Worth the wait: Irene Garrison earns her degree from UMSL after nearly 60 years

Jan 17, 2023

Garrison’s father passed away before being able to provide her with a college education. So she put herself through school – one class at a time, over decades.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

College of Education awarded $4 million grant to support postdoctoral fellowship program

Dec 19, 2022

The program will focus on embedding the science of learning best practices into daily K-12 instruction and the subsequent impact on educators and students.

Elementary education major Zachary Bentley graduating into job at school he once attended

Dec 19, 2022

Bentley plans to work as a full-time substitute at Premier Charter School, where he also completed his practicum, before getting a classroom of his own next fall.

Aurion Farhadi turns his academic career around and lands a job at a top accounting firm

Dec 19, 2022

Farhadi, who earned a master’s degree in accounting, is set to begin working as an audit associate at KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the country.

The Printery Book Arts Lab, a collaboration between UMSL and Central Print, keeps the art of letterpress alive in St. Louis

Dec 15, 2022

The facility features a comprehensive collection of letterpress equipment on loan from the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL

Dec 12, 2022

Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.

Student-Athlete Academic Commons gets upgrade with support of alumni Terry and Stan Freerks

Dec 12, 2022

Thanks to a generous donation from the Freerks, the space was overhauled. Upgrades include a variety of seating options as well as new carpet, lighting and custom wall decals.

Celsi Lyons grows professionally, personally while earning BSBA in marketing and management

Dec 12, 2022

The December graduate started Celsi’s Dog Care to help support her daughter while working toward her degree in marketing and management.

Anchor Accelerator announces newest cohort

Dec 12, 2022

Each company in the 10-week program receives $50,000 in nondilutive capital, mentoring from UMSL staff and faculty, and the assistance of two UMSL student interns.

UMSL volleyball team caps historic season by reaching the national semifinals

Dec 5, 2022

The Tritons knocked off No. 2 seed Barry University on Thursday before losing to eventual national champion West Texas A&M on Friday in Seattle.

International business course helping local company expand to a European market

Dec 5, 2022

The IMBAI is a 7- to 10-day course in partnership with University of Applied Sciences in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and the University of Applied Sciences in Seinäjoki, Finland.

Addiction Science Team growing in numbers, impact with new funding from state opioid settlements

Dec 5, 2022

The team has added 10 new members and has been expanding its partnerships with the help of more than $6 million in new funding directed to UMSL.

Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 28, 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.

After a pandemic hiatus, study abroad programming returns to UMSL

Nov 28, 2022

Nearly 70 study abroad programs have enriched the lives of countless students, providing transformative experiences across the globe.

UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation

Nov 28, 2022

Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.

UMSL volleyball team captures first-ever regional championship

Nov 21, 2022

The Tritons are bound for Seattle and will take on No. 2 seed Barry University in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals on Dec. 1 on the campus of Seattle Pacific.

Founders compete on Anchor Accelerator Pitch Day

Nov 21, 2022

The Anchor Accelerator Pitch Day competition featured 14 businesses vying for six opportunities to receive $50,000 and entry into the program.

New platform improves access to UMSL innovative works

Nov 21, 2022

The new UMSL Innovations online platform automates certain nonexclusive licensing and can significantly reduce the transaction time, allowing for wider reach of UMSL intellectual property.

UMSL recognized for increasing student voter registration, education and turnout during 2022 midterms

Nov 18, 2022

The university is one of 394 colleges and universities on the inaugural list.

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists honors UMSL Chief of Staff Adella Jones as Living Legend

Nov 15, 2022

Jones was honored with KMOV morning news anchor Maurice Drummond and St. Louis Post-Dispatch music critic Kevin Johnson at a ceremony on Saturday.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network marks first anniversary by setting ambitious goals for 2023 and beyond

Nov 15, 2022

The network of major St. Louis employers and institutions is ramping up initiatives to drive sustained investment in local neighborhoods impacted by systemic inequities.

UMSL’s Anti-Racist Educators Group aims to build a culture of acknowledgment on campus

Nov 9, 2022

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the group recently hosted a discussion about land acknowledgments.

Former NGA Director Robert Sharp joining UMSL Geospatial Collaborative

Nov 4, 2022

Sharp will serve as a research fellow and help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening and expanding the university’s partnerships.

UMSL Marketing and Communications wins four CASE Best of District VI Awards

Nov 3, 2022

The department was honored for its work in UMSL Magazine and UMSL Daily.

Eye on UMSL: Happy Halloween!

Oct 31, 2022

Students and faculty in the College of Education turned a construction hole into a Halloween-themed gravesite outside the Ed Collabitat on South Campus.

Randall Vogan, Channon Peoples and Erin Whitteck receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 31, 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 faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.

Inaugural UMSL Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honor local visionaries

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL alumnus Peter Racen helped establish the awards with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship by highlighting impactful entrepreneurs and advocates.

UMSL working with BJC HealthCare, Compass Health to meet growing need for master’s-trained social workers

Oct 24, 2022

Under new agreements, employees from two of Missouri’s largest behavioral health providers can pursue MSWs while receiving academic support services to ensure degree completion.

UMSL and Gateway Writing Project partner with National Park Service for writing marathon at Gateway Arch National Park

Oct 20, 2022

Writers explored the landscape of the park and the architecture of downtown St. Louis for inspiration and also participated in activities at the entrance plaza.

Eye on UMSL: High five in the 5K

Oct 17, 2022

Runner Pechaz Clark receives a high five from mascot Louie the Triton during the second annual UMSL Alumni Association 5K Run & Walk through campus on Saturday morning.

UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day

Oct 17, 2022

Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.

UMSL welcomes cohort of students from The Bahamas after partnering with Ministry of Education

Oct 6, 2022

A cohort of 20 first-year students have enrolled this semester through the Public School Scholars Programme or the National Tuition Assistance Scholarship program.

Educators from across the country convene online for Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference

Oct 3, 2022

The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.

Eye on UMSL: Put to the test

Oct 3, 2022

Business major Robert “Otto” Ottinger drags a sled across the lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center last Tuesday during the UMSL Combat Fitness Test Competition.

St. Louis Public Radio hosting ’50 Fest’ as part of ongoing celebration of station’s golden anniversary

Oct 3, 2022

The street festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Public Media Commons on Olive Street adjacent to UMSL at Grand Center.

UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 8th consecutive year

Sep 29, 2022

The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.

Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards

Sep 26, 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.

Reggie Hill, Natissia Small join KMOX to discuss strategies for attracting new students

Sep 26, 2022

In their conversation with host Carol Daniel, Hill and Small stressed the importance of cultivating collaborative partnerships to help recruit students.

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.

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.

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.