UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 9, 2018

Sophomore Emma Thorngren matched a school record by shooting 69 Saturday and helped the women’s golf team to an eight-stroke victory in the UMSL Spring Invitational.

Kristin Sobolik to assume title of executive vice chancellor on one-year anniversary of her hiring

Apr 3, 2018

The provost has played a vital role in the development of a new strategic plan and a review of academic degree programs since coming to UMSL.

Telemental health focus of social work alumna’s new online counseling practice

Apr 2, 2018

Melissa Douglass, BSW 2012 and MSW 2014, opened Goal Driven Counseling, a fully online counseling practice specializing in teens and young adults, in September 2017.

Latest Midwest Digital Marketing Conference offers insights on industry innovations, valuable networking opportunities

Apr 2, 2018

Nearly 1,700 people gathered for the annual conference last Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Louis Union Station.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 2, 2018

Junior pitcher Carly Kingery and the softball team swept doubleheaders against Truman State and Quincy, running their winning streak to six games.

Academy of Science of St. Louis set to honor UMSL biochemist with 2018 George Engelmann Interdisciplinary Award

Apr 2, 2018

Xuemin (Sam) Wang, known for his research on lipids, will receive the award at a banquet Thursday at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Kern Family Foundation awards UMSL $3M grant to develop school leaders with character education focus

Mar 26, 2018

The Center for Character and Citizenship within the College of Education will use the four-year grant to implement and evaluate a regional program for emerging school leaders.

UMSL names 6 women 2018 Trailblazers this Women’s History Month

Mar 26, 2018

UMSL’s 2018 Trailblazers are (from left) Natalie Hilterbrand, Lauren Obermark, Robin Kimberlin, Michele D. Meckfessel, Gwen Moore and Kat Riddler.

Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the gender wage gap and barriers women still face in the labor market

Mar 26, 2018

In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.

Eye on UMSL: Well-earned recognition

Mar 23, 2018

Vietnam veterans from across the UMSL community attended a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony Thursday at the J.C. Penney Summit Lounge.

UMSL’s new DBA program ranked in top 22 worldwide by CEO Magazine

Mar 22, 2018

The program’s accreditation, diversity of students and quality of faculty were central factors in its global ranking.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch spotlights Assistant Professor Jacqueline Thompson and her versatility on stage

Mar 22, 2018

Thompson has been nominated for the 2018 St. Louis Theater Circle Award for outstanding actress in a drama for her performance in “Intimate Apparel.”

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice shines in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Mar 20, 2018

The department ranked fifth on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of the “Best Graduate Schools.”

Science Guy Bill Nye beseeches UMSL students to ‘Change the world’

Mar 19, 2018

The famous scientist shared research proving climate change and urged the UMSL audience to pursue science for answers and space exploration for a better understanding of Earth.

Joseph Amrine, Reggie Griffin share stories about years spent on death row for crimes they didn’t commit

Mar 19, 2018

Organizers from the School of Social Work, Departments of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Science and Gender Studies Program sponsored the event.

Armstrong Teasdale partner encourages students to seek, create career opportunities during Distinguished Speaker Series

Mar 19, 2018

Tessa Trelz, a trailblazing St. Louis attorney, shared her hopes for future female professionals during a campus lecture.

PhD student Paige Vaughn researches crime clearance and prevention on the ground in East St. Louis

Mar 19, 2018

Vaughn worked as an intern with the East St. Louis Police Department and observed ways officers work to build trust with residents in hopes of reducing crime.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 19, 2018

Sophomores Patryk Golinski (pictured) and Merel Visser each earned honorable mention All-American recognition at the NCAA Division II Swimming Championships.

Eye on UMSL: Across the sea

Mar 16, 2018

The Consul General of India–Chicago Neeta Bhushan visited campus Wednesday to bolster the partnership between UMSL and Osmania University.

Pirate historian Mark Hanna talks to ‘St. Louis on the Air’ ahead of UMSL Opera Theatre production

Mar 15, 2018

The UC San Diego associate professor will be speaking before each of three weekend performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Touhill.

UMSL representatives share stories of female student veterans with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2018

Army veterans Emily Staden and Jim Craig, an associate teaching professor, participated in the St. Louis Public Radio panel discussion.

Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair

Mar 12, 2018

Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.

Alumna Jennifer Ehlen empowers female entrepreneurs through Brazen Global

Mar 12, 2018

Through her company, Ehlen encourages women business owners to be bold and seek new opportunities without apologies.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 12, 2018

Junior Serena Olson capped the softball team’s 6-2 week with a walk-off, two-run home run Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader against McKendree.

Ask an Expert: Rachel Wamser-Nanney shines a light on the psychological toll of gun violence on children

Mar 9, 2018

In this Q&A series, UMSL Daily connects with subject-matter experts from across the university on newsworthy topics.

KMOV catches UMSL admissions team surprising future Opportunity Scholars

Mar 7, 2018

Vice Provost Alan Byrd and Director of Admissions Drew Griffin delivered full-ride scholarship offers to five area high school students.

Chemistry alumni Bill and Dawn Shiang have advice for couples juggling two careers

Mar 6, 2018

The two PhD graduates hope their experience over 25 years working and climbing the corporate ladder at Dow Chemical has lessons for others today.

Lucy Feicht realizes childhood dream by opening Lou Realty Group in her 20s

Mar 5, 2018

The business alumna is just a few years into her career but is already being recognized on a national level.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 5, 2018

The women’s basketball team ended one of the best seasons in school history in heartbreaking fashion with a 69-66 loss to Drury in the GLVC Tournament semifinals.

Bleacher Report spotlights Cardinals standout Tommy Pham – including UMSL professor’s role in his success

Mar 2, 2018

Optometry Professor Ed Bennett is one of four men who make up Pham’s team of eye specialists, helping the outfielder manage his vision as he deals with keratoconus.

Robert Ricklefs’ research on tropical bird incubation times draws attention from Science Daily

Mar 2, 2018

The Curators’ Professor of Biology used DNA sequencing to show a correlation between the longer incubation times of some tropical birds and lower parasite loads.

Triton spirit on display throughout Homecoming 2018

Feb 26, 2018

Relive the week’s events with a collection of pictures from UMSL photographer August Jennewein.

2018 homecoming king and queen talk UMSL pride, rewarding student journeys

Feb 26, 2018

Yaniv Dudaie and Ares Boira Lopez were elected 2018 homecoming king and queen. Both share a passion for campus involvement.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 26, 2018

The women’s basketball team, led by senior center Jordan Fletcher, enters this week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament on a roll after running its winning streak to 13 games.

UMSL alumni make up quarter of Salute to Young Leaders honorees

Feb 26, 2018

Five alumni were among the group of 20 local leaders recognized for their professional excellence, achievements and service early in their careers.

On the cover! Ladue News features UMSL chancellor and wife

Feb 23, 2018

In the Feb. 23 issue, Tom George talks about university growth under his leadership and what “running a university” entails. Copies are widely available on stands across St. Louis.

Conference highlights intersection of issues with labor and civil rights

Feb 22, 2018

Douglas Swanson, the coordinator of the labor studies at UMSL, put on “Civil Rights in Workers’ Lives,” which attracted an audience of more than 130 people.

Education alumna Kendra Vaughn’s creative teaching gets kids reading

Feb 20, 2018

Vaughn’s 17-year career in literacy education and her teaching style have helped hundreds of Hazelwood School District students to read and earned her local recognition.

MSC bridge window painting provides gateway to the best homecoming yet

Feb 19, 2018

Homecoming 2018 will feature a full lineup of events through Saturday.

Eye on UMSL: Chinese New Year

Feb 19, 2018

A Friday night performance and banquet at UMSL ushered in the year of the Dog and the most celebrated Chinese holiday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 19, 2018

The baseball team opened its season by winning a weekend series against Harris-Stowe while the women’s basketball team kept rolling, running its winning streak to 11 games.

Quilting artist Basil Kincaid explores ancestral roots, American identity in upcoming Gallery 210 exhibit

Feb 16, 2018

Kincaid’s “Gates” exhibition opens Feb. 24 on the UMSL campus.

UMSL recognized for dynamic transfer programs by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Feb 15, 2018

The 2018 honor roll lists 112 transfer-friendly colleges and universities across the country.

Professor Dave Robertson explains debate over partisan gerrymandering on KCUR

Feb 13, 2018

The political science chair discussed some misunderstood aspects of the issue while appearing on the Kansas City public radio station.

UMSL ranked first in state, No. 8 nationally for online education and teaching degrees

Feb 12, 2018

Reasonable tuition, generous financial aid, a healthy student-teacher ratio and a high six-year graduation rate earned UMSL a top spot.

UMSL student dedicated to building career in media – even if it means skipping Super Bowl

Feb 12, 2018

Media studies major Parris Smith worked as an independent reporter at red carpet events during Super Bowl weekend.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 12, 2018

Jordan Fletcher (far right) anchored UMSL’s defense last week and averaged 28 points as the Tritons clinched the GLVC Central Division title.

New UMSL marketing campaign highlights nursing, business

Feb 9, 2018

New TV spots feature successful young alumni testifying to the benefits they found at UMSL and how each college helped launch their careers.

Eye on UMSL: Performance Hall

Feb 9, 2018

Middle school orchestra students from across the region made use of whatever space they could find for practice during the packed 2018 Des Lee Fine Arts Festival.

He’s got rhythm: Jim Widner named Outstanding Jazz Educator for second time

Feb 8, 2018

The UMSL Jazz Studies director won in 1990 and now in 2018. The award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution to jazz education.