Student entrepreneurs showcase business growth in EQ Student Accelerator competition

Apr 6, 2020

MBA student Emily Haas won first place for her meal-planning app Plan-to-Plate, which allows users to import recipes and match them with real-time grocery store sales.

UMSL Anthropologist Susan Brownell talks Olympic postponement

Apr 3, 2020

Brownell’s research at UMSL has provided her with a unique perspective on the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

St. Louis Regional Data Alliance launches COVID-19 dashboard: STL Response

Apr 2, 2020

Community volunteers at the RDA worked to collect the best COVID-19 information and resources available in one place.

UMSL moving all summer courses to online instruction, dropping all summer 2020 online fees

Apr 1, 2020

The university will continue to offer a robust catalog of courses with high-quality instruction thoughtfully developed and taught by expert faculty.

UMSL taking part in national Solve Climate by 2030 digital teach-in on April 7

Apr 1, 2020

The university is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to co-host the Missouri edition of the nationwide collection of webinars focused on climate action.

Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.

Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020

The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.

Make sure you’re counted: UMSL political scientists explain importance of participating in 2020 Census

Mar 30, 2020

Anita Manion and Adriano Udani say undercounting comes with a real cost in terms of representation and funding, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Health and counseling services adapting to continue serving students

Mar 30, 2020

Health care providers and counselors are increasingly relying on telehealth tools to meet patients’ needs while trying to limit in-person visits.

Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care

Mar 30, 2020

The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.

Kamila White stresses the importance of maintaining social connections amid physical separation

Mar 27, 2020

The associate professor of clinical psychology offered some advice for dealing with anxiety and caring for loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UMSL offers mental health support through Sanvello app

Mar 26, 2020

Sanvello provides 24/7 access to mental health support and supplements other mental wellness initiatives offered by the Division of Student Affairs.

Bellerive fosters new interests for Honors College’s Alix Enkel and Haley Graham

Mar 23, 2020

Working on the 20th anniversary issue of Bellerive helped the Honors College students discover a passion for publishing, graphic design and more.

Center for Teaching and Learning leads pivot to remote learning

Mar 23, 2020

CTL Director Keeta Holmes and her team started developing resources to help faculty and students transition to remote teaching and learning in February.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis offers advice on how to support children during pandemic

Mar 20, 2020

Faculty members Amy Escott and Matt Kliethermes hosted a free webinar with tips on ways to talk to children about coronavirus and help them cope with stress.

DNP program jumps 20 spots in US News & World Report ranking

Mar 20, 2020

In its 2021 Best Graduate School rankings, U.S. News & World Report rated the DNP program No. 78 on the “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice” rankings.

Director of Student Involvement Jessica Long-Pease discusses remote learning challenges on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 20, 2020

Faculty and staff are working together to transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Creating community: Tiny Tritons wins NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education award

Mar 19, 2020

The Tiny Tritons program offers no-cost events designed to support students who care for children and connect families with the UMSL community.

New op-ed by Jim Craig, Larry Irons helps Post-Dispatch readers view crisis, response through a social lens

Mar 18, 2020

The two associate teaching professors in the Department of Sociology urge “thoughtful actions taken with an understanding of the ‘we’ instead of the ‘me.'”

Recreation and Wellness Center hosts social distancing bracket competition

Mar 18, 2020

The competition, based on March Madness, invites participants to rank activities they can do at home and vote for their favorites through Instagram Stories.

UMSL athletics on hold amid coronavirus pandemic

Mar 16, 2020

The men’s basketball team was boarding its bus when it learned the NCAA Division II Tournament had been canceled, and the GLVC has suspended spring sports.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating innovation

Mar 16, 2020

Faculty members Carl Bassi, Keith Stine, Alexei Demchenko, Sharlee Climer and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch were honored at the annual Research and Innovation Reception.

Social Work symposium tackles youth policy in criminal justice

Mar 16, 2020

The School of Social Work’s 2020 Critical Issues Symposium featured a panel with professionals across disciplines, discussing criminal justice reform and the challenges they face.

UMSL dig deemed an archeological discovery of the decade by international media

Mar 16, 2020

Michael Cosmopoulos uncovered an ancient tax record near Pylos, Greece, which challenged previous understandings of the formation of governments in the Western world.

Bridge Program celebrates success of Express Scripts Saturday Academy’s latest college-bound graduates

Mar 16, 2020

A crowd of about 1,800 people gathered March 7 for the 34th annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony at America’s Center.

UMSL Opera Theatre previews ‘Clever Artifice’ on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 13, 2020

Director of Opera Theatre Stella Markou and cast members Lexi Neal, Sophie Loban, Gracelyn Penn and Nick Bashaw shared their experiences.

Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers

Mar 9, 2020

The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.

UMSL scores highly in LendEDU’s ‘Best Return on Investment’ ranking

Mar 9, 2020

LendEDU’s February report “Colleges with the Best Return on Investment” named UMSL third in Missouri and second in the St. Louis region.

Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields

Mar 9, 2020

Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.

Eye on UMSL: Making music

Mar 9, 2020

Music education students teach a new song to 4- and 5-year-olds at the University Child Development Center as part of the Early Clinical Experience in Schools course.

Ask an Expert: David Kimball discusses procedural and technological changes affecting how Americans vote

Mar 9, 2020

The political science professor studies American government with much of his research focusing on election administration, voting rights and voting behavior.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 9, 2020

Senior Marina Prediger tied the women’s tennis program’s record for career victories when she picked up her 79th in a 6-0, 6-1 sweep of Purdue Northwest’s Patricia Dizon.

Men’s basketball team earns first NCAA Tournament bid since 1988

Mar 9, 2020

Coach Bob Sundvold’s squad received an at-large berth when the bracket was revealed on Sunday night.

Sammy Jacobs, Jasmin Williams crowned homecoming royalty

Mar 2, 2020

Royalty were chosen based on their philanthropy efforts and crowned during the homecoming Dinner & Dance, which concluded the weeklong festivities.

Tritons enter GLVC Tournament looking to build on one of the most successful seasons in program history

Mar 2, 2020

The Tritons men’s basketball team already owns the school record for victories and won a share of the GLVC regular-season title on Saturday.

Timeless Tritons: Snapshots from homecoming 2020

Mar 2, 2020

The week-long UMSL tradition united students, faculty, staff and alumni as they showcased their Triton pride.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 2, 2020

Freshman Tove Rosengren earned medalist honors at last week’s Battle at Hilton Head after winning a three-person playoff in the women’s golf team’s first event of the spring.

Stephanie Van Stee examines mixed messaging in pharmaceutical advertising with AEJMC grant

Mar 2, 2020

The assistant professor of communication and media is focusing on the visual images used in the disclosure section of prominent television advertisements.

Which of these 5 Women’s History Month events matches your personality type?

Mar 2, 2020

Check out the Women’s History Month offerings, which range from an escape room to self care to women in STEM to celebrating women leaders and much more.

Learning and technology combine at UMSL | Hack

Feb 28, 2020

The student-organized event connects participants with mentors and job opportunities while teaching them new computer programming techniques.

UMSL alumni among 2020 Salute to Young Leaders honorees

Feb 26, 2020

Brittae Gray-Ross, Aunyã McElroy, Marcel Scaife and Christan E. Shelton were honored for their professional excellence, achievements and community involvement.

Beth Huebner, Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr featured as ‘St. Louis on the Air’ comes to campus

Feb 24, 2020

Host Sarah Fenske and her colleagues recorded an episode last week in front of members of the Pierre Laclede Society.

UMSL formalizes partnership with Wyman to support students from disadvantaged circumstances

Feb 24, 2020

Students who are part of the Wyman Leaders program will be eligible to receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship if they choose to attend UMSL.

‘Holla if You Hear Me’ event examines intersection between disability and Black history

Feb 24, 2020

The event featured a talk from the executive director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and presentations by UMSL SUCCEED students.

Eye on UMSL: In the spirit

Feb 24, 2020

UMSL staff members Theda Oliver and Alexandria Bratcher show their Triton spirit by hanging homecoming decorations in the College of Nursing.

5 reasons to attend UMSL Homecoming

Feb 24, 2020

The annual University of Missouri-St. Louis tradition offers a range of events to bring the university community together.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 24, 2020

Yaakema Rose Jr. and the 24th-ranked men’s basketball team set a single-season record for victories last week when they beat William Jewell and Rockhurst to improve to 23-5.

Transfer student Adrienne Johnson finds community through opportunities at UMSL

Feb 20, 2020

Johnson has embraced life at a new university through campus involvement and has thrived in UMSL’s welcoming atmosphere.

MEd grad Eric Conners shines on the stage and in the classroom

Feb 17, 2020

When he’s not teaching drama at Hixson Middle School or at COCA, Eric Conners acts in productions such as “Canfield Drive” and “The Year of the Bicycle.”

Panelists discuss relationship challenges, dole out advice at ‘Black Love’ event

Feb 17, 2020

Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.