The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
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UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Afriky Lolo brings West African dance and drumming to UMSL campus
Diádié Bathily taught African dance at UMSL as a visiting scholar before founding the company.
Afriky Lolo brings West African dance and drumming to UMSL campus
Diádié Bathily taught African dance at UMSL as a visiting scholar before founding the company.
Afriky Lolo brings West African dance and drumming to UMSL campus
Diádié Bathily taught African dance at UMSL as a visiting scholar before founding the company.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
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UMSL student-athletes recognized by Tritons United
The students participated in bystander intervention training this spring.
UMSL OIPE leads initiative to declare Postsecondary Education for All Day
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s recent proclamation acknowledges and celebrates students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Campus community lets loose with laughter, fun during annual Mirthweek Carnival
Attendees had the chance to play carnival games, ride amusement rides and enjoy sweet treats as UMSL celebrated spring weather and the approaching end of the academic year.
Senior business administration major Jesse Frey places second at St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educator pitch competition
Frey’s hat retention invention, Headlok, solves a big problem for motorcycle riders.
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
Former BJC HealthCare Group President Sandra Van Trease touts value of ethics in business
Van Trease was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.
Nearly 400 students, faculty, staff and alumni turn out for spirited UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
The fans enjoyed themselves despite the home team falling 4-3 against the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche.
UMSL Radio, UTV win Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Award
UTV won first prize in the “Best Variety Program” category for “Triton Chat – Episode 1,” which featured UMSL trivia challenges with students across campus.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL community drums up support for taiko troop at National Foreign Language Week performance
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko showcased the art of traditional Japanese drumming during a dynamic concert and led a hands-on workshop afterward.
Celebrating 60 years: Snapshots of 2024 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away in honor of UMSL’s 60th anniversary.
Eye on UMSL: The flavor of homecoming
Senior business major Jalen Walker-Wright gets a cup of southwest chili from Vanessa Loyd and Erin Schaeffer during last Thursday’s homecoming Chili Feed.
UMSL faculty and staff members hit the airwaves on UMSL Radio
Staff members Jessica Long-Pease and Dorian Hall joined UMSL Radio to explore their love of music and engage with students in a new way.
Jon Velier graduates from Succeed Program, works toward goal of becoming Japanese translator
Velier won second prize in a JVTA English subtitling contest last year, and this summer, he plans to take part in the Japan Study Tour.
Homecoming 2024 is bigger, better than ever for 60th anniversary
This year’s celebration spans two weeks and includes a mix of classic activities and new events such as a campus talent show.
Eye on UMSL: Lunar New Year
Freshman civil engineering student Nhat Pham helps junior graphic design major Thanh Ly with his traditional Vietnamese attire during last week’s celebration.
Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to be active on campus
Representatives from 47 campus organizations filled tables around the rotunda of the MSC and shared information about their groups and activities.
Sodexo staff at UMSL serves surrounding community through longtime involvement with Meals on Wheels
As many as 35 area residents receive hot meals prepared by Sodexo staff members each day through the Normandy Meals on Wheels program.
More than 150 students and staff members participate in MLK Week of Service events
The Office of Student Involvement organized events to benefit LifeWise STL, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, ImpactLife Community Blood Center and the United Way of Greater St. Louis.
Benjamin Jealous highlights the forgotten history of economic and racial solidarity during MLK Holiday Observance
The former president of the NAACP and executive director of the Sierra Club recounted the formation of the Readjuster Party.
Fall 2023 commencement: A Saturday for celebration
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates.
Psychology graduate Noelle Wisdom earns first Triton Traditions Keeper Medal for completing challenges in and around the UMSL campus
The new Triton Traditions Keeper Challenge features 63 challenges designed to help students explore campus, get involved and connect with UMSL’s history.
Student organizations foster community and connections on campus
Groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Triton Vets and UMSL Chess Club are bringing students together on and off campus.
UMSL Athletics, volunteers pitch in to create positive environment during Midwest Region Championship
UMSL community members from across campus welcomed visiting teams, sold concessions and merchandise, produced digital livestreams and more.
Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab to begin serving students in the spring semester
The university provided matching funds to construct the GIS and virtual reality labs after receiving more than $1 million from the state of Missouri through the MoExcels Workforce Initiative.
Giving Tuesday gifts will help Triton Pantry support students dealing with food insecurity at UMSL
Research before the pandemic found that 30% of students nationwide experience food insecurity at some point during their college career, and the challenges have increased since.
UMSL honors the late Robert Ray with tribute concert during fall music festival
Ray was a gifted composer and educator who taught piano for more than two decades at UMSL and was the founding director of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus.
UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 9th consecutive year
The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.
Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena
The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.
Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away
Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.
UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.
UMSL Police accredited for 8th time by national law enforcement body
The department recently received an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.
UMSL encouraging 60,000 hours of community service to celebrate university’s 60th anniversary
The initiative both encourages new acts of service and highlights the work that UMSL is already doing out in the community.
Tritons United hosts new campus events and interventions for National Domestic & Dating Violence Awareness Month
A tabling event on Oct. 10 will feature an art exhibit through the Clothesline Project, a national organization that seeks to bring awareness to gender-based violence.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Fall Internship & Job Fair connects hundreds of UMSL students with potential employers from across St. Louis region
This year’s fair brought 460 students and 85 different companies to the Touhill.
UMSL gets high marks for supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The publication ranked UMSL first in Missouri on its list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” which highlights how well universities graduate students who receive Pell Grants.
UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding
Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.
Study Abroad Fall Information Fair draws students interested in experiencing different cultures
Study abroad advisors, student study abroad alumni and faculty program leaders were all on hand at more than a dozen tables to answer questions and offer resources.
Office of Student Involvement kicks off semester with Fall Involvement Jamboree
The event helped students connect with more than 50 campus organizations engaging in activities to meet a range of their interests.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
Triton esports hosts Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
The top four competitors secured esports scholarships, and the top eight finishers earned coveted spots on the Smash Bros. team.
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- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Antionette Sterling, Travis Wente and Jenny Martin receive UMSL Hero Awards
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