Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards

May 10, 2016

A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.

Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow

May 4, 2016

Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort

Mar 21, 2016

The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 14, 2016

UMSL Baseball head Coach Jim Brady earned his 800th career victory Saturday as the Tritons celebrated a 20-8 win over Minnesota Crookston.

Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance

Mar 13, 2016

Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.

Sneak peek into new UMSL Patient Care Center

Mar 10, 2016

The new center is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.

‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore

Mar 8, 2016

The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.

Convocation celebrates new start

Feb 29, 2016

A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

MIMH earns $1 million grant, integrates social media, HIV prevention program

Feb 25, 2016

A new $1 million grant will allow the institute to launch a substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention program this summer.

UMSL alumnus lands CFO post

Feb 22, 2016

Beginning May 1, UMSL economics alumnus Richard Baniak will serve as the university’s chief financial officer.

16 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2016

Feb 17, 2016

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a wide range of memorable moments during the week-long celebration.

Neuman named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio

Feb 17, 2016

Shula Neuman has been named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, a service of the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Chancellor Tom George addresses budget challenges, next steps on St. Louis Public Radio

Feb 14, 2016

As UMSL looks to plug a $15 million hole in the months ahead, Chancellor Tom George acknowledges it’s a particularly tough moment for the university.

2016 king and queen talk homecoming, UMSL life, Louie

Feb 10, 2016

UMSL students Braxton Perry (left) and Riann Rikard were elected 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.

Library’s service desk gets a student-friendly makeover

Feb 8, 2016

The new setup offers UMSL students and other users one-stop shopping when it comes to library resources.

UMSL Police promote Marisa Smith to captain

Feb 7, 2016

The recent advancement came as a surprise and makes her the first female minority to hold a ranking this high within the UMSL Police.

9 award-winning UMSL photos and the man behind the lens

Jan 27, 2016

Campus Photographer August Jennewein won the 2016 CASE gold award for Excellence in Photography in the platinum category for Division VI.

Red & Gold Regatta, ice skating among jam-packed Homecoming 2016 lineup

Jan 25, 2016

A week full of campus fun is on the horizon at UMSL, where homecoming begins earlier than usual this year.

UMSL achieves another milestone with CASE awards for marketing and communications excellence

Jan 21, 2016

CASE has honored UMSL with its two first-ever gold platinum awards for outstanding achievement, part of a record-tying four golds among its 11 total awards.

Media Coverage: December 2015

Jan 20, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students

Jan 7, 2016

Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.

Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization

Jan 3, 2016

Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.

Eye on UMSL: Happy holidays

Dec 23, 2015

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Winter celebration

Dec 22, 2015

St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko leaves the Buffalo defenseman in his ice wake in a 2-1 victory over the Sabres Nov. 19 at Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis.

Express Scripts commits $2.5 million to UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, wrap-around scholarships

Dec 10, 2015

The major investment from Express Scripts, Inc., will foster academic opportunity for north St. Louis County students and increase the impact of UMSL’s Bridge Program.

UMSL Police continue accreditation, outstanding public safety standards

Dec 10, 2015

The UMSL Police Department received reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the gold standard in public safety standards.

Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster

Dec 8, 2015

In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.

Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves

Dec 2, 2015

“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.

New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester

Nov 24, 2015

Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.

2016 UMSL Sports Hall of Fame Class announced

Nov 24, 2015

The inductees include Allyson DeFosset, Josh Morgan, Dennis Spitzer, Dale Westerholt, the 1968-69 men’s basketball team and Denise Silvester.

In Her Own Words: Mary Ann Mitchell, the one-woman media center for UMSL Athletics

Nov 22, 2015

Her many roles include managing the athletics website, writing press releases and articles, facilitating photography, and she will even pull the tarp for a softball game, if need be.

UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Nov 19, 2015

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Kelly Kunkel

Nov 19, 2015

The business administration major is a student in the Pierre Laclede Honors College and senior forward on the UMSL women’s basketball team.

Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.

Laughter, lessons punctuate The Onion founder’s campus visit

Nov 16, 2015

While on campus for his Student Life Speaker Series presentation last Thursday, Scott Dikkers also conducted a workshop with creative-writing students.

Mercantile’s ‘Audubon and Beyond’ exhibition showcases 5 centuries of natural history

Nov 8, 2015

One of several major exhibitions leading up to the 175th anniversary of the library in 2021, it showcases one of the library’s largest and most significant collections.

Veterans Center’s first full-time manager makes student success her mission

Nov 4, 2015

In her new role at the UMSL Veterans Center in Clark Hall, Rebecca McMenamin aims to foster a one-stop shop for the hundreds of student veterans on campus.

Eye on UMSL: Autumn mulch

Nov 1, 2015

UMSL Groundskeeper II Tom McCoy mows and mulches his way across South Campus.