Opal Jones works to house St. Louisans with HIV/AIDS

Dec 12, 2017

A business degree from UMSL helped Jones become the CEO of a nonprofit within 12 years of graduation.

Small program presents valuable opportunities for mechanical engineering graduates

Dec 11, 2017

Co-op positions and a close-knit community of students have been highlights of Kristin Gonzalez and Kelsey Wortmann’s undergraduate experiences.

Microaggression discussion pushes campus community to communicate across difference

Dec 11, 2017

“Microaggressions: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?” was the latest discussion in the student newspaper’s What’s Current Wednesdays series.

Psychology graduate and heart transplant patient Angela Farrell eyes graduate school, research to aid chronically ill children

Dec 11, 2017

Farrell’s interested in researching post-traumatic stress on children with chronic conditions who undergo significant medical procedures.

Summer science experience in high school inspires 2 students now in UMSL’s freshman class

Dec 11, 2017

Evan Montgomery (pictured) and Precious Taylor worked in Associate Professor Chung Wong’s lab while taking part in the REAP/STARS programs in 2016.

UMSL Jazz Ensemble selected to perform with industry icons in Chicago and Dallas this winter

Dec 10, 2017

The 19 student members of the group have just hit what Director of Jazz Studies Jim Widner describes as the trifecta.

Eye on UMSL: Semester countdown

Dec 9, 2017

It’s Day 2 of group-presentation time in John Palmer’s Strategic Management course located in Anheuser-Busch Hall.

Army veteran overcomes traumatic brain injury to graduate with honors

Dec 8, 2017

After suffering a severe combat injury, Joshua Eckhoff will complete his tumultuous but rewarding student journey on Dec. 16.

Meet 5 young, inspired teachers influencing local youth after graduating from UMSL’s College of Education

Dec 8, 2017

They span the education gamut, teaching subjects ranging from math to history and across grades K-12.

Soon-to-be UMSL grads will celebrate 1,000+ completed degrees at Dec. 16 commencement events

Dec 7, 2017

Three ceremonies are set to take place throughout the day – at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – in the Mark Twain Building on North Campus.

‘Eye antiques’ give optometry alumna’s modern practice a vintage vibe

Dec 6, 2017

When Katie McElvaine and her husband opened Springfield Family Vision, they gave it an antique flare with some family help.

Doctoral student Matt Austin tries to unlock mystery behind bumblebee populations

Dec 5, 2017

The third-year doctoral student in biology is trying to solve why some species are in increasing danger of dying off while others thrive.

Eye on UMSL: Next spring’s flowers

Dec 4, 2017

Groundskeeper Gregory Ward and engineering student Jesse Kaiser plant a Kwanzan cherry tree, one of 18 spring-flowering trees making their debut on campus.

Writers in the Schools initiative puts local teens and UMSL graduate students in vital conversation

Dec 4, 2017

First-year MFA student Ginger O’Donnell currently leads the all-volunteer WITS efforts alongside fellow UMSL creative writing students and alumni.

Lions, tigers and alumni zoo administrators…oh my! Jeff Ettling and Kevin Hertell became leaders of zoos

Dec 2, 2017

Sedgwick County Zoo and Micke Grove Zoo each named a UMSL alumnus to its top administrative role.

Accelerated BSN program helps Red Cross volunteer, former tech pro become nurse

Dec 1, 2017

Steve Ding wanted do something more meaningful than design software, so he went back to school to become a travel nurse.

Pat Tillman Scholar Heath McClung sets sights on next-generation prosthetics

Nov 30, 2017

One of about 2 million amputees in the U.S., the UMSL student notes that the population is expected to grow with the rise of Type 2 diabetes among baby boomers.

UMSL student helps surprise young entrepreneur in a big way at ED Collabitat

Nov 29, 2017

Michael “Mikey” Wren (pictured) has a knack for the vending business – and now a new machine thanks to an industry leader and UMSL student Candice Clossum.

Jennifer McKnight’s new class pairs design students with dementia patients

Nov 28, 2017

Every UMSL course that she teaches demands a lot from her graphic design students, and the one she piloted over the summer was no exception.

A look into the lives of international students who choose UMSL

Nov 27, 2017

Several international students share their experiences at an American university in a Midwest city.

MSW student Chelsey Jacox shares personal journey to internship at Youth in Need

Nov 27, 2017

A trying childhood, college basketball, work with prisoners and an inspiring grandmother led Jacox to pursue social work and a child-therapy internship.

See the ball, hit the ball: Optometrist Ed Bennett treats Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham

Nov 27, 2017

Bennett monitors Pham’s vision and fits his contact lenses to help keep the athlete’s game strong.

After breaking glass ceiling in mayor’s office, UMSL alumna Lyda Krewson aims to expand city’s revitalization successes

Nov 27, 2017

A degree from UMSL helped Krewson launch her first career, in accounting, in 1977.

Students of German language and culture pack Touhill for Einshoch6, explore campus resources

Nov 26, 2017

The Nov. 16 event drew over 1,000 local high school students and teachers as well as UMSL’s own German majors.

Graduating building managers reflect on campus rec’s growth since it first opened

Nov 24, 2017

Tabitha Milon, Braxton Perry and Lizzy Turner, along with classmate Davide Scacchetti (not pictured), have gained friends and work experience at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

8 UMSL alumni receive Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 22, 2017

Selected by their school’s administration, each accomplished recipient has been recognized for steadfast dedication to the teaching profession.

UMSL named to Military Times’ ‘Best Colleges’ list for 4th straight year

Nov 21, 2017

The rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey of services, campus culture, academic achievement rates and other resources and outcomes.

At the finish line: December grad sees her way through parenthood, illness to education degree

Nov 20, 2017

DeAnna Anderson tackled being a new mother, living with lupus and an education degree all in 4 1/2 years at UMSL.

Immersive honors course carries history out of the classroom, into community

Nov 20, 2017

Students learned the modern history of St. Louis from those who experienced it firsthand.

STLCyberCon 2017 attracts large audience of students and professionals to UMSL

Nov 20, 2017

The conference was a joint effort of the computer science and information systems departments and showcased the university as a hub of cybersecurity education.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 20, 2017

Senior point guard Elijah Watson broke a 42-year-old school record when he handed out 14 assists in the Tritons’ 78-56 win over Webster in last week’s home opener.

Eye on UMSL: Colorful view

Nov 17, 2017

Students admire the fall colors as they peer out the windows of the Executive Education Room at Anheuser-Busch Hall on a bright November day.

Graduating senior draws on language skills at Latino outreach center, aims to practice family law

Nov 16, 2017

When Kim Castizo crosses the commencement stage next month, she’ll be making both her mother and her son, Daniel, especially proud.

Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum brings lessons on environmental justice

Nov 13, 2017

The event featured varied perspectives on the topic and attracted an audience of about 300 people last Thursday at the Saint Louis Zoo.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 13, 2017

The volleyball team celebrated a pair of dramatic victories last week as it closed out the regular season and improved to 22-7, the program’s most wins since 2008.

Richard Rosenfeld to receive Sutherland Award from the American Society of Criminology

Nov 10, 2017

The award is a way to recognize the Founders Professor for a career’s worth of contributions to the field.

Ask an Expert: Mary Lacity talks blockchains beyond Bitcoin

Nov 10, 2017

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

Eye on UMSL: Autumn conversation

Nov 9, 2017

Students chatter with one another while traversing the Thomas Jefferson Library lawn on a bright fall day.

Studio art alumnus opens furniture showroom in Maplewood, reflects on earning UMSL degree

Nov 9, 2017

The accommodating way in which an art professor at UMSL responded to Martin Goebel’s questions more than a decade ago made a big difference for the St. Louis native.

Bill Clinton visits Girls Inc. STEM program grown with UMSL help

Nov 8, 2017

Keith Miller and Amber Bell-Christian helped develop the initiative that the former president made an appearance at last week.

UMSL, STLCC partnership aims to help meet the need for more STEM teachers

Nov 6, 2017

An agreement between the two institutions will expand the reach of UMSL’s We Teach MO STEM education program.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 6, 2017

Senior setter Madyson Abeyta (6) helped direct the volleyball team to three victories last week, clinching the program’s first 20-win season since 2010.

Students organize first Finance Career Conference to bridge industry, academia

Nov 6, 2017

By networking with alumni and regional financiers, students received an inside view of the profession.

Senior Scholars Program aims for a more intergenerational, age-friendly university community

Nov 3, 2017

Several of the first people to be accepted into the pilot, set to launch at the start of the spring 2018 semester, discuss their interest in the program.

Eye on UMSL: Moral musings

Nov 3, 2017

Educators traveled to St. Louis from nearly every continent this week for the 43rd Association for Moral Education Annual Conference, hosted by UMSL.

New UMSL conductor Darwin Aquino and student musicians anticipate debut performance

Nov 2, 2017

Aquino discusses the Nov. 8 concert, his excitement about the music department and his personal journey from the Dominican Republic to St. Louis.

Community groups recognize UMSL chancellor for community service, racial justice

Nov 1, 2017

Tom George said the honors reinforce the important role the entire university plays in the region’s well-being.

Education professor’s TEDx Talk on grief offers framework to reconcile American tragedies

Oct 30, 2017

After losing a daughter, Theresa Coble learned that embracing grief is necessary to heal. She said the same applies on a national scale.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 30, 2017

The UMSL men’s and women’s swimming teams opened their home schedules by beating Maryville and Lindenwood-Belleville in a tri-meet.

Alumna Liesl Christman puts design expertise to work helping fellow citizens grapple with World War I

Oct 29, 2017

A graduate of UMSL’s graphic design program, Liesl Christman works for the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.