Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL

May 18, 2016

From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.

Aspiring detective connects community with criminal justice

May 17, 2016

Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime.

In her own words: Navy pilot turned accounting professor talks aviation, teaching

May 17, 2016

Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.

NSLS chapter celebrates student inductees, honors faculty and staff

May 17, 2016

Student members of the National Society of Leadership and Success honored faculty, staff and each other during the UMSL chapter’s recent induction ceremony.

Amy Hunter promotes understanding, peace through courage and activism

May 16, 2016

Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.

Love for Syria, children’s health inspires pre-med student Alaa Kuziez

May 12, 2016

After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.

The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years

May 12, 2016

Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.

K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history

May 11, 2016

K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.

Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value

May 11, 2016

Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.

St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’

May 11, 2016

The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.

Eye on UMSL: Finals week

May 10, 2016

Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.

UMSL region’s first and only NSA, DHS designated ‘Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education’

May 9, 2016

The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.

Optometry student wins first place InfantSEE Scholarship, gains extensive externship experience

May 5, 2016

Shelby Baugh Bruner’s advocacy for infant vision examinations won her the first place InfantSEE Scholarship, which she’ll use to fund externships beyond those she will do in St. Louis.

Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow

May 4, 2016

Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

May 3, 2016

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

Professor of English, Gender Studies honored with UM System President’s Award for Service

Apr 28, 2016

Sally Barr Ebest was recognized by the University of Missouri System for her distinguished service and exceptional contributions to achieving the university’s goals.

Eye on UMSL: Grace notes

Apr 27, 2016

Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today

Apr 26, 2016

Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.

UMSL salutes business alumni for outstanding career achievements

Apr 26, 2016

The April 21 event included five awards – for Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Achievement.

Every dollar helps: Students launch campaign to assist students

Apr 25, 2016

Between April 25 and 29, UMSL community members can add a dollar to their bill at the Nosh and other campus eateries to support a new Triton Hunger Relief Fund.

Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center

Apr 21, 2016

More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.

Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students

Apr 20, 2016

The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit

Apr 18, 2016

The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.

Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show

Apr 14, 2016

While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.

St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses

Apr 13, 2016

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.

Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS

Apr 13, 2016

Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.

Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award

Apr 12, 2016

The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.

Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships

Apr 11, 2016

At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.

UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London

Apr 11, 2016

“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 11, 2016

Seniors Renee Verboven and Natalia Carvalhais and sophomore Annie Hays were all 3-1 on the week, with Verboven extending her singles win streak to 14 matches.

Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist

Apr 7, 2016

David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.

New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart

Apr 6, 2016

On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Apr 6, 2016

Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.

NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues

Apr 5, 2016

Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.

History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region

Apr 5, 2016

Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.

Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops

Apr 4, 2016

100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 4, 2016

Senior Hannah Perryman became the NCAA Division II career strikeout leader in Sunday’s second game at Truman State.

Eye on UMSL: Cherry blossoms

Mar 31, 2016

A cherry blossom greets visitors to campus from the trees that line Natural Bridge Road.

Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias

Mar 30, 2016

Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Erin Walker tallied 12 hits last week, including four doubles, a triple and two home runs, while also recording seven RBIs and scoring 11 runs.

UMSL student spins the Wheel of Fortune

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL student Kevin Slattery is a contestant in a “Wheel of Fortune” series that begins airing March 28.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Region’s largest alumni network attracts new leadership

Mar 22, 2016

UMSL’s mission as a public institution attracted Jennifer Jezek-Taussig to her new job as its associate vice chancellor of alumni engagement and annual giving programs.

Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort

Mar 21, 2016

The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.

Psychology PhD candidates earn grants, explore new frontiers in neuroscience

Mar 17, 2016

Using keen work ethic and intellect, Lauren Salminen and Laurie Baker, PhD candidates in the behavioral neuroscience program, have earned highly coveted research training grants.

Record 10 UMSL graduate programs ranked among best by US News

Mar 16, 2016

Rankings were released this week in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Guide Book.