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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior center Kiara Stewart led the women’s basketball team to victories at Illinois Springfield and Indianapolis, extending the Tritons’ winning streak to 10 games.
Eye on UMSL: Old friends
Bernard Waxman and Dr. John Samet stopped by the front desk at University Libraries over winter break to say hello to library staff members Ted Ficklen and Katie Bell.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team returned to the court after a three-week hiatus and blew out Missouri S&T to win its eighth straight game.
Media Coverage: December 2021
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.
Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
Alumni Q&A: Earl Swift, author of ‘Across the Airless Wilds: The Lunar Rover and the Triumph of the Final Moon Landings’
Earl Swift drafts compelling narratives on topics ranging from forensic science, to the creation of America’s highway grid, to sea-level rise and to the last three Apollo missions.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jon Osa and his men’s swimming teammates had a busy day last Friday, taking on Missouri S&T and Maryville in separate meets.
Congrats to UMSL’s newest grads
Whether you celebrated in-person or virtually, congrats grads! This is a huge accomplishment, and we’re proud of you.
Andrea Jackson-Jennings embraces lifelong learning as regional social services leader
Jackson-Jennings helps create and maintain a centralized response network to help meet the social needs of residents who have been most affected by the pandemic in the St. Louis region.
UMSL’s Adriano Udani part of local team receiving $250K Henry Luce Foundation grant to support asylum-seekers as leaders
The project with the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America aims to center asylum-seekers as policy and intellectual leaders in the pursuit of human dignity.
UMSL student-athletes give back during holiday season
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee coordinated volunteer efforts by student-athletes to donate food and fill boxes at the Triton Pantry.
A powerful partnership: A collaboration between UMSL and Ameren benefits St. Louis, industry
Ameren has enlisted the assistance of UMSL Supply Chain and Analytics for its Supply Chain Transformation Initiative.
Eye on UMSL: Final review
A group of students holds a last-minute study session for their Forecasting exam Monday afternoon in the Sharon G. Levin Economics Resource Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Guard Yaakema Rose Jr. led a strong second-half effort by the men’s basketball team in a 64-54 road victory over Quincy on Friday night.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team knocked off Lewis in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Tournament before falling to top-seeded Ferris State in the semifinals.
Media Coverage: November 2021
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.
Infographic: Success in six months
UMSL alumni have found success within six months of graduation through employment, further education, service, entrepreneurship and more.
Eye on UMSL: Farewell to fall
Some of the last colorful leaves of fall rain down from a tree in front of the Pierre Laclede Honors College as a shuttle bus drives by on South Campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team handled Trivecca Nazarene in its only game of the week while the men’s team went 2-0 in the Maryville Thanksgiving Classic.
Leader of the St. Louis Avant-Garde: Artist Brock Seals’ background fuels his ascent
Brock Seals is succeeding on his own terms in the worlds of art and activism, in the process creating a body of work both unique and inspiring.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team swept Illinois Springfield and Southern Indiana to reach the GLVC Tournament final but lost a five-setter to Lewis for the title.
Eye on UMSL: Arms open to the future
Professor Marvin Berkowitz opens his arms to the graduating cohort of the Character Education focused Emerging Leaders Academy during an event on Nov. 3.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons as the women’s soccer team ended its, and the volleyball team locked up the No. 2 seed in the GLVC Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Basking in the autumn glow
UMSL Succeed students Destiny Trent, Brooke Clemons and Sophia Epps smiled brightly as they walked together amid the changing leaves of South Campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team stunned four-time defending GLVC champion McKendree on penalty kicks to advance to the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Media Coverage: October 2021
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: Conversing in the Quad
Professor Eric Wiland makes a point to the first-year master’s students in his graduate philosophy proseminar course while holding class in the Quad last week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The GLVC Central Division-leading volleyball team pulled out a five-set win over Lindenwood, and the soccer teams locked up conference tournament berths.
Eye on UMSL: Tribute to a musical great
The musicians of the Jim Widner Big Band raised their instruments for a tribute to their band’s eponymous founding member, Jim Widner, during a memorial Saturday.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore cross country runner Jacob Warner earned all-conference honors after finishing in 16th place in Saturday’s GLVC Championship.
Eye on UMSL: Racing Triton land
Louie the Triton catches a ride with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during Saturday’s UMSL Alumni 5k Run & Walk.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Nick Hedberg helped lead the men’s golf team to a third-place finish at last week’s Midwest Regional at Fox Run Golf Club.
Eye on UMSL: Song and celebration
The Everybodies band performed with featured vocalist Malena Smith at last week’s University of Missouri–St. Louis Founders Celebration.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Megan Woll had 48 digs, including the 2,000th of her career, last week to help the volleyball team sweep Missouri S&T, Truman State and Maryville.
UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration
The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.
Eye on UMSL: Soaring above the sand
Students battled in an intramural sand volleyball match last Thursday on the court near Oak Hall and Seton Center Hall on South Campus.
Media Coverage: September 2021
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
Forward Garrett Bass notched one of three UMSL goals in the men’s soccer team’s 3-2 victory over William Jewell on Sunday in Liberty, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating together
The faculty and staff of the UMSL College of Business Administration expressed their joy at being back together on campus during their annual group photo.
New class of Coro Fellows eager to learn, make an impact in the St. Louis community
The 10 new fellows recently began their training and will be spending time at dozens of organizations across the St. Louis area.
Eye on UMSL: A Triton welcome
With a clink of the coffee cup, Louie the Triton welcomes Joshua Evans to his role as coordinator and VA certifying official of the UMSL Veterans Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team improved to 7-3 on the season by beating Illinois Springfield and Quincy on the road to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play.
Eye on UMSL: Fresh opportunity
Miranda Martin, Candra Mottert, Eva Konde, Max Evets and Abigail Wall are the 2021 recipients of the Opportunity Scholars Program.
UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards
John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Joel Sylven helped the men’s golf team repeat as Arch Cup champions, finishing 8 under par to take medalist honors at Stonewolf Golf Club.
Eye on UMSL: Magic in the MSC
A group of students took a break from their studies last week to play a game of “Magic: The Gathering” outside The Nosh in the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team got off to its first 2-0 start since 2014 with victories over Delta State and Saint Martin’s on the opening weekend of the season.
Media Coverage: August 2021
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.
St. Louis Public Radio celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Since 1996, the show has explored issues and challenges confronting the region and has examined local art, culture and history.