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.

Anchor 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.

Alumna Letisha Wexstten building tool to assist disabled job seekers

May 23, 2022

Wexstten has created V15Able, a digital platform that allows job seekers with disabilities to connect with potential employers and showcase their skills.

UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network

May 23, 2022

More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.

Valerie Dratwick, Wayne North and Jason Wagstaff receive UMSL Hero Awards

May 23, 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.

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

May 19, 2022

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.

Community Innovation and Action Center partnering with Children’s Funding Project to map money spent to support youth

May 17, 2022

Co-Director Kiley Bednar is helping facilitate the yearlong project to analyze money being spent to support children from cradle to career in a cohort of states.

MBA graduate Alex LaPorta learns to lead on the court

May 16, 2022

As a star forward on the women’s basketball team, LaPorta earned multiple All-GLVC honors, but she also took pride in her performance in the classroom.

Black Faculty and Staff Association reviews ‘The State of Black UMSL’ and provides scholarships

May 16, 2022

Information systems major Clarence Baker Jr., nursing major Donyell Nelson, biology major Chinelo Onuijbo and finance major Corlia Spears received scholarships.

This is Natissia Small, vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration

May 16, 2022

Small has helped form partnerships with corporations such as Amazon since adding workforce integration to her portfolio of responsibilities.

Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care

May 9, 2022

The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.

Litmag showcases campus community’s creative talent

May 9, 2022

About 50 members of the UMSL Community gathered in the Writing Center Friday to celebrate the launch of the 34th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.

On the Air: St. Louis Public Radio turns 50, celebrates history and station’s future 

May 9, 2022

Tina Pamintuan, a 20-year veteran of public media, is leading STLPR into its next 50 years after being hired last August to serve as the station’s CEO.

English and French major Zara Konstapel excels in the pool and on the page

May 5, 2022

The All-American swimmer has also stood out in the classroom as an English major, winning a literature scholarship and contributing poetry to Litmag.

College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs

May 2, 2022

UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.

Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 2, 2022

Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.

Mirthweek brings people together for games, food and fun

May 2, 2022

Members of the campus community gathered to play games, ride bumper cars and share merriment during the annual celebration.

Gateway Scholarship Program providing in-state tuition to new UMSL students from 8 surrounding states

May 2, 2022

Legal residents of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Tennessee will automatically qualify when they enroll as new full-time students.

Ken Rapsilber, Dena Jenkins and Megan Gregory receive UMSL Hero Awards

Apr 25, 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 hosts annual international business case competition, sponsored by Bayer

Apr 25, 2022

The competition challenged students to utilize what they’ve learned about business so far and push themselves beyond traditional thinking to produce inventive solutions.

Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Secure Community Network, UMSL win Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 25, 2022

UMSL students Shawanda Martin, Hufsa Siddiqui and Zachary Weiss have supported Secure Community Network in their work as Decipher Investigative Intelligence interns.

UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute

Apr 21, 2022

The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.

UMSL Police Sergeant Richard Aites finds meaning writing about history, the outdoors

Apr 18, 2022

Aites is a columnist for Outdoor Guide Magazine and the author of “The Legend of Coal Oil Johnny,” a historical fiction book inspired by oil baron John W. Steele.

BES alumna Madeleine Trotier uses acrobatics and dance to educate with Circus Harmony

Apr 18, 2022

Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor, teaches children STEM concepts and local history through acrobatics, juggling and tumbling.

Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor,

Indian and Muslim student associations celebrate holidays, traditions with joint dinner

Apr 18, 2022

The concurrence of Indian New Year and Ramadan offered an ideal opportunity to create space to share cultural differences and discover commonalities. 

UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary

Apr 11, 2022

The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.

Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment

Apr 11, 2022

Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.

UMSL serving as educational partner with Generation USA on Verizon Skill Forward Initiative

Apr 11, 2022

UMSL will provide training for area students interested in careers as junior full stack java developers through a free, fully online, 16-week program.

Safer Homes Collaborative addresses connection between increasing gun ownership and suicide among black men

Apr 10, 2022

The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.

New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha

Apr 4, 2022

University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.

Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons

Apr 4, 2022

The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.

Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career

Apr 4, 2022

Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.

Eye on UMSL: Showing them around

Mar 28, 2022

Sadie Weiss, assistant director of Precollegiate Student Services, talks to a group of prospective students last week inside the Welcome Center.

2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment

Mar 28, 2022

This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.

August Jennewein, ShaQuina White and Chelsea Nollau receive UMSL Hero Awards

Mar 25, 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.

Eye on UMSL: Pizza with the provost

Mar 21, 2022

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Veterans Center kicked off its annual Student Veterans Week programming with Pizza with the Provost.

Virtual Spring Career Fair helps students make connections and land jobs

Mar 21, 2022

More than 200 students participated, and they had a chance to engage with about 100 companies eager to identify potential recruits.

Eye on UMSL: Chalk it up

Mar 21, 2022

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Artists Anonymous took to the Quad to commemorate more than 100 influential women with chalk art last week.

UMSL hosts Women’s History Month workshop focused on salary negotiations

Mar 21, 2022

Emily Rapko McEneny, associate director of Career Services, led the workshop and gave attendees tips on salary negotiation and how to assess one’s skills and value.

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy

Mar 18, 2022

A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.

School of Social Work 2022 Critical Issues Symposium tackles advancing justice through equitable outcomes

Mar 17, 2022

Panelists Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in health care and opportunities for change during the digital event.