Political science, history and accounting programs receive top-50 rankings from Study.com

Mar 8, 2021

The online education platform weighed factors such as school affordability and accessibility, academic offerings and available supports for students.

Criminology and criminal justice major pursuing her dreams with help of Community College President’s Scholarship

Mar 8, 2021

Abby McElroy, a transfer from Lewis and Clark Community College, hopes to attend law school to become a human rights attorney after completing her degree at UMSL.

Quad becomes site of memorial honoring victims of COVID-19

Mar 5, 2021

Angela Kender, a member of the group Marked by COVID, organized the installation as part of the Rose River Memorial project. It will remain on display until March 10.

Women’s History Month kickoff event reveals challenges, triumphs, grace and magic

Mar 5, 2021

Overture, a discussion to celebrate and share the experiences of women at UMSL, was held March 1 as the first of many events in observance of Women’s History Month.

Goalkeeper Anton Mukhin informs, encourages with ‘Operation Exercise’ podcast

Mar 5, 2021

The podcast offers listeners information about athletic training, kinesiology and nutrition and is available to stream on Spotify.

SWIC transfer student makes a data-driven decision to study computer science at UMSL

Mar 3, 2021

Community College President’s Scholarship recipient Rachel Spearing uses creativity to code computer language as she pursues a degree in computer science.

Eye on UMSL: Back to work

Mar 1, 2021

Senior nursing student Mydah Choudhry, fresh from finishing a test, went right back to her studies last week in the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

Leroy Moore, Keith Jones share experiences advocating for disability rights in Black History Month event

Mar 1, 2021

UMSL’s Succeed Program sponsored the virtual event with two of the co-founders of Krip-Hop Nation.

Bridge Program to celebrate latest college-bound graduates in 35th annual Award Recognition Ceremony

Mar 1, 2021

Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie will deliver the keynote address at the virtual event scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 6.

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award

Feb 26, 2021

FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.

‘Operatic superstar’ Denyce Graves discusses pioneer Marian Anderson during virtual event

Feb 26, 2021

The renowned soprano discussed Marian Anderson’s outsized contributions to music and the fight for racial equity before giving a virtual masterclass.

UMSL alumnae well represented in Business Journal C-Suite Awards

Feb 26, 2021

Stephanie Cernicek, Susan Cutler, Sara Foster and Opal Jones were recognized with 11 other honorees in a special edition of the publication.

UMSL listed 15th nationally in ‘Best Online BSN to DNP Rankings’

Feb 26, 2021

The rankings site recognized the UMSL program’s wide range of specialty offerings as well as the flexible pathways to the degree.

St. Charles Community College transfer student’s passion for pickleball hits the ball into UMSL’s court

Feb 24, 2021

Justin Johnson says the sport’s support system connected him to UMSL, where he’s studying business as a recipient of the Community College President’s Scholarship.

UMSL extending test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022 applicants

Feb 24, 2021

The extension will eliminate a barrier for students at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the availability of standardized tests nationwide.

UMSL’s Community Psychological Service adapting services to treat COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’

Feb 23, 2021

The mental health center offers several options, including individual services and support group meetings, to assist patients dealing with the lingering effects of the disease.

Marie Mora joins panel at the Women in Economics Symposium, encourages students considering the field

Feb 22, 2021

The goal of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ annual symposium is to help connect young women with role models in the field of economics.

International Business Appreciation Month events guide business students through pandemic obstacle course

Feb 22, 2021

NBCUniversal executive Yvette Miley, along with business experts and alumni, gave students advice for starting their careers during virtual events throughout February.

Eye on UMSL: Snow birds

Feb 22, 2021

A flock of Canada geese flew together in formation over the snow-covered ground surrounding the Music Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Gender studies professor examines how the stories of enslaved people were told

Feb 22, 2021

Kathleen Nigro re-examined a 1930s federal writers project that recorded the narratives of American enslaved people in a Black History Month presentation.

Nora Hendren, Nicholas Kedzuch and Maya Scruggs-Hicks receive UMSL Hero Award

Feb 19, 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.

UMSL master’s programs score top-10 rankings in Intelligent.com higher education guide

Feb 18, 2021

The publication ranked UMSL’s criminology and criminal justice and supply chain and analytics graduate programs as No. 1 and No. 8 in the country, respectively.

New videos celebrate welcoming environment, opportunities international graduates found at UMSL

Feb 17, 2021

Staff members in UMSL Global worked with Vidzu Media to develop the videos with testimonials from alumni Prachi Talwar, Alexander Schlaubitz and Yuan Chen.

Royalty winners Madison Bruns, Tyler Haynes share their experiences of homecoming

Feb 17, 2021

In all, homecoming royalty candidates helped collect 1,779 nonperishable food items for the Triton Pantry and raised $7,606 in scholarship funds to benefit UMSL students.

Colombia native Andrea Palacios Calderon transfers leadership and language skills to UMSL

Feb 16, 2021

The Community College President’s Scholarship recipient plans to use the full-tuition award to study the psychology of business relationships.

UMSL’s teacher preparation program recognized among national leaders

Feb 16, 2021

The National Council on Teacher Quality named UMSL’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program among the top in the country for selective academic admissions requirements.

Students show off their spirit during socially distanced homecoming

Feb 15, 2021

The Triton FAN-demic offered students opportunities to use their creativity, engage in service and have some fun with their family members or roommates.

History MA students bring ‘Green Book’ to life through exhibit at the National Blues Museum

Feb 15, 2021

“Have Blues, Will Travel” will remain on display until August and was produced by students in the Practicum in Public History and Cultural Heritage course.

PhD candidate Juan Zhang uses drones to deliver real-life solutions

Feb 15, 2021

Zhang is pursuing her doctorate in supply chain and analytics, and her dissertation explores the cost and environmental tradeoffs of using drones to deliver packages.

PhD Alieu Sanneh gets a ‘lifeline’ to achieve his dreams at UMSL

Feb 15, 2021

Sanneh grew up in The Gambia and decided to change his life through education at a young age. He has now earned an MA and PhD in political science.

Jennifer Fisher wins Missouri Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year

Feb 15, 2021

Fisher teaches undergraduate and graduate art education courses and directs a program that combines a BFA with a Missouri teaching certificate in art.

EdD student Britt Tate finds her place inspiring St. Louis students with art education

Feb 10, 2021

Tate is part of the Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture cohort and splits her time between Bryan Hill and Columbia Elementary Schools.

MacArthur Foundation awards $1.3 million to St. Louis County, UMSL to continue local justice system reforms

Feb 9, 2021

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will continue directing efforts aimed at reducing over-incarceration and advancing racial equity.

Eye on UMSL: Enjoying winter in warmth

Feb 8, 2021

Senior psychology major Pundaree Pisutvong watched snow piling up on the Quad while keeping warm indoors as she studied at University Libraries.

Ask an expert: Lea-Rachel Kosnik discusses renewed focus on climate action and its connection to economics

Feb 8, 2021

The professor of economics discussed the role of government, businesses and consumers in transitioning to cleaner and renewable sources of energy.

UMSL, Lewis and Clark sign transfer agreement to support East St. Louis students pursuing degrees in nursing

Feb 8, 2021

The newly created Bridge to BSN program will support 15-20 aspiring nursing students each year transferring to UMSL from the East St. Louis Higher Education Center.

UMSL student nurses begin administering vaccines across greater St. Louis area

Feb 8, 2021

The student nurses are at sites such as BJC HealthCare Christian Hospital, SSM Health DePaul Hospital and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.

UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in federal grants from Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

Feb 5, 2021

Staff in the Office of Student Financial Aid worked quickly to review more than 2,700 applications and approved an average of $1,281 in funding for 2,275 students.

UMSL literacy grant brings $5.1 million in services to 40 St. Louis area schools

Feb 4, 2021

The grant will go toward coaching local educators on culturally relevant practices and the science of reading, as well as creating digital literacy resources.

Watch: Professor of Finance Nasser Arshadi explains the ‘short squeeze’

Feb 3, 2021

Arshadi discusses what happened after investors connected by Reddit’s WallStreetBets initiated an epic short squeeze on stocks such as GameStop and AMC.

Joanna Mendoza named recipient of MoASTA Artist Teacher Award for 2021

Feb 1, 2021

Mendoza is a member of the Arianna String Quartet and a professor of the viola in UMSL’s Department of Music.

Grounds staff using TRIM grant to maintain the health of trees on campus

Feb 1, 2021

UMSL has received funding each of the past three years through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Tree Resource Improvement & Maintenance Grant.

Homecoming 2021 preview: A Triton tradition adapts

Feb 1, 2021

The Student Homecoming Committee has worked diligently to create a slate of fun digital and socially distanced events for Homecoming 2021.

UMSL holds virtual version of annual Spring Involvement Expo

Feb 1, 2021

On Wednesday, Student Involvement held a digital version of the Spring Involvement Expo featuring 20 student organizations.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Scenes from the year’s first snow across UMSL

Jan 29, 2021

Photographer August Jennewein wandered the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus to capture the beauty of winter’s first snow on Wednesday afternoon.

Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers

Jan 28, 2021

Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.

UMSL among nation’s best online bachelor’s programs in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Jan 26, 2021

The site ranked UMSL No. 42 nationally out of more than 350 universities – 10 places higher than in 2020 – and ranked second among universities in Missouri.

Ask an Expert: Shawne Manies discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout

Jan 25, 2021

In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.

Eye on UMSL: Lessons in the lab

Jan 25, 2021

Students listened intently to instructions from Assistant Teaching Professor Lori Paul during their anatomy and physiology class in the Science Learning Building.