses on strengthening institutions as they develop new responses to the pressing educational, economic and social issues impacting their communities.

Senior center Kiara Stewart led the women's basketball team to victories at Illinois Springfield and Indianapolis, extending the Tritons' winning streak to 10 games.