Smasons build a legacy of learning

Jan 20, 2016

Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.

Wintry MLK Day of Service sees UMSL students clearing crops, sweeping floors

Jan 19, 2016

230 students participated in the annual MLK Day of Service, volunteering at ­­13 sites across the region for a total of 699 service hours.

Robert Dorr, 68, knows it’s never too late to go back to school

Jan 18, 2016

The retiree graduated from UMSL in December, finishing a college career he started in 1966.

Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture

Jan 13, 2016

The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.

UMSL’s online programs ranked best in state by US News

Jan 12, 2016

In addition, UMSL’s online graduate education program was ranked 66th by U.S. News, also making it the top-ranked program in Missouri.

UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root

Jan 11, 2016

A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 11, 2016

Diogo Dias finished in first place in the 100-yard backstroke as UMSL returned to the pool for the first time in nearly a month on Saturday.

Huelsman adds another all-region honor to list of postseason accolades

Jan 10, 2016

Also a First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists.

NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students

Jan 7, 2016

Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.

HEC-TV features ‘A Conversation with Tom George’

Jan 6, 2016

Chancellor George discusses everything from his first impression of UMSL and the outstanding faculty to the growing infrastructure and outstanding community partnerships.

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!

Jan 4, 2016

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

Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization

Jan 3, 2016

Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.

3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class

Dec 23, 2015

With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.

St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration

Dec 22, 2015

“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.

From biochem to brewing: UMSL grad opens Iowa City Brewlab with dad

Dec 21, 2015

Nathan Letcher celebrated graduation afar as he brewed the first batches of craft beer to go on tap at the new science-themed brewery. The home-brewing veteran is the head brewer.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements

Dec 16, 2015

It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards

Dec 15, 2015

Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 14, 2015

The women’s basketball team won its lone game last week, defeating cross-town foe Maryville, while the men’s team finished the week with a win and a loss.

UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research

Dec 13, 2015

Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.

Ebony Williams provides safe haven, transitions

Dec 7, 2015

UMSL alumna and Lydia’s House family advocate Ebony Williams encourages women to be self-assured, set good examples for others and find their voices.

Healing St. Louis: Community Psychological Service extends its helping hand

Dec 6, 2015

The program trains future clinicians, supports faculty research and offers affordable, high-quality assessments and outpatient treatment to area residents.

Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role

Dec 3, 2015

UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.

Physics professor talks renewable energy, fueling your car

Dec 3, 2015

Eric Majzoub is part of the upcoming energy panel discussion at SLINN 2015, hosted by UMSL’s Center for Nanoscience on Dec. 12.

Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves

Dec 2, 2015

“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.

Kat Riddler, The Current’s editor-in-chief, puts focus on writing, staff camaraderie

Dec 1, 2015

The English graduate student leads weekly meetings where the student newspaper staff members discuss what’s working well and what they can further improve on.

IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals

Dec 1, 2015

Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.

Business student Nour Salmeen benefits from big-city opportunities at UMSL

Nov 30, 2015

Salmeen was drawn to UMSL by the university’s strong business program, connections to the community and internship opportunities.

Saving the planet one ecologist at a time

Nov 29, 2015

UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.

Art professor collaborates with IAIA artists, attends vice president’s reception

Nov 29, 2015

The work of Jeff Sippel (left) has been seen all over and earned him an invite to a reception held at the residence of Joe and Jill Biden.

New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester

Nov 24, 2015

Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.

You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association

Nov 24, 2015

A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.

2016 UMSL Sports Hall of Fame Class announced

Nov 24, 2015

The inductees include Allyson DeFosset, Josh Morgan, Dennis Spitzer, Dale Westerholt, the 1968-69 men’s basketball team and Denise Silvester.

Wildlife artist honored with World Ecology Award

Nov 23, 2015

Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman received the 2015 World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.

A little TLC for the hall that’s seen it all

Nov 23, 2015

Benton Hall was the first new building built on campus and is now slated for $25 million in renovations to classrooms, study areas, collaborative venues and student spaces.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 23, 2015

Freshman Diogo Dias won three individual events and one relay, setting a school record in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 48.64.

In Her Own Words: Mary Ann Mitchell, the one-woman media center for UMSL Athletics

Nov 22, 2015

Her many roles include managing the athletics website, writing press releases and articles, facilitating photography, and she will even pull the tarp for a softball game, if need be.

Researchers seek treatments for veterans combating chronic injury

Nov 22, 2015

MIMH researcher David Tate and colleagues research the prevalence of mild traumatic brain injuries in military veterans and the best methods for diagnosis and treatment.

UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Nov 19, 2015

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science

Nov 19, 2015

Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.

Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students

Nov 18, 2015

Students Brandon Garrison and Taylor Obst work on a batch of beer they’re brewing for the UMSL course Beer Brewing: Chemical and Biochemical Principles.

Nursing alumna Kenya Haney: Fierce leader, minority health-care advocate

Nov 18, 2015

The nursing alumna is the director of Cardiology Services and Respiratory Care Services at both Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.

UMSL chemist talks HPV, antivirals, progress toward cure

Nov 16, 2015

James Bashkin is the moderator for “Infectious Diseases and Their Impact on American Society,” the next in the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society.

Laughter, lessons punctuate The Onion founder’s campus visit

Nov 16, 2015

While on campus for his Student Life Speaker Series presentation last Thursday, Scott Dikkers also conducted a workshop with creative-writing students.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 16, 2015

Senior Carly Ochs tallied a career-best 22 kills Saturday as UMSL closed out the year with a five-set victory over Drury on Senior Day.

German politics expert Joyce Mushaben discusses unification, Angela Merkel, refugee situation

Nov 15, 2015

The UMSL political scientist’s forthcoming book is titled “Becoming Madam Chancellor: Angela Merkel and the Berlin Republic.”

Eye on UMSL: Temple Grandin

Nov 11, 2015

Temple Grandin, a nationally acclaimed professor of animal science, best-selling author and autism activist, speaks to a crowd of more than 1,000 at Touhill.

UMSL professor screens caged human documentary at St. Louis film festival

Nov 5, 2015

A publicity still from a new documentary directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies at UMSL, depicts Ota Benga.

Veterans Center’s first full-time manager makes student success her mission

Nov 4, 2015

In her new role at the UMSL Veterans Center in Clark Hall, Rebecca McMenamin aims to foster a one-stop shop for the hundreds of student veterans on campus.