Members of the UMSL men’s and women’s tennis teams huddled together last Friday before their GLVC meets against Illinois Springfield.
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Catcher Bryce Kulinski had five hits, including two home runs, and drove in eight runs to help lead UMSL to a series sweep of Southwest Baptist.
UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Lily Wagemann was one of three UMSL track and field athletes to take first place over the weekend during the McKendree Bearcat Classic. She won the women’s 1,500-meter race.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Starting pitcher Adam Rose held Indianapolis to two runs on four hits while striking out eight on Sunday as the Tritons split a doubleheader against Indianapolis.
Media Coverage: March 2023
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: In the penalty box
Friends Bobby Castille, Beth Kernaghan, Adrienne Groves and Claire Teichman spent time in the penalty box last week during “UMSL Night at the Blues.”
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Third baseman McKenzie Lamos accounted for 11 hits and 12 RBI last week as the UMSL softball team swept doubleheaders against Quincy, William Jewell and Truman State.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Shortstop Irene Travis led the UMSL softball team to victories in its final four games in The Spring Games in Leesburg, Florida.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating a historic season
Assistant Athletic Director Luke Rinne introduced members of the men’s basketball team during a pep rally Thursday to celebrate their Midwest Region championship.
Eye on UMSL: Tune up
Karen Kanakis, the interim director of Opera Theatre, leads several members of the Opera Workshop Ensemble during rehearsal earlier this month in the Whitaker Room.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Men’s basketball advances to regional final
The men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Championship final for the second straight year and will take on McKendree for the title on Tuesday.
Media Coverage: February 2023
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.
10 inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month
These UMSL women share stories of perseverance, overcoming struggle and triumph.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Bowen Sandquist helped UMSL secure its third bid to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament in the past four years.
Eye on UMSL: Center of attention
UMSL’s Victor Nwagbaraocha had the crowd transfixed as he slammed the ball through the basket during the Tritons’ 67-54 upset victory over fourth-ranked Indianapolis.
Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Victor Nwagbaraocha led UMSL to an upset of No. 4 Indianapolis on “Pack the Stands” night, but the Tritons fell to McKendree in their regular-season finale.
Eye on UMSL: Clean strike
A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Joel Sylven placed third individually and helped the 15th-ranked Tritons to a fourth-place showing at the Houston Classic, hosted by Southern Nazarene in Humble, Texas.
Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis
Biology PhD student George Todd presents his research on hover fly cognitive and behavioral ecology during a Three Minute Thesis competition last week in the MSC.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s and women’s swimming teams both placed fifth at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships, and senior Jon Osa recorded three top-eight individual finishes.
Swimmer Franziska Hauptmann continues to persevere despite adversity
Hauptmann fractured her lower back after getting hit by a car while riding to practice in October, but she’s competing this week in the GLVC Swimming and Diving Championships.
Media Coverage: January 2023
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: Diving in
UMSL Coach Tony Hernandez stands on the pool deck watching as a group of swimmers dive into the water during practice last Tuesday at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting voices
Joanna Mendoza, Jim Henry and Deborah Godwin present a certificate of appreciation to alumnus Michael Rubin for establishing the Ambassadors of Harmony Foundation Scholarship.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior center Kiara Stewart averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds last week as the women’s basketball team split road games against William Jewell and Truman State.
Eye on UMSL: An inspirational message
Jayla McDonald, a senior majoring in English and psychology, pens a letter to a senior citizen last Wednesday during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service activity.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Isaiah Fuller scored 24 points to lead the men’s basketball team to an 80-69 win over Quincy, the first of the Tritons’ two victories last week as they snapped a two-game losing streak.
Eye on UMSL: ‘I’m here’
Arissa Ford-Jones, a freshman studying music and business, performs “I’m Here” at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Austin Stevenson won two individual races and was part of the men’s swimming team’s winning 200-yard medley relay team Friday in a dual meet against Washington University.
Eye on UMSL: A worldly welcome
New international students listened intently Monday morning at the University of Missouri–St. Louis during UMSL Global’s International Student Orientation.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jalysa Stokes led a hot-shooting performance by the women’s basketball team, which connected on 8 of 11 3-pointers in an 80-68 victory over Maryville.
Media Coverage: December 2022
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 fifth-ranked men’s basketball team improved to 12-0 and got some national attention for Victor Nwagbaraocha’s highlight reel dunk in a victory over Wisconsin-Parkside.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Alumni Q&A: Writer Mary Troy reflects on story inspirations, shaping UMSL’s MFA program and more
She taught in and helped mold UMSL’s Master of Fine Arts program for more than 20 years and also served as editor of Natural Bridge for a decade.
A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement
Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Franziska Hauptmann won the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races to highlight strong performances by both Tritons swimming teams in the UMSL Winter Quad Meet.
Eye on UMSL: Deep learning
Assistant Professor Badri Adhikari explains some of the principles of artificial intelligence and deep learning to the participants at a full-day, hands-on workshop last Friday.
Eye on UMSL: Prepping for finals
Ray Kannenberg, a first-year doctoral student pursuing his PhD in cellular biology, studies in the lobby of the Science Learning Building as the end of the fall semester draws near.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Mayson Quartlebaum’s three-point play with 4.8 seconds remaining proved decisive in Saturday’s 63-60 victory over Lewis as the 11th-ranked men’s basketball team stayed unbeaten.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Big Bad Day’
Third-grade students from Normandy’s Jefferson School go through a dress rehearsal of their original opera, “The Big Bad Day,” last Tuesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Media Coverage: November 2022
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 men’s basketball team has climbed to 18th in the national rankings and improved to 8-0 after opening GLVC play with wins against Southwest Baptist, Drury and Missouri S&T.
Mark Nazetta shapes his leadership roles in inaugural Online MBA cohort
The UMSL student is currently working as vice president of wholesale and institution at Carrier Enterprise.
Eye on UMSL: A round of applause
Darryl Chatman leads clapping for recently named Curators’ Distinguished Professors Gaiyan Zhang and Robert Paul during the Board of Curators’ quarterly meeting on Nov. 17 in the MSC.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Guard Isaiah Fuller led the 24th-ranked men’s basketball team to wins over Grand Valley State and Michigan Tech last week as the Tritons remained unbeaten.
Eye on UMSL: Bahamian night
A group of students from The Bahamas shared a bit of their culture with the rest of UMSL’s international student community during a gathering last week in the Provincial House.