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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Justice Beard set a conference record while winning the women’s 500-yard race at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Justice Beard set a conference record while winning the women’s 500-yard race at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Justice Beard set a conference record while winning the women’s 500-yard race at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Justice Beard set a conference record while winning the women’s 500-yard race at last week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Women’s basketball Coach Katie Vaughn picked up her 200th victory at UMSL as the Tritons rallied to beat Indianapolis on the road on Saturday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Women’s basketball Coach Katie Vaughn picked up her 200th victory at UMSL as the Tritons rallied to beat Indianapolis on the road on Saturday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Women’s basketball Coach Katie Vaughn picked up her 200th victory at UMSL as the Tritons rallied to beat Indianapolis on the road on Saturday.

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‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes

‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes

UMSL students look to the university to create life-altering opportunities. UMSL alumni prove-out those opportunities with solid successes. That’s the story of the newest chapter of the “I Chose UMSL” branding campaign launched in October. This is the fourth iteration of the popular initiative.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its 2013-14 season on Saturday with 57-52 victory at NCAA Division I opponent Saint Louis in its lone exhibition game. Senior transfer Alyssa Like led the UMSL Tritons with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while senior Devonna Smith had 11 points and nine rebounds. UMSL will officially tip-off its season on November 16, hosting Lindenwood at 5:30 p.m.

Students praise newly renovated physics lab

Students praise newly renovated physics lab

A newly renovated science lab at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is drawing rave reviews from students after undergoing an upgrade courtesy of a gift from St. Louis-based Peabody Energy.

Eye on UMSL: Halloween

Eye on UMSL: Halloween

Judges (from left) Iron Man (Quinten Smith, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Super Mario (Rhael Sala, office support staff in the Cashier’s Office), Carpet Ronin (David McGraw, a philosophy graduate student) and Skeleton (Ena Selimovic, a teaching assistant) prepare to weigh in on a pumpkin carving contest at the Millennium Student Center.

Kick it with The U on mtvU

Kick it with The U on mtvU

That’s right. The U, the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ student radio station, will be on mtvU for the College Radio Countdown. Their episode will play their 10 music picks and mtvU videos that best represent The U’s vibe.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis went 1-2 at the GLVC-GLIAC Crossover Tournament last weekend. The UMSL Tritons defeated Ashland, 3-2, on Friday in their opening match before suffering 3-1 losses to No. 17 Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State on Saturday. UMSL (13-11, 7-5 GLVC) returns home this weekend with a pair of GLVC matches. The Tritons will host Saint Joseph’s on Saturday and Indianapolis on Sunday.

Meet Sharon Pruitt, The Current editor-in-chief

Meet Sharon Pruitt, The Current editor-in-chief

Sharon Pruitt’s love affair with writing dates to her childhood obsession with science fiction and fantasy books. Inspired by books like “Ender’s Game” and “The Hobbit,” Pruitt began writing her own stories. As a fifth grader, she edited her school newspaper and later developed a fondness for zines, independent publications with a limited circulation.

Eye on UMSL: Believe

Eye on UMSL: Believe

Ian Wrobel,  a senior political science major, is confident the St. Louis Cardinals will be the 2013 World Series...

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis began the week with a nonconference sweep of Missouri Baptist on Tuesday and posted another 3-0 victory on Friday in Great Lakes Valley Conference play over William Jewell. Rockhurst then took a 3-0 match on Saturday over the UMSL Tritons. UMSL (12-9, 6-5 GLVC) will travel to Aurora, Ill., this weekend to compete in the annual GLVC-GLIAC Crossover Tournament. The Tritons will play Ashland on Friday and Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State on Saturday.

Eye on UMSL: All ears

Eye on UMSL: All ears

Elle Fitzpatrick, a junior biochemistry and biotechnology major and UMSL student ambassador, captures the full attention of a near-capacity crowd as she poses a question to Dr Melvin D. Shipp, dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Shipp was the guest speaker at the annual Great Lecture Series at UMSL. His talk was titled “Improving the Public’s Health Through Better Inter-Professional Communication” and held in the Millennium Student Center.

Media Coverage: September 2013

Media Coverage: September 2013

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.

Psychology PhD student gets published in 2 scholar journals

Psychology PhD student gets published in 2 scholar journals

Those outside the academic world aren’t always aware of the importance of publishing, but suffice to say that, for a graduate student hoping to land a tenure-track position at the university level, having articles accepted for publication is a very big deal. So imagine the excitement of Lauren Salminen, a second year doctoral student in behavioral neuroscience, when last month she had two articles accepted for publication on the same day.

UMSL student leader brings home regional award

UMSL student leader brings home regional award

Marissa Steimel hugs her latest accomplishment and flashes a smile for the photographer. Within seconds, even if you don’t know this young woman, you know it won’t be the last time we see this kind of picture.

UMSL physicist talks science of ‘broadcast buffet’ from Cardinals postseason play

UMSL physicist talks science of ‘broadcast buffet’ from Cardinals postseason play

The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed ample time on the national stage this postseason. That means fans have a “broadcast buffet” for tuning into Cards playoff games, St. Louis Magazine contributor D.J. Wilson points out. He turned to Bernard Feldman, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to discuss the science of and delays across the various formats.

Eye on UMSL: Mustachioed moment

Eye on UMSL: Mustachioed moment

UMSL students (from left) Aichatou Konte, Charles Barnes, Riann Rikard, Braxton Perry and Marissa Sutherland share in a playful moment during a photo shoot last month for the “I Chose UMSL” marketing campaign.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis recorded a pair of road Great Lakes Valley Conference victories last weekend, defeating William Jewell, 2-1, on Friday night before garnering a 2-1 win at No. 8 ranked Rockhurst on Sunday. Sophomore Jon Huelsman scored three goals for the UMSL Tritons, including both in the upset victory over the Hawks. The Tritons (6-6, 5-5 GLVC) close out the home portion of their schedule this weekend, hosting Illinois Springfield on Friday and Southern Indiana on Sunday.

UMSL experiences enrollment increase

UMSL experiences enrollment increase

A record number of applications resulted in a near-record enrollment at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall. In total, 16,814 students are taking UMSL classes – a 1 percent increase over last fall.

Student new to UMSL, takes on big role in ‘Rocky Horror’

Student new to UMSL, takes on big role in ‘Rocky Horror’

Among the University of Missouri–St. Louis students performing in “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is Grayson Jostes, who came to UMSL this semester as part of SUCCEED, a post-secondary program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Yates named GLVC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September

Yates named GLVC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September

Sophomore Colby Yates of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Player of the Month for September, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis bounced back from a 3-0 loss at No. 18 ranked Truman State on Friday night post a 3-0 victory at Quincy on Saturday. Senior Chelsea Burkle averaged 4.17 kills per set in the two matches to pace the offense. UMSL (9-6, 5-2 Great Lakes Valley Conference) will host Lindenwood Tuesday night in a nonconference contest before returning to the road in GLVC play, traveling to Drury on Friday night and Missouri S&T on Saturday.

Crow chosen for Patriot All-America Invitational

Crow chosen for Patriot All-America Invitational

University of Missouri–St. Louis senior Warren Crow of the UMSL Tritons men’s golf team is among the 84 golfers selected to participate in the 2013 Patriot All-America Invitational at Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

UMSL’s Month of Community Giving begins

UMSL’s Month of Community Giving begins

Give a little, help a lot. It’s the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Month of Community Giving, an annual campus giving campaign that benefits the causes of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and the Community Health Charities of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, they are community partners to more than 250 nonprofit organizations.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons improved their win streak to five matches on Saturday in a 3-2 win over Wisconsin-Parkside, but saw it come to an end on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to Lewis, the first of the year in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. UMSL (8-5, 4-1 GLVC) will travel to #18 ranked Truman State on Friday night before a road trip to Quincy on Saturday.

Chancellor’s Award recognizes UMSL faculty member’s commitment to students

Chancellor’s Award recognizes UMSL faculty member’s commitment to students

Kathleen Nigro has positively influenced hundreds of University of Missouri–St. Louis students. During her 15 years at UMSL, she has tirelessly worked as a teacher, adviser and community service advocate with the Gender Studies program, Department of English, Pierre Laclede Honors College and several student organizations. Nigro’s passionate commitment to her students has earned her the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in the category of Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member.

Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office. Lewis junior Kim Vertin was tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Week.

Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week

Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week

Junior back Brooke Barczewski of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Quincy senior forward Jaclyn Mastroianni was tabbed as the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis went 2-0 on the weekend, posting a pair of shutout victories in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. The UMSL Tritons defeated Saint Joseph’s 2-0 on Friday night with goals from Jaylon Griffith and Jessica Mincher before picking up a 1-0 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday behind the game-winner from Hannah Kaloupek. The Tritons (4-2, 2-2 GLVC) return to the road this weekend, traveling to Wisconsin-Parkside on Friday and to Lewis on Sunday.

Eye on UMSL: Alma mater

Eye on UMSL: Alma mater

Double Date, a UMSL student group, sings the university’s alma mater, “Heart of Missouri,” at the closing ceremony of UMSL’s Founders Dinner and Jubilee birthday party. Double Date includes (from left) Michaela Slamka, tenor, Blair Brown, lead, Ravi Raghuram, bass and Nathan Johnston, baritone. Fellow student Dustin Shrum accompanied the group on trumpet.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a pair of losses last weekend. The UMSL Tritons suffered a 1-0 defeat at Quincy on Friday as the host Hawks scored the game-winner in the final three minutes. UMSL then hosted Truman State on Sunday in the home opener, falling victim to the Bulldogs, 2-0.The Tritons close out their current three-game homestand this weekend, hosting Saint Joseph’s on Friday and Indianapolis on Sunday.

Eye on UMSL: Final touches

Eye on UMSL: Final touches

Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.

UMSL student Sidney Allen named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

UMSL student Sidney Allen named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Sophomore midfielder Sidney Allen of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Wisconsin-Parkside freshman goalkeeper Mallory Geurts was tabbed as the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week. The 2013 season marks the first year GLVC men’s and women’s soccer has honored an Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

UMSL Be Inspired campaign moves to spring

UMSL Be Inspired campaign moves to spring

This time last year the University of Missouri–St. Louis was in full giving mode. UMSL’s Be Inspired campaign had faculty and staff donating to the university to support the programs that inspire them.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its schedule with a pair of victories, beginning the season at 2-0 for the first time since 2001. The UMSL Tritons competed in the Embassy Suites Invitational, last weekend, hosted by Lindenwood. UMSL defeated Emporia State, 2-0, in the opener on Friday, before topping the host team on Sunday, 2-1. The Tritons travel to Quincy on Friday for the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener before hosting Truman State on Sunday in their home opener.

UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull

UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull

Unearthing dinosaur bones is something mostly seen on television or read about in books. But for two University of Missouri–St. Louis students, it was their summer.

Media Coverage: August 2013

Media Coverage: August 2013

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.