Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark

Sep 19, 2022

The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.

Tritons United offers preventative and responsive programming aimed at reducing gender-based violence on campus

Sep 19, 2022

The group creates campus resources and provides educational training for faculty, staff and students.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Sep 15, 2022

UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala

Sep 12, 2022

Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.

Women leaders from across region take part in Accenture Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Touhill

Sep 12, 2022

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined a panel discussion with Dr. Tam Brownlee of Accenture; Kathy Button-Bell of Emerson; and Khalia Collier of St. Louis City SC.

Dan Lauer receives Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award from the St. Louis Business Journal

Sep 12, 2022

Lauer was among 14 honorees at the 18th annual awards presentation and received the recognition for his work with UMSL Accelerate’s DEI Accelerator program.

Newly launched Staff Ombuds Office provides informal, confidential resource to help employees address concerns

Sep 7, 2022

Marlo Goldstein Hode is serving as UMSL’s acting staff ombuds as the university pilots the new position in the 2022-23 academic year.

UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 6, 2022

Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.

Involvement Jamboree helps new and returning students engage on campus

Sep 6, 2022

Sixty-one student organizations and departments had representatives at Wednesday’s event, eager to inform students about their groups and goals and attract members.

UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center debuts new app, encourages students to get involved

Sep 6, 2022

The new UMSL Campus Rec app will make it easier for students to take advantage of programming at the RWC such as group fitness classes, personal training and special events.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address

Sep 1, 2022

Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Marketing and Communications unveils new brand showcasing the ways UMSL offers ‘More’

Aug 29, 2022

The new brand is visible in advertising and promotional materials for prospective and current students along with the wider community.

College of Optometry engages community members about eyecare during First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center

Aug 29, 2022

The monthly event offers visitors the opportunity to learn the real science behind science fiction, featuring hands-on activities, trivia, presentations and more.

Warren Gibson, Tanya Nettles and John Shanklin receive UMSL Hero Awards

Aug 29, 2022

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 welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins

Aug 22, 2022

New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.

Students check back into Oak Hall on Move-In Day 2022

Aug 22, 2022

Last week, UMSL students began their college experience by moving into Oak Hall and discovering their new home for the academic year.

First Summer SURG cohort assists the Missouri Institute of Mental Health’s Addiction Science Team in addressing the overdose crisis

Aug 22, 2022

The five students spent the summer packing naloxone kits, conducting literature searches, creating infographics and working on their own personal research projects on overdoses.

UMSL Social Peers promotes inclusive campus community

Aug 15, 2022

The yearlong program pairs full-time undergraduate students from across campus with students in the Succeed Program based on common interests.

Eye on UMSL: Welcoming the world

Aug 15, 2022

More than 130 students representing 28 countries took part in UMSL Global’s International Student Orientation on Monday in the Millennium Student Center.

Political science student Sydney Young works to foster civic engagement in fellow students, community

Aug 15, 2022

Young was among 82 students nationally named to the ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll and recently started a fellowship with the ACLU.

UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities

Aug 15, 2022

The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion brings equity advisor training to UMSL through NSF ADVANCE grant

Aug 15, 2022

Over the summer, 26 UMSL faculty and staff members completed the training, which focused on best practices to promote inclusive excellence and equity in hiring.

Eye on UMSL: ‘I voted’

Aug 8, 2022

Jody Squires, the regional director for University of Missouri Extension programs in the Urban East Region, voted in last week’s primary election in the Millennium Student Center.

DEI mentorship program at MIMH helps foster Megan Niehaus’ interest in neuroHIV

Aug 8, 2022

UMSL was one of five sites hosting students in the summer mentorship program organized as part of the International NeuroHIV Cure Consortium.

UMSL DEI Accelerator wins St. Louis Business Journal Fire Award

Aug 1, 2022

The program was recognized for its commitment to boosting diversity in the local startup economy and its success in providing paid internships to students.

Stefani Weeden-Smith guiding development of St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Jul 29, 2022

Weeden-Smith began her role as director of the alliance of higher education institutions, hospital systems, corporations and nonprofits in September.

UMSL opens its doors to Film Camp USA

Jul 25, 2022

Forty-five students have participated in the eight-week camp and helped develop the short film “Watchers,” which will debut on Saturday at the Touhill.

Social Work Professor Joe Pickard named new Faculty Athletics Representative

Jul 25, 2022

Pickard will serve as a liaison between the university and the athletics department and also help represent the university in conference and NCAA matters.

Alex LaPorta signs to play professional basketball in Europe

Jul 21, 2022

LaPorta has signed to play the 2022-23 season with Basketball Academie Limburg in the Dutch Women’s Basketball League.

Eye on UMSL: A walking lunch

Jul 18, 2022

Members of the campus community took breaks from classes and work and walked on the treadmills inside the Recreation and Wellness Center. 

Millennium Student Center to serve as polling place for primary, general elections

Jul 18, 2022

Residents of St. Louis County will be able to cast their votes on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus in both the primary and general elections this year.

UMSL DEI Accelerator receives $300,000 grant from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Jul 11, 2022

The grant was awarded through the Heartland Challenge, which funds programs, projects and initiatives that support underrepresented business owners and founders.

Missouri Sen. Brian Williams touts unprecedented investment in UMSL, north St. Louis County

Jul 11, 2022

Missouri’s 2023 budget will direct $40 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to UMSL to support a major campus redevelopment.

History alumnus Alexander Salois becomes key member of Facilities Management

Jul 5, 2022

Salois began working in the department part-time as a student, and has led an effort to digitize campus key records.

UMSL alumnus and retired Boeing executive Terry Elmendorf becomes UMSL’s executive in residence

Jun 27, 2022

Elmendorf returns to the university after more than 30 years in various leadership positions at Boeing.

Cambio de Colores Conference celebrates resilience in uncertain times

Jun 27, 2022

Last week’s event brought together more than 50 interdisciplinary professionals to share research and best practices to support immigrant integration in the Midwest.

UMSL’s new DEI coordinator is ready to shape the future

Jun 27, 2022

In his new role, Myron Burr will work collaboratively with campus departments to maintain the university’s commitment to equity.

College of Education hosts inaugural Future Teacher Leadership Academy for local high school students

Jun 27, 2022

The free two-week program was funded by a $30,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Cigna Foundation awards $200,000 grant to support Bridge Program’s Saturday Academy

Jun 23, 2022

The Saturday Academy provides courses in mathematics, science and written and oral communication, and 100% of its graduates have matriculated to college since 2003.

Dr. Erin Brooks, Lindsay Pickering and Jim Webb receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jun 21, 2022

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.

Members of Unified Command reflect on two-plus years of work to keep UMSL community safe

Jun 21, 2022

Dan Freet, Justin Roberts and Chris Sullivan were part of the eight-member team responsible for guiding campus policies since the beginning of the pandemic.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network members share learning experience in historic Ville neighborhood

Jun 16, 2022

Attendees took a walking tour of some of the neighborhood’s historic sites and heard from community leaders in a panel discussion.

UMSL names Lisa Capone as vice chancellor for advancement

Jun 14, 2022

Capone is the associate vice president for development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education fundraising.

Optometry students gain valuable experience working at Chickasaw Nation Department of Health

Jun 13, 2022

The rotation at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was coordinated by the Indian Health Service, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL

Jun 13, 2022

To date, 28 pharmacy students have completed their MBAs through a partnership between UHSP and UMSL’s College of Business Administration that began in 2013.

UMSL again gets high marks for advancing gender equality, reducing inequality in Times Higher Education rankings

Jun 9, 2022

The university ranked No. 54 globally in the gender equality category and also scored highly in several other areas.

Eye on UMSL: Kudos!

Jun 6, 2022

Administrative Associate Ann Marie Klues and Student Recruitment Specialist Jenna Haddock update the Kudos board last week in the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

St. Louis Public Radio marks golden anniversary

Jun 2, 2022

The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.

DEI Accelerator Demo Day shows progress and success of latest class of founders

May 31, 2022

Founders Will Bubenik, Tony Davis, La’Crassia Wilderness, Valeria Rodriguez and Paris Rollins showcased their businesses during last week’s event.

St. Louis Coro Fellows share experiences, lessons from the past year during graduation event

May 31, 2022

Danijela Bule, Elizabeth Collinger, Emily Desmond, Lorenzo Giamartino, Ebee Grellier, Hannah Motley, Manusha Jayasinghe, Ronald Jones, Raya Kazdan and Jesse Strod completed the program.