Local students head to Maryland for National History Day finals

May 4, 2016

For UMSL’s Peter Acsay, who coordinates the St. Louis regional contest each year, it’s gratifying to see young people doing the kinds of things professional historians do.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

May 3, 2016

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards

May 2, 2016

The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

May 2, 2016

Men’s tennis advanced to the semifinals of the GLVC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Lewis in the quarterfinals. The team awaits word on a possible NCAA Division II tournament berth.

20 years of Greek Studies at UMSL

Apr 28, 2016

Greek Studies professor Michael Cosmopoulos facilitates student growth through the power of travel, archaeological study and myth.

Professor of English, Gender Studies honored with UM System President’s Award for Service

Apr 28, 2016

Sally Barr Ebest was recognized by the University of Missouri System for her distinguished service and exceptional contributions to achieving the university’s goals.

Eye on UMSL: Grace notes

Apr 27, 2016

Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Precollegiate STARS program sees record enrollment for 2016

Apr 27, 2016

The precollegiate research program Students and Teachers as Research Scientists has a record 96 high school juniors enrolled this summer.

‘Cast and Recast’ shows type design shaping St. Louis 150 years ago – and today

Apr 26, 2016

Co-curated by Jennifer McKnight and Terry Suhre, the exhibition offers a look at the typeface-making process, historical posters, brand-new designs and more.

UMSL salutes business alumni for outstanding career achievements

Apr 26, 2016

The April 21 event included five awards – for Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Achievement.

Visiting education professor wants politics in the classroom

Apr 26, 2016

Joel Westheimer, a professor at the University of Ottawa, talked with St. Louis Public Radio and the UMSL community about the place of politics in the classroom.

Every dollar helps: Students launch campaign to assist students

Apr 25, 2016

Between April 25 and 29, UMSL community members can add a dollar to their bill at the Nosh and other campus eateries to support a new Triton Hunger Relief Fund.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 25, 2016

In men’s golf, the Tritons are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest heading into NCAA Midwest/Central Regional play next Tuesday in Michigan.

Ferguson students explore space through UMSL Astronomy Outreach Program, Challenger Learning Center

Apr 21, 2016

More than 100 Ferguson Middle School students visited campus, where they experienced the recently renovated UMSL planetarium.

Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek

Apr 21, 2016

Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.

Visiting poet Roger Reeves aims at ‘permission to be writers’ with UMSL, MICDS students

Apr 20, 2016

The acclaimed poet will also give a public reading at 7 p.m. April 25 at UMSL at Grand Center during his stay in St. Louis.

Business graduate programs named among ‘Best for Vets’

Apr 20, 2016

“Military Times” recently listed UMSL’s College of Business Administration among the top 25 graduate business schools for veterans in the nation.

Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference

Apr 19, 2016

More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.

Perryman becomes first NCAA DII player selected in National Pro Fastpitch Draft

Apr 19, 2016

Last week, senior pitcher Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft.

Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Apr 18, 2016

At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit

Apr 18, 2016

The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 18, 2016

UMSL Men’s Golf holds a one-stroke lead at the GLVC Championships following day one’s 36-hole play. The defending league champion Tritons carded rounds of 290 and 283 to lead the field of 14 teams with a score of 573 with the final 18 holes of stroke play being held today.

Japanese language students practice Rakugo, put on a show

Apr 14, 2016

While introducing her students to a centuries-old storytelling format, Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese Keiko Ueda immerses them in Japanese culture.

Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change

Apr 14, 2016

Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.

Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade

Apr 14, 2016

Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.

St. Louis County, UMSL awarded $2.25M to reduce jail population, address racial disparity, among other focuses

Apr 13, 2016

Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner is the lead researcher on the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant.

‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault

Apr 13, 2016

A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.

Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS

Apr 13, 2016

Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.

Criminology professor surprised with Thomas Jefferson Award

Apr 12, 2016

The UM System honored Richard Rosenfeld for demonstrating clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the university and humankind.

Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships

Apr 11, 2016

At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.

UMSL professors take top honors at International Film Festival London

Apr 11, 2016

“Ota Benga” won big at the International Film Festival London, where Niyi Coker and Joel Glassman both took home awards.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 11, 2016

Seniors Renee Verboven and Natalia Carvalhais and sophomore Annie Hays were all 3-1 on the week, with Verboven extending her singles win streak to 14 matches.

Martian life: Less alien, possibly algae at best, says UMSL astrobiologist

Apr 7, 2016

David Horne will discuss the search for life on Mars at the Astrobiology and Life Beyond Earth conference at UMSL April 8 and 9.

New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart

Apr 6, 2016

On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Apr 6, 2016

Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.

LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action

Apr 5, 2016

The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.

NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues

Apr 5, 2016

Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.

History professor fields gigantic ‘Curious Louis’ question about Civil War’s influence on St. Louis region

Apr 5, 2016

Louis Gerteis, chair of the Department of History at UMSL, offers some answers in response to a big question recently submitted to St. Louis Public Radio.

Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops

Apr 4, 2016

100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 4, 2016

Senior Hannah Perryman became the NCAA Division II career strikeout leader in Sunday’s second game at Truman State.

Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai

Mar 30, 2016

The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias

Mar 30, 2016

Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.

Exceptional contributions, service to others mark paths of 2016 Trailblazers

Mar 29, 2016

UMSL named Aladeen Stoll, Stella Markou, Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, Eric’el Johnson and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch 2016 Trailblazers last week.

HEC-TV spotlights professor’s alternative fuel, battery research

Mar 28, 2016

Eric Majzoub explained his hydrogen fuel cell technology research – and the solutions it offers the automobile industry – on HEC-TV’s “Innovations.”

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Erin Walker tallied 12 hits last week, including four doubles, a triple and two home runs, while also recording seven RBIs and scoring 11 runs.

UMSL student spins the Wheel of Fortune

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL student Kevin Slattery is a contestant in a “Wheel of Fortune” series that begins airing March 28.

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

Mar 24, 2016

UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.

Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 23, 2016

For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.

Region’s largest alumni network attracts new leadership

Mar 22, 2016

UMSL’s mission as a public institution attracted Jennifer Jezek-Taussig to her new job as its associate vice chancellor of alumni engagement and annual giving programs.