During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
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UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
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: Dance party
The Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center hosted the St. Louis Dance Showcase, billed as an ‘unforgettable afternoon of rhythm and dance.’
Eye on UMSL: Dance party
The Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center hosted the St. Louis Dance Showcase, billed as an ‘unforgettable afternoon of rhythm and dance.’
Eye on UMSL: Dance party
The Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center hosted the St. Louis Dance Showcase, billed as an ‘unforgettable afternoon of rhythm and dance.’
2025 Trailblazer Awards celebrates individuals who educate and inspire generations
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.
2025 Trailblazer Awards celebrates individuals who educate and inspire generations
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.
2025 Trailblazer Awards celebrates individuals who educate and inspire generations
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.
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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.
Media Coverage: June 2016
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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.
St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
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.
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.
Media Coverage: May 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Louis Public Radio named recipient of Peabody Award for ‘One Year in Ferguson’
The wide-ranging, interactive piece weaves together dozens of photographs and voices collected in the days, nights and months that followed the shooting of Michael Brown.
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.
Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow
Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.
St. Louis Public Radio team earns kudos, regional awards
The station announced the top marks in late April, highlighting awards and high praise in a wide variety of categories.
Every dollar helps: Students launch campaign to assist students
Between April 25 and 29, UMSL community members can add a dollar to their bill at the Nosh and other campus eateries to support a new Triton Hunger Relief Fund.
Carnival fun, comedy show and more mark return of Mirthweek
Mirthweek, set for April 25 to May 1, has evolved from what was once simply the annual Mirthday into a whole week’s worth of campus festivities.
Business graduate programs named among ‘Best for Vets’
“Military Times” recently listed UMSL’s College of Business Administration among the top 25 graduate business schools for veterans in the nation.
Perryman becomes first NCAA DII player selected in National Pro Fastpitch Draft
Last week, senior pitcher Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft.
‘UMSL Voices’ shines spotlight of awareness, action on sexual assault
A pilot project this spring offers students a unique opportunity for conversation about topics that can be difficult to talk about: sex, culture and violence.
Campus celebrates recipients of highly selective transfer scholarships
At a recent reception, the UMSL community formally honored the recipients of the sought-after Community College President’s Scholarship.
New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart
On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.
LaVell Monger and the Associated Black Collegians take action
The Associated Black Collegians have more than doubled their membership numbers in the last year and have encouraged conversation around heritage, race and culture at UMSL.
Jeggings, squirrels and other key issues the focus of student’s in-depth interview with Internet star Matt Bellassai
The “Whine About It” sensation’s campus visit drew a sold-out crowd to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on March 22.
Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary
For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.
Region’s largest alumni network attracts new leadership
UMSL’s mission as a public institution attracted Jennifer Jezek-Taussig to her new job as its associate vice chancellor of alumni engagement and annual giving programs.
Student experience, connections to faculty and staff grow with campus-wide ‘INSPIRE’ effort
The new mentoring program took off in September 2015, and both students and those volunteering as mentors say they are finding it worthwhile.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Baseball head Coach Jim Brady earned his 800th career victory Saturday as the Tritons celebrated a 20-8 win over Minnesota Crookston.
Hannah Hart draws big crowd, new recipe ideas during UMSL appearance
Author and comedian Hannah Hart offered a look inside “My Drunk Kitchen” as well as some life lessons during her campus appearance March 10.
Sneak peek into new UMSL Patient Care Center
The new center is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
‘Normal is Overrated’ series brings disability studies to the fore
The March 15 to 18 series explores disability from all sorts of angles – artistic, historical, medical, institutional and educational.
Convocation celebrates new start
A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
MIMH earns $1 million grant, integrates social media, HIV prevention program
A new $1 million grant will allow the institute to launch a substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention program this summer.
UMSL alumnus lands CFO post
Beginning May 1, UMSL economics alumnus Richard Baniak will serve as the university’s chief financial officer.
16 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2016
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a wide range of memorable moments during the week-long celebration.
Neuman named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio
Shula Neuman has been named executive editor of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, a service of the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Chancellor Tom George addresses budget challenges, next steps on St. Louis Public Radio
As UMSL looks to plug a $15 million hole in the months ahead, Chancellor Tom George acknowledges it’s a particularly tough moment for the university.
2016 king and queen talk homecoming, UMSL life, Louie
UMSL students Braxton Perry (left) and Riann Rikard were elected 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.
Library’s service desk gets a student-friendly makeover
The new setup offers UMSL students and other users one-stop shopping when it comes to library resources.
UMSL Police promote Marisa Smith to captain
The recent advancement came as a surprise and makes her the first female minority to hold a ranking this high within the UMSL Police.
9 award-winning UMSL photos and the man behind the lens
Campus Photographer August Jennewein won the 2016 CASE gold award for Excellence in Photography in the platinum category for Division VI.
Red & Gold Regatta, ice skating among jam-packed Homecoming 2016 lineup
A week full of campus fun is on the horizon at UMSL, where homecoming begins earlier than usual this year.
UMSL achieves another milestone with CASE awards for marketing and communications excellence
CASE has honored UMSL with its two first-ever gold platinum awards for outstanding achievement, part of a record-tying four golds among its 11 total awards.
Media Coverage: December 2015
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NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students
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.
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