UMSL names 6 women 2018 Trailblazers this Women’s History Month

Mar 26, 2018

UMSL’s 2018 Trailblazers are (from left) Natalie Hilterbrand, Lauren Obermark, Robin Kimberlin, Michele D. Meckfessel, Gwen Moore and Kat Riddler.

Eye on UMSL: Well-earned recognition

Mar 23, 2018

Vietnam veterans from across the UMSL community attended a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony Thursday at the J.C. Penney Summit Lounge.

Science Guy Bill Nye beseeches UMSL students to ‘Change the world’

Mar 19, 2018

The famous scientist shared research proving climate change and urged the UMSL audience to pursue science for answers and space exploration for a better understanding of Earth.

Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit

Mar 19, 2018

Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.

Pirate historian Mark Hanna talks to ‘St. Louis on the Air’ ahead of UMSL Opera Theatre production

Mar 15, 2018

The UC San Diego associate professor will be speaking before each of three weekend performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Touhill.

Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair

Mar 12, 2018

Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.

Police and Normandy Middle School students come together for Day of Dialogue at UMSL

Mar 5, 2018

Education and creative writing alumna Inda Schaenen, a Normandy teacher, organized the discussion as the two groups talked past stereotypes to heal divides.

STL TV features Gallery 210’s ‘Simply Different’ exhibition

Mar 5, 2018

Gallery 210 Director Terry Suhre and furniture maker Peter Voss sat down with host Steve Potter to talk about the exhibition.

Triton spirit on display throughout Homecoming 2018

Feb 26, 2018

Relive the week’s events with a collection of pictures from UMSL photographer August Jennewein.

UMSL alumni make up quarter of Salute to Young Leaders honorees

Feb 26, 2018

Five alumni were among the group of 20 local leaders recognized for their professional excellence, achievements and service early in their careers.

Panel examines patriotism through the experiences of African Americans

Feb 23, 2018

“I, Too, Sing America” was one of multiple events put on by the University Program Board during UMSL’s celebration of Black History Month.

Conference highlights intersection of issues with labor and civil rights

Feb 22, 2018

Douglas Swanson, the coordinator of the labor studies at UMSL, put on “Civil Rights in Workers’ Lives,” which attracted an audience of more than 130 people.

Express Scripts Chairman George Paz takes leadership of the Chancellor’s Council at UMSL

Feb 19, 2018

In many ways, Paz’s presidency is a continuation of his long, fruitful relationship with the university, which he started with a UMSL accounting degree.

MSC bridge window painting provides gateway to the best homecoming yet

Feb 19, 2018

Homecoming 2018 will feature a full lineup of events through Saturday.

Eye on UMSL: Chinese New Year

Feb 19, 2018

A Friday night performance and banquet at UMSL ushered in the year of the Dog and the most celebrated Chinese holiday.

Quilting artist Basil Kincaid explores ancestral roots, American identity in upcoming Gallery 210 exhibit

Feb 16, 2018

Kincaid’s “Gates” exhibition opens Feb. 24 on the UMSL campus.

Eye on UMSL: Performance Hall

Feb 9, 2018

Middle school orchestra students from across the region made use of whatever space they could find for practice during the packed 2018 Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.

He’s got rhythm: Jim Widner named Outstanding Jazz Educator for second time

Feb 8, 2018

The UMSL Jazz Studies director won in 1990 and now in 2018. The award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution to jazz education.

College of Education’s Grand Seminar preps teacher and school counselor candidates for the field

Feb 5, 2018

More than 220 teacher and school counselor candidates at UMSL spent Friday soaking up education best practices.

Serge Serov travels from Moscow for exhibition opening, workshop with UMSL design students

Feb 5, 2018

The acclaimed designer and author also gave a lecture on the history of Russian design during his campus visit.

UMSL awards honorary degree to UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski

Jan 29, 2018

Hrabowski was the featured speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration on Jan. 15.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 29, 2018

Junior guard Arielle Jackson led the women’s basketball team to victories over Rockhurst and Bellarmine last week, running the Tritons’ winning streak to five.

College of Education honored for student community service

Jan 29, 2018

Years of tremendous volunteerism from education students prompted TASK, a local nonprofit, to recognize the culture of service in UMSL’s College of Education.

UMSL alumna brings lessons in composition and rhetoric to broader St. Louis community with FLOW, her grant-funded startup

Jan 26, 2018

Amanda Wells credits her graduate alma mater with helping her grow the idea into an achievable dream.

Students cheer Blues to victory at UMSL Night on the Ice

Jan 25, 2018

A contingent of 90 students and a few friends purchased tickets for the first-ever event put on by New Student Programs to cap Triton Spring Launch.

Eye on UMSL: Lifelong learning

Jan 22, 2018

More than 30 older adults make up the first Senior Scholars Program cohort. Many of them gathered Jan. 10 for a full day of orientation, conversation and fun.

Eye on UMSL: Living out the Dream

Jan 16, 2018

Brian Owens (center) and the MLK Festival Ensemble perform during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 8, 2018

Junior guard Johnathan Matthews tied a season high with 18 points in the men’s basketball team’s overtime loss at Southern Indiana.

Campus gears up for a great semester with Triton Spring Launch

Jan 5, 2018

Feeling the fog of extreme temps and changed routines as winter break grinds to a halt? Not to worry. Spring’s just days away – the spring semester, that is.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 2, 2018

Freshman Alex LaPorta was busy over the weekend, contributing eight points, 13 rebounds, five steals, three assists and two blocked shots in Sunday’s victory over Lindenwood.

‘Simply Different’ exhibition opens in UMSL’s Gallery 210 later this month

Jan 2, 2018

Peter Voss’ “Martini Time,” made of cherry, curly birch and ash, is one of 35 furniture pieces that will be on display at UMSL beginning Jan. 27.

17 #UMSLproud must-reads from 2017

Dec 31, 2017

UMSL Daily’s online audience nearly doubled over the past year as readers connected with a total of 448 Triton stories.

Alumni unite to fight food insecurity among students

Dec 27, 2017

With a number of UMSL students struggling with food insecurity, a group of graduates hope to change the statistics.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 18, 2017

Senior Jordan Fletcher notched her 11th career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds on Saturday in a 68-30 rout of Culver–Stockton.

Microaggression discussion pushes campus community to communicate across difference

Dec 11, 2017

“Microaggressions: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?” was the latest discussion in the student newspaper’s What’s Current Wednesdays series.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 11, 2017

The Tritons men’s basketball team knocked off previously unbeaten William Jewell – then ranked 20th nationally – during a 2-0 week at home.

UMSL Jazz Ensemble selected to perform with industry icons in Chicago and Dallas this winter

Dec 10, 2017

The 19 student members of the group have just hit what Director of Jazz Studies Jim Widner describes as the trifecta.

Soon-to-be UMSL grads will celebrate 1,000+ completed degrees at Dec. 16 commencement events

Dec 7, 2017

Three ceremonies are set to take place throughout the day – at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – in the Mark Twain Building on North Campus.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 4, 2017

Elijah Watson and the Tritons men’s basketball team pulled out a five-point victory at Truman State to secure their first GLVC victory this season.

UMSL student helps surprise young entrepreneur in a big way at ED Collabitat

Nov 29, 2017

Michael “Mikey” Wren (pictured) has a knack for the vending business – and now a new machine thanks to an industry leader and UMSL student Candice Clossum.

Students of German language and culture pack Touhill for Einshoch6, explore campus resources

Nov 26, 2017

The Nov. 16 event drew over 1,000 local high school students and teachers as well as UMSL’s own German majors.

8 UMSL alumni receive Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 22, 2017

Selected by their school’s administration, each accomplished recipient has been recognized for steadfast dedication to the teaching profession.

STLCyberCon 2017 attracts large audience of students and professionals to UMSL

Nov 20, 2017

The conference was a joint effort of the computer science and information systems departments and showcased the university as a hub of cybersecurity education.

Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum brings lessons on environmental justice

Nov 13, 2017

The event featured varied perspectives on the topic and attracted an audience of about 300 people last Thursday at the Saint Louis Zoo.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 13, 2017

The volleyball team celebrated a pair of dramatic victories last week as it closed out the regular season and improved to 22-7, the program’s most wins since 2008.

Bill Clinton visits Girls Inc. STEM program grown with UMSL help

Nov 8, 2017

Keith Miller and Amber Bell-Christian helped develop the initiative that the former president made an appearance at last week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 6, 2017

Senior setter Madyson Abeyta (6) helped direct the volleyball team to three victories last week, clinching the program’s first 20-win season since 2010.

Students organize first Finance Career Conference to bridge industry, academia

Nov 6, 2017

By networking with alumni and regional financiers, students received an inside view of the profession.

A record 9 UMSL people named to ‘30 Leaders in their Thirties’

Nov 4, 2017

Eight alumni and a staff member of the University of Missouri–St. Louis made up nearly a third of this year’s recipients of the North County Inc. award.

Eye on UMSL: Moral musings

Nov 3, 2017

Educators traveled to St. Louis from nearly every continent this week for the 43rd Association for Moral Education Annual Conference, hosted by UMSL.