Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
Members of UMSL Sustainability participated in the annual Confluence Trash Bash clean-up on South Campus in early April.
Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
Members of UMSL Sustainability participated in the annual Confluence Trash Bash clean-up on South Campus in early April.
Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
Members of UMSL Sustainability participated in the annual Confluence Trash Bash clean-up on South Campus in early April.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
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Jennings High School students gain summer lab experience at UMSL
Project Lead The Way placed the teens in UMSL labs where they researched everything from avian malaria to circadian rhythm in fruit flies.
International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience
After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.
Two upperclassmen selected to NASPA’s Undergraduate Fellows Program
Familiar faces at UMSL, Terrell Jones and Nat Smith credit the campus community with reigniting their passion for school – and for seeing fellow students succeed.
Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue
Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.
Triton teams and individual student-athletes rack up academic honors
Judging by the various honors announced just in the last few weeks, the Tritons continue to be strong performers both in their sports and in the classroom.
Structuring success: Engineering student pursues dream career through internships, co-ops
The hands-on experience Ellen Vehige is getting at Ameren is just one example of the opportunities she has found through UMSL and in the St. Louis region as a whole.
Our wars, their stories: HEC-TV’s ‘State of the Arts’ program puts unique theater project in spotlight
A new HEC-TV “State of the Arts” feature captures the development of “Telling St. Louis,” a collaboration spearheaded by UMSL and The Telling Project.
Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business
Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.
UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded
With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.
ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement
In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.
Eye on UMSL: Open for learning
Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.
Activism and design go hand in hand for Alicia Arnold
The senior UMSL graphic design major recently snagged a semifinalist spot in the international Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen
Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.
Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL
Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.
Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence
Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.
11 Tritons earn GLVC Academic Excellence Award
They are Hayley Alexander, Connor Carnduff, Natalia Carvalhais, Tyler Collico, Amber Daly, Chandler Duchaine, Kelly Kunkel, Lindsay Meyer, Hannah Miller, Carly Ochs and Erin Walker.
Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL
As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.
UMSL student veteran named 2016 Tillman Scholar, heads to Ukraine for research
The Pat Tillman Foundation has selected Ryan Barrett, a PhD candidate in political science at UMSL, as one of 60 scholarship recipients across the nation.
UMSL creates Quick Admit Day for transfers
The event is set for July 6 in the Millennium Student Center and aims to streamline the normal admission process for late deciders.
UMSL Tritons Year in Review
One Great Lakes Valley Conference champion, two runner-ups, five NCAA tournament team bids and much more: It all added up to a great year for the Tritons.
Whirlwind trip to Japan builds friendships, cross-cultural connections for 23 students
The fully funded trip was part of the Kakehashi Project, which seeks to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs
The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: First steps
Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.
Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care
Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.
Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes
BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”
Newest edition of Litmag showcases campus community’s artistic, literary talents
Spanning 90-some pages, the student-run literary magazine’s 2016 edition offers up a carefully curated selection of written and visual pieces.
Physics star, spring grad headed to Space and Planetary Science doctoral program
Cameron Nunn will conduct research on black holes as part of her Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Arkansas.
Sports, weather and UMSL
A pair of recently aired TV spots showcase the beauty of the UMSL campus and its collaborative, hard-working community.
Embracing the unexpected, Mattie Lindsey makes switch from health care to beauty industry
As chief creative officer for Beautiful You, the spring 2016 graduate hopes to apply lessons from UMSL coursework in gender studies and other academic areas to the world of cosmetology.
Gretchen Schisla’s graphic design packs dynamic social impact
The American Institute of Graphic Arts has recognized Associate Professor of Graphic Design Gretchen Schisla as a 2016 AIGA Design Fellow.
St. Louis veterans join forces with UMSL faculty, students for Telling Project premiere in Grand Center
With stories as wide-ranging as the places they’ve served around the world, each participant’s words weave around the others’ in fascinating and moving ways.
Research, research, research: 8 undergraduate projects underway at UMSL
Alzheimer’s Disease, stone lithography and plant hormones are just a few of the research topics that undergraduate students are tackling this year.
Honors graduate heads to law school on full-tuition scholarship
Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.
Still standing: Nursing professor with cancer carries on teaching, inspires students
Mike Bovier didn’t miss giving a single lecture of his Adult Health 1 class, which saw him through a tough semester, surgery and chemotherapy. His students say they’ll never forget him.
UMSL writers, high school students look to break down borders with new summer writing camp
The two-week experience is a chance for young St. Louis writers to hone their skills, read each other’s work and create their own literary zine.
On comedy, corn and common sense: Mirthweek conversations with Bo Burnham and Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman and Bo Burnham played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at UMSL this spring during the university’s annual Mirthweek celebration.
The St. Louis Mercantile Library: 170 years and counting
It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.
10th annual print fair sets the tone for Mercantile’s 170th year of existence
The event drew an estimated 750 people to campus two weekends ago, featuring all sorts of treasures plus demonstrations, library tours and free ice cream.
Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL
From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.
Aspiring detective connects community with criminal justice
Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime.
NSLS chapter celebrates student inductees, honors faculty and staff
Student members of the National Society of Leadership and Success honored faculty, staff and each other during the UMSL chapter’s recent induction ceremony.
Spring grad Eric’el Johnson blazes trails at UMSL, builds bright future at Boeing
With last weekend’s commencement celebration behind her, the electrical engineering major, Opportunity Scholar and UMSL Ambassador now heads to Boeing.
Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL
The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.
Amy Hunter promotes understanding, peace through courage and activism
Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.
Love for Syria, children’s health inspires pre-med student Alaa Kuziez
After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.
The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years
Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.
Five baseball players named All-GLVC, McGuire and Simokaitis on First Team
UMSL finished the 2016 campaign with a 29-21 overall record, including an 11-17 GLVC mark.
K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history
K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.
Gratitude for campus leaders, student organizations in the spotlight at Student Leadership Awards
A total of 20 awards were given in recognition of individual UMSL students, faculty and staff members, and student organizations.
Political science professor explores modern warfare in new book
J. Martin Rochester’s latest book explores how the laws of combat must adapt to an always-changing battlefield.
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- May graduate Tiffany Aldridge Rhine pivots to career in optometry with new position at Center for Vision and Learning
- UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts MyImpact Challenge Showcase for Missouri with local high school students
- UMSL alum Princess Stormm builds on passion for supporting local music talent
- Channon Peoples, Emmanuel Morgan discuss benefits of the Bridge Program in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
- Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
- UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
- Eye on UMSL: ‘Death and Life’
- UMSL partners with FOCUS St. Louis to host regional leadership conference at the Touhill
- Sam Brown charts new career path in education through UMSL’s Teach in 12 program
- May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
