As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
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Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting finalize partnership to support future students
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Scout Executive and CEO Joe Sadewasser signed the new agreement at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the MSC.
University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting finalize partnership to support future students
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Scout Executive and CEO Joe Sadewasser signed the new agreement at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the MSC.
University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting finalize partnership to support future students
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Scout Executive and CEO Joe Sadewasser signed the new agreement at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the MSC.
UMSL partners with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined GSEM CEO Natissia Small at a signing ceremony on Tuesday to finalize the three-year agreement.
UMSL partners with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined GSEM CEO Natissia Small at a signing ceremony on Tuesday to finalize the three-year agreement.
UMSL partners with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined GSEM CEO Natissia Small at a signing ceremony on Tuesday to finalize the three-year agreement.
Coro Fellows Program alumni gather to celebrate 50 years of impact on the St. Louis region
The program has a proud history of developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors throughout St. Louis and beyond.
Coro Fellows Program alumni gather to celebrate 50 years of impact on the St. Louis region
The program has a proud history of developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors throughout St. Louis and beyond.
Coro Fellows Program alumni gather to celebrate 50 years of impact on the St. Louis region
The program has a proud history of developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors throughout St. Louis and beyond.
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9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech
The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two EduAd Awards
The team received silver in the “outdoor” award category for the “UMSL MORE” campaign and was also recognized for an admissions kit delivered to newly admitted students.
Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works
Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.
UMSL graduate Lucy Grimshaw earns Fulbright scholarship to further her passion for social justice abroad
Grimshaw will pursue a master’s degree in the Department of Sociology and Center for Criminology at the University of Manchester.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Catcher Bryce Kulinski had five hits, including two home runs, and drove in eight runs to help lead UMSL to a series sweep of Southwest Baptist.
Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference
The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.
Graduate Women in Science conference honors the late Bettina Casad through a celebration of diverse voices in STEM
The annual event featured two symposiums, a panel discussion, a mentoring luncheon, a keynote speech and several student poster presentations.
Information systems major Georgeann McLemore broadens horizons during time at UMSL
McLemore was one of 15 recipients of the AGA National Collegiate Leadership Scholarship and had the opportunity to network at AGA’s annual National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C.
Matthew Henry brings his Afro-Cuban jazz sextet to Jazz St. Louis
The director of percussion studies and associate teaching professor of music led Agbara in two shows last week.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
Marcela Manjarrez shares lessons about ethics during Alumni Conversations speaker series
Manjarrez was the latest presenter in a six-part series put on by University Advancement and the College of Business Administration.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Lily Wagemann was one of three UMSL track and field athletes to take first place over the weekend during the McKendree Bearcat Classic. She won the women’s 1,500-meter race.
Just Enduring, a nonprofit organization cofounded by an UMSL graduate, supports bereaved parents and loved ones
Ben and Lara Gilham cofounded the organization after the loss of their 6-month-old son, Jackson.
Museum studies graduate Sam Moore brings untold stories to light at Missouri Historical Society
After leading several institutions in Pittsburgh, Moore returned to St. Louis to serve as the organization’s managing director of public history.
Matt White among first students pursuing master’s in fintech at UMSL
White’s background in political science and interest in the global economy attracted him to the new program.
Four cybersecurity students receive scholarships from U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank representative Neil Rose presented the scholarships to students Andrew Miller, Bridget Black, Joshua Meppiel and Amir Esmaeli during an event on March 24.
Eye on UMSL: In the penalty box
Friends Bobby Castille, Beth Kernaghan, Adrienne Groves and Claire Teichman spent time in the penalty box last week during “UMSL Night at the Blues.”
Speaker Sam Hyun works to bring attention to concerns and complexities of AAPI community through talk at UMSL
UMSL Global sponsored Hyun’s talk on “The Invisible Race” on March 23 at the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL recognized as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fourth time
Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia on the 2023-24 list.
Professor Michael Cosmopoulos joining ‘Immortals’ in Academy of Athens
Cosmopoulos is a Greek-born archaeologist who studies the Bronze Age and is known for his contributions to the excavations of Eleusis and Iklaina.
Accelerated BSN program helps Rebecca Lumley land full-time job at Mercy after graduation
Lumley, who returned to UMSL last year to pursue her BSN, will begin a full-time position on the Trauma/Surgical Floor in October.
Learning from the pros: Sport management students tour CITYPARK, meet with team officials
Students had a chance to hear from St. Louis CITY SC officials about the challenges and opportunities that come with managing a professional sports venue.
2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’
This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Third baseman McKenzie Lamos accounted for 11 hits and 12 RBI last week as the UMSL softball team swept doubleheaders against Quincy, William Jewell and Truman State.
Eye on UMSL: Planning session
Assistant Teaching Professor Damon Walker consults with students in his IT Project Management course as they work through plans for an upcoming Women’s Hackathon.
Historian Brian Mitchell shines light on Elaine Massacre during 30th annual Primm Lecture
Nearly 100 people attended the annual lecture, named in honor of late UMSL Professor James Neal Primm, on March 16 at the Missouri History Museum.
Education graduate Tiffany Patton seeks to revitalize instructional coaching in Riverview Gardens School District
As the district’s new director of professional development, Patton is focusing on more practice-oriented, hands-on coaching models.
UMSL’s historic season ends in the Elite Eight
The Tritons battled top-ranked and unbeaten Nova Southeastern until the end in their first Elite Eight appearance since 1972 but fell 82-75.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Martin Woytus, N. Renee Crandall-Witte and Qiang Dotzel 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.
Women in Politics Panel returns to UMSL, featuring local and statewide leaders
The panel included State Rep. Wendy Hausman, former State Rep. Jean Evans, State Rep. Raychel Proudie and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.
Chalking event celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing local leaders
Student-based organization Artists Anonymous put on the second annual event in concert with the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
An array of innovators take part in 2023 EQ Student Pitch Competition
Michael Pepper, Kolby Pierce and Denae Howard captured the top three prizes in the annual competition, which serves as a way to boost student entrepreneurs.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Shortstop Irene Travis led the UMSL softball team to victories in its final four games in The Spring Games in Leesburg, Florida.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating a historic season
Assistant Athletic Director Luke Rinne introduced members of the men’s basketball team during a pep rally Thursday to celebrate their Midwest Region championship.
Ticket punched: UMSL headed to NCAA Division II Elite Eight for second time in school history
The Tritons avenged a GLVC Championship loss to McKendree with 62-60 victory on Tuesday night, and they’ll play next week in Evansville, Indiana.
Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair
More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Eye on UMSL: Tune up
Karen Kanakis, the interim director of Opera Theatre, leads several members of the Opera Workshop Ensemble during rehearsal earlier this month in the Whitaker Room.
Christian Okeke, a self-taught cellist, pursuing music degree at UMSL
Okeke worked two jobs to buy a used cello and learned to play by watching YouTube videos. Now he is excelling under the tutelage of acclaimed cellist Kurt Baldwin.
UMSL community brushes up on Japanese calligraphy at National Foreign Language Week performance
The event included a short lecture, three large-scale performances by calligraphy master Kaori Ishijima and a hands-on workshop led by Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii.
UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration
The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.
Music education student Sara Mullins performs with College Band Directors National Association’s intercollegiate band
A devoted horn player, Mullins also works at Pianos for People in St. Louis.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Men’s basketball advances to regional final
The men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Championship final for the second straight year and will take on McKendree for the title on Tuesday.
Bridge Program Saturday Academy celebrates latest group of college-bound graduates during annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony
This year’s senior class features 61 students who’ve combined to be accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities and received scholarship offers totaling more than $7 million.
The UMSL Black Faculty and Staff Association celebrates 40 years with gala
BFSA members reminisced about the organization’s impact and also announced the creation of the E. Paulette Isaac-Savage Black Excellence in Service and Leadership award.
UMSL students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington
Senior Luis Schneegans and junior Zahria Patrick showcased their research in mathematics and chemistry, respectively. Patrick’s poster presentation earned second place in her category.
Louie the Triton joins other mascots to help kick off College Transit Challenge
The weeklong challenge is meant to highlight the benefits of public transit and encourage consistent use among the region’s college students, faculty and staff.
Young Alumni Award recipient Candace Hall explores how to retain more diverse faculty in new documentary
Hall created “clusterluck,” a documentary that chronicles the importance of community for Black faculty.
10 inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month
These UMSL women share stories of perseverance, overcoming struggle and triumph.
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