10 inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2023

These UMSL women share stories of perseverance, overcoming struggle and triumph.

UMSL sport management students travel to Super Bowl LVII

Mar 1, 2023

The students worked on the upper concourse level of State Farm Stadium, helping fans find their way to their seats and stadium amenities and answering questions.

Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming

Feb 27, 2023

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 at homecoming.

Legacy Family Lunch & Pinning Ceremony kicks off a new tradition

Feb 27, 2023

Saturday’s event served as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate parents who are alumni and have children attending UMSL

Alumna Elizabeth Petersen receives inaugural Dr. Jane A. Miller Award, named in honor of her mentor

Feb 27, 2023

The award was created to recognize “encouragement, fostering and support of women in science and science education.”

UMSL mathematics alumna Jessie Bleile serving as new geospatial professor of practice

Feb 20, 2023

Bleile will teach an introductory GIS course next semester and continue to help the university expand its geospatial offerings.

St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

Feb 13, 2023

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Eye on UMSL: Lifting voices

Jan 30, 2023

Joanna Mendoza, Jim Henry and Deborah Godwin present a certificate of appreciation to alumnus Michael Rubin for establishing the Ambassadors of Harmony Foundation Scholarship.

Nursing alumna Hongjin Li researching supportive care for breast cancer survivors with support of new NIH grant

Jan 30, 2023

Her research investigates the role that acupuncture could play in alleviating symptoms such as joint pain, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression and anxiety.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

BSW graduate Donny Conner serves others as Marine, chef and social worker

Jan 17, 2023

Conner is now working as a vocational support specialist with the Succeed Program and is also pursuing an MSW at UMSL.

College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya

Jan 13, 2023

The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.

Boeing to launch Engineering Services Program to train students in UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program

Jan 12, 2023

The program, starting this semester, will provide as many as 20 UMSL students the opportunity to be paid and gain experience working on real-world engineering projects.

Alumnus Stephen Wade chronicles some of the biggest sporting events in the world, including 2022 World Cup

Jan 9, 2023

Wade has been covering international sports for The Associated Press since 1991, and he’s come to specialize in reporting on the politics and business associated with the games.

Former UMSL golfer Michael Block named 2022 PGA Professional Player of the Year

Jan 9, 2023

Block’s highlight-filled 2022 included wins at the Southern California PGA Professional Championship and the PGA Tournament Series event in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Alumni Q&A: Writer Mary Troy reflects on story inspirations, shaping UMSL’s MFA program and more

Dec 21, 2022

She taught in and helped mold UMSL’s Master of Fine Arts program for more than 20 years and also served as editor of Natural Bridge for a decade.

Photographer Myrina ‘Renaissance’ Otey-Myton tells the stories of unsung Black women

Dec 20, 2022

The UMSL alumna runs an annual project, Her Eminent Reign (H.E.R.), which highlights women of color whose achievements may be less known.

A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement

Dec 19, 2022

Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.

Student-Athlete Academic Commons gets upgrade with support of alumni Terry and Stan Freerks

Dec 12, 2022

Thanks to a generous donation from the Freerks, the space was overhauled. Upgrades include a variety of seating options as well as new carpet, lighting and custom wall decals.

UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates

Dec 12, 2022

The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

How UMSL is investing in the growing geospatial field

Dec 8, 2022

UMSL is working collaboratively with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to prepare students for careers in the industry.

Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 28, 2022

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.

Yolanda Alovor keeps the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in tune with new role

Nov 28, 2022

“Creating a sense of belonging starts with embracing a growth mindset and valuing the diversity of thought,” said Alovor, who leads EDI efforts for the symphony.

Eye on UMSL: Bahamian night

Nov 21, 2022

A group of students from The Bahamas shared a bit of their culture with the rest of UMSL’s international student community during a gathering last week in the Provincial House.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center honors alumna Jaqueline Goerck with Robert R. Hermann World Ecology Award

Nov 14, 2022

Goerck, a 1999 PhD graduate, helped found SAVE Brasil, which works to protect birds and their natural environments in her native Brazil.

Saint Louis Zoo wins WAZA Conservation Award for its longtime collaboration with UMSL in Galápagos Islands

Nov 10, 2022

The partnership has resulted in over 30 advanced degrees for students representing numerous countries, many of whom have gone on to careers as conservationists.

Alumni Conversations speaker series kicks off with UMSL alumnus Joseph Stieven

Nov 7, 2022

Stieven, the chairman, president and CEO of Stieven Capital Advisors, spoke about the importance of ethics and shared a list of 10 principles that have helped guide his career.

Passionate students bring UMSL Radio back to campus

Oct 31, 2022

Students Jalen Walker-Wright and Aden Adams worked to revive the station after a two-year hiatus, bringing a diverse mix of programming to the airwaves.

UMSL alumna Marina Villoch researches and restores coral reefs in the Florida Keys

Oct 31, 2022

At Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, she studies the diseases and other climate change-induced stressors threatening coral reefs.

Inaugural UMSL Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honor local visionaries

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL alumnus Peter Racen helped establish the awards with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship by highlighting impactful entrepreneurs and advocates.

UMSL community mourns the loss of longtime supporter and champion George Paz

Oct 26, 2022

Paz came from humble beginnings and earned a degree in business administration and accounting in 1982. He had tremendous career success as chairman and CEO of Express Scripts.

Through children’s book series, nursing faculty member Joshua Minks translates health problems for younger audience

Oct 24, 2022

“Humania and the Legend of Commander Pancreator” helps kids understand the onset of Type 1 diabetes.

Eye on UMSL: High five in the 5K

Oct 17, 2022

Runner Pechaz Clark receives a high five from mascot Louie the Triton during the second annual UMSL Alumni Association 5K Run & Walk through campus on Saturday morning.

The Boeing Company awarded 2022 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration

Oct 17, 2022

The university recognized the company for years of generous support, including funding for scholarships and contributions toward construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the Touhill.

Meet UMSL’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awardees

Oct 17, 2022

Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.

Nursing PhD alumna Stephanie Chidester selected as postdoctoral iCURE scholar at the National Cancer Institute

Oct 14, 2022

She’s studying liquid biopsy technologies, a subject she began researching while pursuing her doctorate at UMSL.

Harris Conservation Forum spotlights the importance of ‘unpopular organisms’

Oct 10, 2022

This year’s annual forum explored the world of insects, rodents and weeds and what we can learn from them.

English alumna Christina Andrade Melly named 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Oct 10, 2022

Melly teaches sophomore and senior English at Ritenour High School. Her experience in the school district as a student compelled her to pursue a career in public education.

UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus

Sep 19, 2022

The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark

Sep 19, 2022

The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.

Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council

Sep 19, 2022

Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.

Doctoral student Tracy Smith begins tenure as principal of Ross Elementary School

Sep 19, 2022

Smith’s appointment comes after two decades of serving students in the St. Louis region as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal.

Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala

Sep 12, 2022

Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.

Dan Lauer receives Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award from the St. Louis Business Journal

Sep 12, 2022

Lauer was among 14 honorees at the 18th annual awards presentation and received the recognition for his work with UMSL Accelerate’s DEI Accelerator program.

Two UMSL counseling alumnae launch book series to help children work through emotional challenges

Sep 12, 2022

“Clementine Gets UNSTUCK!” is the first publication in the “Kids Can Club” series.

‘Documents: contemporary lens-based art’ exhibition opens at Gallery 210@FAB

Sep 2, 2022

The new exhibition presents the work of four artists who use photographic and lens-based processes to explore different themes.

With Menya Rui, UMSL alumnus Steven Pursley brings a taste of Japan to South St. Louis

Aug 30, 2022

The restaurant serves ramen with housemade noodles, Japanese fried chicken and more.

Social work student Sydney Drennen looking to support UMSL community as Newman Civic Fellow

Aug 22, 2022

Drennen, who is currently pursuing her MSW, is among 173 students from 38 states and Mexico making up the fellowship’s 2022-2023 cohort.