She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
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Dr. Angel Novel Simmons named associate dean of student services and alumni relations for the College of Optometry
She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
Dr. Angel Novel Simmons named associate dean of student services and alumni relations for the College of Optometry
She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
Dr. Angel Novel Simmons named associate dean of student services and alumni relations for the College of Optometry
She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
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Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields
Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.
Eye on UMSL: Making music
Music education students teach a new song to 4- and 5-year-olds at the University Child Development Center as part of the Early Clinical Experience in Schools course.
Ask an Expert: David Kimball discusses procedural and technological changes affecting how Americans vote
The political science professor studies American government with much of his research focusing on election administration, voting rights and voting behavior.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Marina Prediger tied the women’s tennis program’s record for career victories when she picked up her 79th in a 6-0, 6-1 sweep of Purdue Northwest’s Patricia Dizon.
Men’s basketball team earns first NCAA Tournament bid since 1988
Coach Bob Sundvold’s squad received an at-large berth when the bracket was revealed on Sunday night.
Eamonn and Drucilla Wall connect with Irish diaspora ‘Down Under’
The UMSL professors spent two weeks giving lectures and readings of their original poetry and essays to Irish-Australian communities in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Sammy Jacobs, Jasmin Williams crowned homecoming royalty
Royalty were chosen based on their philanthropy efforts and crowned during the homecoming Dinner & Dance, which concluded the weeklong festivities.
Tritons enter GLVC Tournament looking to build on one of the most successful seasons in program history
The Tritons men’s basketball team already owns the school record for victories and won a share of the GLVC regular-season title on Saturday.
Timeless Tritons: Snapshots from homecoming 2020
The week-long UMSL tradition united students, faculty, staff and alumni as they showcased their Triton pride.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Tove Rosengren earned medalist honors at last week’s Battle at Hilton Head after winning a three-person playoff in the women’s golf team’s first event of the spring.
Percy Green talks civil rights, protesting during annual ‘Black in St. Louis’ event
Green spoke with Gwen Moore, of the Missouri History Museum, about his activism during the civil rights movement, including the scaling of the Gateway Arch in 1964.
Stephanie Van Stee examines mixed messaging in pharmaceutical advertising with AEJMC grant
The assistant professor of communication and media is focusing on the visual images used in the disclosure section of prominent television advertisements.
Which of these 5 Women’s History Month events matches your personality type?
Check out the Women’s History Month offerings, which range from an escape room to self care to women in STEM to celebrating women leaders and much more.
Learning and technology combine at UMSL | Hack
The student-organized event connects participants with mentors and job opportunities while teaching them new computer programming techniques.
UMSL alumni among 2020 Salute to Young Leaders honorees
Brittae Gray-Ross, Aunyã McElroy, Marcel Scaife and Christan E. Shelton were honored for their professional excellence, achievements and community involvement.
Beth Huebner, Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr featured as ‘St. Louis on the Air’ comes to campus
Host Sarah Fenske and her colleagues recorded an episode last week in front of members of the Pierre Laclede Society.
UMSL formalizes partnership with Wyman to support students from disadvantaged circumstances
Students who are part of the Wyman Leaders program will be eligible to receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship if they choose to attend UMSL.
‘Holla if You Hear Me’ event examines intersection between disability and Black history
The event featured a talk from the executive director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and presentations by UMSL SUCCEED students.
Eye on UMSL: In the spirit
UMSL staff members Theda Oliver and Alexandria Bratcher show their Triton spirit by hanging homecoming decorations in the College of Nursing.
5 reasons to attend UMSL Homecoming
The annual University of Missouri-St. Louis tradition offers a range of events to bring the university community together.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Yaakema Rose Jr. and the 24th-ranked men’s basketball team set a single-season record for victories last week when they beat William Jewell and Rockhurst to improve to 23-5.
Transfer student Adrienne Johnson finds community through opportunities at UMSL
Johnson has embraced life at a new university through campus involvement and has thrived in UMSL’s welcoming atmosphere.
MEd grad Eric Conners shines on the stage and in the classroom
When he’s not teaching drama at Hixson Middle School or at COCA, Eric Conners acts in productions such as “Canfield Drive” and “The Year of the Bicycle.”
Panelists discuss relationship challenges, dole out advice at ‘Black Love’ event
Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.
Eye on UMSL: Snack pack
UMSL alumni from Edward Jones boxed donations for the Triton Pantry last week at Woods Hall in an event coordinated by the UMSL Alumni Association.
Chemistry Professor Alexei Demchenko earns recognition, new funding for his work in carbohydrate synthesis
Demchenko will receive the Academy of Science–St. Louis’ Fellows Award at the 26th annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards dinner in April.
PhD candidate Chris Link develops students, teachers and curriculum
Link is working to finish his PhD in teaching and learning practices, while creating and leading K-12 education programs for the New York Academy of Sciences.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior forward Alex LaPorta poured in a career-high 37 points and ripped down 16 rebounds in the women’s basketball team’s overtime victory at McKendree.
Ask an Expert: Valentine’s Day edition with love researcher Sandra Langeslag
Learn about love, sex, attraction, marriage and strategies for the broken-hearted from the assistant professor and director of the NEM Lab.
Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.
Alumni Howard Fields, Darryl Diggs convene The State of Black Educators Symposium at the Touhill
The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.
Eye on UMSL: Cutting through
Students stroll along the St. Vincent Greenway and Wayne Goode Trail linking the Millennium Student Center Garages to the middle of North Campus.
Imani Reid aims to strengthen community in her role as ABC president and as a future nurse
The Kansas City native previously served as Associated Black Collegians events coordinator as a sophomore and was the vice president of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team dropped back-to-back games after moving up to No. 13 in the national rankings, and the spring sports season is underway.
High school students learn from UMSL experts at Des Lee Fine Arts Festival
Fifteen St. Louis schools were represented at an event designed to connect students through band, choir, orchestra and visual arts.
Family tradition brought Ameren engineer Luke Maichel to UMSL
The joint engineering program graduate landed his Ameren position thanks to involvement with the Society of Future Engineers and bonds with faculty.
Roxanne ‘Annie’ Vandermause named interim dean of College of Nursing
The Donald L. Ross Endowed Chair for Advancing Nursing Practice comes to the position after five years of progressive responsibility in the College of Nursing.
Nursing School Hub names women’s health nurse practitioner program top 25
The women’s health nurse practitioner program is the latest College of Nursing degree to receive accolades from an external ranking entity.
UMSL scholar in residence promotes need for strong educators in all communities
Tom Hoerr highlighted UMSL’s student-teaching program, which partners with local communities and promotes diversity, equity and excellence.
Brian Owens guides MIMH researchers to create anthem through Scientist Artist Collaborative
The researchers helped write the lyrics to and sang the outro on a song titled “Do Process” while working to spur their own professional creativity.
Eye on UMSL: Feeding the soul
The UMSL community crowded into the Millennium Student Center to kick off Black History Month with the 4th annual Soul Food Celebration.
Meet Jacob Lewis, BFA alumnus, teacher and aspiring entrepreneur with Rasa Easels
Lewis, an art teacher at McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Middle School, is serving as the visual arts coordinator for this week’s Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.
It’s about students: Teresa Balestreri receives Excellence in Service Award
Balestreri helps incorporate career readiness into all areas of the university, so students are confident and prepared for the workforce when they graduate.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Shane Wissink helped the 15th-ranked men’s basketball team continue its season-long roll with 20 points in win over McKendree as the Tritons improved to 20-2.
Carnegie Foundation reaffirms UMSL’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
UMSL was one of 119 institutions in 2020 to receive the elective designation, indicating its institutional commitment to community engagement.
Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father
The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.
Community rallies to Head Coach Katie Vaughn after house fire
An outpouring of support from people across the U.S. has helped the Vaughn family find some normalcy after their home burned to the ground.
Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs
Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
UMSL students perform with all-collegiate concert band at MMEA annual conference
Katherine Busby, Michael Owens, Emily Ries and David Sedlock only had two days to rehearse with the selective ensemble before performing.
Ask an Expert: Laura Kuensting advocates for advanced practice nurses’ rights
UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.
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