2017 Trailblazers celebration focuses on leaders in labor and business

Mar 26, 2017

Six remarkable women were honored at this year’s event coinciding with National Women’s History Month.

Drawing inspiration from teachers Max Beckmann and Sharon Callner, 2 St. Louis artists shape friendship, artwork at UMSL

Mar 26, 2017

Both members of a group that meets every week, Corey Smith credits Dave Kaskowitz, who was once a student of Max Beckmann, with helping him grow as an artist.

Buggy Harris Lecture details all the ways humans need insects

Mar 26, 2017

Entomologist May Berenbaum gave the 2017 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture at the Missouri Botanical Garden on March 23.

Brick by brick, UMSL students build bridge of support for international community

Mar 23, 2017

The collaborative effort culminated in hundreds of affirming messages and interactions along the bridge to the Millennium Student Center on March 16.

Colombian artist shares ‘24/7’ devotion to craft with UMSL students, faculty during gallery talk

Mar 22, 2017

During his recent residency in St. Louis, Jorge E. Rodríguez visited campus, where a selection of his prints were on display in the Fine Arts Building.

Galápagos biosecurity team visits UMSL lab, Saint Louis Zoo

Mar 21, 2017

After numerous research trips to the Galápagos Islands, UMSL and the Parker lab hosted a partner team of Galápagos lab technicians and veterinarians for the first time.

UMSL ITE continues to see growth, launch new initiatives

Mar 21, 2017

The science and technology incubator hosts companies in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, life sciences and information technology.

Urban Education Speaker Series welcomes former female leader of the Black Panther Party

Mar 19, 2017

Elaine Brown offered a sweeping analysis of current issues by way of a historical journey through black America.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Changing the narrative

Feb 20, 2017

The mainstream perception of African American males was the focus of a critical issues symposium that attracted 500 people to UMSL on Feb. 17.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aspiring young entrepreneurs workshop ideas in mock business accelerator

Dec 8, 2016

Dan Lauer and Charles Hoffman offered Normandy Middle School students an early start in innovative thinking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Zotta scholarship recipient follows in the footsteps of a great nurse who came before her

Nov 27, 2016

Nicole Bates aims to pay it forward as part of a legacy of compassion and excellent care.

Economics Professor Sel Dibooglu to deliver keynote address at international conference in Turkey

Nov 20, 2016

Dibooglu will present research he’s done with colleagues in Turkey and Kazakhstan on forecasting bank defaults at the UMSL-sponsored event.

Multiple UMSL alumni honored at this year’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 17, 2016

Fifteen UMSL grads – all St. Louis metro-area teachers – were honored at Sunday’s event, which took place in Clayton.

Science Learning Building grand opening celebrates new labs, closer coffee

Nov 14, 2016

Nearly 300 attendees of the grand opening received tours of the four-story, 75,000-square-foot facility as students demonstrated experiments and showed off their new space.

George Takei talks setbacks, Star Trek and next steps during campus address

Nov 13, 2016

Speaking to UMSL students and community members, George Takei shared his own journey – and his hopes and fears for a country he loves.

TASH conference comes to St. Louis this month, boasts strong ties to UMSL

Nov 10, 2016

Several members of the UMSL community, including education Professor April Regester, will take part in the conference under the theme “Gateway to Equity.”