Weeklong celebration of culture, cuisine and calligraphy proves popular with students

Mar 16, 2017

In celebration of National Foreign Language Week, UMSL’s Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized a host of fun-filled campus events March 6-9.

Emerson vice president says women, minorities are answer to American shortfall in growing STEM economy

Mar 15, 2017

Pamela Jackson’s address on “Women in STEM Careers” was the latest in the Distinguished Speaker Series at UMSL.

Political scientist named UMSL’s first College Professor of Global Studies in Arts and Sciences

Mar 14, 2017

Department of Political Science faculty member Joyce Mushaben is taking the lead on plans for an interdisciplinary certificate program in ethnicity, migration and human diversity.

UMSL alumnus comes full circle as executive director of Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis

Mar 13, 2017

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

Mar 13, 2017

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

Mar 9, 2017

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

Mar 9, 2017

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

Mar 8, 2017

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

Mar 8, 2017

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.

European Academy of Sciences and Arts inducts Michael Cosmopoulos at ceremony in Austria

Mar 7, 2017

As a newly elected member of the academy, he joins the ranks of top scholars and scientists including 33 Nobel Prize winners and one pope.

Fellowship awarded to UMSL’s Nikolaos Poulopoulos extends his research on Greek migration

Mar 6, 2017

The visiting assistant professor is partnering with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki toward a future Museum of Greek Diaspora and Immigration.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 6, 2017

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

Mar 5, 2017

Phil Dunlap’s new course, Business in the Arts, is one of five classes this semester with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Bill Schnarr and Babe pave way at UMSL for student veterans with service animals

Mar 2, 2017

Babe is the first registered veteran service dog on campus. She accompanies Bill Schnarr to his classes for his business degree, helping him cope with PTSD.

Meet Dustin and Casey Aschinger: Twins, classmates and future health professionals

Mar 1, 2017

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

Feb 28, 2017

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

Feb 27, 2017

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’

Feb 27, 2017

A dog show is underway inside the Fine Arts Building at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, and it’s of a different breed.

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, spurs UMSL audience to deeper understanding of others

Feb 26, 2017

Five years ago this week, Sybrina Fulton (at left) lost her son, Trayvon Martin. She spoke at UMSL Feb. 22 and met afterward with UMSL students.

UMSL chancellor’s new textbook teaches science, technology that targets cancer

Feb 23, 2017

“Computational Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology” was published by Springer in 2016 and became available for purchase this month.

UMSL students join in cleanup efforts at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery

Feb 23, 2017

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

Feb 23, 2017

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.

UMSL optometry students take eye-care expertise to Haiti, Honduras and beyond

Feb 22, 2017

For Jasmine Hayes and Kanesha McBee, delivering vision services abroad to those who need them most has been a life-changing experience.

2017 homecoming king and queen talk tacos, Triton traditions, red or gold

Feb 22, 2017

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

Feb 22, 2017

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

Feb 21, 2017

How much Triton pride can be packed into a single UMSL Daily post? Let’s find out.

1969 alumnus’ journey to CEO of Synergy Pharmaceuticals, FDA-approved drug TRULANCE starts with UMSL chemistry degree

Feb 20, 2017

Gary Jacob’s rise to CEO of a Nasdaq-listed biotech company started with chemistry classes in Benton Hall and a willingness to take risks and embrace change.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 20, 2017

The women’s basketball team put together a dominant second half in a homecoming week win against Missouri S&T but came up short against No. 9 Drury.

UMSL celebrates 50 years of black student leadership

Feb 19, 2017

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

Feb 19, 2017

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

Feb 16, 2017

The senior physical education major entertained the crowd with his magician-in-training act and won the coveted crown.

UMSL criminologists joining the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice

Feb 16, 2017

The network will use data analytics to inform policy discussions and reform regarding trends in the enforcement of lower-level offenses.

Des Lee Fine Arts Festival packs two days full of unique opportunities for youth

Feb 14, 2017

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

Feb 13, 2017

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

Feb 12, 2017

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’

Feb 12, 2017

The assistant professor of information systems joined a panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity issues with host Don Marsh.

AT&T CEO shares wisdom with UMSL business students

Feb 9, 2017

Randall Stephenson stressed the need to constantly retool and relearn during the CEO Speaker Series event at the Millennium Student Center.

UMSL to offer Illinois residents in-state tuition

Feb 9, 2017

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

Feb 8, 2017

Jodiey Cochran never intended to follow in her mother’s teaching footsteps – until her own UMSL nursing journey gave her the chance.

Sandra Van Trease among 3 UMSL alums Dancing with the St. Louis Stars

Feb 7, 2017

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

Feb 6, 2017

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

Feb 6, 2017

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

Feb 6, 2017

Tim Lorson discussed the history and breadth of St. Louis’ annual Mardi Gras celebration during a recent UMSL alumni event.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 6, 2017

Laura Szorenyi led the women’s basketball team to a pair of road victories last week, including a 77-73 win at Illinois Springfield in which she poured in 31 points.

UMSL political scientists share results of research into belief in voter fraud in Washington Post analysis

Feb 5, 2017

Their work shows strong correlation between belief in voter fraud and resentment of nonwhite immigrants.

A colorful mix: Biology student, artist illustrates ‘The Very Happy Trash Truck’

Feb 5, 2017

An alumna of Missouri S&T and now a graduate student at UMSL, Lara Edwards’ artwork in the new book was especially inspired by Rolla’s scenery.

UMSL’s Heritage Leadership program draws crowd from across the country and around the globe

Feb 2, 2017

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.

Optometry students, faculty, alumni travel to Jefferson City to lobby and connect

Jan 31, 2017

The Missouri Optometric Association Conference offered students an opportunity to see how doctors and legislators can work together on behalf of patients.

Students raise their voices for friends near and far

Jan 30, 2017

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

Jan 30, 2017

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.