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May graduate Chantelle McNeil pursues degree to further her career in auditing and inspire her family
McNeil, who returned to school as a single parent of four children, earned her bachelor’s in liberal studies and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Biologist Aimee Dunlap discusses research on the ecology and evolution of learning as part of NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series
Dunlap and her students study arthropods such as bumblebees, fruit flies and tarantulas to glean insights on how environmental variability affects cognition.
New UMSL graduates celebrate finishing their college journey during commencement
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL recognized nearly 1,400 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
Eye on UMSL: One for the memory book
Students made use of the photo booth at the Triton Toast event last week as they celebrated their pending graduation.
UMSL students’ data-driven solutions spark interest from St. Louis city officials
The cross-campus collaboration gave UMSL students hands-on experience tackling real St. Louis budget challenges through research, analytics and policy recommendations.
Eye on UMSL: Shared gratitude
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik attended a reception with members of the Chancellor’s Council, Alumni Association Board of Directors and other friends and supporters who paid tribute to her leadership at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL baseball team won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1996 but was eliminated in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
3 questions with John Bender, doctoral student in biology
Bender leads community‑engaged conservation across the Mariana Islands, where his team advances species recovery and ethical bird translocations.
Political science PhD graduate Jake Shaw lands job as assistant professor at DePauw University
Shaw successfully defended his dissertation on April 14. His research explored the impact of natural disasters on voting behavior in gubernatorial and presidential elections.
Study abroad experience at UMSL brought Cristina Fernandez Bermejo back for MBA success
Fernandez Bermejo, a native of Spain, served as co-coordinator for the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference this year.
UMSL, NGA and other local partners team up on geospatial workforce pilot program
The project is designed to strengthen the nation’s geospatial workforce by building intentional education and career pathways that begin well before college.
Education graduate Meredith Stroud finds personal, professional growth through campus involvement
This fall, Stroud will start a full-time teaching position at Academy of Innovation at Remington, the same school she attended in her youth.
KSDK spotlights UMSL baseball team after winning first conference title since 2003
Sports Director Frank Cusumano stopped by practice this week as the team prepared to take on Wayne State Thursday in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament.
BSN graduate Anna Hendricks starting career as NICU nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Hendricks first got experience working on the floor while completing her clinical rotations at UMSL.
Studio Art major Jacob Jeliti receives $5,000 scholarship from Greater St. Louis Artists
Jeliti, a junior, was one of four college art students across the St. Louis region honored with scholarships earlier this spring.
2nd annual Start with Leadership Conference brings more than 300 professionals to UMSL for afternoon of learning, networking
FOCUS St. Louis and UMSL collaborated to host the conference last Thursday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL students earn awards, recognition for innovative business ideas at regional pitch competition
Freshman Ethan Wallace received a $10,000 prize for his invention at a regional entrepreneurship competition, while fellow student Asmahan Ghaleb gained valuable industry connections.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Business Celebration and Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL College of Business alumni Jeff Heveroh, Steven Harris, Stacey Massa and Mike Seals were honored for their success in the business world and continued impact on the UMSL campus.
Eye on UMSL: Feeling blue
Members of Vocal Point perform during “Blue,” a choral concert on May 5.
May graduate Kinsey Henrichsen pursues passions for clinical psychology and community engagement
Henrichsen will continue her education at UMSL in the psychological and brain sciences master’s program.
Adella Jones, Channon Peoples receive Chancellor’s Medals for their work on behalf of UMSL
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik suprised both with the honors during the annual Career Milestone Recognition Reception.
College of Education works with local educators to hone GIS skills in advanced geospatial workshop
Over the next five months, the participants will develop model ArcGIS StoryMaps centered on St. Louis that other teachers can then use in their classrooms.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team won its first GLVC Championship since 2003, giving UMSL four conference titles during the spring sports season.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik honored with Visionary Leadership Award at annual North County Inc. Leadership Breakfast
Sobolik, who is retiring at the end of June, has led significant enhancements to UMSL’s academic offerings and the physical campus during her nine years at the university.
BSN alum Dajae Post builds on passion for community-centered healthcare at Affinia Healthcare
At the federally qualified health center, Post oversees daily operations, including planning and budgeting, and also assesses patients’ conditions.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,400 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
Five commencement ceremonies will take place on May 15 and 16.
UMSL’s Bridge Program celebrates 40 years of preparing students of every background for college success
Since 2003, 100% of Bridge Program graduates have gone on to college or other postsecondary educational opportunities.
May Optometry graduates help serve hundreds of patients during humanitarian trip to El Salvador
Devansi Patel and Kiley Stout, along with 2024 grad Dr. Mariah Strahm, joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in Las Placitas in February.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference connects professionals, prepares students for an AI-driven future
UMSL’s annual conference connects students directly with industry professionals, delivering practical insights, valuable networking opportunities and real-world perspective that help bridge the gap between the classroom and career.
Media Coverage: April 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.
Founders showcase the development of their businesses during Anchor Accelerator Demo Day
Student and community founders translate mentorship, funding and hands-on training into scalable ventures, highlighting the strength of UMSL’s innovation ecosystem and its lasting support beyond the classroom.
UMSL recognizes the exceptional work of its researchers during annual Research and Innovation Celebration
The university honored Claire Wolff, Erika Gibb, Jodi Woodruff, Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Jill Delston, Cynthia Dupureur and Xin Wang with awards.
Doctoral student Anna Heinzmann researching how instituting plea bargaining is altering the legal system in her native Brazil
Heinzmann holds a law degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and her legal training has helped inform her research.
Eye on UMSL: The perfect pick-me-up
Faculty and staff members and their children, including Leonid Pugachev and his son, enjoyed a day of fun during “Bring a Child to Work Day” on April 23.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s tennis team dispatched Indianapolis 4-2 Sunday afternoon to secure the first Great Lakes Valley Conference championship in program history.
Social work student marshal Erica Martin-Gaines dedicated to making a difference with St. Louis youth
Martin-Gaines will enter the UMSL MSW program after graduation, with the goal of becoming a school counselor.
Vice Chancellor Reggie Hill discusses enrollment and career advancement strategies in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Hill joined host Nate Fleming to chat about leadership, team-building and the student‑focused approach that drives the university’s mission forward.
May optometry graduate Sama Alhalabi plans to build on her passion for patient-centered care as a medical optometrist at Quantum Vision Centers
Alhalabi’s exposure to ocular disease throughout her training and education inspired her to continue to care for diseased eyes.
Longtime Missouri Botanical Garden President Peter Raven’s legacy includes strengthening biology program at UMSL
Raven, also a former member of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, died Saturday at age 89.
Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper 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.
Students share work at Graduate Research Fair and Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 100 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the annual events, which were held jointly for a full day of conversation, inquiry and scholarship.
Eight faculty members granted sabbaticals or teaching releases during 2026-27 academic year
Annah Bender, Sandra Langeslag, John McGrosso, Stephanie Merritt, Laura Miller, Carissa Philippi, Shannon Ahrndt and Marc Spingola have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
UMSL community makes merry during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the East Lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center with games, rides, face painting and more.
History alum Dan Ignaczak’s newfound passion for learning leads him back to UMSL for master’s degree
Ignaczak aims to one day teach history at a community college, having seen how much being in that environment benefited his own educational journey.
Eye on UMSL: Charting new paths
UMSL alum Matthew Lucy speaks with current students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College during a professional development event on April 16.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s golf team won its fourth conference title under Coach Troy Halterman while the women’s tennis team clinched the GLVC East Division crown for the first time.
Graduates of UMSL’s Online MBA program tout faculty approach, flexibility to explain lofty national ranking
Former UMSL students have lofty praise for the faculty and staff behind the program that was named the top online MBA option in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report.
UMSL College of Nursing launches first-of-its-kind 68Charlie LPN-to-BSN bridge program
The program provides a direct path from 68Charlie to BSN and is the only one in the nation to offer coursework in a traditional classroom.
English MFA student to release debut novel, ‘Hunt the Ever Wild’
Sarah Kiser’s new book is a work of gothic fantasy that tells the story of Sy, an indentured wizard, and Anya, a cagey hunter, coming together to hunt a mythical phoenix.