Eye on UMSL: Induction

Nov 10, 2014

Beta Gamma Sigma recently inducted new members during the UMSL College of Business Administration‘s annual Bachmann Book Series on Oct. 29.

UMSL researchers examine change in inmate employment, impact sourcing

Nov 4, 2014

UMSL researchers Mary Lacity and Joe Rottman recently published a study on impact sourcing and employing prison inmates.

Women in the Arts Conference to highlight contributions in arts, music, literature

Nov 3, 2014

It will feature lectures, concerts, exhibits and more Nov. 6 to 8 at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center and at UMSL at Grand Center.

Eye on UMSL: Ice cream chemistry

Nov 3, 2014

UMSL Chemistry Club members (from left) Rahmah Ghazal, Hung Nguyen and Jordan Rabus make some homemade ice cream to celebrate National Chemistry Week.

Lenkman named GLVC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Oct 28, 2014

The business administration major recorded a 4-0 shutout at Truman State on Friday and returned home to deny a goal to No. 6 ranked Quincy on Sunday.

Emerson selects UMSL alumna for 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award

Oct 26, 2014

Rhonda Spotanski, who earned her bachelor’s degree in eduction in 1998 and master’s degree in education in 2003 from UMSL, teaches sixth-grade English language arts at Hazelwood West Middle School.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL

Oct 19, 2014

He will discuss “Revolution from below?” about the political demonstrations in China from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct 30 in 331 of the Social Sciences & Business Building.

Eye on UMSL: Autumn sun

Oct 19, 2014

The sun returns from a lengthy hiatus as Mackenzie Jo Remmert, a sophomore social work major, sits cross-legged among the Quad’s fallen leaves on warm and lovely autumn day.

Huelsman named Disney Soccer/NSCAA DII National Player of the Week

Oct 15, 2014

The junior midfielder, who was also named the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week, helped the UMSL Tritons finish the week tied for second overall in conference action.

Eye on UMSL: What A Fan

Oct 15, 2014

St. Louis Cardinals superfan and UMSL mail carrier Tom “The Hat Man” Lange shows his What A Fan Award ring to students Femi John (center) and Johnny Mueller.

Over the top: UMSL enrollment exceeds 17,000 total students

Oct 9, 2014

Total enrollment this fall is 17,085 students – a new campus record beating the previous best of 16,809 set in fall 2011 and matched in fall 2013.

International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer

Oct 9, 2014

Michael Williams, an expert on race and ethnicity, will discuss “Ebola: The International Response & Crisis of Pan-Africanism” from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Education initiative

Oct 6, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.

Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads

Sep 23, 2014

On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.

Hurlbut named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 23, 2014

The UMSL junior leads the team and currently ranks tied for third in the conference with four goals on the year.

UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools

Sep 23, 2014

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.

Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running

Sep 17, 2014

The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 17, 2014

The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.

Rash, Torres, Westermeyer honored with Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence

Sep 17, 2014

UMSL Chancellor Tom George presented the awards, honoring each of the staff members for superior achievement and accomplishment, at the annual State of the University Address.

UMSL child center teacher receives Early Childhood Education Award

Sep 17, 2014

Estella Rash, a childcare assistant at UMSL, received the award from The St. Louis American Foundation Sept. 12.

Eye on UMSL: Suited up

Sep 17, 2014

This foursome took to the Busch Stadium field for UMSL Night at the Ballpark prior to the start of the Sept. 12 St. Louis Cardinals game.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Sep 11, 2014

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Students explore study abroad opportunities

Sep 11, 2014

UMSL students learned about Study Abroad options during the annual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 3 in the MSC rotunda.

Hurlbut named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 10, 2014

UMSL junior Laura Hurlbut tallied five points on two goals and an assist as UMSL opened the season with two wins.

Eye on UMSL: Field study

Sep 8, 2014

UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.

UMSL chancellor named Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities vice president

Sep 4, 2014

“I’ve found that CUMU is one of the world’s best resources for higher education leaders to exchange information about their successes and challenges,” Tom George said.

UMSL forums focus on moving forward in Ferguson

Sep 2, 2014

Faculty, staff and students shared their concerns, personal narratives and strategies for moving forward. The two forums attracted large groups of the campus community.

Men’s golf begins season ranked No. 23 in Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll

Sep 2, 2014

Led by head coach Troy Halterman, UMSL is coming off its third NCAA Midwest Regional appearance in the last four years.

Levin and assistant named Coaching Staff of the Year in National Pro Fastpitch

Sep 1, 2014

UMSL’s head softball coach earned the honor for his role as field manager for the Akron Racers.

It’s a record: UMSL enrollment edges ever closer to 17,000 total students

Aug 26, 2014

The university expects total enrollment this fall to set a new campus record.

Eye on UMSL: Awesome awardees

Aug 19, 2014

UMSL staff service awardees gathered in the Millennium Student Center before the annual staff appreciation barbecue to receive recognition for their outstanding dedication and service to the university.

Atkisson named to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar Team

Aug 12, 2014

He achieved the honor for the second-straight year and is one of only 75 golfers in NCAA Division II named to the team.

Tennis teams earn ITA academic honors

Aug 7, 2014

Six UMSL tennis players were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and the women’s team received the ITA All-Academic Team award.

Eye on UMSL: Nanoporous carbons

Aug 6, 2014

Senior physics major Henry Hamper, an undergraduate research grant recipient at UMSL, makes nanoporous carbons in Benton Hall.

UMSL artists, events, alumni among best in St. Louis

Jul 29, 2014

Honorees include the Arianna String Quartet, which was named Best Chamber Music Group.

Eye on UMSL: Ice cream

Jul 28, 2014

University Child Development Center classmates Colin McGuire (left) and Gannon Crangle (right) top off their ice cream desserts with help from their respective grandmothers while Radley Bergfeld awaits his turn.

12 seniors honored with prestigious GLVC award

Jul 27, 2014

All of the honorees have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average throughout their academic careers.

4 UMSL women’s teams honored by GLVC for academic success

Jul 24, 2014

The honored teams include women’s golf, softball, women’s soccer and women’s tennis.

Eye on UMSL: Scoreboard guru

Jul 23, 2014

If you go to a St. Louis Cardinals game, you’ll likely note the elaborate digital scoreboard graphics and videos. Those are brought to you by UMSL alumnus Bobby Sutherland (left).

Rec Center progress on display in local media

Jul 17, 2014

UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.

Eye on UMSL: Summer Academy

Jul 16, 2014

More than 200 St. Louis teens were accepted into this year’s iteration of the outreach program, which continues to successfully support underserved young people through precollegiate programming.

Eye on UMSL: Acappellooza

Jul 14, 2014

Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, leads the Acappellooza Summer men’s chorus in a rehearsal before the main concert.

Eye on UMSL: Progress

Jul 8, 2014

Here’s a look at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center construction progress. The facility is slated to open in the fall of 2015.

Eye on UMSL: The kiss

Jun 26, 2014

Louie offers a surprise “kiss” (of the foil-wrapped chocolate variety) to alumna Haley Brightwell, BSBA 2014, as she works in the Graduate Business Programs office.

Werner, Heyburn named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams

Jun 19, 2014

Werner and Heyburn both own 3.92 cumulative grade point averages as business administration students.

Eye on UMSL: Music festival

Jun 12, 2014

College and high school students from the St. Louis area, Illinois and as far away as Colombia gathered at the Touhill for the Arianna String Quartet’s annual Chamber Music Festival.

Where do UMSL alumni go? Everywhere but mostly here

Jun 10, 2014

The largest local concentration of UMSL alumni resides in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin counties and St. Louis city.

Eye on UMSL: Triton pride

Jun 5, 2014

UMSL SUCCEED student Abeo Thompson strikes a pose with Louie while the university’s mascot had a lull during a recent photo shoot for a campus safety video.

Ashleigh King named Third Team Capital One Academic All-American

Jun 4, 2014

The lone senior on the 2014 team started all 57 games in centerfield, posting a batting average of .290 with 54 hits, including 10 doubles, 22 RBIs and 37 runs.

Eye on UMSL: Campus tour

May 29, 2014

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster received an up-close look at the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus during a half-day visit May 22 with Chancellor Tom George.