‘The possibilities are endless’: A Q&A with Andrew Simmons, political science student and disability advocate

Sep 8, 2020

Developing his voice through augmented and alternative communications opened up a world of possibilities for the first-year student, who now hopes to help others.

Gallery 210 features Chicago artist Maggie Meiners’ ‘Revisiting Rockwell’

Sep 4, 2020

The exhibition, which reimagines Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, will open Sept. 12 at Gallery 210 by appointment.

UMSL a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 2020 HEED Award

Sep 1, 2020

The national magazine recognized UMSL for demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. It was the fourth time the university received the honor.

UMSL staff offers tips for success to new students

Aug 31, 2020

Members of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Academic Support Services and the Thomas Jefferson Library provide advice, resources and support to new Tritons.

Eye on UMSL: Safely catching up on South Campus

Aug 31, 2020

Friends and fellow nursing students (from left) Ashley Ellis, Maggie Pitman, Riley Beerman and Maggie Tiernan catch up while keeping their distance last week on South Campus.

Business major, honors student Sammy Jacobs embraces UMSL opportunities

Aug 31, 2020

The Homecoming royalty, Honors College intern and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member remains active on campus, enjoying a robust college experience.

Research Enabled helping connect university researchers with industry to find solutions to business problems

Aug 28, 2020

Director Jay De Long encourages all faculty members to log onto the online portal to accept their profiles and post industry-facing research projects.

New library program aims to help First-Year Experience students

Aug 28, 2020

The Personal Librarian Program pairs First-Year Experience students with a librarian to help with research and navigate library resources.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses the difficult decisions universities have faced reopening in Post-Dispatch op-ed

Aug 27, 2020

Sobolik outlined steps UMSL has taken to protect students, faculty and staff and also made an appeal for people to do their part and be respectful of others.

Newly launched St. Louis Regional Data Exchange brings together more than 420 local public datasets into one location

Aug 26, 2020

The online portal features publicly available data from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, St. Clair County and Madison County.

Glad to be back: Students return to campus as classes resume

Aug 24, 2020

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes from a quieter than usual first day of the fall semester with many courses being held online.

Meet the first-year students: Jennifer Nwaobasi, Louie Westland and Benjamin VandenBrink 

Aug 24, 2020

The three first-year students start at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this week during a singular semester.

UMSL doctoral students named Missouri Charter Public School Association Leaders of the Year

Aug 24, 2020

Susan Marino and Sarah Ranney have helped Lafayette Preparatory Academy grow over the past eight years, fostering a culture of academic excellence.

Harris Center scholarship brings Chyna Freeman a step closer to medical school

Aug 24, 2020

The Promise and Opportunity Scholarship allows biology students to enjoy a full college experience. After earning her bachelor’s, Freeman plans to become an anesthesiologist or pediatrician.

A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020

Aug 24, 2020

Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.

DNP clinical scholarship project helps Lila Kertz evaluate Severe Asthma Clinic for Kids

Aug 24, 2020

Kertz started the clinic in January 2014 after realizing that the most severe asthma cases required extra attention and services.

Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members

Aug 21, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.

UMSL Community Garden donates summer produce to Operation Pathways

Aug 21, 2020

Several pounds of fruits and vegetables went to the organization’s cooking and nutrition programs at the St. Luke’s Plaza Apartments.

UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences

Aug 20, 2020

The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women – particularly women of color – in faculty positions.

Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events

Aug 20, 2020

First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.

What to expect when returning to campus for the fall semester

Aug 17, 2020

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes of the signage, protocols and space modifications that will greet people when classes begin next week.

Chris Sullivan discusses protocols in place to protect students, faculty and staff in new semester

Aug 17, 2020

The director of Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services is a member of the eight-person unified command team helping guide the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amela Cikota exhibits art internationally, connects to students through Bosnian heritage

Aug 17, 2020

The Mehlville School District art teacher’s work has been featured in galleries in London and Milan.

Alumnus Andrew Stoker supports low-income teens through AmeriCorps role

Aug 17, 2020

Stoker works in Coachella Valley, where he’s helping pilot an after-school program for teens whose families live in affordable housing.

Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests

Aug 17, 2020

The 2009 PhD graduate is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State and authored the book “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” about the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.

Campus Screen app assists students, faculty and staff monitoring their own health daily

Aug 17, 2020

The app, developed at Stanbridge University, takes users through a series of questions about their health symptoms, contacts they might have had with other people and recent travel.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins panel discussing the need for lasting change to combat systemic racism

Aug 17, 2020

PBS NewsHour journalist Fred de Sam Lazaro moderated the 90-minute discussion put on by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

Dual awards support Professor Erika Gibb’s work with comets, student mentoring

Aug 14, 2020

By examining the composition of comets, the professor of physics and astrophysics seeks insights into the origins of water and life on Earth.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list

Aug 14, 2020

The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”

Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’

Aug 14, 2020

UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.

Aurora Blanchard draws on experiences in the kitchen, traveling for Peruvian Spanish-to-English food dictionary

Aug 11, 2020

Blanchard’s time at the Peruvian restaurant Astrid y Gaston inspired the pocket guide, which includes translations and pictures of regional fruits, herbs and vegetables.

Campus buildings get new look and a message of pride and unity in time for fall semester

Aug 10, 2020

Wendy Allison, the lead graphic designer for University Marketing and Communications, designed the “We Are UMSL Tritons” graphics now on display around campus.

St. Louis-based artists Julian Curran, Lola Ogbara and Emma Vidal featured in “Exposure 21: Three Myths” at Gallery 210

Aug 10, 2020

The exhibition will be presented online beginning on Aug. 29 and run through Dec. 5.

Alumnus Andres Hun Von Chong gives back to UMSL

Aug 10, 2020

The College of Business Administration graduate and software engineer is supporting students in need by donating funds to help cover tuition costs.

Doctoral student Zachary Schwartz is the voice behind folk-rock act The Hollow Ends

Aug 10, 2020

Schwartz released his full-length album, “Bears in Mind,” in 2018. His folk-rock songs often draw on themes such as mental health, mortality and relationships.

UM System community engagement grant provides needed refresh for Mobile Eye Center

Aug 7, 2020

A community engagement grant from the University of Missouri System Office of Engagement and Outreach covered a generator upgrade and new bus wrap.

UMSL extends test-optional admissions process for 2021-2022 applicants

Aug 6, 2020

UMSL has suspended the standardized testing requirement for first-time undergraduate students for the coming academic year.

Marie Mora receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

Aug 4, 2020

The awards were given during a virtual ceremony Monday afternoon from the White House and administered by the National Science Foundation.

Office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming Tritons through virtual orientation

Aug 3, 2020

Student orientation leaders offered guidance to incoming freshmen and transfer students during virtual orientation sessions.

UMSL students highlight football poetry at Sport Literature Association Conference

Aug 3, 2020

Associate Professor of English Scott Peterson arranged for students in his Special Topics in Literature class to present papers during the virtual event.

College of Optometry partnership with Affinia Healthcare helps address health care equity in St. Louis

Aug 3, 2020

Under the supervision of UMSL optometry faculty, fourth-year students help provide affordable primary and preventive health care in downtown St. Louis.

Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year

Jul 30, 2020

The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.

Community Psychological Service launching new psychosocial rehabilitation group for adults recovering from COVID-19

Jul 30, 2020

Professor Ann Steffen is leading the sessions designed for adults ages 50 and older who were hospitalized with the disease.

MSW student contributes to Forward Through Ferguson with COVID-19 research

Jul 29, 2020

Lacey Corbett’s work on the report identified the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and clarified misinformation.

Ask an Expert: Shirley Porterfield shares insight on vote for Medicaid expansion

Jul 28, 2020

The professor of social work discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution ahead of next week’s election.

EdD alumni search for a solution to summer slide

Jul 27, 2020

Scott Osborne and Bob Shaw found that weekly virtual lessons and timely feedback can lead to academic gains rather than losses during the summer.

CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.

George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history

Jul 27, 2020

The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.

Professor Janet Y. Murray named Woman of the Year by Women in the Academy of International Business

Jul 27, 2020

The award honors Murray’s research on gender and international business as well as her commitment to supporting women in academia.

Alumnus Michael McKeever achieves IT success at Charter Communications

Jul 24, 2020

McKeever met UMSL alumnus and Charter’s Senior Director of IT Joe Eimer while presenting his capstone project, a connection that led to McKeever landing a position at Charter.