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.

Women in Politics Panel returns to UMSL, featuring local and statewide leaders

Mar 20, 2023

The panel included State Rep. Wendy Hausman, former State Rep. Jean Evans, State Rep. Raychel Proudie and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.

Chalking event celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing local leaders

Mar 20, 2023

Student-based organization Artists Anonymous put on the second annual event in concert with the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

An array of innovators take part in 2023 EQ Student Pitch Competition

Mar 20, 2023

Michael Pepper, Kolby Pierce and Denae Howard captured the top three prizes in the annual competition, which serves as a way to boost student entrepreneurs.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 20, 2023

Shortstop Irene Travis led the UMSL softball team to victories in its final four games in The Spring Games in Leesburg, Florida.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating a historic season

Mar 20, 2023

Assistant Athletic Director Luke Rinne introduced members of the men’s basketball team during a pep rally Thursday to celebrate their Midwest Region championship.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics holds ‘speed networking’ event to help students secure career opportunities

Mar 15, 2023

The event helped students engage with local industry professionals to secure jobs and internships.

Ticket punched: UMSL headed to NCAA Division II Elite Eight for second time in school history

Mar 14, 2023

The Tritons avenged a GLVC Championship loss to McKendree with 62-60 victory on Tuesday night, and they’ll play next week in Evansville, Indiana.

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.

Eye on UMSL: Tune up

Mar 13, 2023

Karen Kanakis, the interim director of Opera Theatre, leads several members of the Opera Workshop Ensemble during rehearsal earlier this month in the Whitaker Room.

Christian Okeke, a self-taught cellist, pursuing music degree at UMSL

Mar 13, 2023

Okeke worked two jobs to buy a used cello and learned to play by watching YouTube videos. Now he is excelling under the tutelage of acclaimed cellist Kurt Baldwin.

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.

Music education student Sara Mullins performs with College Band Directors National Association’s intercollegiate band

Mar 13, 2023

A devoted horn player, Mullins also works at Pianos for People in St. Louis.

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.

UMSL students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington

Mar 6, 2023

Senior Luis Schneegans and junior Zahria Patrick showcased their research in mathematics and chemistry, respectively. Patrick’s poster presentation earned second place in her category.

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.

10 inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2023

These UMSL women share stories of perseverance, overcoming struggle and triumph.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 6, 2023

Bowen Sandquist helped UMSL secure its third bid to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament in the past four years.

UMSL sport management students travel to Super Bowl LVII

Mar 1, 2023

The students worked on the upper concourse level of State Farm Stadium, helping fans find their way to their seats and stadium amenities and answering questions.

Eye on UMSL: Center of attention

Feb 27, 2023

UMSL’s Victor Nwagbaraocha had the crowd transfixed as he slammed the ball through the basket during the Tritons’ 67-54 upset victory over fourth-ranked Indianapolis.

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.

Legacy Family Lunch & Pinning Ceremony kicks off a new tradition

Feb 27, 2023

Saturday’s event served as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate parents who are alumni and have children attending UMSL

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 27, 2023

Victor Nwagbaraocha led UMSL to an upset of No. 4 Indianapolis on “Pack the Stands” night, but the Tritons fell to McKendree in their regular-season finale.

Panelists dole out advice, discuss what defines ‘Black Love’ at event

Feb 20, 2023

Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.

Eye on UMSL: Clean strike

Feb 20, 2023

A member of the men’s soccer team takes a shot toward the goal during a workout earlier this month at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 20, 2023

Joel Sylven placed third individually and helped the 15th-ranked Tritons to a fourth-place showing at the Houston Classic, hosted by Southern Nazarene in Humble, Texas.

UMSL mathematics alumna Jessie Bleile serving as new geospatial professor of practice

Feb 20, 2023

Bleile will teach an introductory GIS course next semester and continue to help the university expand its geospatial offerings.

Business major Alexander Orywall joins friends in launching Tritons Football Club

Feb 20, 2023

A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Orywall had the idea to start the club as a way of sharing their enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.

Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis

Feb 13, 2023

Biology PhD student George Todd presents his research on hover fly cognitive and behavioral ecology during a Three Minute Thesis competition last week in the MSC.

Optometry student Claire Saylor named vice president of the American Optometric Student Association

Feb 13, 2023

The optometry student was also honored as AOSA’s Trustee of the Year for the 2022-23 school year.

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.

UMSL student groups promote culture and community at annual Spring Jamboree

Feb 13, 2023

Dozens of student groups came together to welcome new members, share upcoming events and more.

MS in Supply Chain Analytics student Abhishek Solomon gearing up for job at Bunge after graduation

Feb 13, 2023

Solomon is currently working as an intern at the company and is hoping to transition into a full-time role as a product owner for supply chain digitization initiatives.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 13, 2023

The men’s and women’s swimming teams both placed fifth at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships, and senior Jon Osa recorded three top-eight individual finishes.

Swimmer Franziska Hauptmann continues to persevere despite adversity

Feb 7, 2023

Hauptmann fractured her lower back after getting hit by a car while riding to practice in October, but she’s competing this week in the GLVC Swimming and Diving Championships.

UMSL kicks off Black History Month with soul

Feb 6, 2023

The Office of Student Involvement held its annual Soul Food Celebration as students, faculty members and staff gathered in the MSC.

Junior Emily Lu to gain experience with international trade through Boeing internship

Feb 6, 2023

The international relations major will address global trade regulation inquiries, prepare import-export approval submissions and research global trade control issues.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 6, 2023

Junior Kennedy Moore was one of four UMSL track and field runners to win events at Rose-Hulman’s Friday Night Spikes Meet, taking first place in the women’s 400 meters.

Eye on UMSL: Diving in

Feb 6, 2023

UMSL Coach Tony Hernandez stands on the pool deck watching as a group of swimmers dive into the water during practice last Tuesday at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 30, 2023

Senior center Kiara Stewart averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds last week as the women’s basketball team split road games against William Jewell and Truman State.

Over 200 students participate in UMSL’s MLK Week of Service events

Jan 23, 2023

Students made dog toys for the Humane Society and greeting cards for senior citizens and put together gift bags for nursing students and backpacks for children in foster care.

Eye on UMSL: An inspirational message

Jan 23, 2023

Jayla McDonald, a senior majoring in English and psychology, pens a letter to a senior citizen last Wednesday during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service activity.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 23, 2023

Isaiah Fuller scored 24 points to lead the men’s basketball team to an 80-69 win over Quincy, the first of the Tritons’ two victories last week as they snapped a two-game losing streak.

Two new exhibitions open at UMSL’s Gallery 210@FAB

Jan 20, 2023

“Hung Together” and “Figurative Fridays” officially opened on Jan. 17 and will run through Feb. 10.

Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives

Jan 19, 2023

St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.