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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.
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.
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.
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 women’s golf team won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship for the first time in school history after edging top-seeded Indianapolis 3-2 in medal/match play on Sunday.
Eye on UMSL: Celebration of service
Adjunct Professor and former Marine Sgt. Michael Feger cuts a cake with a ceremonial saber to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday during Student Veterans Week.
First-year nursing student Jazlynn McFadden pursuing passion with support of Ilene and Stephen Novack Scholarship
McFadden, a graduate of Bourbon High School in southeastern Missouri, is also a member of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Chris Spilling to serve as UMSL’s interim chancellor beginning July 1
Spilling has more than 35 years of dedicated service to UMSL and currently serves as the vice chancellor for research and economic and community development.
Dean Ed Munn Sanchez highlights unique opportunities for students at the Honors College in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Munn joined host Nate Fleming to chat about the convivial, close-knit nature of the Honors College.
Alum Ed Deuser and his employer, RGA, supporting hackathon at UMSL
Deuser saw an opportunity to build a bridge between two institutions committed to community impact and long-term growth.
Eye on UMSL: Talking impact
The DBA Alumni Weekend gave graduates a chance to trade stories about applying their dissertation findings, leading change or translating data into decisions since earning their degrees.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Mitch Bonczkowski set UMSL single-season and career home run records over the weekend while helping the baseball team split its four-game series with McKendree.
Media Coverage: March 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: Connected Conversations
Members of the Chancellor’s Council, college advisory boards and other supporters had a chance to meet UMSL leaders overseeing key programs and priorities at the university.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Ashley Ware picked up her fifth victory of the season in relief to help the softball team complete a Saturday sweep of Drury, improving to 9-3 in GLVC play.
Dean Shu Schiller highlights ways the Ed G. Smith College of Business supports its students during latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
The college places an emphasis on preparing students for internship opportunities to get ahead in their careers.
Opal Jones has built DOORWAYS with lessons she learned at UMSL
Jones serves as the president and CEO of the nonprofit, which provides affordable housing to people living with HIV/AIDS.
Alum Craig Steinberg has helped shape the future of optometry through work in law
Steinberg was part of the College of Optometry’s inaugural class and later earned a law degree. He now practices in the field of optometric and health care law and consulting.
Eye on UMSL: Staying afloat
Students constructed cardboard boats then raced across the swimming pool at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.
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
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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.