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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 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.
Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis
Doctoral students in biology, criminology and criminal justice, and education competed in the annual Three Minute Thesis competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eye on UMSL: Making connections
Alum Brett Paubel was among more than a dozen public accounting professionals on hand for the UMSL Accounting Club’s informational and networking event on Feb. 3.
Faculty and staff find inspiration while giving to support students
Employees who feel motivated to give can help expand opportunities by providing funding for scholarships, lectures, services and other important programs.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Justice Beard was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimmer of the Year after winning four individual events at the 2026 GLVC Swimming and Diving Championships.
Eye on UMSL: Global engagement
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed a group of nearly 40 leaders from Bayer to UMSL as they began a weeklong training session facilitated by faculty at EADA Business School in Barcelona.
Kristin Sobolik to step down as UMSL chancellor effective July 1
Sobolik will transition to a position as chancellor emerita after leading a period of significant growth and transformation for the university.
UMSL students and alumni join game development professionals and first-time creators for Global Game Jam
Information systems and technology student Brian Simcoke led efforts to organize the event, which drew nearly 100 participants to the MSC.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Forward Mara Rieder notched her 10th and 11th double-doubles of the season while leading the women’s basketball team to wins against Indianapolis and Lewis.
Media Coverage: January 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.
Eye on UMSL: Hitting the books
UMSL mascot Louie the Triton joined dozens of faculty and staff members and students at an open house last Wednesday to showcase the newly renovated University Libraries.
Eye on UMSL: Snow day
University of Missouri–St. Louis students trek through a snow-covered campus on Jan. 27 after a winter storm blanketed the region.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Morgan Ramthun helped lift the 25th-ranked Tritons to a win over McKendree on Thursday, but they dropped their first GLVC game of the season on Saturday at Illinois Springfield.
Eye on UMSL: Taking shape
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.
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.