‘Remembering Route 66’ panel to track the history made along the road

Aug 28, 2016

Featuring several panelists and UMSL’s own Andrew Hurley as moderator, the Sept. 12 discussion aims to move beyond Route 66’s nostalgic associations.

A brief travel log: Susan Brownell at the Rio Olympics

Aug 25, 2016

The anthropology professor details her time in Rio, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympics.

Bus becomes art on wheels through creative community effort

Aug 25, 2016

The free event was a partnership of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Arts in Transit and Des Lee Endowed Professor in Art Education Louis Lankford.

Eye on UMSL: Expogoers

Aug 25, 2016

Campus community members of all ages enjoyed the Fall Expo held in the Quad on UMSL’s North Campus Aug. 24.

‘Outside In: Paint for Peace’ exhibition to showcase Ferguson murals on campus

Aug 24, 2016

Several of the colorful works of art that adorned boarded-up storefronts during the fall of 2014 will soon be on display on UMSL’s North Campus.

Professional MBA cohort reflects on travels to Cuba, Costa Rica

Aug 24, 2016

This summer, the group set out for 10 days of travel to both Cuba and Costa Rica to learn about international business and culture.

Karl Guenther’s work in community development earns him Emerging Leader Award

Aug 23, 2016

The Missouri Workforce Housing Association recognized the Public Policy Research Center community development specialist in July at its sixth annual conference.

UMSL student veterans share lessons on work/life balance, college transition with fellow service members

Aug 23, 2016

The panel session capped off a unique five-day program intended to equip St. Louis service members for the transition to college even before classes start.

Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal

Aug 22, 2016

The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.

Staff Association honors employees, celebrates spirit of collaboration on campus

Aug 22, 2016

The Aug. 12 awards ceremony and picnic honored UMSL staff members’ service and commitment.

Welcome home: Campus volunteers assist new students, ease nerves on Move-In Day

Aug 21, 2016

As first-year students arrived on campus Friday, a friendly crowd of UMSL staff and students helped ease the transition to college life.

Studio art major’s printmaking expertise comes in handy during grant-funded Mercantile Library internship

Aug 21, 2016

Senior Brittany Taylor works primarily in film, but she’s also ventured into oil paints, watercolors, lithography – and now the art of curation.

10 top picks from this fall’s Weeks of Welcome lineup

Aug 21, 2016

Along with new challenges, assignments and discoveries, a new semester at UMSL also brings with it a growing tradition known as Weeks of Welcome.

UMSL Daily turns over new leaf with start of fall semester

Aug 15, 2016

Beginning next week, staying up to date on all things UMSL will be even easier for students, faculty and staff.

Orlando memorial commemorates, welcomes UMSL community

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL faculty and staff have collaborated on a project to memorialize victims of the Orlando shooting while showing support for the LGBTQ community on campus.

Touhill to host U.S. premiere of ‘Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical’

Aug 11, 2016

UMSL’s Niyi Coker began working on the project last summer in Cape Town, South Africa.

Eye on UMSL: Calm

Aug 11, 2016

The Millennium Student Center on North Campus will soon be seeing lots of foot traffic — thousands of people visit the facility on a typical day.

Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL

Aug 10, 2016

Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.

International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience

Aug 9, 2016

After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.

Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program

Aug 8, 2016

Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Aug 4, 2016

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.

Triton teams and individual student-athletes rack up academic honors

Aug 3, 2016

Judging by the various honors announced just in the last few weeks, the Tritons continue to be strong performers both in their sports and in the classroom.

UMSL economist talks jobs, trade deals on KMOX

Aug 3, 2016

Professor of Economics David Rose discussed everything from online shopping to anti-trade sentiments on The Mark Reardon Show.

Music faculty, students unveil 7 new songs at Laumeier Sculpture Park celebration

Aug 2, 2016

The Current’s features editor, Leah Jones, was on hand to document the musical festivities. A second Laumeier performance by UMSL musicians is planned for October.

Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops

Aug 1, 2016

The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.

Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight

Aug 1, 2016

A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.

Professor Dave Robertson offers his take on this week’s primary races

Aug 1, 2016

The UMSL political scientist has been busy working with area media to help Missouri voters sift fact from fabrication leading up to Aug. 2.

‘Exposure: 10 Years’ to showcase local artists, celebrate Gallery 210’s history

Jul 28, 2016

Now in its 45th year of existence at UMSL, Gallery 210’s promotion of local artists and innovative programming have been vital for the campus – and the region.

Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business

Jul 28, 2016

Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.

Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late

Jul 27, 2016

A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.

UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded

Jul 26, 2016

With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.

Summer 2016 a busy season of harmony, applause for UMSL’s Jim Henry and local singers young and old

Jul 21, 2016

KSDK (Channel 5) recently highlighted the faculty member’s efforts with Acappellooza as well as the internationally acclaimed Ambassadors of Harmony, for which he is music director.

Eye on UMSL: Open for learning

Jul 21, 2016

Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.

English professor partners with E. O. Wilson on ‘Darwin’s Bridge,’ heads up new journal

Jul 20, 2016

Joseph Carroll discusses the newly released volume of essays as well as his new role as editor-in-chief of “Evolutionary Studies in Imaginary Culture.”

Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold

Jul 19, 2016

The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.

Award-winning musician becomes director of UMSL’s School of Fine and Performing Arts

Jul 18, 2016

As director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Professor Barbara Harbach will promote the well-being strength, diversity and competence of its associated programs.

Summer gun violence spurs UMSL criminologists on local, national media

Jul 18, 2016

Local and national media have turned to UMSL criminologists to make sense of recent tragedies and discuss ways forward.

Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen

Jul 14, 2016

Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.

Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL

Jul 13, 2016

Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Eye on UMSL: Intersections

Jul 11, 2016

Much like the lines, spaces and colors recently captured here by campus photographer August Jennewein, persistence and passion come together at UMSL.

Disaster management expert, associate dean named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Jul 7, 2016

Roberta Lavin’s career in public health includes managing a 9/11 command center, coordinating mass migrations from Guatemala and responding to hurricanes.

11 Tritons earn GLVC Academic Excellence Award

Jul 6, 2016

They are Hayley Alexander, Connor Carnduff, Natalia Carvalhais, Tyler Collico, Amber Daly, Chandler Duchaine, Kelly Kunkel, Lindsay Meyer, Hannah Miller, Carly Ochs and Erin Walker.

UMSL Greek Studies professor featured on PBS, National Geographic documentary

Jul 5, 2016

Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos, alongside the world’s top Greek scholars, discusses the ancient culture in the PBS and National Geographic documentary “The Greeks.”

Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL

Jun 30, 2016

As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.

UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research

Jun 29, 2016

The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.

St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award

Jun 28, 2016

The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.

UMSL creates Quick Admit Day for transfers

Jun 27, 2016

The event is set for July 6 in the Millennium Student Center and aims to streamline the normal admission process for late deciders.

UMSL Tritons Year in Review

Jun 27, 2016

One Great Lakes Valley Conference champion, two runner-ups, five NCAA tournament team bids and much more: It all added up to a great year for the Tritons.

Eye on UMSL: Literally

Jun 23, 2016

The circular window of the almost-complete Patient Care Center is shaping up to be the literal eye on UMSL’s campus.