Brian Owens (center) and the MLK Festival Ensemble perform during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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Media Coverage: December 2017
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.
‘Simply Different’ exhibition opens in UMSL’s Gallery 210 later this month
Peter Voss’ “Martini Time,” made of cherry, curly birch and ash, is one of 35 furniture pieces that will be on display at UMSL beginning Jan. 27.
17 #UMSLproud must-reads from 2017
UMSL Daily’s online audience nearly doubled over the past year as readers connected with a total of 448 Triton stories.
Eye on UMSL: Special delivery
When the employees based at UMSL’s Campus Police Building heard about a student in need this holiday season, they immediately stepped in to help.
Facts, figures, thoughts on the Triton study abroad experience
UMSL Study Abroad has sent 1,300+ students on study abroad programs since 2009, including 213 students from 2016-17.
Eye on UMSL: Semester countdown
It’s Day 2 of group-presentation time in John Palmer’s Strategic Management course located in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Soon-to-be UMSL grads will celebrate 1,000+ completed degrees at Dec. 16 commencement events
Three ceremonies are set to take place throughout the day – at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – in the Mark Twain Building on North Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Next spring’s flowers
Groundskeeper Gregory Ward and engineering student Jesse Kaiser plant a Kwanzan cherry tree, one of 18 spring-flowering trees making their debut on campus.
Media Coverage: November 2017
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 student helps surprise young entrepreneur in a big way at ED Collabitat
Michael “Mikey” Wren (pictured) has a knack for the vending business – and now a new machine thanks to an industry leader and UMSL student Candice Clossum.
Students of German language and culture pack Touhill for Einshoch6, explore campus resources
The Nov. 16 event drew over 1,000 local high school students and teachers as well as UMSL’s own German majors.
Eye on UMSL: Colorful view
Students admire the fall colors as they peer out the windows of the Executive Education Room at Anheuser-Busch Hall on a bright November day.
Eye on UMSL: Autumn conversation
Students chatter with one another while traversing the Thomas Jefferson Library lawn on a bright fall day.
Media Coverage: October 2017
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: Moral musings
Educators traveled to St. Louis from nearly every continent this week for the 43rd Association for Moral Education Annual Conference, hosted by UMSL.
UMSL NOW initiative expands night, online, weekend class options
The new endeavor, launching this spring, will also focus on bolstering support services for students and faculty already engaged in flexible scheduling options.
Eye on UMSL: To and fro
Students travel from one campus destination to another on a recent weekday afternoon in this scene captured by UMSL photographer August Jennewein.
At UMSL, intellectual disability is no barrier to a full college experience
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch takes a close look at the university’s SUCCEED program in a feature published earlier this week.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Kelly Moffitt earns fellowship, moves on to StoryCorps
She recently discussed her passion for local storytelling and what she’s appreciated most about her time at STLPR.
Media Coverage: September 2017
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.
MIMH’s new initiative makes local young people agents of change around substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis prevention
The free seven-week program, taking place at UMSL ITE, is open to minority male and female students ages 13 to 24 and runs from Oct. 25 to Dec. 13.
Student volunteers contribute 175 service hours to Great Rivers Greenway project during The Big Event
A crew of 43 Tritons planted a bioswale with native plants, removed invasive honeysuckle and conducted litter pickup during the Sept. 23 event.
New UMSL marketing video celebrates vibrant campus community
#UMSLproud students Madilynn Woodham, Jennie Lee and Rachel Simpson are among the 13 Tritons who make an appearance.
Army dragster pays UMSL a visit leading up to weekend race
“The Sarge” made a stop at UMSL just prior to the 2017 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals taking place in the St. Louis region.
Chancellor talks up Denver conference, support of DACA students in new column
As Tom George looks toward a trip to Colorado next month to meet with other leaders in higher education, one topic is weighing heavily on his mind.
Eye on UMSL: Afternoon toss
UMSL friends catch a rejuvenating break between classes in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library building on North Campus on a recent afternoon.
Eye on UMSL: A visit from Ken Burns
The filmmaker addresses a packed house Sept. 9 at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center after a special preview of “The Vietnam War.”
Media Coverage: August 2017
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.
Jess Dugan explores power of identity, desire and connection in ‘Every Breath We Drew’
“Dallas Lying on Bed,” 2012, is one of the photographs included in a new exhibition at UMSL’s Gallery 210.
10 great UMSL photos from the start of the fall semester
First week of class a bit of a blur? Not to worry – UMSL’s photographer focused his lens on capturing memorable Triton scenes.
Eye on UMSL: Thumbs up
Throughout Move-In Day, new students and their families arrived on campus to a hearty welcome and many helping hands.
Eye on UMSL: Dusk
The sun’s last rays scatter color over the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower, the atrium and the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus.
Media Coverage: July 2017
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: Waiting game
Students will fill the chairs of the Executive Education Room in Anheuser-Busch Hall as soon as Aug. 21.
Eye on UMSL: Fall is coming
Lauren Zhao and other members of the Residential Life and Housing team anticipate the arrival of new on-campus students in a few short weeks.
Eye on UMSL: Rainbow sunset
Campus is a kaleidoscope of color as sprinklers water the lawn at sunset in front of the Millennium Student Center and the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Eye on UMSL: Cultivators
UMSL student Meghann Humphries and Patty Parker, the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science, work the garden in front of Stadler Hall.
Media Coverage: June 2017
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 upperclassman 1 of 2 Missouri students named Pat Tillman Scholars
Heath McClung is the second UMSL student – and the university’s first undergraduate – to ever receive the prestigious scholarship.
University of Missouri launches systemwide initiative to adopt affordable and open educational resources
The effort will reduce the costs of textbooks for students and enhance learning.
Eye on UMSL: Welcome
An entryway along Grobman Drive, leading to a guest parking lot, welcomes UMSL newcomers to the heart of campus.
Eye on UMSL: Campus or resort?
Summer looks good on Triton territory, where the overall pace of university life slows for a brief moment in anticipation of the next academic year.
St. Louis-focused ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ show set to air June 11
It’s the result of a live taping that took place late last month at Sheldon Concert Hall and was presented by St. Louis Public Radio, a service of UMSL.
A life well lived: Stories from the first graduating class in celebration of its 50th reunion
Hear nine members of the class of 1967 share their memories of a budding campus and their adventures in the decades since.
Media Coverage: May 2017
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: Leaders of tomorrow
The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.
Eye on UMSL: Success
UMSL SUCCEED graduates express their joy at commencement as they enter the Mark Twain Building on May 13.
Eye on UMSL: After the rain
Following days of rain, the clouds parted in time for a student to enjoy a colorful sunset as he walked past the atrium of the St. Louis Mercantile Library.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week fun
Nursing seniors (from right) Nick Schueddig, Nick Rangel and Chris Galvin savor some recreation time with a game of Spikeball alongside friend Brett Wright during finals week.