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.

Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL

May 16, 2016

The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Apr 18, 2016

At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.

LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action

Apr 5, 2016

The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 21, 2016

Junior Jake Beckwith finished the weekend with eight hits, including three home runs, two doubles and eight RBIs.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 14, 2016

UMSL Baseball head Coach Jim Brady earned his 800th career victory Saturday as the Tritons celebrated a 20-8 win over Minnesota Crookston.

ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities

Mar 9, 2016

UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.

Cultural anthropologist strengthens community through art

Mar 2, 2016

For her varied projects and contributions to the community, the Arts and Education Council recently awarded Lewis-Harris its 2016 Arts Collaborator award.

IBCC focuses on connecting a global future

Mar 1, 2016

The International Business Career Conference, now in its eighth year, will be held March 4 in the J.C. Penney Building and Conference Center at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Water break

Mar 1, 2016

Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.

Convocation celebrates new start

Feb 29, 2016

A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 29, 2016

The Tritons tallied a combined 26 hits with senior Justin Busekrus going 6-for-8 at the plate.

UMSL wants you to rock your vote, win a few prizes

Feb 28, 2016

Members of the University Marketing and Communications team created the videos to promote UMSL Day on March 19, but would like help in selecting the best one.

Proof in the pudding: Travis Johnson’s power career result of driven academics, engineering program

Feb 23, 2016

He landed his electrical engineer job at POWER Engineers after working a co-op position available to him through the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.

Eye on UMSL: Piggyback

Feb 22, 2016

Two UMSL students make new friends and give out a few free piggyback rides while volunteering in the St. Louis area Feb. 5.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 22, 2016

UMSL swept McKendree, 9-0, on Saturday, with senior Renee Verboven winning her singles match 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4.

Local TV’s go-to science guy got his start at UMSL

Feb 16, 2016

Alumnus Josh Linn demystifies the science behind experiments he conducts on live TV as part of his Saint Louis Science Center job.

Eye on UMSL: Water winners

Feb 11, 2016

Trinity Williams, Jade Maragliano, Lindsey Nolan and Sara Hilpert won the Gold & Red Regatta Feb. 1 in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

Marketing expert talks Super Bowl commercials

Feb 9, 2016

Haim Mano, associate professor and chair of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked about this year’s Super Bowl ads Monday on KMOV.

Meet Nicholas Domescik: 2016 Big Man on Campus

Feb 9, 2016

The secondary education major incorporated the comedy of his favorite late-night host during last week’s pageant-like competition.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 8, 2016

Senior pitcher Hannah Perryman recorded her eighth career perfect game, tying the NCAA Division II record.

UMSL Police promote Marisa Smith to captain

Feb 7, 2016

The recent advancement came as a surprise and makes her the first female minority to hold a ranking this high within the UMSL Police.

Keeping talent on campus: Optometry student turned faculty

Feb 3, 2016

Erin Brooks went through the Bridge Program and earned three degrees from UMSL before she settled into her role as an assistant clinical professor in the College of Optometry.

School of Social Work secures major grant to enrich curriculum

Feb 2, 2016

School of Social Work faculty members, in conjunction with faculty from Saint Louis University, recently secured a $880,000 grant through the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.

Students gain job experience, more through StudentPlus program

Jul 13, 2015

Participant Candice Clossum works closely with a mentor in an on-campus job that builds her repertoire while pursuing her degree.

Eye on UMSL: Numbers

Jul 12, 2015

Amanda Truong, adjunct professor in physics and astronomy at UMSL, writes an equation on the board during a Basic...

UMSL student says Bridge Program helped in ‘so many ways’

May 14, 2013

When her mother proposed a program that included Saturday morning classes, Tobi Williams reacted like many high school sophomores.

Vicki Sauter wins UM President’s Award for University Citizenship

May 12, 2013

When Vicki Sauter was 18 years old, her father fell victim to an attempted armed robbery on the street outside her...

UMSL names new dean of College of Fine Arts and Communication

May 8, 2013

Jean M.K. Miller has been named dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St....

UMSL psychologist wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education

May 6, 2013

Described by fellow faculty members as a "teacher's teacher," Ann Steffen is a passionate and committed educator and...

UMSL engineering education bolstered T. Christopher Peoples

Apr 29, 2013

The daily commute from his home in north St. Louis to his high school in Kirkwood, Mo., was an opportunity for T....

Legacy families point to UMSL’s success

Apr 29, 2013

Jessica Lake has spent the past seven years at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The 25-year-old graduate student says UMSL feels like home and for good reason.

Atkisson claims GLVC men’s golf medal

Apr 25, 2013

Junior Joe Atkisson (pictured), of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team, claimed medalist honors at the 2013 GLVC Championship on Tuesday, winning a playoff hole against Rockhurst University’s (Kansas City, Mo.) Tanner Buleski at the Otter Creek Country Club in Columbus, Ind.

Tim McLarty earns All-GLVC honors in men’s tennis

Apr 24, 2013

Sophomore Tim McLarty of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s tennis team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team, as announced tonight by the league.

Louisa Werner, Renee Verboven earn All-GLVC honors in women’s tennis

Apr 23, 2013

Junior Louisa Werner and freshman Renee Verboven of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s tennis team have been selected to the all-Great Lakes Valley Conference team, as announced tonight by the league.

Karen Rosen: Alumna was among university’s first optometry graduates

Apr 17, 2013

Optometry awards line the hallway leading to Dr. Karen Rosen’s office. She was one of Vision Monday magazine’s 50 most influential women in optical, the 2006 St. Louis Optometrist of the Year and one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s most influential business women.

Jason Jan: FroYo founder’s entrepreneurial roots began at UMSL

Apr 17, 2013

Jason Jan, a soft-spoken, 36-year-old entrepreneur from Malaysia, credits the University of Missouri–St. Louis with many of the good things in his life, including his career, a new home and a beautiful wife.

Committee of 28: The group that helped turn a golf course into a university

Apr 16, 2013

By the fall of 1959, the Normandy (Mo.) School District’s oft-discussed desire to develop a junior college appeared close to a reality. The district had acquired the needed land, but was now faced with an important question: How does a public school district establish an institution of higher education when elementary and secondary education are what it knows?

House Bill 153: 78 words that have benefited hundreds of thousands of people

Apr 16, 2013

The year was 1963, and it was all falling into place – the people of Normandy, Mo., were working to convey a piece of...

Harold Messler: How carpooling turned into a chemistry career

Apr 16, 2013

Harold Messler says he wasn’t destined to go to college, but his introduction to the University of Missouri–St. Louis – a beginning that he calls “a real fluke” – ended up expanding his horizons further than he could have imagined. And it all started with chemistry.

Bob Bone: 3-time All-American made lifetime friends at UMSL

Apr 16, 2013

You might think an accomplished athlete like Bob Bone looks back on his college days as a series of memorable achievements. It’s understandable. There are many accomplishments to remember.