Eye on UMSL: Pop-up COVID-19 testing

Sep 28, 2020

In partnership with Affinia Healthcare and St. Louis County, UMSL offered free COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff on Monday.

New podcast from St. Louis Public Radio, Kaiser Health News spotlights cracks in rural health care

Sep 24, 2020

The first season of “Where It Hurts” will take listeners to Fort Scott, Kansas, in the year after its only hospital – Mercy Hospital Fort Scott – closed.

UMSL alumni connect and enjoy Spanish cuisine at virtual ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event

Sep 21, 2020

Ed Munn Sanchez and Brian Owens demonstrated how to make paella while 125 attendees followed along via Zoom, preparing the dish in their own homes.

Virtual or in-person? Locating student resources during the fall semester

Sep 21, 2020

Units offering student resources have moved virtual or enacted other measures to keep the UMSL community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Eye on UMSL: Self-defense class

Sep 21, 2020

Freshman business major William Shi assists UMSL Police Officer Dustin Smith with a demonstration during a self-defense training event held last week in the Quad.

Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes

Sep 14, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual State of the University Address into a camera with an in-person audience of fewer than 10 people last Thursday in the Lee Theater.

UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center adapts amid pandemic

Sep 14, 2020

The Recreation and Wellness Center has enacted measures such as mandatory face masks, deep cleaning and reservation systems to keep members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exemplary faculty and staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 14, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik recognized six faculty members and three staff members for their contributions to UMSL during the virtual 2020 State of the University Address.

UMSL climbs in latest US News & World Report rankings, remains top performer on social mobility

Sep 14, 2020

UMSL continues to be ranked in the Tier 1 research university category and moved up 14 spots to rank No. 126 nationally among public research universities.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik calls on UMSL to deepen its impact, expand its reach during State of the University Address

Sep 10, 2020

Sobolik delivered the annual address via livestream Thursday afternoon from the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

U.S. Department of Education awards UMSL $1.3 million TRIO grant to support student success

Sep 10, 2020

The grant will support tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy and other services for 140 first generation students from under-resourced backgrounds.

UMSL earns recognition again on Washington Monthly’s list of ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’

Sep 8, 2020

The university was part of the magazine’s inaugural list in 2018 and joined a record 157 institutions to be recognized in 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tabari Coleman guides students through discussions about racial prejudice in ‘Dialogue, Decisions and Dissonance’

Jul 20, 2020

Coleman, the director of professional development at the Anti-Defamation League, will lead the last session in the three-part series at 11 a.m. Thursday.

UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall

Jul 20, 2020

Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.

Report names UMSL top five Missouri institution for graduating students with less debt

Jul 16, 2020

Degrees with Less Debt named UMSL a top institution in the state for strategies that support enrollment and graduation of Black and Pell-eligible students.

Bob Baumann retires after five decades with UMSL Global

Jul 13, 2020

Bob Baumann has helped hundreds of UMSL students travel the world during his 45-year career with UMSL Global, where he went from temporary research assistant to assistant director.

UMSL sees more than 21 percent increase in fundraising during 2020 fiscal year

Jul 10, 2020

Successful initiatives like the UMSL Strong Scholarship and Triton Emergency Fund have helped the university support students during challenging economic times.

Lilies from Missouri Botanical Garden add to the beauty of UMSL’s North Campus

Jul 8, 2020

Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward donated the lilies with a matching contribution from members of the Greater St. Louis Daffodil Society and North American Lily Society.

UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process

Jul 7, 2020

The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons 2019-20 year in review

Jun 29, 2020

College sports were cut short during the 2019-20 academic year, but UMSL athletes still turned in some All-American performances and excelled in the classroom.

Eye on UMSL: All trimmed up

Jun 29, 2020

Groundskeeper Earl “Rose” Harris helped keep South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis looking fresh earlier this month.

UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts

Jun 26, 2020

UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.

UMSL Alumni Association’s ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event offers an education from two alumni brewers

Jun 22, 2020

Associate Teaching Professor Bruce Hamper joined alumni-turned-brewmasters Derrick Langeneckert and Brian Owens to share insight into the process of making beer.

Eye on UMSL: Mail run

Jun 22, 2020

Resident Director of Oak Hall Jenna Kot caught some rays last week while making a mail run for her residence hall.

UMSL partnering with College Bound, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri to support students

Jun 22, 2020

The new agreements will help College Bound students complete early college credit and offer Big Brother Big Sisters students enhanced supports after they enroll at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Offseason cleaning

Jun 15, 2020

Kevin Smith, assistant director of athletics for marketing, pitched in to power wash the sidewalk behind home plate last week at UMSL Baseball Field.

Retiring Dean Charles Hoffman has shaped College of Business Administration to serve the needs of future students

Jun 11, 2020

Hoffman helped guide the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of UMSL Accelerate and the DBA program among numerous other accomplishments.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis builds capacity to help community cope with trauma

Jun 8, 2020

The multidisciplinary center has trained more than 500 community members to use Resiliency and Coping Intervention to help youth deal with stressors in their lives since 2014.

UMSL Bridge Program’s Summer Academy providing college preparation in virtual format

Jun 3, 2020

Director Channon Peoples and her team will miss seeing students on campus this summer, but the Summer Academy’s online format is allowing them to expand its reach.

SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities

Jun 2, 2020

When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days.

Infographic: Social mobility at UMSL

May 29, 2020

Social mobility at at UMSL is driven by people who work hard and care deeply about creating an environment rich in access, student success and favorable outcomes.

Doing better than your parents: Access and student success drive social mobility at UMSL

May 28, 2020

UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size.