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.
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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.
Explore Orlando with UMSL alum LaVell Monger
Monger is the owner of RTW Photography in Orlando, Florida.
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 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
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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
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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.
UMSL recognizes Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at 2025 Founders Celebration
This year’s honorees are Eric’el Johnson, BSEE 2016; Mary Troy, BA 1970; Paula Knight, MEd 1996, EdS 2008, EdD 2014; Sam Ganga, MBA 1989; and Luke Coffey, BA 2002
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Josie Maddox and the women’s soccer team notched shutout victories against Rockhurst and Southwest Baptist, scoring a combined five goals in the two matches.
UMSL in Motion: Acting out the larynx
Music students in Assistant Professor Bethany Worrell’s class built a larger-than-life model of the larynx and demonstrated how it works to produce sounds.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior cross country runner Will Kaempfe won his second straight race to start season, taking first at the Larry Young Invitational in Columbia, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An artistic eye
The art exhibition, “Digital Realms: An Exhibition of New Media Practices,” is on display through Oct. 17 at Gallery 210@FAB.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
UMSL alum Isabelle Herman first to complete full Triton Traditions challenge
UMSL students complete a series of challenges that guide them in discovering aspects of campus life they might not otherwise encounter.
Eye on UMSL: Global study options
UMSL’s study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to enhance their college experience in a variety of academic disciplines across the globe.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Dani Solavera won medalist honors while leading the men’s golf team to its first Arch Cup title since 2022.
Media Coverage: August 2025
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Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: Honors kickoff
The Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomed students for the fall 2025 semester with a number of informative orientation events on Aug. 21.
Katsev family builds multigenerational legacy at UMSL College of Optometry
Dr. Nina Katsev graduated from the college in 1992, and daughters Dr. Cailyn Katsev Ruck and Dr. Julia “Kiki” Katsev Larson followed her path, earning degrees in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Eye on UMSL: A global welcome
More than 100 international students from 30 countries – covering more than 30 academic disciplines – were welcomed to UMSL for the fall semester.
Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
From Aug. 21-29, UMSL’s combined orientation and welcome is designed to help students navigate campus and connect with fellow Tritons.
Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.
Media Coverage: July 2025
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Eye on UMSL: Glass work
Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.