Information systems professors offer recommendations on next steps following the Equifax data breach

Oct 12, 2017

Shaji Khan and Maurice Dawson appeared on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU Monday to discuss cybersecurity issues.

Seeing a brother through treatment, hospital volunteering and vascular research make up the Saffafs’ pre-med experience

Oct 9, 2017

Omar, Alaa and Khalid Saffaf volunteer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where Omar received treatment and where they were inspired to pursue medical careers.

Student volunteers contribute 175 service hours to Great Rivers Greenway project during The Big Event

Oct 9, 2017

A crew of 43 Tritons planted a bioswale with native plants, removed invasive honeysuckle and conducted litter pickup during the Sept. 23 event.

Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy

Oct 9, 2017

Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.

Mercantile Library’s new ‘Headlines of History’ exhibition draws on vast newspaper collection, takes visitors back in time

Oct 6, 2017

St. Louis’ rich journalistic legacy is at the center of the wide-ranging show, which is free and open to the public beginning Oct. 9.

6 outstanding UMSL alumni in the spotlight at Founders Dinner

Oct 6, 2017

This year’s honorees include Rita Swiener, Joe Stieven, Brian Owens, Sandra Marks, Gary Jacob and Antionette Carroll.

See 34 Shakespeare plays all at once at UMSL’s Gallery FAB

Oct 5, 2017

Dan Younger’s “Julius Caesar” is among a set of wide-ranging visual interpretations on display through Oct. 12 in the Fine Arts Building.

UMSL makes national ‘30 Best Secondary Education Degrees for 2017’ list

Oct 3, 2017

Focus on field work, outstanding faculty and strong student support placed the College of Education’s program at No. 22 on the list.

Keith Stine honored with St. Louis Award for his contributions to profession of chemistry

Oct 2, 2017

The St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society recognized the UMSL professor at a banquet Friday night at Glen Echo Country Club.

Meet the newest UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts Scholars

Oct 2, 2017

Five more local teens are now benefiting from UMSL scholarships made possible through a partnership of Express Scripts and the university’s Bridge Program.

Alumna continues family tradition as ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant

Oct 2, 2017

Mary Grace Buckley will test her trivia knowledge on an episode of “Jeopardy!” that airs later this month.

UMSL, MU awarded $1.8M to train social workers for vulnerable, underserved areas

Sep 29, 2017

The federal money will provide a total of 120 master’s students training in integrated behavioral health agencies across the state of Missouri.

UMSL’s chancellor sees the glass as more than half full

Sep 29, 2017

A strong freshman class and balanced budget are two things Tom George highlighted in his annual State of the University Address.

Physics Professor Bob Henson’s 50 years of service to UMSL recognized on campus, in Post-Dispatch

Sep 28, 2017

Chancellor Tom George presented him with a photo collage of UMSL images in recognition of his long tenure at Wednesday’s State of the University Address.

Faculty, staff members recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service to UMSL

Sep 28, 2017

Chancellor Tom George presented the 2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence during the State of the University Address.

Army dragster pays UMSL a visit leading up to weekend race

Sep 27, 2017

“The Sarge” made a stop at UMSL just prior to the 2017 AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals taking place in the St. Louis region.

Historian Kevin Fernlund joins KMOX for timely ‘Whole ’Nother Story’ about Stanislav Petrov

Sep 27, 2017

He recently discussed “The Man Who Stopped World War III” back in 1983 with KMOX reporter and UMSL alumnus Kevin Killeen.

Students, alumni make connections at annual Internship & Job Fair

Sep 25, 2017

More than 550 UMSL students and alumni networked with representatives from 128 organizations during this year’s event.

Greek Studies Professor Michael Cosmopoulos elected to Royal Society of Canada

Sep 25, 2017

Cosmopoulos’ latest honor comes on the heels of his induction to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in March.

Eye on UMSL: Afternoon toss

Sep 25, 2017

UMSL friends catch a rejuvenating break between classes in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library building on North Campus on a recent afternoon.

UMSL gets high marks for student voter participation in recent study

Sep 23, 2017

Research from Tufts University showed that 67.4 percent of eligible UMSL students voted last November, a rate 17 percent higher than students nationally.

SSM Health medical services open in UMSL Patient Care Center

Sep 22, 2017

The new SSM medical office, which is currently taking patients, increases access to primary care in the Normandy area and north St. Louis County.

Business alumna takes talents internationally with Mastercard

Sep 22, 2017

Tammy Hawkins is open to her software engineering career taking her just about anywhere in the world.

Economics student gets up-close view of Washington interning in Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office

Sep 16, 2017

Graduate student Jordan Lucas gained a better understanding of government and an affinity for Washington’s vibrance through his experience over the summer.

International Business program receives 15th consecutive top 25 ranking

Sep 12, 2017

The program received a No. 24 ranking from U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook.

EP release, graduation up next for UMSL violinist and media studies major

Sep 12, 2017

Mario Miles-Turnage’s musical style draws on years of classical training and a knack for exploring what the violin can bring to many different genres.

Business alumni donate $1 million in honor of Dave Ganz

Sep 11, 2017

A group of 143 alumni and friends collaborated for a common goal – recognizing one of UMSL’s most beloved professors.

Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences

Sep 11, 2017

More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.

Nicole Gevers finds harmony between academics, extensive campus involvement

Sep 11, 2017

The civil engineering major and honors student is soaking in all aspects of UMSL campus life.

Citizen-driven filmmaking at center of upcoming Primm lecture at Missouri History Museum

Sep 11, 2017

Featuring documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah, this year’s James Neal Primm Lecture in History is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Missouri History Museum.

St. Louis Business Journal honors 3 UMSL alumni among this year’s Diverse Business Leaders Award recipients

Sep 11, 2017

Eric Madkins, Marcela Manjarrez Hawn and Jason Jan were among 23 individuals, businesses and organizations recognized last week at a luncheon in downtown St. Louis.

Jess Dugan explores power of identity, desire and connection in ‘Every Breath We Drew’

Sep 8, 2017

“Dallas Lying on Bed,” 2012, is one of the photographs included in a new exhibition at UMSL’s Gallery 210.

Gallery Visio exhibit brings design students’ Amsterdam lessons back to St. Louis

Sep 5, 2017

The show features work inspired by two weeks spent exploring the design industry in the Netherlands.

UMSL faculty member, students drum up excitement during Missouri Botanical Garden’s Japanese Festival

Sep 5, 2017

St. Louis Osuwa Taiko drummers (from left) Jack Glennon, Hitomi Salini and Natsuki Kobayashi are all members of the UMSL campus community.

Education alumnus named executive director of Teach for America–St. Louis

Sep 2, 2017

The new position has Warren Morgan, MEd 2009, returning to his “teaching home” to promote educational equity across St. Louis schools.

Honors college matches incoming enrollment record

Sep 1, 2017

More and more students are seeking the small class sizes offered by UMSL’s Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Felesha Clarke first recipient of the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship at UMSL

Aug 31, 2017

The freshman was valedictorian of her high school class at Lift for Life Academy and plans to study engineering through the Joint Engineering Program.

Ameren IT hopeful, UMSL computer science major sees new possibilities after returning to school

Aug 29, 2017

Jacob Li went back for a computer science degree despite not having any coding experience. Now he’s an IT intern at Ameren.

Mechanical engineering students develop working prototypes for the Danforth Center

Aug 28, 2017

These eight designs aren’t just for a grade – they are helping advance scientific research.

Flurry of new students and energy in the spotlight during UMSL’s Move-In Day

Aug 25, 2017

Campus volunteers ensured that the newest members of the Triton community arrived to find a crowd of friendly faces eager to assist.

UMSL grad’s mission at Eat Sandwiches is to ‘feed people good food’

Aug 24, 2017

Byron Smith is the co-owner, operator and chef of Eat Sandwiches, which opened last fall near Tower Grove Park in south St. Louis.

Business college toasts grand opening of Anheuser-Busch Hall

Aug 21, 2017

The new facility features cutting-edge classrooms, faculty offices, conference rooms and first-floor advising areas.

PhD student Eric Vorst examines incivility on social media and its potential impact on political engagement

Aug 19, 2017

Vorst is set to defend his dissertation later this month.

Fred Fausz bids farewell to his ‘weird office’ full of artifacts, loaning many to National Park Service

Aug 18, 2017

The history professor is retiring this month after 26 years of service at UMSL.

Nursing alumna Lisa Meadows aims for change, one child at a time

Aug 16, 2017

The Nurse of the Year Award winner recently took on a new role as director of St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Kids Express program.

Total solar eclipse totally explained: A chat with UMSL astronomer Bruce Wilking

Aug 16, 2017

What is the big deal with this eclipse? Bruce Wilking explains and shares other eclipse phenomena to observe during the Aug. 21 astronomical event.

Michael Plumb named new editor-in-chief of The Current

Aug 13, 2017

The MBA student and media studies alumnus aims to increase engagement with the UMSL community.

Eye on UMSL: Dusk

Aug 12, 2017

The sun’s last rays scatter color over the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower, the atrium and the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus.

Disaster preparedness conference brings nurses and students from across the country to UMSL 

Aug 9, 2017

Real-life case studies, simulations and the importance of self and family care were at the forefront of the population-focused workshop.

Gallery 210 opens 2017-18 season with ‘Jumbled Time’

Aug 8, 2017

“Barista Who Could See the Future” is among the works to be featured in the Gallery 210 show that opens later this month.