New students set out on transit-powered quest around St. Louis

Aug 21, 2017

The STL Metro Scavenger Hunt drew a record crowd of participants to the UMSL South MetroLink Station on Saturday afternoon.

Eye on UMSL: Thumbs up

Aug 19, 2017

Throughout Move-In Day, new students and their families arrived on campus to a hearty welcome and many helping hands.

Student leaders offer top picks, expert advice as new semester looms

Aug 18, 2017

Members of the Weeks of Welcome crew share their favorite campus traditions and some words of wisdom.

Total solar eclipse totally explained: A chat with UMSL astronomer Bruce Wilking

Aug 16, 2017

What is the big deal with this eclipse? Bruce Wilking explains and shares other eclipse phenomena to observe during the Aug. 21 astronomical event.

UMSL sees successful summer session enrollment

Aug 15, 2017

Student headcount and credit hours jumped by 4 percent from the 2016 summer session.

Michael Plumb named new editor-in-chief of The Current

Aug 13, 2017

The MBA student and media studies alumnus aims to increase engagement with the UMSL community.

Eye on UMSL: Dusk

Aug 12, 2017

The sun’s last rays scatter color over the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower, the atrium and the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus.

Seeing education open up a world of possibility in his own life keeps Alan Byrd eager to help change things for others

Aug 11, 2017

The UMSL dean of enrollment will be honored next month with an Excellence in Education Award from the St. Louis American Foundation.

Disaster preparedness conference brings nurses and students from across the country to UMSL 

Aug 9, 2017

Real-life case studies, simulations and the importance of self and family care were at the forefront of the population-focused workshop.

Gallery 210 opens 2017-18 season with ‘Jumbled Time’

Aug 8, 2017

“Barista Who Could See the Future” is among the works to be featured in the Gallery 210 show that opens later this month.

Eye on UMSL: Waiting game

Aug 6, 2017

Students will fill the chairs of the Executive Education Room in Anheuser-Busch Hall as soon as Aug. 21.

Elizabeth Eckelkamp named UMSL’s first associate provost for student success

Aug 6, 2017

Currently an associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, she will step into the new role Aug. 28.

Balancing art, studies and work, Brock Seals adds premiere of 50 Paint Bottles to the mix

Aug 5, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently named the UMSL student among 10 emerging artists who are doing big things in the St. Louis arts scene.

No. 1 in affordability: UMSL garners top ranking in Missouri from Business Insider

Aug 4, 2017

The list compares annual cost and only includes the institutions rated in the top 220 by U.S. News & World Report.

UMSL interns, faculty eager to partner with first Ameren Accelerator cohort

Jul 31, 2017

Seven companies will take part in the 12-week program partially powered by UMSL Accelerate and UM System.

Paid UMSL internships offer Jennings high school students collegiate research experience

Jul 31, 2017

Meet five of the 13 high school students and learn about their research, internship experience and future hopes and dreams.

Eye on UMSL: Fall is coming

Jul 30, 2017

Lauren Zhao and other members of the Residential Life and Housing team anticipate the arrival of new on-campus students in a few short weeks.

MPPA graduate Cordaryl Patrick working to spur economic development in north St. Louis County

Jul 29, 2017

He serves as the economic recovery coordinator for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, aiding businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings.

Greg Geisler’s research shows HSAs could provide benefits over 401(k)s

Jul 28, 2017

Misconceptions about health savings accounts may keep employees from reaching financial goals faster.

St. Louis Press Club honors 2 UMSL student journalists

Jul 27, 2017

Both enthusiastic contributors to The Current, Candice Murdock and Kat Riddler share a curiosity about others’ lives and perspectives.

UM System President Mun Choi challenges more than 100 young scientists, STARS graduates at UMSL

Jul 25, 2017

He called on graduates of the precollegiate science research program to put their talents toward solutions related to sustainable energy and health care.

REU internship at Danforth Center has UMSL student researching oilseed lipids for biofuels

Jul 23, 2017

Lauren Jenkins was one of 20 students out of 237 applicants to land a summer REU internship at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

Alla Voskoboynikova recognized with Steinway award for outstanding piano instruction

Jul 22, 2017

Steinway Piano Gallery of St. Louis applauded the UMSL music faculty member’s excellence in helping students achieve their maximum potential.

From intern to director: Tim Hydar makes big leap at Little Bit Foundation

Jul 21, 2017

The 2016 business grad is making a positive impact for St. Louis students by managing the annual distribution of more than 200,000 essential items.

Love of vision, love of country: 4 UMSL optometry students earn full-ride Army scholarships

Jul 19, 2017

Jessica Arnoldy, Marie Lulette Fermil, Jacquelyn Tyra and Kailey Utley will be fulfilling double duty as both optometrists and commissioned officers in the Army.

Communication alumnus Pasha Zalutski gaining attention as Russia’s first openly gay comedian

Jul 19, 2017

The 2003 graduate appeared on the Russian television show “Otkryti Mikrofon” and has performed in cities such as Kiev, Prague and St. Petersburg.

Chemistry professor’s blue emitters for OLEDs offer high school student cutting-edge collegiate research experience

Jul 16, 2017

Janet Wilking is making blue light-emitting molecules more stable. They’re used to light screens of electronic devices, which interested STARS student Preston Willis.

Triton Globetrotters: Students share stories from semester abroad

Jul 15, 2017

By stepping out of familiar territory, three UMSL students were able to test their limits and exercise introspection while earning credits toward their degrees.

BFA alumnus’s local gallery show ‘Altar of Commerce’ probes consequences of globalization

Jul 15, 2017

“Played” – over 12 feet in width – is among the pieces that Bryan Robertson will have on display July 22 to Aug. 26 at the Cathy Gregory Studio Gallery.

Gateway Writing Project’s OneCity Stories program amplifies voices of local youth, introduces world of multimedia composing

Jul 14, 2017

The brand-new summer institute was one of only 10 programs in the nation to receive a 2017 LRNG Innovators Challenge Grant.

Eye on UMSL: Rainbow sunset

Jul 13, 2017

Campus is a kaleidoscope of color as sprinklers water the lawn at sunset in front of the Millennium Student Center and the Recreation and Wellness Center.

UMSL optometry students win Project Foresight Scholarship, share passion for change on national stage

Jul 9, 2017

Kate Hamm and Rachel Simpson aim to propel the profession of optometry forward with big ideas – including a business model that tackles the wage gap.

Biology doctoral student researches threat to Madagascar carnivores from domestic animal disease

Jul 8, 2017

Fidisoa Rasambainarivo studies disease transmission from dogs and cats to Madagascar wildlife through a joint UMSL Harris Center and Saint Louis Zoo fellowship.

UMSL’s Crooked Room Conference provides platform for scholarship, art, activism, healing

Jul 8, 2017

The one-day event created an energetic and innovative space for investigating and enhancing the educational experiences of young black women and girls.

GlobalHack summer camp at UMSL brings coding literacy to local youth

Jul 7, 2017

The software company and the university have worked to make technology training accessible – even to 10-year-olds who otherwise might not be exposed to IT education.

Tritons’ success not limited to athletic competition during 2016-17 academic year

Jul 7, 2017

A record 101 UMSL student-athletes garnered academic all-conference honors in 2016-17, including Evan Garrad and Joe Rund, who were named first-team Academic All-Americans.

Nearing end of college career that began at age 15, UMSL student has sights set on music industry

Jul 5, 2017

An accomplished violinist, singer and songwriter, Abigail Stahlschmidt has a new single playing on local radio.

Eye on UMSL: Cultivators

Jul 5, 2017

UMSL student Meghann Humphries and Patty Parker, the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science, work the garden in front of Stadler Hall.

5 couples who found lasting love at UMSL share their stories of meeting on campus

Jul 2, 2017

A cherry tree, chance encounters and more make up the stories of five couples whose relationships started on campus and blossomed into lifelong love.

This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun

Jul 2, 2017

The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.

Star hoppers: Students chart the sky, bring space up close at observatory open houses

Jul 1, 2017

Astrophysics grad Lindsey Rodgers and senior Justin Bryan trace paths in the sky to locate star clusters and more at UMSL’s Richard D. Schwartz Observatory.

Engineering student focuses on ‘healing light’ for health-care patients in award-winning research

Jul 1, 2017

What started as a side project became nationally recognized student research for electrical designer Marissa Sexton.

From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success

Jun 30, 2017

Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.

Communication alumnus Frank Cusumano settling into dream job at KSDK

Jun 29, 2017

The 1984 UMSL graduate has been a fixture at the station for more than 20 years but took on the role of sports director in November.

UMSL Phi Kappa Phi promotes literacy at Koch Elementary, wins national book drive

Jun 24, 2017

The chapter donated 1,477 books to Koch Elementary – enough for each student to take one home – and won UMSL its third consecutive title in the competition.

Niquita Loftis climbs ladder in federal probation department

Jun 22, 2017

Loftis completed her fourth UMSL degree – a PhD in criminology and criminal justice – in the spring while settling into a supervisor position at the office in Las Vegas.

2 UMSL alumni named Teacher of the Year

Jun 21, 2017

In Kansas City and St. Charles County, respectively, Derrik Wiggins and Katelyn Freiert are making a real difference in the lives of young Missouri students.

UMSL succeeds at teaching critical-thinking skills to its students

Jun 17, 2017

A recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal showed UMSL ranked 18th among a sampling of public colleges and universities.

Business professor streamlines project scheduling through innovative technology

Jun 16, 2017

The future of resource allocation and task scheduling lies in the laboratory of Haitao Li.

Todd Swanstrom talks about the need to invest in middle neighborhoods on ‘Collateral Damage’

Jun 16, 2017

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Community Collaboration and Public Policy champions a “public health approach” for caring for neighborhoods on the edge.