Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.

Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.
The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
The event is set for July 6 in the Millennium Student Center and aims to streamline the normal admission process for late deciders.
One Great Lakes Valley Conference champion, two runner-ups, five NCAA tournament team bids and much more: It all added up to a great year for the Tritons.
The circular window of the almost-complete Patient Care Center is shaping up to be the literal eye on UMSL’s campus.
The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.
The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”
Minsoo Kang’s English translation of “The Story of Hong Gildong” has garnered national attention from The Washington Post, NPR and newbooksnetwork.com.
Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.
Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.
The adjunct English instructor was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute Fellowship to conduct research that will further enhance her teaching.
Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.
A pair of recently aired TV spots showcase the beauty of the UMSL campus and its collaborative, hard-working community.
As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.
Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.
With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.
Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.
Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.
Mike Bovier didn’t miss giving a single lecture of his Adult Health 1 class, which saw him through a tough semester, surgery and chemotherapy. His students say they’ll never forget him.
The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.
Together with the three other members of Crossroads Quartet, the associate professor will travel to the nation’s capital in June to perform and accept the award.
Nick Offerman and Bo Burnham played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at UMSL this spring during the university’s annual Mirthweek celebration.
R. Rocco Cottone received the prestigious award for his work in bringing social constructivist theory to modern counseling practice.
It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.
The event drew an estimated 750 people to campus two weekends ago, featuring all sorts of treasures plus demonstrations, library tours and free ice cream.
The friendly UMSL Tritons mascot recently was spotted at the summit of the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower on North Campus.
Kirk Richter assumed the UMSL Alumni Association presidency in July 2015. His new role coincides with the rollout of the association’s non-dues-paying membership model.
EyePrintPRO is a contact lens designed to match the exact contours of the individual eye, making contact lenses an option for those with irregularly shaped corneas.
From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.
John Waterhouse and Kasey Woods are two of the three project managers overseeing construction of a 385-mile, high-voltage power line coming to the region.
Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime.
Student members of the National Society of Leadership and Success honored faculty, staff and each other during the UMSL chapter’s recent induction ceremony.
With last weekend’s commencement celebration behind her, the electrical engineering major, Opportunity Scholar and UMSL Ambassador now heads to Boeing.
The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.
Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.
After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.
Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.
K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.
Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.
The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.
A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.
J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.
Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.
The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.