UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 30, 2017

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

Jan 29, 2017

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

Jan 29, 2017

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.

Student-athletes provide day of fun for children facing life-threatening illnesses

Jan 29, 2017

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted them and their families for Make-A-Wish Day, which coincided with the Tritons’ Jan. 21 basketball games against Truman State.

Passionflower butterflies, love for Guyana fuel UMSL grad’s research, new job back home

Jan 26, 2017

The Dryas iulia, commonly known as the Julia butterfly, is one of the two species Gyanpriya Maharaj studied to understand their color choices regarding food and mates.

Criminology alumnus putting law enforcement lessons to use as a conservation agent

Jan 26, 2017

Nick Bommarito has been living out a childhood dream since taking over the post in New Madrid County for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

UMSL alumna appointed to Missouri State Board of Nursing

Jan 25, 2017

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

Jan 24, 2017

Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Sharon Johnson’s experience in a low-income, Mississippi River Delta town spurred her career in social work.

Fulbright Scholar, UMSL grad, now disease ecologist researches zoonotic pathogens worldwide

Jan 23, 2017

Leticia Gutiérrez Jiménez will travel to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Egypt and Jordan this year to take blood samples from bats, rodents and primates.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 23, 2017

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

Jan 22, 2017

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

Jan 22, 2017

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

Jan 19, 2017

Can human beings regulate how much they love someone? This psychology professor’s recent study says yes.

Jean-Germain Gros’ book explores origins and practices of health-care policy in Africa

Jan 18, 2017

The UMSL political science professor’s latest published work brings together roughly 30 years of study in African politics, policy and administration.

Computer science grad earns cybersecurity scholarship, focuses on ‘conscientious’ technology

Jan 18, 2017

Balancing his studies with military service while at UMSL, Tam Nguyen pushed himself academically as he explored ways in which technology and “the human element” can come together.

Nearly 200 UMSL students and employees spend last day of winter break serving others

Jan 17, 2017

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

Jan 17, 2017

St. Louis–based Stray Rescue was the recipient of well over 100 much-needed, animal-friendly items thanks to campus-wide giving.

‘Wait to worry’: Gloria Smith casts fears aside to study psychology and self

Jan 16, 2017

One of UMSL’s self-proclaimed “oldest students on campus” plans to keep learning for the joy of the journey.

UMSL taps Wright State University dean as its next provost

Jan 8, 2017

Kristin Sobolik’s wide-ranging experience and success as an administrator stood out during the national search process.

New faces, new semester, new Weeks of Welcome lineup

Jan 8, 2017

In just a few days the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus will be buzzing again with thousands of people, including about 1,200 new students.

Made in Madagascar: Navy veteran, international business major, fashion designer to study coral reefs

Jan 8, 2017

Michael Acid will soon spend two months helping with coral reef conservation efforts as he prepares to develop his own sustainable clothing line.

Playing her way: Longtime flutist looks back on pivotal years at UMSL

Jan 8, 2017

One of UMSL’s first-ever transfer students, alumna Laura George also remembers giving the university’s first senior recital back in 1969.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.

Knowing languages and cultures gives French and business double major the edge at Anheuser-Busch InBev

Jan 2, 2017

Newly graduated UMSL alumna Sarah Rizzo will soon put her cross-cultural skills to good use at the multinational corporation.

Writing the divide: North St. Louisan, MFA alumnus wins RAC artist fellowship

Jan 2, 2017

Ron Austin is one of 10 local artists to receive a $20,000 artist fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission.

MFA students launch lively Natural Bridge podcast now available on iTunes

Jan 2, 2017

With three episodes already set to stream and download, the new podcast is envisioned as a companion to the literary journal published twice a year.

Water expert Natalie Johnson new executive director of Save the Dunes

Jan 2, 2017

The UMSL alumna will put to work her dual degrees in biology and education to help save the Indiana dunes and lakeshore.

Interdisciplinary studies grad looks toward med school, volunteers with local immigrants

Dec 18, 2016

Ageena Hass says the greatest joy of returning to school as an older adult is simple – it’s the privilege of getting to sit still and learn.

21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons

Dec 18, 2016

Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.

Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates

Dec 15, 2016

UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.

Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman

Dec 15, 2016

Elwyn Walls was elected to the board in April as part of a three-person slate hoping to improve government practices in the north St. Louis County suburb.

Top hospital, top choice: New nursing grad looks forward to working at Barnes-Jewish

Dec 15, 2016

Michelle Arrington is one of nearly 50 graduating College of Nursing students who already have their post-college jobs lined up.

Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work

Dec 14, 2016

Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.

Chancellor Tom George named honorary co-chair for EncounterPoint in Ferguson

Dec 14, 2016

The event aimed to foster relationship-building and social justice-enhancing partnerships across the St. Louis region.

Student center manager, history prize winner, translator: Meet graduating senior James Bragado

Dec 13, 2016

Finishing up degrees in both history and French at UMSL this fall, he’s become a familiar face in the Millennium Student Center as senior student facilities manager.

Women’s Chorale members mentor young St. Louis singers all semester, put on unique concert

Dec 8, 2016

Culminating in this week’s performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, the community-oriented effort was initiated by UMSL faculty member Gail Fleming.

Hats off! UMSL graduated record number of students in 2016

Dec 8, 2016

UMSL students earned a total of 3,199 degrees this year with 632 of those degrees earned by underrepresented minority students.

In her own words: Actor and director Jacqueline Thompson finds empowerment on stage, fosters healing in audiences

Dec 7, 2016

Genuine connection with audience members comes first for the assistant professor of theater.

Technology conference sheds light on the future of cybersecurity

Dec 7, 2016

Tracee Stewart, Jestika Gajjar and Kerrine Nelson – all UMSL students – helped organize the Nov. 18 event, which drew industry leaders from around the country.

Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project

Dec 6, 2016

The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.

Focusing on forgotten voices: Professor’s research investigates past, future of equal education

Dec 6, 2016

UMSL’s Jerome Morris will be the lead investigator in a study examining St. Louis’ school desegregation program.

Teach in 12: Pivoting careers and talent where they’re needed – in the classroom

Dec 5, 2016

The innovative teacher certification program helps future educators take an accelerated path through training.

Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition

Dec 5, 2016

The 2015 graduate received a DAISY Award for her efforts on behalf of one of her patients at Mercy Hospital.

Future students will soar higher with the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship

Dec 4, 2016

UMSL’s Alan Byrd recently spoke with The St. Louis American about the new scholarship, which aims to attract talented local students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

First impressions: Several new students reflect on their earliest days at UMSL

Dec 1, 2016

Sherell Adams (pictured), Adis Handanovic and Kendall Buchman discuss the warmth and support they’ve found as new members of the Triton community.

Navigating the UMSL campus just got easier

Dec 1, 2016

Its 470 acres are now interactive, searchable and mobile-friendly thanks to a new campus map created by the university’s web team.

UMSL first stop for incoming UM System president

Nov 30, 2016

During his campus visit this week, Mun Choi shared a collaborative vision that emphasizes student empowerment and community partnerships.

Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree

Nov 30, 2016

The program is the first of its kind in the UM System, and it will take advantage of a wealth of international expertise that already exists at UMSL.

Teacher of the Year connects students to the past, empowers them for the future

Nov 30, 2016

By constantly working to consider history from multiple perspectives, Rob Good hopes his students develop their own sense of purpose and citizenship.

Alongside local teens, Matthew Washausen merges music and design, plans Dec. 16 showcase

Nov 29, 2016

For his senior capstone project, the UMSL graphic design student has been working with the young artists on the poster series “Audio Chroma: The Power of Music and Design.”