Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
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 English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
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McGovern named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
The senior defender owns a 3.89 grade point average in cross categorical special education. On the field, she is part of a defense that has posted eight shutouts.
Garrad named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for second straight year
A repeat selection to the Academic All-District team, the junior defender sports a 3.97 grade point average in biology and has started 16 of the 17 games played in.
Dias garners PNC GLVC swimming weekly award
In just his third collegiate meet, the business administration major broke a UMSL school record in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:53.71.
Eye on UMSL: Funny faces
The student ambassadors wrap up their group portrait shoot with a playful moment.
Men’s golf moves up to No. 14 in national poll
The Tritons have finished in the top three in each of their previous five outings this fall and have claimed two team titles.
Eye on UMSL: Hanging out
Jerry Bosse II, a senior computer science major, relaxes in the North Campus Quad between classes.
Ivanova named GLVC Women’s Golf Player of the Month
The Moscow native played in four rounds in two tournaments last month and averaged 73.25 strokes.
Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis
He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.
Eye on UMSL: Dedication
Senior Jessie Eikmann, features editor for The Current, interviews Mary Allen in a quiet moment after the dedication of her husband’s “Dr. Marcus Allen Advising Center.”
Harder named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The freshman forward helped UMSL to three road wins, including two in GLVC action.
Eye on UMSL: The Lawn
Freshly laid sod brightens up a stretch of North Campus that includes the new Recreation and Wellness Center and the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble
UMSL student a cappella ensemble Vocal Point performs “America the Beautiful” at Busch Stadium for UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Sept. 4.
UMSL celebrates disability awareness
The University of Missouri–St. Louis celebrated 25 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a trio of events this week including “Shoot from the Hip.”
Taylor named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
The UMSL junior forward tallied an impressive eight points on three goals and two assists in wins over Drury and Missouri S&T last weekend, scoring the game-winner in both matches.
Chemistry, jazz, Ferguson focus of Chancellor George’s recent alma mater visit
The college’s publication News@Gettysburg chronicled the campus cameo by the UMSL chancellor, a 1967 graduate and former chemistry and math double major.
Women’s soccer receives NSCAA Academic Award for 2014-15 year
The NSCAA annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field.
First We Teach MO cohort begins, receives media attention
We Teach MO seeks to rectify the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers in Missouri.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
Eye on UMSL: Tibetan monks
The Millennium Student Center recently was the site of a sacred art project as a group of Tibetan monks created an exquisite sand mandala in the Fireside Lounge.
Gallery 210 exhibit ‘Nervous Laughter’ discussed on St. Louis Public Radio
Gallery 210 director Terry Suhre (left) talked with artists Brett Williams and Deborah Alma Wheeler about their work in the “Exposure 18” exhibit.
Eye on UMSL: Welcome back
Pi Kappa Alpha was one of 60 organizations and campus units that participated in the annual Fall Expo at UMSL.
Men’s Golf earns GCAA Team Academic Award
UMSL received the award for the second straight year and is one of three teams from Great Lakes Valley Conference to garner the recognition in 2015.
Volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
The Tritons were one of nine schools from the Great Lakes Valley Conference to earn the distinction.
Stay informed, get around easier with UMSL mobile app
The UMSL mobile app includes various UMSL news, MyGateway, dining and safety features and includes a new live-tracking shuttle map.
Eye on UMSL: Helping hands
Student volunteers gave incoming freshman Katie Kluesner (center) a helping hand as she set up her room in Oak Hall during UMSL’s Move-In Day on Friday.
Eye on UMSL: Degree in hand
Nursing graduate Kirstin Hill smiles wide at the Aug. 8 commencement ceremony after completing her bachelor’s of science degree at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Fini
Classmates gather outside of Clark Hall after completing their written French final toward the end of UMSL’s recently completed summer semester.
Eye on UMSL: New horizon
The soon-to-open Recreation and Wellness Center creates a new North Campus horizon joining other iconic UMSL buildings.
Eye on UMSL: The Comet
Erika Gibb and her students were given the opportunity to control a telescope in order to find comet C/2014 Q1.
Golfer Matt Barry earns 2015 GLVC Sportsmanship Award
Barry became the first UMSL student-athlete to earn the league’s individual sportsmanship award.
Eye on UMSL: Numbers
Amanda Truong, adjunct professor in physics and astronomy at UMSL, writes an equation on the board during a Basic...
12 from UMSL honored with GLVC Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award
Each honoree has exhausted his or her eligibility as a collegiate athlete and maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average throughout their academic career.
Women’s golf, volleyball teams honored by GLVC for academic success
The UMSL Tritons women’s golfers posted a team grade point average of 3.63, while volleyball recorded a 3.39.
Eye on UMSL: Sneak peek
The grand opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center is happening later this summer.
Xtreme IT! Summer academy gives students hands-on experience
Participants spent a week at UMSL attending workshops and visiting area businesses to learn more about information systems careers.
Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness
UMSL alumna and actress Phyllis Smith stopped by the Saint Louis Science Center on Friday to share the trailer of her new movie, “Inside Out.”
Halterman named GCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year
The six-year head coach directed his team to a 12th place finish at the 2015 NCAA Championships.
Butler named Second Team Capital One Academic All-American
The senior first baseman became the 11th UMSL student-athlete to garner the honors.
Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team
The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.
Eye on UMSL: Book lovers
Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.
Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series
Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.
Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams
The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.
Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond
Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.
Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace
Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.
Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region
The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.
Eye on UMSL: Flying
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors
Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.
Halterman named GLVC Coach of the Year, Tritons have 2 earn All-GLVC honors
The team is advancing to its third NCAA Division II Championships in five years. It will be held May 18-22 at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C.
Building the UMSL brand
Take a look at efforts to build the UMSL brand in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week
The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.
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