First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails

May 27, 2015

Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.

MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors

May 26, 2015

James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.

Perryman, Butler earn All-American honors

May 25, 2015

The duo helped UMSL to a 48-8 record, GLVC regular season and tournament championships and a No. 1 national ranking.

Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba

May 21, 2015

Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.

Political scientists look back at latest Missouri legislative session

May 20, 2015

Another Missouri legislative session has concluded, and it did so in a way that was “certainly unusual,” according to David Kimball.

Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board

May 19, 2015

For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.

Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon

May 14, 2015

Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo

May 13, 2015

Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.

UMSL alumna reclaims her life after winning her battle with colon cancer

May 13, 2015

After her 33rd birthday in January of 2014, Christianah Akinduro decided it was time to take her life back.

Shawntelle Fisher helps many others on her way to success

May 12, 2015

From incarceration to graduation: “I made a decision that this was it,” said Fisher (right). “I’ve been on a mission ever since. I love what I do.”

Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition

May 12, 2015

It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back

May 11, 2015

Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.

Criminologist, students survey U. City residents on policy, city business

May 11, 2015

Lee Slocum and 20 of her students have created a survey for the residents of University City, Mo. The efforts were featured recently on KTVI.

Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors

May 11, 2015

Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.

Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives

May 10, 2015

She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.

Perryman featured in espnW, KSDK stories

May 10, 2015

Earlier this month, the softball pitcher was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Player of the Year Top 10 finalist.

Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year

May 10, 2015

Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.

Voices of Ferguson

May 7, 2015

The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.

In his own words: Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life

May 7, 2015

The center’s goal, he says, is to help people in public life move further up that scale toward ideal statesmanship.

Meet Natalie Smith: PRIZM president, LGBT advocate, community builder

May 7, 2015

She oversaw the Walls of Intolerance event, where students shared moments of discrimination on red paper bricks.

UMSL venues, artists, alumni among best in St. Louis

Apr 30, 2015

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named the St. Louis Mercantile Library the “Best Place for a History Lesson” in the newspaper’s annual Go! List.

Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for third time this season

Apr 28, 2015

The junior went 2-0 on the week with a 4-1 win over Bellarmine Sunday and a perfect 2-0 win Monday against No. 15 Southern Indiana.

Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research

Apr 27, 2015

Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.

The different hats of Chancellor Tom George, but especially the science one

Apr 26, 2015

People know the name Tom George as chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But he does so many other...

UMSL, MU faculty awarded President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration

Apr 23, 2015

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ron Yasbin presented UMSL social work professors Sharon Johnson (left) and Lois Pierce with the award.

UMSL psychologist discusses sexual assaults among college students

Apr 23, 2015

Zoe Peterson, associate professor of psychological sciences, weighs in on myths about rape and sexual assault and how to change campus culture.

Are you in love? A team of UMSL researchers wants to talk to you

Apr 22, 2015

Leading the project are (from left) Kruti Surti, Amanda Lococo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra Langeslag, Remy Mallett and Kaylyn Moore.

Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers

Apr 22, 2015

Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.

Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language

Apr 21, 2015

María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”

UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership

Apr 20, 2015

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.

Cooking up a neighborhood

Apr 19, 2015

Chef and restaurant owner Ben Poremba (BA philosophy 2003) is helping revitalize the Botanical Heights neighborhood in St. Louis.

Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists

Apr 16, 2015

This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.

Perryman named Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 16, 2015

Perryman was dynamite in the circle for the third-ranked Tritons, and for the third time this season, she was perfect.

Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.

Jennah Perryman named to NFCA DII National Freshman of the Year Top 25 List

Apr 14, 2015

The freshman third basemen has hit 13 home runs while starting every game this year for the No. 3 ranked Tritons.

Hannah Perryman named to Schutt Sports/NFCA DII National Player of the Year Top 25 List

Apr 12, 2015

After being named to the list, Perryman went on to throw her third perfect game of the season.

Scrambled words could provide insight to help people with dyslexia

Apr 8, 2015

Neuroscience student Emma Trammel demonstrates how she monitors a research subject’s brainwaves.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes

Apr 2, 2015

Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.

Media Coverage: March 2015

Apr 1, 2015

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.

Wood named GLVC Softball Player of the Week

Mar 31, 2015

In four conference road wins, Wood batted .462 with six hits, including four home runs, while adding seven RBI and five runs scored.

Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

Media Coverage: February 2015

Mar 29, 2015

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.

College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students

Mar 29, 2015

The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.

Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies

Mar 26, 2015

Albert Zink shared a few insights with “St. Louis on the Air” listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday.

Eye on UMSL: Bellerive encore

Mar 26, 2015

Nancy Gleason discusses her 10-year affiliation with the honors college-produced publication as guest speaker at the launch party for the latest edition.

Smith earns First Team All-GLVC honors, Wimbish tabbed to Second Team

Mar 24, 2015

The duo helped lead the Tritons to a 19-11 overall record, while finishing 10-8 in the GLVC.