Puchalski worked as a research assistant for Professor Erika Gibb and is continuing to intern at NGA’s Geoscience and Artificial Intelligence Application Lab.
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Physics graduate Grace Puchalski to pursue master’s in math as she eyes geospatial career
Puchalski worked as a research assistant for Professor Erika Gibb and is continuing to intern at NGA’s Geoscience and Artificial Intelligence Application Lab.
Physics graduate Grace Puchalski to pursue master’s in math as she eyes geospatial career
Puchalski worked as a research assistant for Professor Erika Gibb and is continuing to intern at NGA’s Geoscience and Artificial Intelligence Application Lab.
Physics graduate Grace Puchalski to pursue master’s in math as she eyes geospatial career
Puchalski worked as a research assistant for Professor Erika Gibb and is continuing to intern at NGA’s Geoscience and Artificial Intelligence Application Lab.
Student marshal Ruman Singh excited to start doctoral program in computer science at UMSL
Singh, who has carried a 4.0 through his time in the master’s program, chose UMSL to kickstart his career change.
Student marshal Ruman Singh excited to start doctoral program in computer science at UMSL
Singh, who has carried a 4.0 through his time in the master’s program, chose UMSL to kickstart his career change.
Student marshal Ruman Singh excited to start doctoral program in computer science at UMSL
Singh, who has carried a 4.0 through his time in the master’s program, chose UMSL to kickstart his career change.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
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Eye on UMSL: Play Gloria!
Office of Admissions staffers and senior BSBA student Brandon Pesek helped celebrate the St. Louis Blues’ first full day as Stanley Cup champions Thursday on the MSC Bridge.
RN to BSN program ranked No. 6 in Missouri by nursing website
Top RN to BSN ranked the UMSL College of Nursing program No. 6 on its list of the “15 Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Schools in Missouri 2019.”
Scholarships reward exemplary academic, real-world character education practitioners
Doctoral students Anthony Graham and Kim Starkey earn awards for their scholarly work at UMSL and its practical applications in their schools.
UMSL ranked among the nation’s best online degree programs in political science
TheBestSchools.org ranked UMSL No. 14 on its list, which is based on factors including curriculum, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation and range of school-sponsored financial aid.
Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins
Rohrer, who received her bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2017, was one of approximately 1,500 graduate students selected for the fellowship this year.
Eye on UMSL: Shine on
UMSL custodian Samuel Franzen makes the floor shine in Seton Center Hall on South Campus.
Anthropology major Morgan Tanner’s empathy for people driving her toward future career
UMSL faculty members have helped the first-generation college student find opportunities to engage in ethnographic research, and she’s presented her work at two conferences.
CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL
Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.
UMSL named top choice in Missouri for online business programs
College Consensus recognized UMSL’s BSBA program for its affordability, convenience and reputation.
Sociology major lands prestigious Boren Award for seven months of study in Senegal
Olivia Soule will divide her time between studying the Wolof language and researching public health issues thanks to the $20,000 scholarship.
Tritons golfer Joel Sylven earns national Outstanding Freshman Award
Sylven ended the year with a 71.89 stroke average, a new single-season UMSL record.
Family history inspires student leader to help others
The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.
Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort
The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.
UMSL dedicates Triton Pantry as it continues to serve students facing food insecurity
A recent report said nearly half of all college students have some degree of food insecurity with more than one in five falling into the most severe category.
UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study
The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.
Trio of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards for study abroad programs
YuJin Hur and Molly Motes will study abroad in Japan for the entire 2019-20 school year, while Sarah Thompson will study in Ireland in the fall.
UMSL accountants among best CPA exam performers
AccountingEdu ranked UMSL’s Master of Accounting program as the best in Missouri for its exceptional CPA exam pass rate and other factors.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media
In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.
Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors
Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.
Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students
A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.
Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree
Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.
Infographic: An International Impact
During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.
Back to the Basics: Guatemala trip challenges nursing students to learn new diagnostic techniques, empowers future practice
The College of Nursing students and faculty members visited indigenous communities where they set up primary care and women’s health clinics.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership
The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.
Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL
Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Both the men’s and women’s golf teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Division II Championships with strong showings at their respective regional tournaments.
Communication courses help students move beyond cultural stereotypes, including those of immigrant groups
Lara Zwarun’s “Dangerous Messages” course and Shannon Ahrndt’s “Intercultural Communication” explore prevailing societal attitudes with a critical eye.
Eye on UMSL: Lavender Graduation
UMSL hosted its second annual formal Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, at the Millennium Student Center.
Litmag gives UMSL community a chance to shine in its pages, behind the scenes
The 31st annual edition of the student-run literary and art journal features 48 works from 31 different creators.
Honors college course enlists voices of civil rights leaders, encourages community engagement
UMSL students created 11 historical documentaries that premiered May 2 at the Missouri History Museum.
Perseverance makes Matthew Moerdick’s graduation extra sweet
The optometry student got into UMSL on his third round of applications. He’s set to graduate this month on the dean’s list and with a job.
Continuous improvement a recurrent theme for May dual-degree economics grad Nicolette Seder
The senior continuous improvement analyst at Unyson Logistics serves as a role model for her 7-year-old daughter, Skylar.
Alex Zvibleman, UMSL’s first entrepreneurship graduate, eyes investment in university area
The business student plans to open a coffee shop later this summer near UMSL’s campus.
UMSL technology could help unlock the keys to better baby formula
Doctoral candidate Mithila Bandara has been working to replicate the natural sugars in breast milk – called human milk oligosaccharides – in the lab of Professor Alexei Demchenko.
Coming off conference title, Tritons softball hosts NCAA Regional
UMSL is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional and begins play against No. 7 seed Illinois Springfield on Thursday.
Criminology PhD students win national recognition for scholarly work over the past year
Kristina Thompson Garrity, Jennifer O’Neill, Paige Vaughn, Cherrell Green and Jennifer Gerlomes Medel have either won awards or been invited to prestigious workshops.
Eye on UMSL: Budding students
High schoolers on an Admissions tour of the UMSL campus take a moment to sport some impromptu poses for the camera as they walk past a bed of tulips.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Clutch hitting and dominant pitching lifted the softball team to a GLVC Tournament title, the fifth conference championship in program history.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
‘I’m nine years strong’: Ariel Farnsworth emerges from bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma to succeed at engineering
May graduate Ariel Farnsworth overcame cancer, excelled in engineering school and hopes to inspire young women.
Tritons’ Amanda Scott named GLVC softball Coach of the Year
Scott, in her third year at UMSL, helped lead the team to a 20-6 conference record and a share of the regular-season GLVC title.
Brain injury inspires Kevin Geekie to earn degree, assist others
The UMSL social work student wants to use his education to make a difference for others in a similar situation.
Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon
Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.
New course aims to expose students to the range of careers they might seek in the arts
Arts Life, On Site took students on site visits around St. Louis and to New York over spring break to meet with arts professionals working in many roles.
Mirthweek presents fresh comedy stylings from household name Marlon Wayans
On Friday, Marlon Wayans and special guest Loni Love slew with laughter to a packed audience in the Touhill Performing Arts Center for the Mirthweek finale.
Office of Student Involvement program cultivates new crop of campus leaders
Ten first-year UMSL students completed the 11-week Emerging Leaders program on April 19.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
A 4-0 week locked in a share of the regular season conference title for the softball team, which takes the top seed into this week’s GLVC Tournament.
Peter Mwariri hopes to use his nursing degrees to better society at home and abroad
The death of his beloved aunt propelled the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award recipient into health care with a mission of change.
Walman Scholarship helps new father Aric Waltz balance life
Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies.
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- Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Jalene LaMontagne, colleagues win Robert P. McIntosh Award from the Vegetation Section of the Ecological Society of America for research on community synchrony in seed production
- Eye on UMSL: A global welcome
- Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
- Fontbonne University archives find new home on UMSL’s campus
- UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
- UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
- Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
- 2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
- DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
