Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards

May 10, 2016

A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.

Political science professor explores modern warfare in new book

May 10, 2016

J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.

Eye on UMSL: Finals week

May 10, 2016

Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.

UMSL region’s first and only NSA, DHS designated ‘Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education’

May 9, 2016

The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.

Optometry student wins first place InfantSEE Scholarship, gains extensive externship experience

May 5, 2016

Shelby Baugh Bruner’s advocacy for infant vision examinations won her the first place InfantSEE Scholarship, which she’ll use to fund externships beyond those she will do in St. Louis.

Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow

May 4, 2016

Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals

May 4, 2016

For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

May 3, 2016

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards

May 2, 2016

The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

May 2, 2016

Men’s tennis advanced to the semifinals of the GLVC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Lewis in the quarterfinals. The team awaits word on a possible NCAA Division II tournament berth.

20 years of Greek Studies at UMSL

Apr 28, 2016

Greek Studies professor Michael Cosmopoulos facilitates student growth through the power of travel, archaeological study and myth.

Professor of English, Gender Studies honored with UM System President’s Award for Service

Apr 28, 2016

Sally Barr Ebest was recognized by the University of Missouri System for her distinguished service and exceptional contributions to achieving the university’s goals.

Eye on UMSL: Grace notes

Apr 27, 2016

Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Precollegiate STARS program sees record enrollment for 2016

Apr 27, 2016

The precollegiate research program Students and Teachers as Research Scientists has a record 96 high school juniors enrolled this summer.

‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today

Apr 26, 2016

Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.

Visiting education professor wants politics in the classroom

Apr 26, 2016

Joel Westheimer, a professor at the University of Ottawa, talked with St. Louis Public Radio and the UMSL community about the place of politics in the classroom.

Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center

Apr 21, 2016

More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.

Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek

Apr 21, 2016

Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.

Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students

Apr 20, 2016

The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.

Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference

Apr 19, 2016

More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.

Perryman becomes first NCAA DII player selected in National Pro Fastpitch Draft

Apr 19, 2016

Last week, senior pitcher Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft.

Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Apr 18, 2016

At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.

Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show

Apr 14, 2016

While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.

Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change

Apr 14, 2016

Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.

Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade

Apr 14, 2016

Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.

St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses

Apr 13, 2016

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.

‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault

Apr 13, 2016

A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.

Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS

Apr 13, 2016

Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.

Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award

Apr 12, 2016

The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.

Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships

Apr 11, 2016

At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.

UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London

Apr 11, 2016

“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Apr 6, 2016

Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.

NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues

Apr 5, 2016

Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 4, 2016

Senior Hannah Perryman became the NCAA Division II career strikeout leader in Sunday’s second game at Truman State.

Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias

Mar 30, 2016

Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

HEC-TV spotlights professor’s alternative fuel, battery research

Mar 28, 2016

Eric Majzoub explained his hydrogen fuel cell technology research – and the solutions it offers the automobile industry – on HEC-TV’s “Innovations.”

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Erin Walker tallied 12 hits last week, including four doubles, a triple and two home runs, while also recording seven RBIs and scoring 11 runs.

UMSL student spins the Wheel of Fortune

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL student Kevin Slattery is a contestant in a “Wheel of Fortune” series that begins airing March 28.

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort

Mar 21, 2016

The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 21, 2016

Junior Jake Beckwith finished the weekend with eight hits, including three home runs, two doubles and eight RBIs.

Psychology PhD candidates earn grants, explore new frontiers in neuroscience

Mar 17, 2016

Using keen work ethic and intellect, Lauren Salminen and Laurie Baker, PhD candidates in the behavioral neuroscience program, have earned highly coveted research training grants.

Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News

Mar 16, 2016

Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.

Lessons beyond graduation the focus of Distinguished Speaker Series event

Mar 15, 2016

Sara Hannah of the BW Leadership Institute will speak at 5:30 p.m. March 17 in the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.

Kunkel and Fletcher earn All-GLVC honors

Mar 15, 2016

Kelly Kunkel was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, while redshirt sophomore Jordan Fletcher was selected to the All-GLVC Third Team.