UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network

May 23, 2022

More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

May 19, 2022

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.

Community Innovation and Action Center partnering with Children’s Funding Project to map money spent to support youth

May 17, 2022

Co-Director Kiley Bednar is helping facilitate the yearlong project to analyze money being spent to support children from cradle to career in a cohort of states.

Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles

May 16, 2022

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.

Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care

May 9, 2022

The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.

Eye on UMSL: International exchange

May 9, 2022

A delegation from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa meets with faculty members from the College of Business Administration last week.

UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday

May 9, 2022

The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.

Litmag showcases campus community’s creative talent

May 9, 2022

About 50 members of the UMSL Community gathered in the Writing Center Friday to celebrate the launch of the 34th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.

College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs

May 2, 2022

UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.

Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 2, 2022

Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.

Mirthweek brings people together for games, food and fun

May 2, 2022

Members of the campus community gathered to play games, ride bumper cars and share merriment during the annual celebration.

UMSL’s Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival returns after two-year hiatus

Apr 28, 2022

This festival, designed to support the development of participating schools’ music programs, attracted 500 high school students performing in 33 bands.

Eye on UMSL: All that jazz

Apr 25, 2022

Alumnus Dustin Shrum and Danny Campbell of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band perform Friday during the 2022 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.

Former NPS Director Robert Stanton appointed scholar in residence in College of Education

Apr 25, 2022

In the new role, Stanton will work with Professor Theresa Coble’s third Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture doctoral cohort.

Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Secure Community Network, UMSL win Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 25, 2022

UMSL students Shawanda Martin, Hufsa Siddiqui and Zachary Weiss have supported Secure Community Network in their work as Decipher Investigative Intelligence interns.

Scholarship Breakfast celebrates the impact donors make on the lives of students

Apr 18, 2022

Alumna Meredith Alton and public policy administration major Bella DeArmitt shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support of scholarships.

Indian and Muslim student associations celebrate holidays, traditions with joint dinner

Apr 18, 2022

The concurrence of Indian New Year and Ramadan offered an ideal opportunity to create space to share cultural differences and discover commonalities. 

UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary

Apr 11, 2022

The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.

Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment

Apr 11, 2022

Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.

County Executive Sam Page delivers first State of the County Address at Touhill

Apr 11, 2022

More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name

Apr 11, 2022

The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.

Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men

Apr 10, 2022

The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.

Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons

Apr 4, 2022

The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.

College of Optometry holds collaborative workshop with University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Apr 4, 2022

Assistant Clinical Professor Casey Hamm set up the collaboration so that future practitioners could learn how to collaborate across disciplines.

2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment

Mar 28, 2022

This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.

UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Mar 24, 2022

The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.

Professor Jerome E. Morris named 2022 American Educational Research Association Fellow

Mar 21, 2022

Morris is the first UMSL faculty member to be selected for the prestigious fellowship, which honors academics for their contributions to education research.

School of Social Work 2022 Critical Issues Symposium tackles advancing justice through equitable outcomes

Mar 17, 2022

Panelists Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in health care and opportunities for change during the digital event.

UMSL continues to rank among top affordable schools in Missouri and nationally

Mar 15, 2022

Studies of affordability from Georgetown University and the National College Attainment Network recognize the value of an UMSL degree.

UMSL students make good impression as interns with Decipher

Mar 14, 2022

Shawanda Martin, Zachary Weiss and Hufsa Siddiqui have been interning at the company, which assists law firms with intelligence gathering in the hiring process.

Counseling and Social Advocacy Center receives Jewish Federations of North America grant to support trauma-informed care

Mar 9, 2022

The $320,000 grant will go toward counseling services for Holocaust survivors, Black seniors with histories of trauma and their family caregivers.

Bridge Program celebrates success of its students during 36th Annual Award Recognition Ceremony

Mar 7, 2022

More than 270 students, including 53 seniors, took part in the Bridge Program’s Saturday Academy.

UMSL joining with St. Louis Fed to offer graduate certificate program in personal finance literacy education

Mar 3, 2022

The 12-hour program begins with an in-person seminar June 6-10 at the St. Louis Fed’s downtown office and continues online throughout the academic year.

Eye on UMSL: Parting gift

Mar 2, 2022

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed outgoing NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp to the UMSL campus and presented him with a retirement gift.

Scenes of celebration as UMSL comes back together for homecoming

Feb 28, 2022

Students, faculty, staff and alumni had their minds bent by a mentalist, packed the stands, feasted on chili and danced the night away at a ’20s-themed dance.

UMSL Accelerate accepting applications for inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Feb 28, 2022

Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5.

10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month

Feb 28, 2022

UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.

‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism

Feb 21, 2022

Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.

College of Optometry launches cutting edge telehealth course

Feb 21, 2022

Tele-optometry and tele-retinal services can help optometrists reach patients who might not otherwise have access, or easy access, to care.

UMSL celebrating homecoming, including ‘Roaring Back into the ’20s’ dance

Feb 21, 2022

Starting with a basketball game and a dance in 1963, UMSL homecoming has developed into a series of events to engage students, faculty and staff and welcome back alumni. 

UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Christian Hospital President Rick Stevens honored by St. Louis City NAACP

Feb 21, 2022

Sobolik and Stevens received the Freeman/Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award at the organization’s Annual Freedom Fund Dinner.

Eye on UMSL: 200 years of history woven together

Feb 14, 2022

People closely examine the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt on display at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s St. Louis Research Center in the Thomas Jefferson Library.

Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year

Feb 4, 2022

Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.

UMSL kicks off annual celebration of Black History Month

Feb 3, 2022

Tuesday’s viewing of “King Richard” was the first of 16 planned events throughout the month of February.

International Business Appreciation Month opens with panel discussion featuring journalists Ali Velshi, John Casey

Feb 2, 2022

The event, moderated by Dean Joan Phillips, was one of eight planned throughout February with the theme of Embracing Diversity and Opportunities.

UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members

Jan 31, 2022

The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann

Jan 31, 2022

Hermann was a longtime supporter of the Harris Center and presented singer and activist John Denver with the first World Ecology Award in 1990.

From businesswoman to theologian to nurse: The many chapters of BSN student CJ Nash’s life

Jan 31, 2022

After earning her BSN, Nash plans to work on several projects that will impact health on an upper level through her role as school nurse at the Special School District of St. Louis County.

UMSL community members take part in virtual projects for MLK Day of Service

Jan 24, 2022

Volunteers gave their time to six organizations: Gateway Pet Guardians, Tenth Life Cat Rescue, LifeWise StL, St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Crisis Nursery and St. Louis Area Food Bank.

Sport management students compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship

Jan 18, 2022

Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month.