UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 18, 2021

Sophomore Nick Hedberg helped lead the men’s golf team to a third-place finish at last week’s Midwest Regional at Fox Run Golf Club.

UMSL Opera Theatre wins first place American Prize for production of ‘The Medium’

Oct 18, 2021

The win marks the third time in four years the program has placed first in national competition.

Theresa Coble helps define the National Association for Interpretation’s new direction in professional publication

Oct 18, 2021

Coble authored an article on the nuances of the new definition of interpretation in the latest edition of Legacy, the organization’s professional magazine.

First-generation student Muriel Miller blazes trail, family tradition at UMSL

Oct 18, 2021

The College of Nursing student has inspired two siblings – and her mother – to think about college degrees and nursing careers.

UMSL’s new Close the Gap Grant will assist low-income students in earning their degrees

Oct 14, 2021

The program will help eligible students graduate with significantly less debt.

Eye on UMSL: Song and celebration

Oct 11, 2021

The Everybodies band performed with featured vocalist Malena Smith at last week’s University of Missouri–St. Louis Founders Celebration.

Harris Conservation Forum highlights Indigenous knowledge and its lessons for sustainability

Oct 11, 2021

This year’s annual forum was part of a five-day collaborative virtual conference “Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability – Food.”

Students express gratitude for scholarship support during Founders Celebration

Oct 11, 2021

Opportunity Scholar Afina Fayez was one of the UMSL students discussing the impact scholarships have had on their education in a new video.

‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US

Oct 11, 2021

Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.

Not-so-traditional path gives optometry student Jasmine Welch unique lens for outreach efforts

Oct 11, 2021

Welch has been inspired to join efforts such as the UMSL Eyes on Diversity outreach program and Black EyeCare Perspective’s The 13% Promise.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 11, 2021

Senior Megan Woll had 48 digs, including the 2,000th of her career, last week to help the volleyball team sweep Missouri S&T, Truman State and Maryville.

Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference brings more than 1,900 educators together online in 20th year

Oct 11, 2021

The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.

UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration

Oct 8, 2021

The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 8, 2021

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.

NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators

Oct 6, 2021

NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.

Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports

Oct 6, 2021

Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.

Eye on UMSL: Soaring above the sand

Oct 4, 2021

Students battled in an intramural sand volleyball match last Thursday on the court near Oak Hall and Seton Center Hall on South Campus.

Media Coverage: September 2021

Oct 4, 2021

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

Oct 4, 2021

Forward Garrett Bass notched one of three UMSL goals in the men’s soccer team’s 3-2 victory over William Jewell on Sunday in Liberty, Missouri.

Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce

Oct 4, 2021

Career Services Coordinator Scottie Floyd moderated the discussion, intended to help students discover strategies to target inclusive workplaces.

UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Anchor Accelerator with reception

Oct 4, 2021

Applications for the second Anchor Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29.

Alumna Lauren Schoellhorn’s passion for teaching impacts students at Eureka High School

Oct 1, 2021

Schoellhorn, who teaches AP world history, AP art history and psychology, was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.

Charlotte Richards makes an impression on the volleyball court, off it

Oct 1, 2021

Richards is the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and will earn her degree in supply chain management in December.

Tami Davenport, Phil Donato and Chris Sullivan receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 1, 2021

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

George Zsidisin discusses the resilience of global supply chains on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Nov 30, 2020

Zsidisin is the John W. Barriger III Endowed Professor and the director of UMSL’s Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Research Institute.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

Qiang Dotzel honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Nov 30, 2020

The teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics was one of 100 area educators to receive the award. Ten of the 2020 awardees are UMSL graduates.

College of Nursing’s Umit Tokac creates AI to recommend PTSD treatment plans for veterans

Nov 30, 2020

Tokac’s program uses input patient data to make probability statements about the success of different treatment options.

Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection

Nov 28, 2020

Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.

Sharonica Hardin-Bartley works to close opportunity gaps at University City schools

Nov 27, 2020

Hardin-Bartley earned her PhD in educational leadership and policy studies in 2014 and is in her fifth year as superintendent of the School District of University City.

Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays

Nov 25, 2020

The holiday season, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, make now a key time to support UMSL students who are facing food insecurity.

‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module

Nov 25, 2020

The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region

Nov 24, 2020

Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.

STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce

Nov 23, 2020

Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.

UMSL ranks 20th on 2020 list of Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges

Nov 23, 2020

The website used the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Comparison Tool and scored each institution for military culture, support, financial aid and flexibility.

Student veteran Mitchel Round set to become first student to graduate with degree in organizational leadership

Nov 23, 2020

Round received college credit for life experiences during his time in the U.S. Army infantry and applied it toward the degree, shortening his time to graduation.

UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’

Nov 23, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show ran only once, with special permission. The recording from that performance went on to win big.

UMSL Women’s Hackathon tackles COVID-19 problems in 30-plus hours

Nov 23, 2020

This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.

Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event

Nov 20, 2020

Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.

Research from nursing student Danielle Njeri helps DOORWAYS land $1.4 million grant

Nov 20, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Njeri helped the nonprofit confirm the extent of residents’ mental health needs through a quantitative study.

DBA students Robert Barclay, James Jordan Jr. and James Xu explore solutions to real-world business problems

Nov 19, 2020

Though they work in different fields – information technology, financial operations and patent law – the program helped each expand his knowledge and enhance his career.

University of Missouri System grant investment program funds research and creative works at UMSL

Nov 18, 2020

The Creative Works Strategic Investment Program will provide a combined $98,000 in funding to UMSL faculty members, Lindsay Athamanah, Anne Austin, Bettina Casad and Adriano Udani.

CETC expands relationship with Nestlé Purina to deliver Power BI training to South American employees

Nov 16, 2020

Changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed instructors at UMSL’s Computer Education and Training Center to work with clients outside the region.

Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day

Nov 16, 2020

Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.

New City School dedicates new classroom to UMSL Scholar in Residence

Nov 16, 2020

The Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab will place an emphasis on STEAM Education and include tools and materials to facilitate creative problem solving.

Eye on UMSL: Burst of light

Nov 16, 2020

The sun shined brightly over the heads of nursing students DJ McMullen, Kiarra Stillman, Emma Gibbs, Bridget Kogbo and Mariah Palmer as they left class at Seton Center Hall.

MIMH addiction science team receives new funding aimed at combatting overdose crisis

Nov 16, 2020

The $2.75 million in new resources will help the team, led by Associate Research Professor Rachel Winograd, broaden the scope of its efforts and engage new partners.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

Marketing students spotlight St. Louis businesses in new video series

Nov 12, 2020

The monthly series gives students an opportunity to gain real-world video production experience and provides exposure for local businesses during COVID-19.

Research-based puppet show sheds light on the refugee experience in America

Nov 12, 2020

“We Came As Refugees: An American Story” tells the story of a family adapting to the U.S., drawing on interviews with St. Louis refugees from around the world.