UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 25, 2016

Junior Hunter Reine put together back-to-back career nights last week for the Tritons, recording 16 points at Truman State and 21 at Quincy.

Economics major discovers new path at UMSL

Jan 24, 2016

Baseball led Derek Steiner to UMSL, but economics gave him a purpose and career path.

Eye on UMSL: Moving

Jan 21, 2016

UMSL dance students brought the audience to their feet Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Smasons build a legacy of learning

Jan 20, 2016

Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.

Media Coverage: December 2015

Jan 20, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Wintry MLK Day of Service sees UMSL students clearing crops, sweeping floors

Jan 19, 2016

230 students participated in the annual MLK Day of Service, volunteering at ­­13 sites across the region for a total of 699 service hours.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 19, 2016

Senior Kelly Kunkel averaged 14 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last week as the Tritons went 1-1 at home.

Robert Dorr, 68, knows it’s never too late to go back to school

Jan 18, 2016

The retiree graduated from UMSL in December, finishing a college career he started in 1966.

Women’s soccer has 3 earn NSCAA All-Midwest Region honors

Jan 18, 2016

The trio helped UMSL to a 12-5-4 record under the direction of second-year head coach Wendy Dillinger.

Eye on UMSL: Disc devotees

Jan 14, 2016

Making the most of a mild winter day, UMSL freshman Jacob Beers tosses a flying disc with fellow students on a North Campus lawn.

Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture

Jan 13, 2016

The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.

UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root

Jan 11, 2016

A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 11, 2016

Diogo Dias finished in first place in the 100-yard backstroke as UMSL returned to the pool for the first time in nearly a month on Saturday.

Huelsman adds another all-region honor to list of postseason accolades

Jan 10, 2016

Also a First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists.

NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students

Jan 7, 2016

Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 4, 2016

The women’s basketball team outlasted visiting Truman State in a 61-60 double overtime victory with junior Shea O’Brien contributing 14 points off the bench, including four in the second overtime.

Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization

Jan 3, 2016

Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.

Marquardt named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Dec 23, 2015

He finished the week shooting 50 percent from both the floor (14-of-28) and three-point land (11-of-22), while netting all 10 of his free-throw attempts as well.

St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration

Dec 22, 2015

“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.

From biochem to brewing: UMSL grad opens Iowa City Brewlab with dad

Dec 21, 2015

Nathan Letcher celebrated graduation afar as he brewed the first batches of craft beer to go on tap at the new science-themed brewery. The home-brewing veteran is the head brewer.

Same nursing cohort, different paths for graduating student veterans

Dec 20, 2015

College of Nursing students Dan Szyman and Allie Hearn are two of 58 military veterans graduating from UMSL this semester.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements

Dec 16, 2015

It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 14, 2015

The women’s basketball team won its lone game last week, defeating cross-town foe Maryville, while the men’s team finished the week with a win and a loss.

Students research pollinators at local cemetery

Dec 9, 2015

Biology students Hannah Stowe (left) and Randy Anderson researched pollinators’ interactions with native and nonnative plant species at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster

Dec 8, 2015

In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 7, 2015

Men’s basketball opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play at home last week but came up short in both games, losing to Drury, 60-51, and Missouri S&T, 85-81.

Healing St. Louis: Community Psychological Service extends its helping hand

Dec 6, 2015

The program trains future clinicians, supports faculty research and offers affordable, high-quality assessments and outpatient treatment to area residents.

Women’s soccer lands 4 on All-GLVC teams

Dec 6, 2015

Miriam Taylor was selected to the first team, while Kayla Delgado was a second team selection. Mary Hoffmann and McKayla Harder were both named to the third team.

Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges

Dec 3, 2015

UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.

Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role

Dec 3, 2015

UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.

Student-athletes, great students

Dec 3, 2015

Take a look at some of the numbers generated by the 13 UMSL Tritons teams over the course of the 2014-2015 seasons.

Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves

Dec 2, 2015

“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.

Huelsman, Collico garner All-GLVC honors in men’s soccer

Dec 2, 2015

Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists while Collico scored four goals and tallied a pair of assists this season.

Kat Riddler, The Current’s editor-in-chief, puts focus on writing, staff camaraderie

Dec 1, 2015

The English graduate student leads weekly meetings where the student newspaper staff members discuss what’s working well and what they can further improve on.

Business student Nour Salmeen benefits from big-city opportunities at UMSL

Nov 30, 2015

Salmeen was drawn to UMSL by the university’s strong business program, connections to the community and internship opportunities.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 30, 2015

UMSL women’s basketball went 1-1 last week, defeating Findlay at home (74-59) after falling to Kentucky Wesleyan on the road (74-58).

New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester

Nov 24, 2015

Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.

2016 UMSL Sports Hall of Fame Class announced

Nov 24, 2015

The inductees include Allyson DeFosset, Josh Morgan, Dennis Spitzer, Dale Westerholt, the 1968-69 men’s basketball team and Denise Silvester.

Wildlife artist honored with World Ecology Award

Nov 23, 2015

Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman received the 2015 World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 23, 2015

Freshman Diogo Dias won three individual events and one relay, setting a school record in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 48.64.

Researchers seek treatments for veterans combating chronic injury

Nov 22, 2015

MIMH researcher David Tate and colleagues research the prevalence of mild traumatic brain injuries in military veterans and the best methods for diagnosis and treatment.

Here’s how Emerson’s support has had an immediate and long-term impact on UMSL

Nov 19, 2015

Emerson has contributed nearly $6 million to UMSL over the years. People often ask, “Just where does all that money go?” Here’s your answer.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Kelly Kunkel

Nov 19, 2015

The business administration major is a student in the Pierre Laclede Honors College and senior forward on the UMSL women’s basketball team.

Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students

Nov 18, 2015

Students Brandon Garrison and Taylor Obst work on a batch of beer they’re brewing for the UMSL course Beer Brewing: Chemical and Biochemical Principles.

Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.

Walker named GLVC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

Nov 17, 2015

The education major posted back-to-back 30-plus dig outings, including a career-high 38 in five sets against Missouri S&T on Friday.

Laughter, lessons punctuate The Onion founder’s campus visit

Nov 16, 2015

While on campus for his Student Life Speaker Series presentation last Thursday, Scott Dikkers also conducted a workshop with creative-writing students.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 16, 2015

Senior Carly Ochs tallied a career-best 22 kills Saturday as UMSL closed out the year with a five-set victory over Drury on Senior Day.

Men’s golf ranked No. 13 in final fall Golfweek Coaches Poll

Nov 15, 2015

UMSL sophomore Markus Lindberg has a scoring average of 74.71 and claimed medalist honors at the Brickyard Crossing,