Softball sweeps weekly GLVC awards; Butler, Perryman honored

Apr 22, 2014

Junior Brianna Butler (left) was named Player of the Week, while sophomore Hannah Perryman was named Pitcher of the Week.

Winners of International Photo Contest announced

Apr 22, 2014

Second place went to Kevin Hill, a senior majoring in accounting, for his photograph “Blue Boats.”

UMSL students place during annual Midwest Model European Union

Apr 21, 2014

Two faculty members and 19 students from UMSL participated in the 20th Midwest Model European Union at Indiana University in Bloomington.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Apr 21, 2014

The UMSL Tritons baseball team took two at Maryville mid-week before claiming wins in three of four games at Truman State over the weekend.

9 moments of Brentmoor community, UMSL Tritons together at ‘Senior Prom’

Apr 20, 2014

Many attendees of a recent packed prom in the St. Louis area might have been seniors, but none of them were high school students.

UMSL advertising students win gold ADDY

Apr 16, 2014

The students had a productive spring, bringing home a haul of medals at the St. Louis ADDY Awards.

UMSL scientists make surprising discovery about caterpillars, weevils

Apr 15, 2014

Robert Marquis, professor of biology, and Christina Baer, a doctoral student in biology, conducted a study that found leaf-tying caterpillars are inadvertently benefitting adult Asiatic oak weevils, an invasive species.

Media highlights 4 new UMSL buildings, Natural Bridge improvements

Apr 14, 2014

The St. Louis Business Journal showcased the ongoing and planned construction on and near campus in two articles last week.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Apr 14, 2014

Junior Bailey Hopper earned her first collegiate medalist honors while helping the UMSL women’s golf team to a first place finish at its own Triton Invitational.

Burkle, Standefer receive 2014 NSCA All-American Athlete Award

Apr 13, 2014

Honorees are recognized for their dedication to strength training and conditioning, academic and personal accomplishments, and their integrity as student athletes.

UMSL’s Alan Frank named GLVC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Apr 10, 2014

The UMSL sophomore scored two wins and gave up no earned runs over nine innings on the mound en route to the honor.

Nolan Ebbinghaus revives love of drama in ‘The Laramie Project’

Apr 9, 2014

The political science major didn’t plan on getting into theater in college, but while waiting tables, he had a relapse of the drama bug.

UMSL’s dominant pitching duo attracts media attention

Apr 8, 2014

KSDK recently featured UMSL’s Hannah Perryman (left) and Brittni Chapman for their roles in helping the No. 10 ranked Tritons to a 26-3 record.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Apr 7, 2014

UMSL (10-4, 3-1 GLVC) cruised to an 8-1 win at William Jewell on Saturday, using victories in all six singles matches to help garner the win.

Landwehr named GLVC Baseball Player of the Week

Apr 3, 2014

Philip Landwehr, a senior business administration major, helped the UMSL Tritons to three wins in a four-game series against Rockhurst last weekend by batting .600.

Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers

Apr 1, 2014

The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.

Eye on UMSL: Opening day

Apr 1, 2014

UMSL students (from left) Chris Jaros, Kevin Arendt, Jeff Sjerven, Zach Willmer, and Gen Onuma watch the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on opening day.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 31, 2014

UMSL junior Tim McLarty won all four of his singles matches last week extending his win streak to seven matches.

Alysha LeMay presents research on landmark St. Louis sculpture

Mar 30, 2014

The senior art history major at UMSL recently discussed her research at the Missouri State Capitol.

Media Coverage: February 2014

Mar 30, 2014

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 coverage.

Double Date creates international stir

Mar 27, 2014

The barbershop quartet is made up of UMSL students and recent alumni.

UMSL finance students earn scholarship in professional competition

Mar 27, 2014

Andrew Fretwell, Ben Klutenkamper and Hannah Russell were finalists in the 2014 Financial Service Professionals National Industry Issues Competition.

UMSL geologist to hold class among volcanoes

Mar 27, 2014

Michael Fix’s fascination with the eruptive mountains led to a career in geology.

Nursing student perseveres to become mentor

Mar 25, 2014

Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored

Mar 25, 2014

Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.

UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI

Mar 24, 2014

Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

Mar 24, 2014

More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 24, 2014

UMSL (6-8, 4-4 GLVC) lost a nonconference midweek game at McKendree, but bounced back to take three of four in a home series against Wisconsin-Parkside.

Sled hockey goalie takes break from UMSL studies to win Sochi gold

Mar 23, 2014

“At this point, I am still in shock, and it is very difficult to put into words what it all means,” said Steve Cash, just days after returning from Russia.

Concerto competition winner Daniel Kuehler takes the stage with Orchestra

Mar 20, 2014

The music student started off as a biology major and has since become a bright start in UMSL’s prestigious piano program.

Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships

Mar 20, 2014

More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.

2 UMSL Tritons garner All-GLVC honors in women’s basketball

Mar 19, 2014

UMSL seniors Devonna Smith (left) and Hazaria Washington received the honors following one of the women’s basketball program’s best seasons to date.

Eye on UMSL: Phase 10

Mar 18, 2014

UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 17, 2014

Freshman Alex Stupek had nine hits in four games, including two home runs and a grand slam as the Tritons finished 3-1 for the week.

UMSL students offer free tax preparation

Mar 13, 2014

Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.

Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career

Mar 12, 2014

KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.

From skateboards to center stage: Brandon Smith brings baritone to ‘Mikado’

Mar 11, 2014

The self-described “long-haired goofy skateboard kid” didn’t think he’d be a candidate for singing in operas.

Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2014

The UMSL sophomore received the honor for the second time in her career.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 10, 2014

Senior Paul Richmond tallied seven hits to pace the UMSL offense as The Tritons went 2-3 in its first five games.

Women’s basketball selected to NCAA Tournament

Mar 9, 2014

For just the second time in program history, and the first since the 1999-2000 season, the UMSL team is going dancing.

Tyler Sanguinette makes international mark on world of type

Mar 7, 2014

The senior, majoring in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design at UMSL, hopes to make typography and hand lettering his specialty.

UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition

Mar 7, 2014

Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.

Rec Center will include bells, whistles, climbing wall

Mar 5, 2014

The new Recreation and Wellness Center at UMSL is right on schedule – due to open at the beginning of the fall semester 2015.

Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic

Mar 4, 2014

“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.

Eye on UMSL: Speed networking

Mar 3, 2014

Ninety seconds isn’t much time, but for some business students it was enough to make a networking connection.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 3, 2014

UMSL women’s tennis (3-1) posted a 5-4 victory over Harding last Monday night.

Men’s golf ranked No. 17 in Golf World/Nike Golf Division II College Coaches’ Poll

Mar 2, 2014

The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 16 in the final fall poll, are coming off a first place finish at the Frito Lay Taco Bell Intercollegiate.

Women’s basketball moves up to No. 7 in NCAA Midwest Regional Rankings

Feb 27, 2014

UMSL is in search of its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999-2000, and just the second-ever in program history.

Softball achieves program’s highest national ranking

Feb 25, 2014

The UMSL Tritons moved up to No. 8 in the first National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Poll.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Feb 24, 2014

The UMSL Tritons men’s tennis team opened its spring schedule with a 5-4 win over Bellarmine on Sunday morning.