The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Executive Director of Athletics Holly Sheilley discusses student-athlete success in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Sheilley discussed the importance of student-athletes being well-rounded community members and the university’s role in preparing them for the future.
Executive Director of Athletics Holly Sheilley discusses student-athlete success in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Sheilley discussed the importance of student-athletes being well-rounded community members and the university’s role in preparing them for the future.
Executive Director of Athletics Holly Sheilley discusses student-athlete success in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Sheilley discussed the importance of student-athletes being well-rounded community members and the university’s role in preparing them for the future.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
Second location of Triton Pantry opens in Seton Hall on South Campus
The pantry offers dried goods, canned goods, deodorant, toilet paper, hygiene supplies and diapers free of cost for UMSL students.
UMSL partnering with Nidec Motor Corporation to provide educational opportunities to employees trying to advance their careers
Employees will receive tuition discounts on degree and certificate programs in a range of disciplines as well as on approved non-credit courses offered through the Advanced Workforce Center’s Skills Lab.
UMSL partnering with Nidec Motor Corporation to provide educational opportunities to employees trying to advance their careers
Employees will receive tuition discounts on degree and certificate programs in a range of disciplines as well as on approved non-credit courses offered through the Advanced Workforce Center’s Skills Lab.
UMSL partnering with Nidec Motor Corporation to provide educational opportunities to employees trying to advance their careers
Employees will receive tuition discounts on degree and certificate programs in a range of disciplines as well as on approved non-credit courses offered through the Advanced Workforce Center’s Skills Lab.
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Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
After a pandemic hiatus, study abroad programming returns to UMSL
Nearly 70 study abroad programs have enriched the lives of countless students, providing transformative experiences across the globe.
UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation
Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.
UMSL volleyball team captures first-ever regional championship
The Tritons are bound for Seattle and will take on No. 2 seed Barry University in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals on Dec. 1 on the campus of Seattle Pacific.
Founders compete on Anchor Accelerator Pitch Day
The Anchor Accelerator Pitch Day competition featured 14 businesses vying for six opportunities to receive $50,000 and entry into the program.
New platform improves access to UMSL innovative works
The new UMSL Innovations online platform automates certain nonexclusive licensing and can significantly reduce the transaction time, allowing for wider reach of UMSL intellectual property.
UMSL recognized for increasing student voter registration, education and turnout during 2022 midterms
The university is one of 394 colleges and universities on the inaugural list.
Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists honors UMSL Chief of Staff Adella Jones as Living Legend
Jones was honored with KMOV morning news anchor Maurice Drummond and St. Louis Post-Dispatch music critic Kevin Johnson at a ceremony on Saturday.
St. Louis Anchor Action Network marks first anniversary by setting ambitious goals for 2023 and beyond
The network of major St. Louis employers and institutions is ramping up initiatives to drive sustained investment in local neighborhoods impacted by systemic inequities.
UMSL’s Anti-Racist Educators Group aims to build a culture of acknowledgment on campus
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the group recently hosted a discussion about land acknowledgments.
Former NGA Director Robert Sharp joining UMSL Geospatial Collaborative
Sharp will serve as a research fellow and help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening and expanding the university’s partnerships.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins four CASE Best of District VI Awards
The department was honored for its work in UMSL Magazine and UMSL Daily.
Eye on UMSL: Happy Halloween!
Students and faculty in the College of Education turned a construction hole into a Halloween-themed gravesite outside the Ed Collabitat on South Campus.
Randall Vogan, Channon Peoples and Erin Whitteck receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
Inaugural UMSL Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honor local visionaries
UMSL alumnus Peter Racen helped establish the awards with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship by highlighting impactful entrepreneurs and advocates.
UMSL working with BJC HealthCare, Compass Health to meet growing need for master’s-trained social workers
Under new agreements, employees from two of Missouri’s largest behavioral health providers can pursue MSWs while receiving academic support services to ensure degree completion.
UMSL and Gateway Writing Project partner with National Park Service for writing marathon at Gateway Arch National Park
Writers explored the landscape of the park and the architecture of downtown St. Louis for inspiration and also participated in activities at the entrance plaza.
Eye on UMSL: High five in the 5K
Runner Pechaz Clark receives a high five from mascot Louie the Triton during the second annual UMSL Alumni Association 5K Run & Walk through campus on Saturday morning.
UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day
Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.
UMSL welcomes cohort of students from The Bahamas after partnering with Ministry of Education
A cohort of 20 first-year students have enrolled this semester through the Public School Scholars Programme or the National Tuition Assistance Scholarship program.
Educators from across the country convene online for Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.
Eye on UMSL: Put to the test
Business major Robert “Otto” Ottinger drags a sled across the lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center last Tuesday during the UMSL Combat Fitness Test Competition.
St. Louis Public Radio hosting ’50 Fest’ as part of ongoing celebration of station’s golden anniversary
The street festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Public Media Commons on Olive Street adjacent to UMSL at Grand Center.
UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 8th consecutive year
The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Reggie Hill, Natissia Small join KMOX to discuss strategies for attracting new students
In their conversation with host Carol Daniel, Hill and Small stressed the importance of cultivating collaborative partnerships to help recruit students.
Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark
The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.
Tritons United offers preventative and responsive programming aimed at reducing gender-based violence on campus
The group creates campus resources and provides educational training for faculty, staff and students.
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award.
Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala
Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.
Women leaders from across region take part in Accenture Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Touhill
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined a panel discussion with Dr. Tam Brownlee of Accenture; Kathy Button-Bell of Emerson; and Khalia Collier of St. Louis City SC.
Dan Lauer receives Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award from the St. Louis Business Journal
Lauer was among 14 honorees at the 18th annual awards presentation and received the recognition for his work with UMSL Accelerate’s DEI Accelerator program.
UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.
Involvement Jamboree helps new and returning students engage on campus
Sixty-one student organizations and departments had representatives at Wednesday’s event, eager to inform students about their groups and goals and attract members.
UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center debuts new app, encourages students to get involved
The new UMSL Campus Rec app will make it easier for students to take advantage of programming at the RWC such as group fitness classes, personal training and special events.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address
Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Marketing and Communications unveils new brand showcasing the ways UMSL offers ‘More’
The new brand is visible in advertising and promotional materials for prospective and current students along with the wider community.
College of Optometry engages community members about eyecare during First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center
The monthly event offers visitors the opportunity to learn the real science behind science fiction, featuring hands-on activities, trivia, presentations and more.
Warren Gibson, Tanya Nettles and John Shanklin receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins
New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.
Students check back into Oak Hall on Move-In Day 2022
Last week, UMSL students began their college experience by moving into Oak Hall and discovering their new home for the academic year.
First Summer SURG cohort assists the Missouri Institute of Mental Health’s Addiction Science Team in addressing the overdose crisis
The five students spent the summer packing naloxone kits, conducting literature searches, creating infographics and working on their own personal research projects on overdoses.
UMSL Social Peers promotes inclusive campus community
The yearlong program pairs full-time undergraduate students from across campus with students in the Succeed Program based on common interests.
Eye on UMSL: Welcoming the world
More than 130 students representing 28 countries took part in UMSL Global’s International Student Orientation on Monday in the Millennium Student Center.
Political science student Sydney Young works to foster civic engagement in fellow students, community
Young was among 82 students nationally named to the ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll and recently started a fellowship with the ACLU.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Eye on UMSL: ‘I voted’
Jody Squires, the regional director for University of Missouri Extension programs in the Urban East Region, voted in last week’s primary election in the Millennium Student Center.
Mentorship program at MIMH helps foster Megan Niehaus’ interest in neuroHIV
UMSL was one of five sites hosting students in the summer mentorship program organized as part of the International NeuroHIV Cure Consortium.
Anchor Accelerator wins St. Louis Business Journal Fire Award
The program was recognized for its commitment to boosting the local startup economy and its success in providing paid internships to students.
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- Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Jalene LaMontagne, colleagues win Robert P. McIntosh Award from the Vegetation Section of the Ecological Society of America for research on community synchrony in seed production
- Eye on UMSL: A global welcome
- Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
- Fontbonne University archives find new home on UMSL’s campus
- UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
- UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
- Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
- 2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
- DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
