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Eye on UMSL: Frozen fun
Students in the Bridge Program’s Middle School Summer Academy had a chance to make their ice cream while experimenting with liquid nitrogen.
Michael Cosmopoulos’ work at Iklaina featured in National Geographic’s ‘The Lost Treasures of Ancient Greece’
The Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies shares his expertise in the fourth episode of the documentary series, which focuses on “The Mystery of the Trojan War.”
Media Coverage: July 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.
Stacy Pearson, Jennifer Condon and Meghann Humphries 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.
UMSL international partnership changed how two business students see the world
Clayton Bruce and Buchanan Pratt gained hands-on international business experience, lifelong connections and a broader global perspective through work at UMSL and in Finland and Germany.
Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling discusses new role at UMSL, World Cup fan experience during guest appearance on KTRS
Spilling joined hosts Frank Cusumano and Jill Farmer Monday morning on “The Frank and Jill Show.”
Eye on UMSL: Shaping the grounds
Photographer Derik Holtmann used a drone to capture photos of workers engaged in landscaping outside the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
UMSL students Veronica ‘Mayowa’ Adewole and Adel Abudayeh participate in 2026 Gyo Obata Fellowship
The Gateway Foundation’s paid summer program connects college students to area cultural institutions, nurturing the next generation of arts administrators.
Christopher Sullivan joins ranks of American Society of Criminology Fellows
The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Youth Crime and Violence was one of four people named fellows in 2026 for their scholarly contributions to the field of criminology.
Area youth get taste of UMSL campus through camp experiences
Programs across campus introduced participants of all ages to UMSL through creative, academic and recreational experiences.
26 faculty members receiving promotions for the 2026-27 academic year
Eleven faculty members were granted tenure and three were awarded the rank of full professor. Of the 12 non-tenure track faculty members receiving promotions, six received the rank of full teaching professor.
UMSL support turned tears of uncertainty into tears of joy for nursing graduate
The encouragement of UMSL faculty members helped Opportunity Scholar Kayla McKissack overcome early challenges and prepare to launch her career caring for pediatric patients.
From eye clinic to ER, UMSL simulation teaches teamwork in patient care
Optometry and nursing students navigated a simulated medical emergency together, gaining confidence in communication, collaboration and clinical decision-making.
Teaching Professor Maureen Quigley developing historical card game
Quigley’s new game, Dissolution, focuses on the closure of monasteries under Henry VIII and the resulting societal impact.
Eye on UMSL: Follow the leader
A Triton Leader gives a tour of campus to a prospective student and their family last week. Student ambassadors guide visitors along the university’s winding paths, stopping to visit key landmarks.
CLIMB program gives area high school students exposure to hands-on research work in UMSL labs
Seven students from Hazelwood East and University City High Schools participated in the paid internship program as it marked its 12th year this summer.
UMSL’s Sheila Grigsby set to be inducted into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship
The associate professor of nursing is among 24 new members of the international organization, which recognizes exceptional leaders who unite academics and communities to benefit society.
Accounting student David Farnham reaping rewards from his decision to transfer to UMSL
Farnham recently won a prize for Best Undergraduate Student Contribution at the AIS Educator Conference and was also named a recipient of a $15,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Dean Marius Boboc named to national Deans for Impact fellowship
The year-long Impact Academy provides resources and support for educator-preparation leaders to foster lasting change within their programs.
University of Missouri System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award
UMSL is part of a coalition of more than 260 partners that will work to onshore and sustain production capacity for critical minerals.
UMSL Athletics enjoys unparalleled success in competition, classroom in 2025-26
The Tritons won a school-record five Great Lakes Valley Conference championships, received 17 All-America nods and saw swimmer Justice Beard capture three individual national championships during a historic year.
UMSL’s Dustin Hagens chosen by New York Mets in Major League Baseball Amateur Draft
The right-handed pitcher is the first Tritons player to be drafted since Joshua Morgan was chosen in the 27th round in 2005.
UMSL earns National Recognition from International Literacy Association
The organization honored the College of Education for its exemplary preparation program for literacy professionals.
Assistant Professor Zori Paul serving as president-elect of North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Paul was part of the organization’s Emerging Leaders Program as a doctoral student at UMSL.
Alum Randy Sanderson has served in unexpected ways with accounting skills developed at UMSL
The 1977 graduate has also continued to give back to his alma mater through his support of scholarships.
Geospatial Summer Camp gives area high school students hands-on experience with emerging technology
More than 30 students, hailing from 20 area high schools, took part in the four-day camp organized for the fourth straight year by UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative.
New international partnerships expand global opportunities for UMSL Business students
Agreements with universities in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan will support study abroad experiences, joint degree programs, faculty collaboration and international student exchanges.
Eye on UMSL: An inviting addition
The campus community will benefit from a new bus bench installed along Natural Bridge Road through Citizens for Modern Transit’s “The Story of a Bench” program.
Media Coverage: June 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.
High school student Ayush Vasireddy gaining hands-on chemistry research experience using nanoporous gold at UMSL
Vasireddy won four awards when he entered his work in the 76th annual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May.
UMSL Engineering Summer Camps plant seeds for future engineers in the St. Louis region
Through robotics, drones, industry visits and hands-on projects, middle and high school students discovered the possibilities of engineering while gaining a closer look at opportunities available through UMSL’s new School of Engineering.
Social work graduate Jess Torres finds connection with older adults at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Torres’ work with the organization during her practicum earned the School of Social Work’s Outstanding BSW Practicum Student Award.
Allison Lendman relishing research experiences while pursuing master’s in biochemistry and biotechnology
Lendman is taking advantage of the accelerated master’s program after completing her bachelor’s in May.
Eye on UMSL: Songs of summer
Associate Professor Jim Henry works with high school students during Acappellooza Summer, a four-day a cappella music camp that culminated in a free concert at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
Dean Marius Boboc welcomes Romanian ambassador for campus visit
Andrei Muraru toured the university and met with Boboc, a native of Romania, and a group of UMSL faculty and staff as part of a 50-state tour.
Music student G Schmiedeke receives Remington R. Williams Award from University of Missouri Board of Curators
Schmiedeke performs in several music ensembles, serves as a tutor to fellow UMSL students and volunteers with local organizations such as Gateway Music Outreach.
Britne Bacca-Haupt, Tom McEwen and Matt Prsha 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.
May graduate Teamir Melaku adds another chapter to extraordinary education journey
Melaku left Ethiopia at the age of 20 to pursue a better future. In May, she graduated from UMSL for the second time, earning an MEd in interdisciplinary studies.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Sorry Her Lot’
Undergraduate student Archer McGrosso performed the famous song from “H.M.S. Pinafore” during the Spring Vocal Recital in the Creative Arts Building.
UMSL graduate Todd Renner keeps growing in nursing career more than two decades after earning degree
The 2005 graduate serves as the director of Cancer Services at Palomar Health.
Center for Teaching and Learning marks 25 years helping UMSL professors turn expertise into impact
By bringing faculty together to share ideas, explore new approaches and reflect on their craft, CTL has helped shape a culture of continuous improvement across campus.
Computer science graduate Anthony Burrows set to begin pursuing second bachelor’s in engineering this fall
Burrows, a four-year member of UMSL’s men’s tennis team, first came to the university as part of a cohort of 20 students from The Bahamas.
College of Nursing earns maximum 10-year reaccreditation from Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The accreditation is affirmation of UMSL’s academic quality, student outcomes, faculty expertise and commitment to continuous improvement.
Scholarships help unlock world of learning opportunities for business student Kiersten Kelleher
Kelleher has spent time in Bremen and Aschaffenburg, Germany, and has plans for another study abroad program in Ecuador while pursuing her MBA.
Eye on UMSL: A new view
Work is continuing on the expansion of the Social Sciences and Business Building in the UMSL Quad on North Campus.
UMSL Advanced Credit Program meets high standards to achieve reaccreditation from national alliance
The ACP program is the largest dual credit program in the state of Missouri and counts more than 8,000 students from more than 90 schools across the St. Louis region.
Alum Bill Dickens laid foundation for career success at UMSL and remains committed to giving back
Dickens earned his BSBA at UMSL in 2003 and is a certified financial planner and partner with the Moneta Group.
Opportunity Scholar Nick Ballenger starting vet school after completing bachelor’s degree in biology
Ballenger will begin studying at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine this fall.
UMSL in motion: Teaching aids
Social media manager Valerie Furlong spoke to Professor Xin Wang about the value of humanoid and quadruped robots and how they’re being incorporated into the electrical engineering curriculum.