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.
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Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
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Tom Meuser discusses impact Alzheimer’s can have on caregivers on ‘The Pulse of St. Louis’
The director of UMSL’s gerontology program was part of a panel of experts appearing on the Saturday night show on KPLR.
UMSL alumnus comes full circle as executive director of Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis
In 2005, Ashland Tate was a college student in his hometown of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina prompted a major change of plans.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Tritons teams last week scored a top-10 victory, pounded out 17 runs (twice), matched a school record and took down an NCAA Division I opponent.
April Regester receives Special Ambassador Award from St. Louis Special School District
The College of Education professor has been fostering partnerships with SSD since she came to UMSL seven years ago.
Collaborative art project at University City unity gathering in the spotlight
UMSL’s Department of Art and Art History organized a community art project Feb. 26 in the wake of vandalism at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery.
UMSL’s teacher prep programs earn top ratings from Missouri Department of Education
Thirteen achieved the coveted Tier I status on the 2016 Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs in the state of Missouri.
Class assignment begun two years ago lives on as printed book and card game
The project that Nicholas O’Brien and Chris Rolwes helped pull together for course credit in a technical writing class has morphed into a real way to explore St. Louis.
Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his research on Greek migration
The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team saw its season end in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament, but several other Triton teams are off to strong starts this spring.
Freshly imagined courses bring UMSL Accelerate’s entrepreneurial focus to campus classrooms
Phil Dunlap’s new course, Business in the Arts, is one of five classes this semester with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Eye on UMSL: First bloom
In front of the Thomas Jefferson Library, a small tree’s flowers blossom, uncurling their petals to the sun and spring-like warmth this early March.
Meet Dustin and Casey Aschinger: Twins, classmates and future health professionals
The brothers are pursuing the same general field of study at UMSL, but they’re on two different career tracks.
UMSL optometrist teams up with Delta Gamma Center to serve children, parents
Every Thursday, Katie Boland provides low vision evaluations with a touch of creativity and fun for St. Louis-area children and their parents.
Panel discusses ways to mold future for African Americans in St. Louis
The African American chapter of the UMSL Alumni Association and the Associated Black Collegians presented the event, titled “Black in St. Louis: Sculpting the future.”
Gallery FAB’s latest exhibition offers viewers ‘a four-legged mirror’
A dog show is underway inside the Fine Arts Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and it’s of a different breed.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Jordan Fletcher proved overpowering inside in a Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament victory over Saint Joseph’s, pushing the women’s basketball team into the quarterfinals.
Eye on UMSL: Getting close
Scheduled for completion this summer, Anheuser-Busch Hall, the new home of the College of Business Administration, will be dedicated on Aug. 17.
UMSL students join in cleanup efforts at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery
They joined hundreds of volunteers from around St. Louis in a show of support after an act of vandalism that has attracted national headlines.
UMSL professor, students donate collection of class-produced comics to Missouri History Museum
Over time, Professor of Art Dan Younger and his Comics and Cartoon Illustrations classes have amassed a colorful series, which is now being preserved at museums in Missouri, Ohio and London.
2017 homecoming king and queen talk tacos, Triton traditions, red or gold
Sara Hilpert and Nick Domescik are 2017 homecoming queen and king. Both have a flair for being leaders on campus and a taste for Mexican food.
Young scholars ‘Taking a Stand in History’ at regional competition
The UMSL-hosted event is one for the history books, so to speak, with more than 300 local youth headed to campus to showcase their research projects.
17 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2017
How much Triton pride can be packed into a single UMSL Daily post? Let’s find out.
UMSL celebrates 50 years of black student leadership
Brandi Fields, president of UMSL’s Associated Black Collegians, and ABC co-founder Bobby Norfolk were among a crowd of current and former student leaders who gathered together Feb. 18.
Violinist Julia Sakharova, recently honored with award, reflects on festival with longtime student
She started playing at age 6 in Russia, he in sixth-grade orchestra here in St. Louis. Neither teacher nor student will be stopping anytime soon.
Showman Braxton Perry wins the title of Big Man on Campus
The senior physical education major entertained the crowd with his magician-in-training act and won the coveted crown.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival packs two days full of unique opportunities for youth
Hundreds of St. Louis young people took campus by storm Feb. 7 and 8 as they came together alongside UMSL faculty and other contributors to make music and create art.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior guard Robneisha Lee and her women’s basketball teammates scored a pair of victories over top-20 opponents last week.
Go-to person at UMSL’s student center recognized with 2017 Young Leader Award
The regional kudos came as a surprise to UMSL alumnus and employee Dorian Hall – but not to those who know and work with him.
Shaji Khan shares tips to help bolster cybersecurity on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The assistant professor of information systems joined a panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity issues with host Don Marsh.
UMSL to offer Illinois residents in-state tuition
Chancellor Tom George said he expects the shift to have a positive impact on the institution.
2 different paths, 1 destination: Mother-daughter teaching duo brings passion for education, nursing to UMSL
Jodiey Cochran never intended to follow in her mother’s teaching footsteps – until her own UMSL nursing journey gave her the chance.
Eye on UMSL: Night class
Students arrive for Tuesday evening classes as a sunset illumines the sky and adds a touch of beauty to their day.
Sandra Van Trease among 3 UMSL alums Dancing with the St. Louis Stars
The BJC Healthcare group president joined Jim Brennan and Marcela Manjarrez Hawn among eight community leaders competing in the annual event to benefit Independence Center.
Newman Center students partner with UMSL social worker to help peers facing homelessness
When the group recently learned that some of their own classmates were in need, the situation sparked a sense of urgency.
What makes America great? UMSL chancellor offers his take in CUMU column
It’s “the rich mosaic of people” that institutions like UMSL help educate, he writes in his first column as president of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.
More than beads: Soulard Mardi Gras pumps millions into the local economy
Tim Lorson discussed the history and breadth of St. Louis’ annual Mardi Gras celebration during a recent UMSL alumni event.
UMSL’s Heritage Leadership program draws crowd from across the country and around the globe
A love for culture, education and nature has united a cohort in the College of Education that includes several members of the National Park Service.
Students raise their voices for friends near and far
Over the weekend, Alexis Ramos, Luimil Negrón, Sara Ricárdez, Rahmah Ghazal and Abby Eaker were among those protesting an executive order governing visas and entry into the U.S.
Side by side: A look at school spirit then and now
Anticipating a week’s worth of homecoming festivities Feb. 13-18, UMSL Daily takes a dive into University Archives to uncover the UMSL spirit of yesteryear as compared to today.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior guard Elijah Watson scored a season-high 27 points on Saturday at William Jewell, but the Cardinals still edged the Tritons, who went 0-2 on the road last week.
UMSL Marketing and Communications launches ‘Choose Your Word’ campaign
The new effort aims to get to the heart of the university experience – by defining the people who make it great.
UMSL’s newest poet laureate continues a storied tradition
Bridget McDonald, who became enamored with poetry at age 6 and has been writing ever since, is a graduate student in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
UMSL alumna appointed to Missouri State Board of Nursing
Siteman Kids Nurse Practitioner Taryn Sandheinrich will bring a love for children, families and fellow nurses to her new role.
Deep-down desire to help others: UMSL social work dean brings passion, experience to the job
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Sharon Johnson’s experience in a low-income, Mississippi River Delta town spurred her career in social work.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Jordan Fletcher dominated Truman State with 27 points and 20 rebounds on Saturday, helping the UMSL women’s basketball team cap an unbeaten week.
New ‘Whole U’ brings naps, wellness and collaborative possibility to heart of campus
Secily Adams, assistant director of fitness and wellness, discusses the newly imagined space inside UMSL’s buzzing Millennium Student Center.
St. Louis baseball writers recognize UMSL softball standout Hannah Perryman at annual dinner
The Tritons’ four-time All-American received the John E. Wray/Myron Holtzman Award, bestowed for achievement in a sport other than baseball.
The science behind love: UMSL’s Sandra Langeslag investigates
Can human beings regulate how much they love someone? This psychology professor’s recent study says yes.
Nearly 200 UMSL students and employees spend last day of winter break serving others
A crowd of campus community members helped make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a “day on” rather than the typical day off by making a difference all across St. Louis.
UMSL Staff Association keeps four-legged friends in mind over the holiday season
St. Louis–based Stray Rescue was the recipient of well over 100 much-needed, animal-friendly items thanks to campus-wide giving.
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