Jennifer McKnight’s new class pairs design students with dementia patients

Nov 28, 2017

Every UMSL course that she teaches demands a lot from her graphic design students, and the one she piloted over the summer was no exception.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 27, 2017

Both Tritons basketball teams found success over Thanksgiving break with the women knocking off Lincoln and the men beating Robert Morris-Peoria.

A look into the lives of international students who choose UMSL

Nov 27, 2017

Several international students share their experiences at an American university in a Midwest city.

MSW student Chelsey Jacox shares personal journey to internship at Youth in Need

Nov 27, 2017

A trying childhood, college basketball, work with prisoners and an inspiring grandmother led Jacox to pursue social work and a child-therapy internship.

Students of German language and culture pack Touhill for Einshoch6, explore campus resources

Nov 26, 2017

The Nov. 16 event drew over 1,000 local high school students and teachers as well as UMSL’s own German majors.

Graduating building managers reflect on campus rec’s growth since it first opened

Nov 24, 2017

Tabitha Milon, Braxton Perry and Lizzy Turner, along with classmate Davide Scacchetti (not pictured), have gained friends and work experience at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

UMSL named to Military Times’ ‘Best Colleges’ list for 4th straight year

Nov 21, 2017

The rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey of services, campus culture, academic achievement rates and other resources and outcomes.

At the finish line: December grad sees her way through parenthood, illness to education degree

Nov 20, 2017

DeAnna Anderson tackled being a new mother, living with lupus and an education degree all in 4 1/2 years at UMSL.

Immersive honors course carries history out of the classroom, into community

Nov 20, 2017

Students learned the modern history of St. Louis from those who experienced it firsthand.

STLCyberCon 2017 attracts large audience of students and professionals to UMSL

Nov 20, 2017

The conference was a joint effort of the computer science and information systems departments and showcased the university as a hub of cybersecurity education.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 20, 2017

Senior point guard Elijah Watson broke a 42-year-old school record when he handed out 14 assists in the Tritons’ 78-56 win over Webster in last week’s home opener.

Eye on UMSL: Colorful view

Nov 17, 2017

Students admire the fall colors as they peer out the windows of the Executive Education Room at Anheuser-Busch Hall on a bright November day.

Graduating senior draws on language skills at Latino outreach center, aims to practice family law

Nov 16, 2017

When Kim Castizo crosses the commencement stage next month, she’ll be making both her mother and her son, Daniel, especially proud.

Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum brings lessons on environmental justice

Nov 13, 2017

The event featured varied perspectives on the topic and attracted an audience of about 300 people last Thursday at the Saint Louis Zoo.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 13, 2017

The volleyball team celebrated a pair of dramatic victories last week as it closed out the regular season and improved to 22-7, the program’s most wins since 2008.

Eye on UMSL: Autumn conversation

Nov 9, 2017

Students chatter with one another while traversing the Thomas Jefferson Library lawn on a bright fall day.

Bill Clinton visits Girls Inc. STEM program grown with UMSL help

Nov 8, 2017

Keith Miller and Amber Bell-Christian helped develop the initiative that the former president made an appearance at last week.

UMSL, STLCC partnership aims to help meet the need for more STEM teachers

Nov 6, 2017

An agreement between the two institutions will expand the reach of UMSL’s We Teach MO STEM education program.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 6, 2017

Senior setter Madyson Abeyta (6) helped direct the volleyball team to three victories last week, clinching the program’s first 20-win season since 2010.

Students organize first Finance Career Conference to bridge industry, academia

Nov 6, 2017

By networking with alumni and regional financiers, students received an inside view of the profession.

Senior Scholars Program aims for a more intergenerational, age-friendly university community

Nov 3, 2017

Several of the first people to be accepted into the pilot, set to launch at the start of the spring 2018 semester, discuss their interest in the program.

New UMSL conductor Darwin Aquino and student musicians anticipate debut performance

Nov 2, 2017

Aquino discusses the Nov. 8 concert, his excitement about the music department and his personal journey from the Dominican Republic to St. Louis.

Ameren Accelerator partners empower energy startups during inaugural cohort

Oct 30, 2017

Seven energy startups pitched their technologies and solutions during Ameren Accelerator Demo Day Oct. 26.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 30, 2017

The UMSL men’s and women’s swimming teams opened their home schedules by beating Maryville and Lindenwood-Belleville in a tri-meet.

UMSL NOW initiative expands night, online, weekend class options

Oct 29, 2017

The new endeavor, launching this spring, will also focus on bolstering support services for students and faculty already engaged in flexible scheduling options.

UMSL criminologists win prize for article examining rise in mass incarceration in US

Oct 28, 2017

Michael Campbell, Matt Vogel and Joshua Williams are set to receive the American Society of Criminology’s 2017 Outstanding Article Award.

Unassuming but vibrant Paul Artspace, founded by UMSL professor, draws residents from St. Louis and around the world

Oct 27, 2017

Ever since grad school, Michael Behle had hoped to create some kind of artist collective if he ever got the chance.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 23, 2017

Junior Maxi Roth shared medalist honors with teammate Ares Boira and helped the Tritons win the Lindenwood University Fall Invitational.

New ranking shows UMSL tops among Missouri schools offering need-based financial aid to upperclassmen

Oct 23, 2017

The university has taken proactive measures to help ensure students have the financial support they need to finish their degrees.

U.S. Bank awards UMSL students cybersecurity scholarships

Oct 23, 2017

David Autry, Alan Alyas and Vii Bishop are the first recipients of the new scholarship.

Don’t miss Mercantile Library’s ‘OK, I’ll Do It Myself’ exhibit and other must-see shows

Oct 23, 2017

Dale Evans’ scruffy boots and other memorabilia relating to the film and TV star are among 144 items on display through Sunday.

The biggest competitive advantage: UMSL interns embrace opportunities in first Ameren Accelerator cohort

Oct 20, 2017

Ten students are enjoying the benefits of the innovative program while working with the seven participating companies.

UMSL receives national recognition for excellence in student voter engagement

Oct 20, 2017

Patricia Zahn accepted three awards on behalf of UMSL on Thursday at the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awards ceremony in Washington.

Eye on UMSL: To and fro

Oct 19, 2017

Students travel from one campus destination to another on a recent weekday afternoon in this scene captured by UMSL photographer August Jennewein.

At UMSL, intellectual disability is no barrier to a full college experience

Oct 18, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch takes a close look at the university’s SUCCEED program in a feature published earlier this week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 16, 2017

The volleyball team won three matches in the Midwest Region Crossover Tournament while men’s soccer player Pat Ries moved into a tie for 10th on UMSL’s single-season goals list.

Mural adds finishing touch to reimagined Office of Student Involvement

Oct 16, 2017

The space is even more inviting now that eye-catching, UMSL-themed artwork fills one whole wall.

Criminology alumni making impact in civilian roles in St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Oct 16, 2017

Will Werner, Sherri Schaefer and Emily Blackburn support commissioned officers through their work in planning, application development and crime analysis, respectively.

Cybersecurity program obtains $493,000 in NSA-funded grants to elevate curriculum, lab infrastructure

Oct 16, 2017

The two grants will fund lab infrastructures, enhance equipment and advance curricula.

Optometry offers Alex Gada a second chance at a career she loves

Oct 16, 2017

The third-year student’s love of learning and passion for helping people made returning to school later in life worth all the effort.

Todrick Hall brings song, dance and good conversation to UMSL – plus a Beyoncé-inspired acrostic

Oct 12, 2017

The prominent entertainer and YouTuber visited campus this week as part of the Office of Student Involvement’s Speaker Series.

Chancellor trumpets UMSL’s global contributions to ecology through Harris Center in op-ed

Oct 12, 2017

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published Tom George’s guest column on its website on Oct. 10.

MIMH’s new initiative makes local young people agents of change around substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis prevention

Oct 11, 2017

The free seven-week program, taking place at UMSL ITE, is open to minority male and female students ages 13 to 24 and runs from Oct. 25 to Dec. 13.

Seeing a brother through treatment, hospital volunteering and vascular research make up the Saffafs’ pre-med experience

Oct 9, 2017

Omar, Alaa and Khalid Saffaf volunteer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where Omar received treatment and where they were inspired to pursue medical careers.

Student volunteers contribute 175 service hours to Great Rivers Greenway project during The Big Event

Oct 9, 2017

A crew of 43 Tritons planted a bioswale with native plants, removed invasive honeysuckle and conducted litter pickup during the Sept. 23 event.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 9, 2017

Ares Boira shot a career-low round of 70 in the opening round of the Findlay Beall Classic, helping the Tritons move into second place on the team leaderboard.

Visiting scholar offers look at historian’s craft in action, connections to science and policy

Oct 9, 2017

Dan Bender will connect with students, faculty and community members this week during his College of Arts and Sciences grant-funded visit.

New UMSL marketing video celebrates vibrant campus community

Oct 6, 2017

#UMSLproud students Madilynn Woodham, Jennie Lee and Rachel Simpson are among the 13 Tritons who make an appearance.

See 34 Shakespeare plays all at once at UMSL’s Gallery FAB

Oct 5, 2017

Dan Younger’s “Julius Caesar” is among a set of wide-ranging visual interpretations on display through Oct. 12 in the Fine Arts Building.

Meet the newest UMSL Bridge Program Express Scripts Scholars

Oct 2, 2017

Five more local teens are now benefiting from UMSL scholarships made possible through a partnership of Express Scripts and the university’s Bridge Program.