Perryman named Daktronics, Inc., Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year, 4 other Tritons named First Team

May 12, 2015

From left: Hannah Perryman, Brianna Butler, Alex Stupek, Madison Zbaraschuk and Katie Rutledge earned Midwest region honors.

Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region

May 12, 2015

The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.

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.

Softball advances to NCAA Super Regional with shutout of Southern Indiana

May 11, 2015

The Tritons, which improve to 47-6 on the season, swept through this weekend’s four-team, double-elimination tournament with three shutouts.

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.

Eye on UMSL: Flying

May 11, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.

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.

Halterman named GLVC Coach of the Year, Tritons have 2 earn All-GLVC honors

May 10, 2015

The team is advancing to its third NCAA Division II Championships in five years. It will be held May 18-22 at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C.

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.

Building the UMSL brand

May 7, 2015

Take a look at efforts to build the UMSL brand in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.

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.

Softball places 10 on All-GLVC teams, earns 3 major awards

May 7, 2015

The UMSL Tritons took three of the four major GLVC awards, including Pitcher of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week

May 7, 2015

The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch

May 6, 2015

Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.

Softball makes program history, ranks No. 1 in latest NFCA DII Poll

May 6, 2015

The move to the top spot in the poll comes after an undefeated run to their third straight Great Lakes Valley Conference title.

Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

May 5, 2015

UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.

Wilson named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

May 5, 2015

The business administration major threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Scholarships, campus growth, rankings top chancellor’s annual report

May 4, 2015

UMSL Chancellor Tom George delivered the 39th annual Chancellor’s Report to the Community May 1.

Distinguished service honorees embody ‘Triton spirit’

May 4, 2015

UMSL recognized three alumni and one student with 2015 Distinguished Service Awards at the 39th Chancellor’s Report to the Community on Friday.

Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion

May 4, 2015

Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.

Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie

May 4, 2015

UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

It’s a 3-peat! Softball captures 3rd straight GLVC Championship

May 4, 2015

The No. 2 ranked UMSL softball team captured the championship on Sunday with a 4-0 eight-inning victory over No. 10 ranked Indianapolis.

UM System, UMSL committed to educating north St. Louis County students

May 3, 2015

Promising north St. Louis students will have a better chance to achieve their goals of earning a college degree through the new North County Scholarship Program.

Media Coverage: April 2015

May 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.

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.

Eye on UMSL: Opportunity Scholars

Apr 30, 2015

With the first two Opportunity Scholars set to graduate from UMSL in May, all of the current students to hold that distinction recently gathered for a group photo.

Triton Toastmasters’ Marquetta Anderson wins division speech contest

Apr 30, 2015

The win makes her eligible to compete at the district level, comprising eastern Missouri and western Illinois.

Counseling associate professor receives Group Practice Award

Apr 29, 2015

Angela Coker received the award for her development of the innovative SisterScholars-in-Training group at UMSL.

UMSL softball No. 2 team in nation, setting new program record

Apr 29, 2015

UMSL wrapped up the GLVC regular season title on Monday with a 2-0 win over then No. 15 ranked Southern Indiana.

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 27, 2015

The UMSL Tritons baseball team (22-12, 16-12 GLVC) will wrap up its regular season with a doubleheader Wednesday and four-game series this weekend.

Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader

Apr 26, 2015

“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”

Men’s Golf re-enters Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll at No. 21

Apr 26, 2015

UMSL is coming off its first-ever GLVC Championship and placed in the top four in four straight previous tournaments.

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.

Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award

Apr 23, 2015

Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.

Student journalists take on fundraising roles

Apr 23, 2015

The Current staff are using UMSL crowdfunding to help make up a shortfall in the newspaper’s budget. Visit crowdfund.umsl.edu/thecurrent for more info.

UMSL hosts 2015 State of Digital Media Marketing Conference

Apr 23, 2015

Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, delivered a keynote about advertising in the digital age during the conference.

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.

Men’s golf wins 2015 GLVC Championship

Apr 22, 2015

This is the second GLVC title won by a men’s team (baseball in 2003) and the fourth overall in the athletics department (softball in 2013 and 2014).

UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history

Apr 21, 2015

Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.

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.”