Sophomore Wilma Zanderau earned All-American honors for the second straight year after tying for 10th at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship.
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Sophomore Wilma Zanderau earned All-American honors for the second straight year after tying for 10th at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Wilma Zanderau earned All-American honors for the second straight year after tying for 10th at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Wilma Zanderau earned All-American honors for the second straight year after tying for 10th at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Education graduate Lisa Foust named Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
Education graduate Lisa Foust named Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
Education graduate Lisa Foust named Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
MPPA graduate Taylor Cook lands director position at Covenant House after internship in chancellor’s office
Cook assisted with coordinating and communicating events and activities around the 60th anniversary and Transform UMSL as the project management and communications intern.
MPPA graduate Taylor Cook lands director position at Covenant House after internship in chancellor’s office
Cook assisted with coordinating and communicating events and activities around the 60th anniversary and Transform UMSL as the project management and communications intern.
MPPA graduate Taylor Cook lands director position at Covenant House after internship in chancellor’s office
Cook assisted with coordinating and communicating events and activities around the 60th anniversary and Transform UMSL as the project management and communications intern.
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Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more
Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.
Philosophy master’s graduate Sam Filby examines the foundation of belief in the people we trust
Filby will begin studying at Northwestern University in September and hopes to build upon his research at UMSL while pursuing his PhD.
New PhD graduate Mary Painter examines how Uber, Lyft have used policy process to gain edge and disrupt transportation
Painter’s research showed that the companies found valuable allies among elected officials as they began operating in Austin, Chicago and St. Louis.
Confronting coronavirus through art
Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight and Professor Jeff Sippel guided students, alumni and friends through art making at home in the wake of coronavirus.
SUCCEED student Tyler Haynes makes a home at UMSL
Tyler Haynes has blossomed in SUCCEED – living on campus, taking classes, attending events and presenting about the program at the annual TASH conference.
Optometry on the edge of the Earth: A clinical rotation in Nome, Alaska, fosters cultural exchange, cutting-edge practice
Optometry student George Dowdy helped treat Native Alaskan patients in Nome and the surrounding villages with preceptor and alumna Dr. Marcy O’Neil.
UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus
UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.
Four May graduates from Department of English heading to PhD programs
Serenity Dougherty, Dora Holland, Devon Pham and Nicole Ramer will focus on comedy and identity, fantasy, digital media and public writing, respectively.
Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL
During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.
Terran Hill bound for prestigious law school after earning degree in economics
Hill, who holds acceptances from Cornell University and the University of California, Berkeley, will begin classes in August and aspires to become a judge.
UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.
Graduate Nick Barbeau strives to help others through engineering work
The BSEE student will graduate with a job lined up in water and wastewater treatment at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.
Clinical alternatives help nursing students build skills during coronavirus pandemic
College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.
Litmag and The Current showcase campus creativity with digital releases
Litmag, released May 4, focused on featuring diverse content and creators, while The Current, released May 6, debuted a new magazine format.
May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor
For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.
Music faculty show support for students through new video of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’
Director of Choral Studies Jim Henry was the driving force behind the project, which was produced over several weeks with mixing and editing by student Kolin Keith.
Opportunities at UMSL help communication graduate Drew Dubis discover his career path
Dubis tried out four other majors and spent time at two other universities before deciding on public relations with the help of faculty members at UMSL.
Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing
After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.
Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach
UMSL students have been maintaining vital university functions from home, making connections with alumni and taking donations for the UMSL Strong Scholarship Fund.
Students of Service hosts virtual readings of children’s books
The readings give students an opportunity to participate in a community service project and support area families while following social distancing guidelines.
UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours
Students were invited to apply on a first-come, first-served basis for grants of up to $2,000 to assist with financial hardships or expenses related to COVID-19.
University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities
The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.
Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online
The seniors and Assistant Teaching Professor Scott Gericke worked quickly to build a website to showcase their capstone presentations.
Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship
Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.
Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership
Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.
‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display
Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.
PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers
Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.
Vanna White makes surprise visit to online communication class
The Wheel of Fortune star dropped in on a Zoom meeting of Associate Teaching Professor Jill Alexander’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.
UMSL faculty, students featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast
Faculty members Marie Mora and Lea-Rachel Kosnik joined the show, hosted by UMSL alumna Mary Suiter, assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
SASS unit has developed new ways to help students get the support they need
Student Enrichment and Achievement, Multicultural Student Services and the University Tutoring Center are providing remote services while students are away from campus.
Student entrepreneurs showcase business growth in EQ Student Accelerator competition
MBA student Emily Haas won first place for her meal-planning app Plan-to-Plate, which allows users to import recipes and match them with real-time grocery store sales.
UMSL moving all summer courses to online instruction, dropping all summer 2020 online fees
The university will continue to offer a robust catalog of courses with high-quality instruction thoughtfully developed and taught by expert faculty.
UMSL taking part in national Solve Climate by 2030 digital teach-in on April 7
The university is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to co-host the Missouri edition of the nationwide collection of webinars focused on climate action.
Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19
The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.
Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care
The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.
UMSL offers mental health support through Sanvello app
Sanvello provides 24/7 access to mental health support and supplements other mental wellness initiatives offered by the Division of Student Affairs.
Bellerive fosters new interests for Honors College’s Alix Enkel and Haley Graham
Working on the 20th anniversary issue of Bellerive helped the Honors College students discover a passion for publishing, graphic design and more.
Center for Teaching and Learning leads pivot to remote learning
CTL Director Keeta Holmes and her team started developing resources to help faculty and students transition to remote teaching and learning in February.
Creating community: Tiny Tritons wins NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education award
The Tiny Tritons program offers no-cost events designed to support students who care for children and connect families with the UMSL community.
UMSL athletics on hold amid coronavirus pandemic
The men’s basketball team was boarding its bus when it learned the NCAA Division II Tournament had been canceled, and the GLVC has suspended spring sports.
Social Work symposium tackles youth policy in criminal justice
The School of Social Work’s 2020 Critical Issues Symposium featured a panel with professionals across disciplines, discussing criminal justice reform and the challenges they face.
UMSL dig deemed an archeological discovery of the decade by international media
Michael Cosmopoulos uncovered an ancient tax record near Pylos, Greece, which challenged previous understandings of the formation of governments in the Western world.
Bridge Program celebrates success of Express Scripts Saturday Academy’s latest college-bound graduates
A crowd of about 1,800 people gathered March 7 for the 34th annual Award Recognition and Closing Ceremony at America’s Center.
UMSL Opera Theatre previews ‘Clever Artifice’ on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Director of Opera Theatre Stella Markou and cast members Lexi Neal, Sophie Loban, Gracelyn Penn and Nick Bashaw shared their experiences.
Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers
The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.
Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields
Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.
Eye on UMSL: Making music
Music education students teach a new song to 4- and 5-year-olds at the University Child Development Center as part of the Early Clinical Experience in Schools course.
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Senior Marina Prediger tied the women’s tennis program’s record for career victories when she picked up her 79th in a 6-0, 6-1 sweep of Purdue Northwest’s Patricia Dizon.
Men’s basketball team earns first NCAA Tournament bid since 1988
Coach Bob Sundvold’s squad received an at-large berth when the bracket was revealed on Sunday night.
Eamonn and Drucilla Wall connect with Irish diaspora ‘Down Under’
The UMSL professors spent two weeks giving lectures and readings of their original poetry and essays to Irish-Australian communities in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
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