The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
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McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
Department of Biology incorporating Anatomage Table into curriculum to enhance student learning
The tables are designed to help students visualize and interact with the anatomical structures of the human body and practice procedures without the need for physical cadavers.
Department of Biology incorporating Anatomage Table into curriculum to enhance student learning
The tables are designed to help students visualize and interact with the anatomical structures of the human body and practice procedures without the need for physical cadavers.
Department of Biology incorporating Anatomage Table into curriculum to enhance student learning
The tables are designed to help students visualize and interact with the anatomical structures of the human body and practice procedures without the need for physical cadavers.
UMSL to honor more than 900 graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Rebecca Boyer and Eric’el Johnson as well as retired Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, the former NGA director.
UMSL to honor more than 900 graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Rebecca Boyer and Eric’el Johnson as well as retired Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, the former NGA director.
UMSL to honor more than 900 graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Rebecca Boyer and Eric’el Johnson as well as retired Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, the former NGA director.
Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton named UMSL’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Tipton, an UMSL Business alum, helped design and build the end-to-end business management software system that revolutionized the landscaping industry.
Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton named UMSL’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Tipton, an UMSL Business alum, helped design and build the end-to-end business management software system that revolutionized the landscaping industry.
Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton named UMSL’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Tipton, an UMSL Business alum, helped design and build the end-to-end business management software system that revolutionized the landscaping industry.
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Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom 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.
Alum Charlotte Richards named a Top 30 honoree for NCAA Woman of the Year
Richards was both a first-time All-American and first-team Academic All-American during her decorated career and led the Tritons to the national semifinals last fall.
Eye on UMSL: The right stuff
Accounting major Linda Lam participates in the Stuff With Pride event hosted at UMSL during LGBTQ+ History Month.
College of Optometry hosts optometric skills workshop for Doctor of Nursing Practice students
About 35 students in the DNP program learned to use different equipment including a direct ophthalmoscope and a slit-lamp bio microscope.
UMSL launches new series to engage campus, community in deliberative dialogue on key societal issues
More than two dozen people attended the first event and engaged in a discussion around the topic of “Economic Vitality: How can we improve our communities?”
UMSL volleyball team trying to make more history after record-breaking start
The fourth-ranked Tritons have opened the season 22-0 behind a balanced and multi-pronged attack led by Lexie Rang, Delaney Humm and Mya Elliott.
Don Jackson switches careers with help of UMSL’s supply chain program
Jackson is on track to receive a master’s degree in supply chain analytics after spending two decades working in financial services.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Cross country runners Benjamin VandenBrink and Jacob Warner raced to All-GLVC honors by placing in the top five in the conference championship in Bolivar, Missouri.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away
Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.
UMSL establishes National Association of Black Accountants chapter
NABA, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black business leaders in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship.
Missouri high school students explore their potential, UMSL campus at Educators Rising Conference
The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.
Eye on UMSL: Testing their strength
Grace Iverson and Josh Wilson test their strength at the annual Combat Fitness Test hosted by the UMSL Veterans Center.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The fourth-ranked volleyball team ran its record to 20-0 after sweeping Tiffin, Davenport and No. 19 Ferris State in the Midwest Regional Volleyball Crossover tournament.
College of Business Administration celebrates long history of educating students at Dean’s Mixer
Nearly 100 people, including former deans, alumni and faculty and staff, attended the event at Glen Echo Country Club.
UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference returns to UMSL campus for the first time in four years
The conference, which also featured a virtual component, included a variety of workshops, exhibits, speakers, technology, vendors and innovative idea-sharing.
UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.
Succeed Director Jonathan Lidgus receives 2023 State Level Leadership Award
The annual State of the Art Conference bestows the award to a person deeply committed to furthering the field of inclusive higher education.
60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
Todd Swanstrom’s new book explores the importance of neighborhoods in making connections amid fractured times
Swanstrom co-authored “The Changing American Neighborhood: The Meaning of Place in the 21st Century” with Alan Mallach of the Center for Community Progress.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Delaney Humm helped the fourth-ranked volleyball team pull out a five-set victory on the road at No. 16 Lewis on Saturday to remain unbeaten this season.
UMSL Police accredited for 8th time by national law enforcement body
The department recently received an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the show
Taylor Timmerberg, a senior research lab and print technician in the Department of Art and Design, worked to install the new exhibition “Printed with Purpose” at Gallery 210@FAB.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.
UMSL encouraging 60,000 hours of community service to celebrate university’s 60th anniversary
The initiative both encourages new acts of service and highlights the work that UMSL is already doing out in the community.
Eye on UMSL: A place to perch
Freshman nursing major Dylan Bonnett holds Patty LaBelle, a Polish black and white laced chicken, while visiting a petting zoo hosted by the Office of Student Involvement last week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL runners Benjamin VandenBrink, Jacob Warner, Kayley Heeter and Lily Wagemann all finished in the top 20 in their respective races in last week’s Live in the Lou Cross Country Classic.
Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing
Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.
Tritons United hosts new campus events and interventions for National Domestic & Dating Violence Awareness Month
A tabling event on Oct. 10 will feature an art exhibit through the Clothesline Project, a national organization that seeks to bring awareness to gender-based violence.
Erin Sullivan, Megan Green Simonds and Corey Worth receive UMSL Hero Awards
The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis
MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading the project, which aims to help individuals impacted by first-episode psychosis get the resources and support they need.
More than 700 high school students take part in World Languages Day celebration at Touhill
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event for the fourth time and drew students from 10 area high schools.
UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director
The center will provide resources to UMSL students in all colleges and academic disciplines, including scholarships and funding opportunities.
Eye on UMSL: Trunk tales
The Indian Student Association and UMSL Global hosted an event for Ganesh Chaturthi, including a celebration of Ganesh Pooja, a ceremony to honor the deity Lord Ganesha.
Clinical psych PhD student Monica Treviño spends six weeks in Peru engaging in specialized language and cultural training for mental health professionals
Treviño worked with PASEO, a global mental health organization dedicated to increasing services for the Latinx population across borders.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team is off to the best start in program history, improving to 14-0 after sweeping William Jewell and No. 25 Rockhurst last week.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Eye on UMSL: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff
Juanjo Gonzalez and Amber Nelson were among the members of Alma de Mexico performing traditional dances for UMSL students during a kickoff event in the MSC.
Members of the UMSL community have until Sept. 28 to cast their votes in alma mater competition
A group of faculty members, students and one alum from the Department of Music helped select the three finalists from 39 submissions.
Fall Internship & Job Fair connects hundreds of UMSL students with potential employers from across St. Louis region
This year’s fair brought 460 students and 85 different companies to the Touhill.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team matched its best start in school history when it went 4-0 in last weekend’s McKendree Invitational to improve to 12-0 on the season.
UMSL gets high marks for supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The publication ranked UMSL first in Missouri on its list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” which highlights how well universities graduate students who receive Pell Grants.
UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding
Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.
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- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
