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UMSL’s School of Engineering ready to ‘Elevate’ its work with robotics, AI
UMSL’s School of Engineering welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Elevate, an Airmen-led hub of the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s Innovation Office at Scott Air Force Base.
Pro volleyball coach Haley Brightwell credits UMSL for ‘everything that I am today’
Brightwell, who began her coaching career as a graduate assistant alongside Tritons Coach Ryan Young, is now serving as an an assistant coach with the Indy Ignite of Major League Volleyball.
Sport management student Carson Johnson scores top 10 finish at National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Johnson took ninth place individually in the speed sell competition, pitching himself as an entry-level hire with the Atlanta Hawks.
Men’s basketball coach Bob Sundvold joins latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Sundvold talked about why he fits so well at UMSL, where he recently completed his 13th season and ranks as the Tritons’ all-time winningest coach.
Eye on UMSL: Full of gratitude
Senior Sophie Steinmetz spoke at a luncheon for members of The 1963 Society and described the impact scholarships have made on her experience as a student-athlete.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Mayan Covarrubias won GLVC Player of the Week honors after finishing as the co-medalist at the Findlay Spring Invitational.
UMSL faculty members Badri Adhikari, Jill Delston, Tareq Nabhan present at NextGen Pathways Symposium
The third annual symposium brought together researchers from across the University of Missouri System.
UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
Jesse Bier, Lorah Crame, Bryanna Deatherage, Zoe Ellis, Greg Ketcherside, Karch Knipp, Allison Lendman, Lucy Roth, Samuel Voell and Kyliah Walker represented UMSL at the annual event on March 12.
Faculty members Sandra Langeslag and Necdet Gürkan team up for interdisciplinary research on romantic feelings for AI companions
Funded by OpenAI, the research specifically examines the emotional and cognitive effects of experiencing romantic feelings for AI companions.
Dr. Julie DeKinder named 2026 Thomas J. ‘Tommy’ Pham GPLI-NKCF Keratoconus Practitioner of the Year
Named for the former Cardinals outfielder, the award recognizes exceptional expertise in keratoconus education and management.
UMSL students and alumni come prepared to impress at Spring Career Fair
More than 350 UMSL students and alumni visited with representatives from 76 employers in a wide variety of career fields.
VITA program’s arrival on UMSL campus provides win-win of real-world experience for accounting students while benefitting community
UMSL faculty and students are excited to host a site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, offering free tax preparation services to area residents.
New experiential learning project in capstone course gives UMSL business students rare peek at inside workings of industry leader
Representatives from The Boeing Company help students in Strategic Management develop solutions to challenges faced by the regional giant.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team picked up its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory against Ferris State on Friday but saw its historic season end with a loss to Northwood in Saturday’s second round.
UMSL receives more than $1 million federal investment to establish API Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub
Congressman Wesley Bell led the effort to secure the funding for the initiative, which will strengthen domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis
Doctoral students in biology, criminology and criminal justice, and education competed in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition.
Junior Justice Beard captures three individual titles at NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships
Beard joins men’s golfer Joel Sylven and the 1973 men’s soccer team as the only national champions in UMSL history.
UMSL College of Education’s Community Learning Labs concept wins CoGenerate’s national Big Ideas Challenge
Dean Marius Boboc developed the concept, which will bring educational and social services to trusted community spaces where people of all ages can learn and grow together.
Fourth-year optometry student John Luder receives 2026 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship
Luder was honored for outstanding clinical performance, empathetic patient care, embracing modern technologies and active involvement in the optometric community.
Biologist Kirk Winemiller discusses constructing a ‘Periodic Table of Niches’ during annual Margalef Seminar in Ecology
Winemiller recently retired as a University Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University and has been recognized internationally for his research on fisheries and aquatic ecology.
Eye on UMSL: A celebration of creativity
Students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College held a launch party to celebrate the release of the newest issue of Bellerive, the annual literary magazine.
Litmag launches 37th installment, honors Professor Emeritus Eamonn Wall
About 70 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
Jill Delston discusses the real-world impacts of philosophy in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Delston, an assistant professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Philosophy, talked to host Nate Fleming about how philosophy connects to real‑world ethics, precision medicine and student mentorship.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center gives UMSL students platform to turn ideas into reality at PitchFest 2026
The annual competition allows UMSL students to present a unique product for a chance to win funds that will assist their new business venture.
UMSL women’s basketball team headed to the NCAA Tournament for fourth time in program history
The Tritons fell to Maryville in double overtime in Sunday’s GLVC Tournament final but secured an at-large berth into the 64-team field.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Justin Simard had three hits and scored three runs as the baseball team won Sunday afternoon and took two of three in its weekend series against Hillsdale.
Junior Justice Beard chasing first national title at NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
Beard, a biology major from Paducah, Kentucky, enters this year’s national meet with the fastest times in the country this season in the 500-, 1,000- and 1,650-yard freestyle races.
UMSL School of Engineering representatives make strong impression at Science Center expo
Professors George Nnanna and Xin Wang had help from freshmen Moses Prakash and Teddy Fallon in touting all that UMSL has to offer at “SciFest: Engineering Expo.”
UMSL Bridge Program marks 40 years of impact as it celebrates newest graduates of Saturday Academy
Late Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett was responsible for starting the program in 1986, and her vision remains vibrant in the 78 seniors who completed it this year.
Education PhD candidate Chris Worth wins AAIDD 2026 Student Award
Worth’s doctoral research focuses on “dignity of risk” and its impact on the “act of becoming” for emerging adults with disabilities.
Local business leaders converge on UMSL to mentor other professionals and future workforce members in annual ‘Mentoring Monday’ event
The St. Louis Business Journal organized the event, which brought about 220 people to the MSC Century Rooms.
Eye on UMSL: Speaking through art
Works by UMSL Art and Design faculty and students are being displayed side-by-side in an exhibit called “Hung Together” on the third floor of the Millennium Student Center.
Cedric Carr promoted to captain of UMSL Police Department
Carr, who has worked at UMSL for over 10 years, plans to increase the department’s community engagement and visibility.
Media Coverage: February 2026
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.
Nursing alum Angie Tobias builds career in community health at Our Lady’s Inn
Tobias works as an on-site nurse and case manager at Our Lady’s Inn at the maternity shelter, which offers wraparound services for adult pregnant women.
Vibe Coding Workshop exposes students, faculty and staff to emerging technology
Mike Seper, the director of Intellectual Property Commercialization and Innovation, organized the Feb. 20 event in the UMSL Innovation Center.
High school student Harlan Sigler gains hands-on research experience during School of Engineering internship
Sigler worked with Associate Professor Hamid Sanei to develop custom, 3D-printed shoe insoles for diabetic patients dealing with diabetic foot and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Morgan Lint pulled out a three-set victory in her No. 4 singles match against Enna Krnjic to give the women’s tennis team a 4-3 dual meet victory over Division I Southern Indiana.
Chemist Max O’Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture
O’Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress.
UMSL Addiction Science Team receives $250,000 grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to advance health equity
The funding supports the creation of the St. Louis Medication Access Project, which will provide medication lockboxes and transportation assistance to individuals seeking treatment.
Tradition and innovation: Scenes from Homecoming 2026
Members of the UMSL community chowed down at the Chili feed, showcased their talents and walked the runway during the annual celebration.
George Nnanna describes development of UMSL’s School of Engineering in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nnanna, the school’s founding director, stressed the importance of building a curriculum that gives students opportunities to gain hands-on experience solving real-world engineering problems.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team clinched the first GLVC regular-season championship in program history with an 82-37 victory over William Jewell.
3rd annual Midwest Gateway Supply Chain Student Case Competition draws teams from 14 universities to UMSL
Students participating in a simulation gained real-world experience while collaborating to solve multiple challenges along a fictional supply chain.
Phoebe Waltman, John Bryant and Jaleh Fazelian receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Nursing faculty members Christina Castellano, Michelle Barrier and Julie Bertram recognized with distinguished abstract from Midwest Nursing Research Society
Their research examines the benefits of peer support groups for nursing students who are also mothers.
UMSL receives federal funding to launch Geospatial Workforce Development Pilot Program
Congress provided $5 million through the Department of Defense to support the initiative as a partnership between the university, NGA and T-REX.
Chris Scheetz named executive director of Information Technology Services and chief information officer
Scheetz has climbed the ranks of ITS over more than 25 years at UMSL and has been serving as interim CIO since July.
2026 Trailblazers Awards celebrate UMSL community members who lead with innovation and dedication
This year’s recipients were Bob Sundvold, Chelesa Holden, Jill Bernard Bracy, Keeta M. Holmes, Addy Yoder and Carl Bassi.