UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 7, 2016

The Tritons volleyball team honored its seniors at the end of a 2-1 week, and the women’s soccer team is waiting to learn its NCAA Tournament fate.

St. Louis youth, University Singers spend rare hour with the most awarded a cappella group in history

Nov 6, 2016

They had plenty of questions for acclaimed sextet Take 6, who performed and interacted with the students during a free Lunch and Learn event at the Touhill.

Alumna Stacy Isermann finds her entrepreneurial spirit

Nov 6, 2016

Embracing all educational opportunities in her pursuit of a degree in criminology proved to be the catalyst for her future business success.

Entomology expert talks pest genetics, control leading up to 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum

Nov 3, 2016

Titled “Mosquitoes: Ecology, Disease Vectors, and Control,” the 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum is Nov. 10 at the Saint Louis Zoo.

A timely play, a week at UMSL and critical thinking in iambic pentameter

Nov 2, 2016

Six days with the visiting Actors From The London Stage left students, faculty and local youth invigorated by Shakespeare – and also out of breath.

UMSL named ‘Best for Vets’ three years running

Nov 1, 2016

Military Times’ 2017 rankings place the university at No. 40 on a list of 130 four-year schools recognized as the most military-friendly institutions in the country.

A creepy-crawly Halloween in UMSL entomology class

Oct 31, 2016

Halloween transformed more than 30 students in an entomology course into beetles, butterflies, praying mantises and more at UMSL.

Two Japanese majors join faculty member for ‘Conflicts of Interest’ symposium, art exhibition

Oct 31, 2016

At the encouragement of one of their language professors, Abby Naumann and Seth Huntington participated in a scholarly gathering at Saint Louis Art Museum Oct. 21 and 22.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 31, 2016

The women’s soccer team celebrated a 3-1 victory over Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday and booked a spot in the Great Lakes Valley Conference semifinals.

Criminology major Jeph Jones finds purpose in raising awareness of veteran suicide

Oct 30, 2016

The student veteran served two tours in Iraq and struggled to adapt after returning home, so he’s using his experience to help others.

Culture, citizenship, service: Graduate student develops school leadership philosophy during year-long residency

Oct 30, 2016

Thanks to an investment in UMSL by Civic Progress, aspiring principal Michelle Cooley is getting the chance to walk a mile in an administrator’s shoes.

Eye on UMSL: Warming up to Shakespeare

Oct 27, 2016

Under the direction of a professional British actor, UMSL students warm up during a unique class session bringing to life one of the texts they’ve been studying.

‘ABC & Politics’ event generates dialogue on local issues, importance of engaging in political process

Oct 27, 2016

Local politicians took part in the panel discussion Tuesday evening in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.

All things percussion: Matthew Henry grows UMSL program’s reputation and repertoire

Oct 26, 2016

The associate teaching professor has been expanding the percussive possibilities at his alma mater – and throughout the broader community – for over a decade now.

The future of IT: Bluemix for Girls inspires confidence in young women

Oct 25, 2016

UMSL information systems majors were on hand to assist participants, helping to bridge the gender gap in tech and highlight career options.

Honors graduates now classmates again while pursuing MFAs in fiction, poetry

Oct 24, 2016

Marie Carol Kenney and Jessie Eikmann are each on track for back-to-back UMSL degrees after finishing their undergraduate studies earlier this year.

Youth Writing Festival welcomes students from across the St. Louis region to revel in the power of the written word

Oct 24, 2016

From poetry to political ad campaigns, local students and teachers came together to explore and embrace writing opportunities not often found in the average classroom environment.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 24, 2016

The Tritons women’s soccer team picked up a tie and win while not allowing a goal and improved to 10-3-1 heading into the regular-season finale.

From California to Costa Rica to Missouri: Assistant research professor finds her home at MIMH

Oct 23, 2016

Rachel Winograd didn’t initially expect to pursue clinical psychology, but once she started following her curiosity, the choice made sense – and took her in new directions.

UMSL political scientists share insights on ‘Huge election’ during Carpenter Series lecture

Oct 23, 2016

Professors David Kimball, Anita Manion and Dave Robertson each presented and took questions Thursday evening in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.

Athletics Q&A with senior defender Evan Garrad

Oct 20, 2016

He’s been a four-year mainstay in the backfield for the men’s soccer team, helping the Tritons to a 10-3-1 overall record so far this season.

Brains on brains: Students fill first UMSL Neuroscience Research Showcase

Oct 19, 2016

More than 20 students from all different disciplines filled the showcase with brainy research exploring topics from chimera neural oscillators to the psychology of love.

Graphic design professor shows ‘Memory Palaces’ in South Korea, gives lecture in Japan

Oct 19, 2016

Following an exhibition of her work on Jeju Island, UMSL’s Jennifer McKnight traveled to Tokyo, where she gave a lecture on visual metaphor at Temple University.

Globetrotting MBA student lands job at KPMG

Oct 18, 2016

Alexandra Loehr’s adventures around the world have brought her to St. Louis for the start of a fruitful career.

Vince Schoemehl to share ideas on how to prepare St. Louis for the future at Oct. 26 MPPA gathering

Oct 18, 2016

The former St. Louis mayor and Grand Center Inc. president will be speaking during the event at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.

Eye on UMSL: Difference makers

Oct 18, 2016

A concentration of nature’s biggest advocates forms as UMSL graduate students – all budding conservationists – gather around 2016 World Ecology Award recipient Sylvia Earle.

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle honored with Harris Center World Ecology Award

Oct 17, 2016

Called “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-year-old continues to deep sea dive and fight to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 17, 2016

The Tritons men’s soccer team extended its winning streak to four matches and moved into second place in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Rise of the automatons: Mary Lacity’s latest book tackles service automation in modern industries

Oct 16, 2016

A Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Information Systems at UMSL, she researches how robots and humans intersect in the workforce.

Eye on UMSL: Go underground

Oct 13, 2016

The underground pathway to the new Science Learning Building is a flurry of foot traffic and energy. It’s also the home of a new dining option, Simply to Go Café.

UMSL one of eight Missouri schools in $5 million NSF grant to increase minority graduates in STEM

Oct 13, 2016

The grant calls for a 125 percent increase in Missouri’s minority STEM graduates, with the goal of graduating more than 600 statewide by 2021.

MPPA student aims to make a difference in her adopted home through community development

Oct 12, 2016

Jenny Connelly-Bowen spent her summer working as an intern at Rise Community Development and Northside Community Housing.

MIMH teams with the Department of Mental Health and NCADA to take on the opioid crisis

Oct 11, 2016

The $5 million grant initiative takes on crucial aspects of the epidemic, which is especially prevalent in Missouri – and aims to broaden dialogue around the issue.

Dave Robertson’s insights on second presidential debate shared around the globe

Oct 11, 2016

The political science chair spoke to news organizations, both local and international, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in St. Louis.

Interdisciplinary studies major turns passion for natural world, sustainability into practical things of beauty

Oct 10, 2016

An active volunteer and teacher in the St. Louis community, Tom Hill plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail after finishing his long-awaited bachelor’s degree at UMSL this fall.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 10, 2016

The Tritons women’s soccer team ran its winning streak to five with a pair of weekend victories, including a 3-2 overtime victory over Lewis on Friday night.

Anthropologist promotes cultural sensitivity for a diverse aging population

Oct 9, 2016

Margo-Lea Hurwicz recently presented research on health, aging and respect for cultural differences at a national symposium.

Riverfront Times names MFA alumna among this year’s 75 reasons to love St. Louis

Oct 6, 2016

Amy Milton, who earned a graduate degree from UMSL in 2013, made the RFT’s annual Best of St. Louis issue this fall for proving “that nothing is funnier than honesty.”

Experiences while at UMSL helped prepare alumna Andrea Ellis to juggle work, law school

Oct 5, 2016

The 2015 economics graduate has continued her role in the Missouri Army National Guard amid a loaded schedule.

Meet Liz de Laperouse: New Harris Leadership Council volunteer chair, longtime conservation advocate

Oct 5, 2016

Liz de Laperouse, who spent some of her youth in what is now Zimbabwe, brings a worldly perspective to conservation and her new Harris Center role.

Chemistry alumnus shakes up classroom learning environment after unusual academic path

Oct 4, 2016

It took Joe Wilson 20 years to get his PhD in chemistry from UMSL due to a big tech detour, but his journey is paying off as a professor.

Set in the Ozarks, Mary Troy’s new novel follows a protagonist ‘Swimming on Hwy N’

Oct 4, 2016

The professor of English tells a tale of generations, hard-earned wisdom and the tricky intersections of past and present in “Swimming on Hwy N,” her second novel.

Social work grant will be used to open dialogue about racial tensions in St. Louis

Oct 3, 2016

With the aid of programs developed by UMSL faculty member Courtney McDermott, graduate student Christy Horton pursues policy change and racial equity in the St. Louis region.

Education alumna honored at Excellence in Education gala

Oct 3, 2016

Bermuda Elementary kindergarten teacher Kimberly Berry was honored by The St. Louis American Foundation for her outstanding efforts in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 3, 2016

The Tritons volleyball team picked up five-set victories over Drury and Missouri S&T to improve to 9-4 on the season and 4-2 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play.

Twin sisters choose UMSL College of Nursing for reputation, familiarity

Oct 2, 2016

Meagan and Maureen Mohan believe that the UMSL College of Nursing is their best bet for future career preparation, and they’re happy to rely on each other as they start their college journey.

More to mail than stamps: Computer science alumni, now USPS IT pros, earn consecutive promotions

Sep 29, 2016

Edwin Schaeffer, David Ellis and James Vaughn each stepped up to the title of computer programmer/analyst at the USPS St. Louis I/T Solutions Center.

Athletics Q&A with junior volleyball player Danielle Waedekin

Sep 29, 2016

Junior libero Danielle Waedekin has been a welcome addition to the backline of the Tritons volleyball team while pursuing her degree in nursing.

From youngest in program to distinguished alumna: Nursing graduate charts course for the future

Sep 28, 2016

Belma Mahmutovic received the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award at the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in August.

Year’s first presidential debate attracts large audience at student center, as across the country

Sep 27, 2016

Students and a few faculty members packed Century Room A at the Millennium Student Center and watched as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shared the stage in New York.