The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
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UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
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UMSL to honor alum Warner Baxter as it celebrates more than 1,700 new graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The retired Ameren chairman will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during a ceremony for graduates of the College of Business Administration on Friday.
Explore Japan with UMSL alum Erikah Taylor-Allen
Taylor-Allen, who earned a bachelor’s in Japanese, has lived in Tokyo for more than a year while working as an English language teacher with Berlitz Japan.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
Foreign language students take part in speed networking with World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Students had the chance to connect one-on-one with representatives from organizations such as Bayer Crop Science, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Mastercard.
Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
UMSL hosts workshop for researchers affiliated with Taylor Geospatial Institute
The workshop provided an opportunity to showcase the technology tools available in UMSL’s Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab, which opened this semester.
60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Eye on UMSL: Walk about
Oluchi Onyegbula, a psychology major and co-president of the Able-Disable Partnership, leads an accessibility walk Thursday on the UMSL campus.
UMSL celebrates 60 years of chemistry education
Alumni and influential faculty members shared highlights and personal reflections from each of the past six decades of the department’s history.
Former BJC HealthCare Group President Sandra Van Trease touts value of ethics in business
Van Trease was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.
UMSL Litmag wins 1st place prizes from American Scholastic Press Association and National Council for Teachers of English
The 2023 edition of the annual student-run publication featured 61 pieces of art, poetry and prose from a diverse group of campus creators.
Education alum Samantha Lurie receives $50,000 Food City grant to support Show Me The World Project
Over the past 11 years, the program has helped more than 150 students from eight area high schools embark on their first international trips.
Nearly 400 students, faculty, staff and alumni turn out for spirited UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
The fans enjoyed themselves despite the home team falling 4-3 against the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche.
60 for 60: Joseph Castellano, Frank Cusumano, Rollo Dilworth, Terry Freerks, Martin Hayes and Annie Mbale honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL biology alumni featured at 2024 Margalef Endowed Symposium
Speakers included Samoa Asigau, Christina Baer, Danielle Lee and Eliot Miller, who touched on topics ranging from biotechnology to ornithology.
Joint Engineering Program marks 30 years of training quality engineers for the St. Louis workforce
Approximately 1,400 alumni have earned degrees in either in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering through the program since its founding.
15th annual International Business Career Conference expands students’ understanding of global business
Alum Steve Hamilton, the chairman and CEO of CSI Leasing, delivered the keynote address during last Friday’s conference at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Celebrating 60 years: Snapshots of 2024 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away in honor of UMSL’s 60th anniversary.
Dwayne Perry building on family legacy in UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
The civil engineering major is on track to earn his degree and launch his career 10 years after his mother graduated from the program.
Honors College’s Audri Adams named National Academic Advising Association’s Region 7 award winner for Excellence in Advising
Adams was recognized in the New Advisor category, for advisors who have been in their role for less than three years.
UMSL students travel to Las Vegas to work Super Bowl LVIII
Seventeen students and five recent graduates worked in Super Bowl Experience and Stadium Fan Services at Allegiant Stadium.
2020 Optometry grad Dr. Kelly Deering finds her passion serving those in need
Deering works as an optometrist at Premier Eyecare Associates in northern Missouri and recently traveled to Kenya to provide patients with glasses and treat eye disease.
Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan receives inaugural Chancellor’s Medal at UMSL Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The surprise award took place at the end of an evening honoring new inductees Jonathan Griffin, Brianna (Butler) Len, Alex (Stupek) Johnson, Markus Lindberg, Todd Schmidt and the 1973 baseball and 2017 and 2018 women’s golf teams.
60 for 60: Syed Ali, Sylvia Fallon, Tim Green, Hubert H. Hoosman Jr., and Jim Tuxbury honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Gov. Parson appoints UMSL alum Andrea Jackson-Jennings to Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners
As a commissioner, Jackson-Jennings aims to advance the continuous improvement of mass transit in the St. Louis region.
Optometry PhD graduate Linda Fine Hunt publishes historical fiction novel about growing up in University City
Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors.
Benard Diggs earns PhD in education after decades-long career at UMSL
Diggs’ doctoral research focused on the unintended consequences of the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Assistant Professor Julie Bertram aims to help meet the mental health needs of youth in foster care through Wrap Around Wellness Program
Bertram, a faculty member in the College of Nursing, has focused much of her research and clinical work on the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents in foster care.
Alum and UMSL Sports Hall of Famer Beth Goetz named athletic director at University of Iowa
Goetz, who launched her career as a women’s soccer coach and assistant athletic director at UMSL, is now the 13th athletic director in Iowa history and the first woman to hold the role.
Marcia Countryman, Heather Robinson Coburn and Alexander Salois 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.
60 for 60: Mary Chant, Perry Drake, Corneille Ewango, Hongjin Li, Paul Matteucci and Letisha Wexstten honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
As practice excellence coordinator at the VA, Nursing PhD graduate Maureen Falcone combines her passions for taking care of veterans and improving patient safety
Falcone’s PhD research focused on adverse event reporting, including a comprehensive review of literature on the topic published in the Journal of Patient Safety.
Four-time College of Education graduate Howard Fields strives for inclusion and equity in schools
Fields’ work as a speaker and thought leader focuses on inclusion and student performance disparities.
Benjamin Jealous highlights the forgotten history of economic and racial solidarity during MLK Holiday Observance
The former president of the NAACP and executive director of the Sierra Club recounted the formation of the Readjuster Party.
As director of community wellness for A Red Circle, recent UMSL grad Nikki Engelbrecht helps improve healthy food access in north St. Louis County
The nonprofit organization provides access to healthy foods, education and the arts to families in north St. Louis County.
Explore London with UMSL alum Veronique DiVoire
She works as the head of human resources for Freedom from Torture, a not-for-profit human rights organization.
UMSL alum Toni Hayes uses her passion for science to make a difference for people with rare diseases
Now living in Pepperell, Massachusetts, she works as principal scientist of toxicology for preclinical drug development at Apellis Pharmaceuticals.
Education graduate Elisabeth Farrel builds relationships, responsibility in middle school
Farrel is teaching sixth grade math at Windsor Middle School, where she helps her students balance newfound freedom and personal responsibility.
UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023
The university continued to impact the lives of students and people in the broader community while marking its 60th anniversary.
New graduate Rachel Goldmeier applying lessons from MPPA program to work at Community Innovation and Action Center
Goldmeier, who also earned her MSW at UMSL in 2015, joined CIAC as a graduate research assistant before being hired full-time as an outreach coordinator.
UMSL alum Ken Earley puts creative talents to use for St. Louis CITY SC
He’s enjoyed watching the club grow and working with the creative team to develop and bring awareness to the St. Louis-centered brand.
Fall 2023 commencement: A Saturday for celebration
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates.
Nursing graduate Abby Crow starting position as labor and delivery nurse at St. John’s Hospital
Crow graduated magna cum laude with her BSN from the College of Nursing and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Psychology graduate Noelle Wisdom earns first Triton Traditions Keeper Medal for completing challenges in and around the UMSL campus
The new Triton Traditions Keeper Challenge features 63 challenges designed to help students explore campus, get involved and connect with UMSL’s history.
With MARSfarm, UMSL alum Peter Webb makes agricultural technology more accessible to students
The St. Louis-based company brings the farm into the classroom with countertop-sized greenhouses.
Riz Khan uses knowledge gained through UMSL nonprofit certificate to feed the hungry with the Little Angels Foundation
The St. Louis-based nonprofit organization provides nutritious, home-cooked meals to children, refugees, immigrants and the unhoused community.
60 for 60: Veronique DiVoire, Martin Kardos, Steve O’Loughlin, T. Christopher Peoples and Olivia Soule honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
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- First-year optometry student Luke Pellegrino builds on passion for working with low-vision patients by raising a puppy for Dogs Inc
- UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Antionette Sterling, Travis Wente and Jenny Martin receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
