Construction continues on the main entrance area of the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center with an eye toward the building’s opening later this year.
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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL’s men’s and women’s basketball teams topped crosstown rival Maryville on a snowy Saturday afternoon at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
UMSL celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with music and thoughtful reflection
More than 300 people attended the celebration, which featured several musical performances and a keynote address from Marian Middle School President Mary Elizabeth Grimes.
Eye on UMSL: Welcoming new Tritons
Attendees of new student orientation gathered Friday to get to know the UMSL campus and learn about services available ahead of the start of the spring semester.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Morgan Ramthun averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in wins against Missouri S&T and Lincoln to help the Tritons move to 10-0 in GLVC play.
UMSL in Motion: Meet UMSL Global orientation leaders
Viktoria Dimitrova, Swati Sah, Kendal Brown, Kiran Hamal and Williesha Moore offer encouragement and advice for new international students.
Explore Orlando with UMSL alum LaVell Monger
Monger is the owner of RTW Photography in Orlando, Florida.
Eye on UMSL: Global games
New University of Missouri–St. Louis students play “Someone Who” during the Global Triton Welcome on Monday.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior forward Mara Rieder and the women’s basketball team continued to roll, topping Rockhurst and Southwest Baptist on the road last week to improve to 8-0 in GLVC play.
Media Coverage: December 2025
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.
Retired College of Education faculty members help bring modernized Social Sciences and Business Building to life
Clark Hickman, Virginia Navarro, Helene Sherman and Ann Taylor have each made generous gifts to the new project.
Robert Tracy, chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, to serve as educational consultant with UMSL’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Tracy will share his expertise from more than 40 years in law enforcement with faculty and students in workshops and other educational events.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Morgan Ramthun helped the women’s basketball team to wins over Quincy and Upper Iowa as they stayed unbeaten in GLVC play and improved to 10-2 overall.
UMSL alum Dr. Paul Luong guides the next generation of optometrists
Luong is the co-owner of Complete Eye Care Inc. and an adjunct professor in UMSL’s College of Optometry.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate their degrees at commencement
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL recognized nearly 900 summer and fall graduates during three commencement ceremonies.
Eye on UMSL: Honored guests
Italian Consul General Mario Alberto Bartoli led a delegation from the consulate in Chicago visiting UMSL last week in a move intended to strengthen academic and cultural relations.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Audry Lantz and the women’s swimming team cruised to a dual meet victory over Southwest Baptist while the men split their competitions with the Bearcats and Missouri S&T.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting his voice
Connor Mullenschlader was among the more than 15 vocal studies students performing in an end-of-the-semester recital last week.
UMSL Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center welcomes newest Anchor Accelerator cohort
The center is awarding a total of $90,000 in competitive grants to nine emerging businesses in the St. Louis region.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Forward Vincent Davis III scored 18 points to lead the men’s basketball team to a road win at Maryville, kicking off a 2-0 week for the Tritons.
UMSL set to celebrate nearly 900 new graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella, Missouri Botanical Garden President Lúcia Lohmann and Girls Inc. of St. Louis President and CEO Cheryl Lynne Jones will be featured speakers during Saturday’s ceremonies.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Mara Rieder led the women’s basketball team to road victories at Lewis and Indianapolis as the Tritons ran their winning streak to five games.
GivingTuesday aims to strengthen Triton Pantry’s support for UMSL students
Donor contributions ensure students can access nutritious food and essential items throughout the academic year.
Media Coverage: November 2025
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.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team has won three straight games after two blowout home victories last week, including the GLVC opener against Illinois Springfield.
Eye on UMSL: Tribute
UMSL’s own a cappella ensemble group, Vocal Point, performed “Tribute” under the direction of Associate Professor Jim Henry at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Women’s soccer advances to first Midwest Regional final
The women’s soccer team will take on Maryville after knocking off second-seeded McKendree and third-seeded Ashland in the first two rounds.
Eye on UMSL: Global eats
The annual Globalpalooza celebration on campus also included performances from groups representing different cultures around the globe.
Eye on UMSL: Banging the drum for peace
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies sponsored a performance by Japanese taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three children.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik honored by Girls Inc. of St. Louis
UMSL alums Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Paula D. Knight were also recognized at the organization’s 19th annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Luncheon.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Addison Voorhees had seven kills off the bench on Friday as the volleyball team swept McKendree and ran its winning streak to 14 matches.
Bridge Program graduates and UMSL freshmen Kauthar Hammad, Taylor Moore and Marlo Shivers honored as Suggs Scholars
Hammad is major in criminology and criminal justice, Moore in international business and Shivers in civil engineering.
UMSL leaders showcase strategic communication and community impact at 2025 CUMU Conference
Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in this week’s GLVC Tournament after tying McKendree for the regular-season title.
Eye on UMSL: Performance time
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and University Singers presented the concert “Song of Fate,” with works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Jessie Montgomery, during the Fall Festival.
Media Coverage: October 2025
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.
Alum Quahana Hendree turns inspiration into corporate art consulting career
Hendree completed her BSBA and a minor in art history in 1996 and is the founder and president of Q. Hendree Art Consulting.
First Science and Engineering Day gives aspiring scientists a taste of what UMSL has to offer
Nearly 60 prospective students attended the event on Oct. 17 and had a chance to learn about programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics and astronomy, and engineering.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team ran its winning streak to four matches with wins against Upper Iowa and Quincy and clinched a spot in the GLVC Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Fitness test
The modified course for the Veterans Center Combat Fitness Test competition featured running, an ammo can lift and a sled drag.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Logan Mayo and the 22nd-ranked men’s golf team tied for the lead at the Doc Spragg Invitational but fell to host Findlay in a two-hole playoff. Mayo tied for fifth individually.
Eye on UMSL: Tree time
Students from the Pierre Laclede Honors College helped plant trees in Vinita Park, Missouri, as part of their Honors Day of Service.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Alayna Santel had a career-best 26 kills in Saturday’s road win over Truman State as the volleyball team improved to 6-0 in GLVC play.
Media Coverage: September 2025
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.
Eye on UMSL: Candlelight concert
The Pierre Laclede Honors College hosted a candlelight concert featuring the Arianna String Quartet last week in the Museum Room.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Benjamin Berger led the 22nd-ranked men’s golf team to a runner-up finish in last week’s Midwest Collegiate in Peru, Indiana.
UMSL in Motion: Acappellooza Fall
Social media manager Valerie Furlong captured video from the two-day event created to immerse area high school students in the joy of singing a cappella music.
UMSL launches Triton Athletics Club with exclusive perks to support student-athletes
The official membership program provides direct support for scholarships, postseason travel, facilities, meals and other program enhancements.
UMSL community connects across campus during first month of 2025 school year
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity and engagement during the first month of classes.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunities abound
The Ed G. Smith College of Business’ “Skills for the Future” event gave students the chance to connect with academic advisors, career and professional development staff and faculty members.