Keren and Keith Clinton continue UMSL family legacy

Jun 28, 2023

Keren, a May BSBA graduate, and Keith, a rising sophomore majoring in business, are following in the footsteps of their mother, Kimberly, and two older siblings.

Pressing the start button: UMSL prepares to launch new esports program this fall

Jun 28, 2023

Bovey Zhang is serving as the inaugural director of the program after previous stints at Cottey College and Saint Leo University.

College of Education hosts its second Future Teacher Leadership Academy

Jun 26, 2023

A total of 14 students from nine area high schools participated in the free two-week program, which ended last week.

Eye on UMSL: Connecting applicants to opportunities

Jun 20, 2023

Tangela Williams-Spann speaks with HR specialist Cleola Butler about job opportunities at UMSL during the St. Louis Anchor Action Network’s Juneteenth Hiring & Career Expo.

UMSL Athletics hosts St. Louis CITY Cup

Jun 20, 2023

A group of 220 kids from across the St. Louis region participated in the June 10 training event at Don Dallas Soccer Field.

Counseling PhD student Corey Hancock launches UMSL Chess Club

Jun 12, 2023

The club is open to all skill levels, and Hancock plans to expand its event programming to include exhibitions and tournaments during the coming academic year.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives Good Scout Award from BSA’s Greater St. Louis Area Council

Jun 8, 2023

Sobolik joined a group of prominent area leaders to receive the award, including Rick Stevens, Dennis Gipson, Ed Monser and prominent UMSL alumni Art McCoy and the late Kirk Richter.

University of Missouri–St. Louis breaks ground on new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center

Jun 7, 2023

The new 31,000-square-foot center will serve as a gateway for prospective students while also providing a permanent home for the university’s more than 112,000 alumni.

Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms

Jun 5, 2023

More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.

Professional pitcher Michael Plassmeyer pursuing BSBA at UMSL while working to reach major leagues

Jun 5, 2023

Plassmeyer pitched collegiately at MU but transferred to UMSL after getting drafted because of its proximity to his offseason home and the convenience of its online courses.

UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL

Jun 2, 2023

Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.

UMSL research jump starting movement to improve home repair system in St. Louis

May 25, 2023

Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials on Thursday.

With Pour Decisions STL, Kaje Sanford and Javia Gilliam are making cocktail culture more accessible

May 25, 2023

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.

UMSL selects Jessica Long-Pease to lead student affairs as vice provost

May 24, 2023

Long-Pease, who holds an EdD in higher education leadership, has nearly 20 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

Litmag celebrates campus creativity with largest issue yet

May 15, 2023

About 75 members of the UMSL community gathered in the Millennium Student Center to celebrate the launch of the 35th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.

UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration

May 10, 2023

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.

UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies

May 8, 2023

Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.

International Photo Contest features spectacular scenes from around the globe

May 5, 2023

Senior business major Jackson Zamora took first place for his photo of the northern lights illuminating the night sky over Tromsø, Norway.

Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries

May 3, 2023

The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.

Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program

May 1, 2023

A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.

Eye on UMSL: Capturing a legacy

May 1, 2023

Artist Nino “Tsel One” Rodriguez works on an interpretive mural conveying the breadth of work in the Department of Psychological Sciences and memorializing Bettina Casad.

UMSL’s annual Mirthweek Carnival offers food and fun for all ages

May 1, 2023

The annual event featured old-school carnival games, rides, fair food and plenty of fun.

Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate

Apr 28, 2023

Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and Anchor Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.

Student musicians get an education on jazz at UMSL’s Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival

Apr 24, 2023

Famed jazz trumpeter and St. Louis native Keyon Harrold was among the headliners at the three-day event, which brought hundreds of area students to the Touhill.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL

Apr 24, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County.

Eye on UMSL: Team colors

Apr 24, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives a signed St. Louis City CITY SC jersey from Yancey Jones, director of corporate partnerships with the MLS club, in her office last Tuesday.

Shlynda Hudson, Mary Bosnick and Dustin Massie receive UMSL Hero Awards

Apr 24, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 20, 2023

The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.

9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech

Apr 17, 2023

The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.

UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two EduAd Awards

Apr 17, 2023

The team received silver in the “outdoor” award category for the “UMSL MORE” campaign and was also recognized for an admissions kit delivered to newly admitted students.

Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference

Apr 10, 2023

The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.

Matthew Henry brings his Afro-Cuban jazz sextet to Jazz St. Louis

Apr 10, 2023

The director of percussion studies and associate teaching professor of music led Agbara in two shows last week.

Founders show off their companies’ growth during Anchor Accelerator Demo Day

Apr 10, 2023

The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the Anchor Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.

Eye on UMSL: In the penalty box

Apr 3, 2023

Friends Bobby Castille, Beth Kernaghan, Adrienne Groves and Claire Teichman spent time in the penalty box last week during “UMSL Night at the Blues.”

UMSL recognized as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fourth time

Apr 3, 2023

Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia on the 2023-24 list.

2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’

Mar 27, 2023

This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.

UMSL’s historic season ends in the Elite Eight

Mar 22, 2023

The Tritons battled top-ranked and unbeaten Nova Southeastern until the end in their first Elite Eight appearance since 1972 but fell 82-75.

Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 13, 2023

More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.

UMSL community brushes up on Japanese calligraphy at National Foreign Language Week performance

Mar 13, 2023

The event included a short lecture, three large-scale performances by calligraphy master Kaori Ishijima and a hands-on workshop led by Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii.

UMSL Veterans Center celebrates Student Veteran’s Week

Mar 13, 2023

The UMSL Veterans Center partnered with Triton Vets to provide programming to celebrate and support the university’s more than 300 military-connected students.

UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration

Mar 13, 2023

The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Men’s basketball advances to regional final

Mar 13, 2023

The men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region Championship final for the second straight year and will take on McKendree for the title on Tuesday.

Bridge Program Saturday Academy celebrates latest group of college-bound graduates during annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony

Mar 6, 2023

This year’s senior class features 61 students who’ve combined to be accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities and received scholarship offers totaling more than $7 million.

The UMSL Black Faculty and Staff Association celebrates 40 years with gala

Mar 6, 2023

BFSA members reminisced about the organization’s impact and also announced the creation of the E. Paulette Isaac-Savage Black Excellence in Service and Leadership award.

Louie the Triton joins other mascots to help kick off College Transit Challenge

Mar 6, 2023

The weeklong challenge is meant to highlight the benefits of public transit and encourage consistent use among the region’s college students, faculty and staff.

Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming

Feb 27, 2023

Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.

Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris receive UMSL Hero Awards

Feb 20, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

UMSL cybersecurity program earns top 10 rankings from Forbes and Fortune

Feb 13, 2023

The rankings were based on factors such as acceptance rates, affordability, graduating class sizes, retention rates, student experience and student outcomes.

Reda Amer named new director of UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative

Feb 13, 2023

Amer is being tasked with helping create academic programs that serve the workforce development needs of NGA and others in St. Louis’ growing geospatial ecosystem.