Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias

Mar 30, 2016

Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

HEC-TV spotlights professor’s alternative fuel, battery research

Mar 28, 2016

Eric Majzoub explained his hydrogen fuel cell technology research – and the solutions it offers the automobile industry – on HEC-TV’s “Innovations.”

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Erin Walker tallied 12 hits last week, including four doubles, a triple and two home runs, while also recording seven RBIs and scoring 11 runs.

UMSL student spins the Wheel of Fortune

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL student Kevin Slattery is a contestant in a “Wheel of Fortune” series that begins airing March 28.

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Region’s largest alumni network attracts new leadership

Mar 22, 2016

UMSL’s mission as a public institution attracted Jennifer Jezek-Taussig to her new job as its associate vice chancellor of alumni engagement and annual giving programs.

Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort

Mar 21, 2016

The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 21, 2016

Junior Jake Beckwith finished the weekend with eight hits, including three home runs, two doubles and eight RBIs.

Psychology PhD candidates earn grants, explore new frontiers in neuroscience

Mar 17, 2016

Using keen work ethic and intellect, Lauren Salminen and Laurie Baker, PhD candidates in the behavioral neuroscience program, have earned highly coveted research training grants.

Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News

Mar 16, 2016

Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.

Kunkel and Fletcher earn All-GLVC honors

Mar 15, 2016

Kelly Kunkel was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, while redshirt sophomore Jordan Fletcher was selected to the All-GLVC Third Team.

Eye on UMSL: He shoots, he scores

Mar 14, 2016

Junior education major Hayden Crocker scored three goals and had two assists in a 10-5 win over Missouri State University on March 5.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 14, 2016

UMSL Baseball head Coach Jim Brady earned his 800th career victory Saturday as the Tritons celebrated a 20-8 win over Minnesota Crookston.

Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance

Mar 13, 2016

Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.

Sneak peek into new UMSL Patient Care Center

Mar 10, 2016

The new center is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.

ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities

Mar 9, 2016

UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.

‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore

Mar 8, 2016

The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 7, 2016

Freshman Robert White went 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles last week in Hilton Head, S.C.

Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art

Mar 2, 2016

For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.

IBCC focuses on connecting a global future

Mar 1, 2016

The International Business Career Conference, now in its eighth year, will be held March 4 in the J.C. Penney Building and Conference Center at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Water break

Mar 1, 2016

Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.

Convocation celebrates new start

Feb 29, 2016

A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL wants you to rock your vote, win a few prizes

Feb 28, 2016

Members of the University Marketing and Communications team created the videos to promote UMSL Day on March 19, but would like help in selecting the best one.

Proof in the pudding: Travis Johnson’s power career result of driven academics, engineering program

Feb 23, 2016

He landed his electrical engineer job at POWER Engineers after working a co-op position available to him through the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.

Eye on UMSL: Piggyback

Feb 22, 2016

Two UMSL students make new friends and give out a few free piggyback rides while volunteering in the St. Louis area Feb. 5.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 22, 2016

UMSL swept McKendree, 9-0, on Saturday, with senior Renee Verboven winning her singles match 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4.

UMSL alumnus lands CFO post

Feb 22, 2016

Beginning May 1, UMSL economics alumnus Richard Baniak will serve as the university’s chief financial officer.

16 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2016

Feb 17, 2016

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a wide range of memorable moments during the week-long celebration.

Local TV’s go-to science guy got his start at UMSL

Feb 16, 2016

Alumnus Josh Linn demystifies the science behind experiments he conducts on live TV as part of his Saint Louis Science Center job.

Challenger Learning Center St. Louis honors UMSL faculty member, alumni

Feb 15, 2016

Challenger Learning Center St. Louis recently honored Professor Carl Hoagland for his commitment to STEM education and accessibility.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 15, 2016

Freshman Diogo Dias gave UMSL men’s swimming its first Great Lakes Valley Conference champion on Friday night.

Chancellor Tom George addresses budget challenges, next steps on St. Louis Public Radio

Feb 14, 2016

As UMSL looks to plug a $15 million hole in the months ahead, Chancellor Tom George acknowledges it’s a particularly tough moment for the university.

‘CANstruction’ competitors assemble 10,000 cans for a good cause

Feb 11, 2016

All told, the UMSL students collected 10,086 nonperishable items for nearby food pantries during the second annual CANstruction event.

Critical conversations, cultural celebrations punctuate Black History Month on campus

Feb 11, 2016

Many of the events align closely with the national theme for this year’s month-long observance, which is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory.”

Eye on UMSL: Water winners

Feb 11, 2016

Trinity Williams, Jade Maragliano, Lindsey Nolan and Sara Hilpert won the Gold & Red Regatta Feb. 1 in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

2016 king and queen talk homecoming, UMSL life, Louie

Feb 10, 2016

UMSL students Braxton Perry (left) and Riann Rikard were elected 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.

Marketing expert talks Super Bowl commercials

Feb 9, 2016

Haim Mano, associate professor and chair of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked about this year’s Super Bowl ads Monday on KMOV.

Meet Nicholas Domescik: 2016 Big Man on Campus

Feb 9, 2016

The secondary education major incorporated the comedy of his favorite late-night host during last week’s pageant-like competition.

Library’s service desk gets a student-friendly makeover

Feb 8, 2016

The new setup offers UMSL students and other users one-stop shopping when it comes to library resources.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 8, 2016

Senior pitcher Hannah Perryman recorded her eighth career perfect game, tying the NCAA Division II record.

UMSL Police promote Marisa Smith to captain

Feb 7, 2016

The recent advancement came as a surprise and makes her the first female minority to hold a ranking this high within the UMSL Police.

Debut novelist Chinelo Okparanta talks scribbling, MFAs, UMSL visit

Feb 7, 2016

The emerging writer’s three-day visit is part of UMSL’s Natural Bridge Debut Writers Series.

Robotics program featured on CNN Vital Signs

Feb 4, 2016

CNN features the virtual field trips Keith Miller and the Saint Louis Science Center have made possible for St. Louis Children’s Hospital patients.

Keeping talent on campus: Optometry student turned faculty

Feb 3, 2016

Erin Brooks went through the Bridge Program and earned three degrees from UMSL before she settled into her role as an assistant clinical professor in the College of Optometry.

School of Social Work secures major grant to enrich curriculum

Feb 2, 2016

School of Social Work faculty members, in conjunction with faculty from Saint Louis University, recently secured a $880,000 grant through the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.

Eye on UMSL: Head of the class

Feb 1, 2016

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.