Nnanna, the founding director of the UMSL School of Engineering, will begin his five-year term with the Engineering Accreditation Commission on Aug. 1.
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Eye on UMSL: Quad prep
The Transform UMSL project rolls along with crews preparing the Quad for an expansion of the Social Sciences and Business Building.
Media Coverage: June 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.
Eye on UMSL: A reflective moment
A storm system visited the UMSL campus last week and left a stunning visual.
Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.
Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
UMSL students participated in “Pie the Greek” last month to help fraternity and sorority members raise money for their philanthropies.
Eye on UMSL: Tornado Response Drive
UMSL Tritons are coming together to help those in the community who were impacted by the deadly tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
Explore Germany with UMSL alum Franziska Hauptmann
Hauptmann now lives in Stuttgart for graduate school and works as a student quality engineer at Porsche.
UMSL alum Semir Vajzovic invests in the next generation of engineers
Vajzovic is the director of asset, investment and risk management at Ameren and an adjunct instructor in the UMSL/WashU Joint Engineering Program
Eye on UMSL: Peak performance
University Singers and Vocal Point performed together in a concert last month to close out the spring semester.
Media Coverage: May 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.
Eye on UMSL: Tritons Together
Members of the UMSL community are reaching out to help those impacted by the devastating tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16.
Garden View Care Centers partnership opens doors for UMSL nursing students
Wallat Baban was part of a group of students who learned more about the field of long-term geriatric care through the partnership.
UMSL Tritons: Weekly rewind
The men’s golf team wrapped up its season by placing 17th at last week’s NCAA Division II Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Death and Life’
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble performed a featuring the works of composers Eric Houghton and Hector Berlioz.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Wilma Zanderau tied for 10th individually at last week’s NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship, and the Tritons finished in 14th place in the team standings.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
Eye on UMSL: Career milestones
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Provost Steven Berberich were on hand to honor employees celebrating significant work anniversaries over the past year at the Career Milestone Recognition Reception.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s and women’s golf teams are both bound for the NCAA Division II Golf Championships after finishing second and fifth, respectively, in their regional tournaments.
Media Coverage: April 2025
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Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
Eye on UMSL: Practice makes perfect
Coaches and student athletes from UMSL’s basketball, volleyball and soccer teams worked with more than 20 children at the Mark Twain Athletic Center as part of Bring a Child to Work Day.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 20th-ranked women’s golf team took first place in the UMSL Spring Invitational, finishing 29 shots ahead of runner-up Indianapolis at Norwood Hills Country Club.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
Members of UMSL Sustainability participated in the annual Confluence Trash Bash clean-up on South Campus in early April.
Media Coverage: March 2025
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Eye on UMSL: Dance party
The Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center hosted the St. Louis Dance Showcase, billed as an ‘unforgettable afternoon of rhythm and dance.’
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Logan Mayo won his first collegiate tournament, claiming medalist honors at the Findianapolis Intercollegiate.
Eye on UMSL: Cave exploring
UMSL’s Environmental Adventure Organization participates in a variety of adventures throughout the year including caving, hiking, picnics, ice skating, bonfires and camping.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Leo Baudry led the 25th-ranked men’s golf team to a fourth-place showing in the Findlay Spring Invitational after finishing in a tie for fifth on the individual leaderboard.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Matt Enright scored a game-high 29 points, but the men’s basketball team still fell to Lake Superior State 75-62 in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional final.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team knocked off Ferris State and Missouri S&T to reach their third regional final in three years, and swimmer Justice Beard became a three-time first-team All-American.
Eye on UMSL: Making a plan
Members of the operations team met to plan the 2025 Women’s Hackathon.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Tourney bound
The men’s basketball team earned a bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the fourth time in the past six years and will take on Ferris State in the Midwest Regional.
Eye on UMSL: A Taste of Latin America
Associate Teaching Professor Tim Abeln showed students how to make picadillo de chayote during a National Foreign Language Week event hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.
Media Coverage: February 2025
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Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Competition
Biology PhD student Kristen Rosamond finished third in last week’s 3MT Competition, after presenting her research titled “Seeing the Invisible: The Hidden World of Microbes That Influence Bird Health.”
“Shine bright like a Triton”: Snapshots of 2025 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community competed at the annual Chili Feed, showcased their musical talents and got a first look at the new Louie logo during the annual celebration.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Fifth-year senior Benjamin VandenBrink raced to a fifth-place showing in the men’s 5,000 meters at the GLVC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Eye on UMSL: By the fire
Freshman nursing major Telisa Williams works at her computer inside the Fireside Lounge last week as snow blankets the campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Troy Glover II had a pair of double-doubles last week to help the men’s basketball team knock off William Jewell and Truman State on the road, running its winning streak to six games.
Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag discusses love and cognition on new Inside UMSL episode
The associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences shares how she first became interested in studying the brain through experiences of love and romantic relationships.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Hung Together’
A new exhibition on the third floor of the MSC showcases art made by UMSL Art and Design faculty side by side with work from their current students.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Justice Beard set a conference record while winning the women’s 500-yard race at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.