‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US

Oct 11, 2021

Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.

Not-so-traditional path gives optometry student Jasmine Welch unique lens for outreach efforts

Oct 11, 2021

Welch has been inspired to join efforts such as the UMSL Eyes on Diversity outreach program and Black EyeCare Perspective’s The 13% Promise.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 11, 2021

Senior Megan Woll had 48 digs, including the 2,000th of her career, last week to help the volleyball team sweep Missouri S&T, Truman State and Maryville.

Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference brings more than 1,900 educators together online in 20th year

Oct 11, 2021

The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.

UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration

Oct 8, 2021

The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 8, 2021

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.

NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators

Oct 6, 2021

NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.

Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports

Oct 6, 2021

Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.

UMSL kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month programming with Outburst talent show

Oct 4, 2021

The event celebrated creative and academic works by UMSL LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Eye on UMSL: Soaring above the sand

Oct 4, 2021

Students battled in an intramural sand volleyball match last Thursday on the court near Oak Hall and Seton Center Hall on South Campus.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 4, 2021

Forward Garrett Bass notched one of three UMSL goals in the men’s soccer team’s 3-2 victory over William Jewell on Sunday in Liberty, Missouri.

Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce

Oct 4, 2021

Career Services Coordinator Scottie Floyd moderated the discussion, intended to help students discover strategies to target inclusive workplaces.

UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception

Oct 4, 2021

Applications for the second DEI Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29.

Charlotte Richards makes an impression on the volleyball court, off it

Oct 1, 2021

Richards is the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and will earn her degree in supply chain management in December.

Tami Davenport, Phil Donato and Chris Sullivan receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 1, 2021

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 Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 27, 2021

Sophomore Jacob Warner took first place in Friday’s H.W. Wright Classic and helped the men’s cross country team finish second in Decatur, Illinois.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating together

Sep 27, 2021

The faculty and staff of the UMSL College of Business Administration expressed their joy at being back together on campus during their annual group photo.

New class of Coro Fellows eager to learn, make an impact in the St. Louis community

Sep 27, 2021

The 10 new fellows recently began their training and will be spending time at dozens of organizations across the St. Louis area.

UMSL expanding opportunity for area high school students through St. Louis Scholars Program

Sep 27, 2021

The program will provide 20 students $8,000 per year in stackable scholarship funds along with specialized advising and mentoring.

Optometry becoming a family tradition for brothers Alexander and Jon Kane

Sep 27, 2021

The brothers developed interests in health care and optometry listening to stories from their parents, a dentist and an ophthalmologist.

Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement

Sep 24, 2021

More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.

Alumnus James Young wins Missouri Teacher of the Year

Sep 23, 2021

Young leads an innovative musical theater program at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, where students learn how to project self-confidence.

UMSL renews agreement to offer Bachelor of Social Work program for students at Mineral Area College

Sep 21, 2021

Under the agreement, UMSL also has an opportunity to develop other degree programs on the MAC campus, should it identify a need.

Karl Guenther, Patricia Parker honored at North County Inc.’s 44th annual Leadership Breakfast

Sep 20, 2021

Guenther received an Excellence in Partnership Leadership Award, and Parker received a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award.

Alumna Delyn Stephenson wins prestigious Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at Saint Louis Art Museum

Sep 20, 2021

During the paid yearlong fellowship, Stephenson will gain hands-on experience in areas such as audience development, curation and public programming.

Eye on UMSL: A Triton welcome

Sep 20, 2021

With a clink of the coffee cup, Louie the Triton welcomes Joshua Evans to his role as coordinator and VA certifying official of the UMSL Veterans Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 20, 2021

The volleyball team improved to 7-3 on the season by beating Illinois Springfield and Quincy on the road to open Great Lakes Valley Conference play.

UMSL wins fifth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Sep 20, 2021

The magazine recognized 101 U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 18, 2021

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Fiesta de Quince a Quince opens UMSL Hispanic Heritage Month festivities

Sep 16, 2021

UMSL psychology student Alondra Ramirez and Mike “Baba” Nelson performed at the block party style-event, featuring food, music and dance.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights UMSL’s continued commitment to student success in annual address

Sep 14, 2021

Sobolik announced the creation of the St. Louis Scholars Program and plans for a full-need tuition assistance program beginning in Spring 2022.

UMSL ranked among the nation’s best and most affordable public administration programs

Sep 13, 2021

University HQ ranked UMSL No. 16 nationally after weighing factors such as retention and graduation rates, cost of tuition and graduate salaries.

Eye on UMSL: Fresh opportunity

Sep 13, 2021

Miranda Martin, Candra Mottert, Eva Konde, Max Evets and Abigail Wall are the 2021 recipients of the Opportunity Scholars Program.

UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Sep 13, 2021

John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 13, 2021

Senior Joel Sylven helped the men’s golf team repeat as Arch Cup champions, finishing 8 under par to take medalist honors at Stonewolf Golf Club.

Hybrid Founders event will celebrate contributions to UMSL virtually and in person

Sep 13, 2021

The 2021 Founders Celebration will include a large virtual celebration that will go live on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. CST and a small in-person one.

UMSL Veterans Center organizes 9/11 memorial

Sep 13, 2021

Students, staff and faculty planted American flags on the Millennium Student Center South Lawn to remember the lives lost 20 years ago.

UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

Sep 13, 2021

The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.

St. Louis Business Journal honors Natissia Small as champion for diversity and inclusion

Sep 10, 2021

UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration has been working to expand access to education for more than 25 years.

UMSL to distribute $10.8 million in COVID relief funding to students this school year

Sep 9, 2021

Students are invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for emergency grants to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 7, 2021

The women’s soccer team got off to its first 2-0 start since 2014 with victories over Delta State and Saint Martin’s on the opening weekend of the season.

Psychology major Emily Kersten finds her place through involvement on campus

Sep 7, 2021

Kersten has worked as a resident advisor, interned with Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis and held leadership positions with Psi Chi.

Students hungry for connection at UMSL Fall Involvement Expo

Sep 7, 2021

Student organizations set up tables in the Millennium Student Center third floor rotunda to recruit new members last Wednesday.

Anita Manion, Steve Moehrle, Kimberly Welch tapped as Presidential Engagement Fellows

Sep 7, 2021

The three will serve as ambassadors throughout the region, speaking to local organizations and communities about their areas of research and expertise.

Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry

Sep 7, 2021

Singh has studied different aspects of cloud computing including cost, security and operations and has expanded his research to incorporate machine learning.

St. Louis Public Radio celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Sep 6, 2021

Since 1996, the show has explored issues and challenges confronting the region and has examined local art, culture and history.

College of Optometry students help treat 103 patients at OneSight Kansas City clinic

Sep 1, 2021

Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan and Kristin Doefler, Alisha Musau, Patrick Stifter and Katie Wilhelmus volunteered at the one-day children’s eye clinic.

School of Social Work holds virtual seminar on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients

Aug 30, 2021

Alumni Sarah E. Bruno and Vincent Mazzoccoli educated viewers on up-to-date terminology and ways to provide better care in behavioral health settings.

Eye on UMSL: Happy to be back

Aug 30, 2021

Students showed their excitement to be back on campus last week as they walked through the Quad on their way to class at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL honors faculty completing ACUE’s Effective Online Teaching Practices program

Aug 30, 2021

Forty-two faculty members completed the rigorous, 25-module program and learned evidence-based strategies to help students stay engaged and learn in online courses.