From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success

Jun 30, 2017

Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.

Meet a few of the newest Tritons to set foot on campus

Jun 13, 2017

UMSL Daily caught up with eight members of this fall’s incoming freshman class during a recent New Student Orientation day.

St. Louis-focused ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ show set to air June 11

Jun 8, 2017

It’s the result of a live taping that took place late last month at Sheldon Concert Hall and was presented by St. Louis Public Radio, a service of UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Leaders of tomorrow

Jun 2, 2017

The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.

Faculty member ventures into Robert Louis Stevenson’s Land of Nod with ‘curious music’ of his own

Jun 1, 2017

Zachary Cairns’ new choral piece “The Land of Nod” earned kudos from the Missouri Composers Project earlier this year.

Eye on UMSL: Success

May 28, 2017

UMSL SUCCEED graduates express their joy at commencement as they enter the Mark Twain Building on May 13.

Passionate St. Louis community leaders converge on campus

May 28, 2017

Each year, the university draws dedicated residents to a comprehensive course focused on neighborhood leadership.

North County Inc. honors development at UMSL

May 26, 2017

Chairman Scott Negwar presented Chancellor Tom George with a Community Development Award during the organization’s annual leadership breakfast.

Political science students gain new perspectives on European politics through participation in Midwest Model EU

May 21, 2017

Professor Joyce Mushaben led the group participating in the annual simulation of the European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Natural Bridge, Boulevard journal editors celebrate newest issues at joint gathering

May 14, 2017

UMSL alumna Brigitte Leschhorn was one of four featured writers to read May 9 at the collaborative St. Louis event held in the Grove neighborhood.

College of Nursing celebrates 35 years, honors 4 remarkable alumni

May 14, 2017

The 35th Anniversary Brunch and Alumni Awards capped off a year’s worth of celebration, reflection and collaboration.

Print fair turns conference center into colorful hubbub of collections and conversation

May 14, 2017

Dealers from near and far – and fairgoers young and old – descended on UMSL last weekend for the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 11th annual event.

Actor, director and faculty member Jacqueline Thompson continues to wow crowds

May 10, 2017

The assistant professor of theater looks back on a year packed with key roles on stage and off as she helps lead a relatively young department at UMSL.

African American Alumni Chapter celebrates and welcomes new grads

May 10, 2017

Last Friday proved an especially happy one at UMSL as a crowd of graduating students of color gathered with well-wishers to celebrate the past and the future.

5 new UMSL grads to accept mantle of military leadership

May 8, 2017

Along with their degrees, ROTC cadets Lucas Elberfeld, Jared Dillmon, Steven Galbraith, Andrew Potts and Katie Kluthe (not pictured) are earning their officer stripes.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

May 8, 2017

The softball team captured its fourth GLVC Tournament title in five years and received a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Championship.

Celebrating 1,500 success stories

May 3, 2017

UMSL alumnus and Express Scripts Chairman George Paz heads an impressive list of St. Louisans speaking, performing or receiving honorary degrees during commencement ceremonies May 12-14.

Leadership awards banquet puts everyday excellence in the spotlight

May 3, 2017

Student advocates. Rising leaders. Excellent Tritons. Some of the people on campus who embody such descriptions were in the spotlight during Mirthweek.

Rainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell

May 2, 2017

Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night.

Weather dampens Mirthweek Carnival attendees but not student enthusiasm

May 2, 2017

Despite heavy rainfall, UMSL students and community members enjoyed carnival rides, food and games during the Mirthweek Carnival.

‘Lion King’ cast members make time during tour to connect with St. Louis youth, UMSL students

May 1, 2017

Last week’s “Lunch and Learn” put a crowd of young artists in conversation with the people who portray Simba, Mufasa and other characters in the award-winning musical.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

May 1, 2017

The Tritons women’s tennis team landed the program’s second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and its first national ranking after a 14-2 regular season.

Eye on UMSL: Bubblebus

May 1, 2017

Juniors Joann Schwieter (center) and Kennedy McClinton (at right) brave the bubbles at Food Truck Friday outside the Millennium Student Center.

UMSL presentation gives voice to Holocaust victims, connects survival stories

Apr 30, 2017

“Voices from the Holocaust: Music Makes You Free” featured the art and poetry of victims and original musical arrangements by UMSL faculty.

UCDC hosts Metro Theater Company for a production full of wonder, learning and laughter

Apr 30, 2017

The youngest learners on UMSL’s campus, along with their parents and teachers, were invited to join in some out-of-the-box fun.

Supply chain symposium focuses on empowering women, creating opportunities

Apr 30, 2017

Students and regional supply chain leaders met on campus Thursday for networking opportunities and presentations by Mary Long and Lindsey Clothier.

James Shuls’ examination of Missouri teacher pension plan earns him Junior Investigator of the Year award

Apr 27, 2017

He collected salary schedules from more than 460 school districts in the state, analyzing how different pension formulas impact teachers.

UMSL political scientists share insights on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days

Apr 26, 2017

Professor David Kimball moderated a panel discussion with colleagues Barbara Graham, Dave Robertson, Marty Rochester and Adriano Udani about the start of the new administration.

Students, faculty loud and proud at St. Louis March for Science

Apr 25, 2017

About 100 UMSL students and faculty members marched on Earth Day, addressing climate change and calling for evidence-based policy.

Meaningful connections: Scholarships benefit donors as well as students

Apr 25, 2017

Nicholas O’Brien and Brandi Fields were two UMSL scholarship recipients recently recognized at a luncheon on campus.

A UMSL garden for Earth Day

Apr 24, 2017

A group of 30 volunteers planted milkweed, indigo, coneflower, bottlebrush, bee balm and little bluestem in the new Native Plant/Conservation Garden on campus.

Students advocate for international education, explore history of democracy in Jefferson City

Apr 24, 2017

Jianyu Wang (at left) and Animesh Panda (at right) joined UMSL staff members for an enlightening trip to the Missouri State Capitol earlier this month.

Eye on UMSL: Spiders and jalapeños and basil, oh my

Apr 20, 2017

Sophomore biochemistry and biotechnology major Chris Wilke (at left) shows off the spider plant he chose to buy at the recent Biology Graduate Student Association plant sale.

Bigger, better every year: Midwest Digital Marketing Conference had Union Station buzzing

Apr 17, 2017

The UMSL-produced conference attracted more than 2,000 people and hosted presenters from big-name companies like BuzzFeed, Facebook, Twitter and Google.

Students grapple with new documentary, linguistic inequality alongside visiting sociolinguist

Apr 13, 2017

UMSL’s Benjamin Torbert (at right) enjoyed introducing Walt Wolfram, whom he considers a mentor, to his own students and the broader campus community last week.

Youth Violence Prevention Conference offers multidisciplinary examination of gun violence

Apr 12, 2017

Criminologists, criminal justice practitioners and psychologists from around the country shared insights during the 16th annual event.

Eye on UMSL: Jazz practice

Apr 11, 2017

The University Jazz Ensemble rehearses a number as several area high school students – each a Creative Achievement in the Arts award recipient – look on.

Crowd of 1,000 anticipated at UMSL first weekend in May as growing print fair enters second decade

Apr 9, 2017

For a few brief days this spring, the 11th annual event will transform the J.C. Penney Conference Center into an art, print and book lover’s dream.

UMSL students spearhead family-focused STEM Night, draw 700 to local elementary school

Apr 6, 2017

The seven College of Education students capped off their student teaching at Zitzman Elementary with a night of science-fueled fun for the entire community.

4 UMSL singers represent Missouri, lend voices to all-collegiate choir at national conference

Apr 5, 2017

When leaders of the Missouri Choral Directors Association were looking for a single quartet to sing on behalf of the Show-Me State, they chose UMSL.

Graphic design majors wow crowd with ambitious senior theses

Apr 4, 2017

Eleven graduating students showcased their projects, ranging from campaigns to apps to furniture, before a large audience last month.

UMSL teams with Ameren to spark energy innovation and attract job-creating tech startups to St. Louis

Apr 2, 2017

Three alumni are providing vision and leadership to the first-of-its-kind energy industry partnership.

‘It Figures’ exhibition showcases student artwork on being human

Apr 2, 2017

On display in the Millennium Student Center’s Gallery Visio through April 8, the juried show was curated by the student-driven group Artists Anonymous.

Eye on UMSL: Making the cut

Mar 26, 2017

Lab activities in the new Science Learning Building at UMSL made up part of a recent evening honoring area high school students.

2017 Trailblazers celebration focuses on leaders in labor and business

Mar 26, 2017

Six remarkable women were honored at this year’s event coinciding with National Women’s History Month.

Buggy Harris Lecture details all the ways humans need insects

Mar 26, 2017

Entomologist May Berenbaum gave the 2017 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture at the Missouri Botanical Garden on March 23.

Brick by brick, UMSL students build bridge of support for international community

Mar 23, 2017

The collaborative effort culminated in hundreds of affirming messages and interactions along the bridge to the Millennium Student Center on March 16.

Colombian artist shares ‘24/7’ devotion to craft with UMSL students, faculty during gallery talk

Mar 22, 2017

During his recent residency in St. Louis, Jorge E. Rodríguez visited campus, where a selection of his prints were on display in the Fine Arts Building.

Urban Education Speaker Series welcomes former female leader of the Black Panther Party

Mar 19, 2017

Elaine Brown offered a sweeping analysis of current issues by way of a historical journey through black America.

Weeklong celebration of culture, cuisine and calligraphy proves popular with students

Mar 16, 2017

In celebration of National Foreign Language Week, UMSL’s Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized a host of fun-filled campus events March 6-9.