UMSL psychologist discusses sexual assaults among college students

Apr 23, 2015

Zoe Peterson, associate professor of psychological sciences, weighs in on myths about rape and sexual assault and how to change campus culture.

Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award

Apr 23, 2015

Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.

Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers

Apr 22, 2015

Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.

Men’s golf wins 2015 GLVC Championship

Apr 22, 2015

This is the second GLVC title won by a men’s team (baseball in 2003) and the fourth overall in the athletics department (softball in 2013 and 2014).

Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer

Apr 20, 2015

Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.

Perryman named Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 16, 2015

Perryman was dynamite in the circle for the third-ranked Tritons, and for the third time this season, she was perfect.

Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’

Apr 14, 2015

“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.

MIMH website gets facelift

Apr 14, 2015

“The revitalized website was strategically designed from the ground up to highlight the extraordinary work conducted … at MIMH,” says Rob Paul, director of the institute.

Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center

Apr 9, 2015

Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.

Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment

Apr 6, 2015

Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Media Coverage: March 2015

Apr 1, 2015

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.

Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death

Mar 31, 2015

Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.

UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon

Mar 30, 2015

Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.

Eye on UMSL: Family

Mar 29, 2015

Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.

Media Coverage: February 2015

Mar 29, 2015

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.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Distinguished Speaker Series to feature UMSL alumna Rochelle Henderson

Mar 3, 2015

Henderson, a UMSL alumna and senior director of Research and Analytics at Express Scripts will discuss “Ready for the rapids? Navigating the fluid world of business.”

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.

UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities

Mar 1, 2015

The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.

Sigma Tau Delta brings Karneval to Pilot House

Feb 25, 2015

The event celebrated the myriad ways different cultures around the world observe the run up to Lent.

Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming

Feb 17, 2015

The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.

Media Coverage: January 2015

Feb 15, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

UMSL picked to win 2015 GLVC Softball Championship

Feb 5, 2015

The two-time defending GLVC Champion was ranked 13th nationally in the NFCA Division II Preseason Poll last week.

Softball ranked No. 13 in NFCA DII Preseason Poll

Feb 1, 2015

The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 13 in the final poll of the 2014 season, are coming off a program best 49-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Midwest Super Regional.

Remembering James Bugg, 94, UMSL’s first chancellor

Jan 21, 2015

First appointed as dean of faculty in July of 1963, Bugg led UMSL – at the time a newly founded endeavor – through six crucial years of development.

Eye on UMSL: Cotton candy clouds

Jan 21, 2015

“Sometimes the photo says it all,” said campus photographer August Jennewein of the early January dusk sky over UMSL that nearly left him speechless.

Across St. Louis, student-led effort delivers 782 service hours in single day

Jan 20, 2015

A small army of volunteers at Circle of Light was one of 13 groups serving across the St. Louis region Monday during UMSL’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service.

Record 4 UMSL marketing, communications productions win top higher ed honors

Jan 15, 2015

Call it “bragging rights,” but when compared against our geographic peers, few do it better than UMSL, according to the recently announced CASE Awards.

14 UMSL photos from 2014

Jan 13, 2015

When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.

Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service

Jan 7, 2015

UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.

Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus

Jan 5, 2015

Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.

Media Coverage: November 2014

Jan 1, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...

Collico earns NSCAA Scholar All-Region Honors

Dec 22, 2014

He holds a 3.94 grade point average in business administration and accounting, started all 18 games for the UMSL Tritons and was second on the team with five assists.

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame to induct Assistant Baseball Coach Ric Lessmann

Dec 21, 2014

The former minor league pitcher went on to become one of the winningest junior college coaches of all time and is currently in his fourth season at UMSL.

IBI News brings home the gold

Dec 14, 2014

The International Business Institute earned a gold CASE award for best regional newsletter.

UMSL Newman Center turns 50

Dec 11, 2014

The center remains a place of social gathering, where service and faith and sharing experiences build a warm community for students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Athletics Q&A with senior guard Alexis Lawrence

Dec 11, 2014

The three-point shooting threat is also leader for her team on and off the court and is hoping to have one last memorable season.

Media Coverage: October 2014

Dec 10, 2014

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.

A look at UMSL’s influential advisory group: The Chancellor’s Council

Dec 7, 2014

When UMSL Chancellor Tom George has a tough decision to make, he has an august panel of experts at his fingertips.

Bright students, inspiring speakers connect at Girls’ Summit

Dec 2, 2014

Nearly 100 middle school students gathered at the Millennium Student Center last week for the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life event.

A pre-law visit downtown

Nov 18, 2014

University of Missouri–St. Louis pre-law students and advisers recently participated in an afternoon tour of Scott Hall, Saint Louis University’s law school located downtown in St. Louis.

UMSL’s improved student retention recognized by Education Delivery Institute

Nov 17, 2014

“We want to cut the achievement gap in half,” said Judith Walker de Felix, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the graduate school at UMSL.

‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups

Nov 15, 2014

UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.

Media Coverage: September 2014

Nov 13, 2014

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.

Athletics Q&A with swimming coach Tomas Kuzvard

Nov 11, 2014

For the first time in 18 years, UMSL returned to the pool this fall when men’s and women’s swimming and diving was reinstated as an intercollegiate sport.

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth

Nov 5, 2014

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.

UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks

Nov 2, 2014

Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.

Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress

Oct 27, 2014

The much-anticipated Recreation and Wellness Center won’t open for another eight or nine months, but a few members of the UMSL community got a peek at its three-story interior.

Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries

Oct 23, 2014

“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.