Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
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The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy
Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.
Perryman named Daktronics, Inc., Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year, 4 other Tritons named First Team
From left: Hannah Perryman, Brianna Butler, Alex Stupek, Madison Zbaraschuk and Katie Rutledge earned Midwest region honors.
Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region
The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.
Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience
As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.
Softball advances to NCAA Super Regional with shutout of Southern Indiana
The Tritons, which improve to 47-6 on the season, swept through this weekend’s four-team, double-elimination tournament with three shutouts.
Criminologist, students survey U. City residents on policy, city business
Lee Slocum and 20 of her students have created a survey for the residents of University City, Mo. The efforts were featured recently on KTVI.
Eye on UMSL: Flying
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors
Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.
Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives
She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year
Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.
Meet Natalie Smith: PRIZM president, LGBT advocate, community builder
She oversaw the Walls of Intolerance event, where students shared moments of discrimination on red paper bricks.
Softball places 10 on All-GLVC teams, earns 3 major awards
The UMSL Tritons took three of the four major GLVC awards, including Pitcher of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.
Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week
The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.
Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch
Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.
Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.
Scholarships, campus growth, rankings top chancellor’s annual report
UMSL Chancellor Tom George delivered the 39th annual Chancellor’s Report to the Community May 1.
Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion
Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.
Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie
UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.
It’s a 3-peat! Softball captures 3rd straight GLVC Championship
The No. 2 ranked UMSL softball team captured the championship on Sunday with a 4-0 eight-inning victory over No. 10 ranked Indianapolis.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunity Scholars
With the first two Opportunity Scholars set to graduate from UMSL in May, all of the current students to hold that distinction recently gathered for a group photo.
Triton Toastmasters’ Marquetta Anderson wins division speech contest
The win makes her eligible to compete at the district level, comprising eastern Missouri and western Illinois.
Counseling associate professor receives Group Practice Award
Angela Coker received the award for her development of the innovative SisterScholars-in-Training group at UMSL.
UMSL softball No. 2 team in nation, setting new program record
UMSL wrapped up the GLVC regular season title on Monday with a 2-0 win over then No. 15 ranked Southern Indiana.
Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for third time this season
The junior went 2-0 on the week with a 4-1 win over Bellarmine Sunday and a perfect 2-0 win Monday against No. 15 Southern Indiana.
Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research
Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.
Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader
“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”
Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer
Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.
UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.
UMSL professor publishes a baby boomer’s how-to guide to navigate the Internet
For many of us, life without the Internet is unimaginable. Sending emails, posting to Facebook and Instagraming our...
Tzu-Hwa Ho returning to UMSL after piano success
She graduated from UMSL in 2007, works as a professional pianist and instructor and will be performing as part of the Piano Alumni Concert on April 21.
Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists
This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.
UMSL chancellor touts ‘value’ of a college education
The Show Me Value Tour is a statewide initiative by the University of Missouri System to discuss the importance of a college education.
Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center
Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.
Scrambled words could provide insight to help people with dyslexia
Neuroscience student Emma Trammel demonstrates how she monitors a research subject’s brainwaves.
UMSL educator talks summer learning loss, K-12 funding
James Shuls recently talked to St. Louis Public Radio about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app and wrote a St. Louis Post-Dispatch commentary.
Business college and accounting programs maintain legacy of excellence
UMSL has St. Louis’ only business school with dual accreditation in accounting and business.
Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment
Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.
Madelyn Boyne makes her debut in ‘Good People’
The UMSL education major will take on a role originated on Broadway by Frances McDormand. The play will be April 9-12 at the Touhill.
Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes
Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.
Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death
Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.
Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit
Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.
UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon
Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.
Eye on UMSL: Family
Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.
College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students
The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.
Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies
Albert Zink shared a few insights with “St. Louis on the Air” listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday.
Softball achieves program-best No. 3 national ranking in NFCA DII poll
The Tritons (21-3) split against Illinois Springfield and at Lewis before closing out their week sweeping Wisconsin-Parkside on the road.
Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration
The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.
Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization
Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).
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