Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.

Washington Monthly lists UMSL among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’ for second year

Aug 30, 2019

The university was among 80 schools that received perfect scores for their efforts to foster civic engagement among their students.

UMSL wins bragging rights in first College Transit Challenge

Aug 29, 2019

Students, faculty and staff combined for the most check-ins and social media engagements during the daylong competition, organized by Citizens for Modern Transit.

Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup

Aug 26, 2019

UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.

UMSL students set to learn about energy sector and entrepreneurship as interns with third Ameren Accelerator

Aug 26, 2019

Ameren, in partnership with UMSL Accelerate, the University of Missouri System and Capital Innovators, revealed the six companies that make up the new cohort last week.

By the numbers: A look at the incoming class of Fall 2019

Aug 26, 2019

Learn about the newest crop of first-time freshman and transfer students joining the UMSL community this fall.

Jonas Nurse Scholars Initiative prepares doctoral students to be leaders

Aug 21, 2019

The current UMSL cohort – Bankole Aluko, Fatemah Choupani, Dale Mathis and Leighia McGhee – hopes to fill gaps in the health care system.

Eye on UMSL: Serendipity selfie

Aug 19, 2019

Freshman Sajjad Ali snapped a shot at Saturday’s Serendipity Sendoff at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Get ahead with this advice from UMSL seniors

Aug 19, 2019

Learn how to build community and make friends, the most underrated spots on campus and more from four UMSL Ambassadors.

UMSL community gathers to welcome new students on Move-In Day 2019

Aug 19, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture some of the busy but joyous moments as students settled in ahead of the fall semester.

Sociology major Stephanie Daniels leading The Current into its 54th year

Aug 19, 2019

Daniels’ passion for writing and journalism is making it easier to manage the extra responsibilities of the editor-in-chief amid an already packed schedule.

New video highlights the experience of students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College

Aug 12, 2019

The video includes testimonials from current students and recent graduates who’ve benefited from being part of the honors college community.

GUST students enjoy their summer abroad at UMSL

Aug 12, 2019

Abdullah Desouki, Maria Saade and Yousef Abuhayya were three of five students visiting from UMSL’s longtime academic partner in Kuwait.

A 25-year ride: Lieutenant Tom McEwen leads with compassion as UMSL Police Department’s longest-serving member

Aug 12, 2019

McEwen has been devoted to maintaining UMSL’s safe learning environment since 1994.

New students set to learn Triton traditions through weekend festivities

Aug 12, 2019

The extended orientation program known as Triton Take-Off Weekend runs Friday through Sunday.

Snapshot: Nursing graduates honored as they step into their careers

Aug 12, 2019

The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.

International student establishes second home, budding career in St. Louis

Aug 5, 2019

After three internships and an influential student experience, Nino Obanor secured a consulting job at Perficient.

Ladue News prominently features UMSL’s Finish Your Degree Scholarship

Aug 5, 2019

The weekly paper selected UMSL’s unique degree completion program for Friday’s cover story.

First Jazz Ensemble European tour last act for Jim Widner

Aug 1, 2019

The group learned about culture overseas and showcased UMSL’s musical strengths to international audiences while playing in festivals in France and Italy.

Eye on UMSL: A chain reaction

Jul 29, 2019

Biology PhD student Andrea Trigueros (right) showed Jennings students (from left) Morgan Stith and Dakota Warren how to run a polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA.

MFA program helped cultivate alumnus Dan Musgrave’s sprouting literary career

Jul 29, 2019

The 2016 graduate spent two-plus years in the Tulsa Artist Fellowship and is working on a memoir in consultation with his father, John, a Vietnam War veteran.

Alumnus rises from UMSL Greek life to lead Sigma Pi Fraternity

Jul 24, 2019

A transformative experience at UMSL guides Jonathan Frost’s role as executive director and CEO of Sigma Pi.

They chose UMSL: Scenes from New Student Orientation

Jul 22, 2019

Incoming students packed the Millenium Student Center Century Rooms Thursday for a glimpse into their new lives at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Traveling Tritons

Jul 18, 2019

UMSL Orientation Leaders gave new students a guided shuttle tour of the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus during orientation Thursday afternoon.

Kristin Sobolik appointed as interim chancellor

Jul 17, 2019

Sobolik’s appointment is effective Sept. 1 when UMSL Chancellor Tom George retires.

UMSL Marketing and Communications rolls out digital cybersecurity ad campaign

Jul 15, 2019

Watch UMSL’s latest advertisements dedicated to the new bachelor and master of science in cybersecurity programs.

Alumnae Gabrielle Clay, Nesmira Muratovic among Business Journal’s 30 under 30 honorees

Jul 15, 2019

Clay, who earned a degree in mathematics in 2012, is a senior project accountant at HOK. Muratovic, BSBA 2013, is a retail risk & supervision oversight manager at TD Ameritrade.

Alumnus Nate Oatis aims to help kids overcome trauma by teaching mindfulness, meditation

Jul 15, 2019

Oatis, who earned his degree in anthropology and economics in May, recently completed his first full year of the nonprofit Excelsior Program.

‘A tornado dropped me off here’: Nick Palisch on weather, storm chasing and students

Jul 11, 2019

The director of student and alumni services for the College of Optometry has caught around 12 twisters, including the 2011 tornado that damaged the airport.

UMSL students laid groundwork for new Lindbergh exhibit at Missouri History Museum

Jul 10, 2019

Museum Studies MA students completed a 93-page concept packet in fall 2017 for what would become “Flores Mexicanas: A Lindbergh Love Story.”

UMSL/BJC externship grants student nurses expertise for clinicals, future practice

Jul 8, 2019

Kathy Carr and Lauren Redditt are among those gaining valuable experience this summer through 10-week intensive program while working at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

UMSL Tritons 2018-19 year in review

Jul 3, 2019

The Tritons sent four teams to the NCAA Division II Championship, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference title in softball and had 117 individuals receive academic all-conference recognition.

UMSL students, alumni connect and learn during week of optometry meetings

Jun 24, 2019

Thousands of doctors, students and vendors from across the nation descended upon St. Louis and the College of Optometry for the annual Optometry’s Meeting last week.

Alumna Melanie Adams brings UMSL experience to new role as director of Anacostia museum

Jun 24, 2019

The College of Education alumna is excited to dive deep into the historic Anacostia neighborhood, which abolitionist Frederick Douglass once called home.

Japanese teaching program helps UMSL alumni pursue passions, bridge cultural gaps

Jun 24, 2019

Mahogany Wilson and Robby Suozzi will spend the next year as English instructors for the JET Program.

Founding College of Nursing Dean Shirley Martin dines with student honorees carrying on her legacy

Jun 24, 2019

Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.

Eye on UMSL: Compassionate care

Jun 24, 2019

A new banner on display on the Patient Care Center trumpets the type of compassionate care and expertise visitors can expect from the UMSL Eye Care and SSM Health.

Touhill launches Discover Series to bring unique acts to UMSL, St. Louis community

Jun 24, 2019

CeCe Winans, America and other Grammy-winning artists will grace the Touhill stage during the 2019-20 season.

Children’s Advocacy Center staffer strives to help interviewees find their voice

Jun 19, 2019

Beverly Tucker has worked as a forensic interviewer at the UMSL-affiliated Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis for the past 20 years.

John Cusack discusses career highlights, political insights in front of energetic Touhill crowd

Jun 17, 2019

Actor John Cusack held a Q&A session with fans following a screening of “Say Anything” on UMSL’s campus to help celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary.

UMSL launches new cybersecurity degrees to fill industry talent gap

Jun 17, 2019

Applications for admission open June 24 for the new bachelor and master of science in cybersecurity programs.

Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomes newest cohort of Opportunity Scholars

Jun 17, 2019

Bana Sultan, Katie Basler, Nora Stith, Jalen Rhodes and Lorne St. Christopher II were on campus for a reception Wednesday.

UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board

Jun 17, 2019

Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.

Eye on UMSL: Play Gloria!

Jun 13, 2019

Office of Admissions staffers and senior BSBA student Brandon Pesek helped celebrate the St. Louis Blues’ first full day as Stanley Cup champions Thursday on the MSC Bridge.

Scholarships reward exemplary academic, real-world character education practitioners

Jun 10, 2019

Doctoral students Anthony Graham and Kim Starkey earn awards for their scholarly work at UMSL and its practical applications in their schools.

Eye on UMSL: Food truck fun

Jun 10, 2019

Precollegiate Student Services staff members Maggie McCarthy and Aaron Clark enjoyed some cupcakes from The Sweet Divine food truck during Staff Enrichment Day.

Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins

Jun 10, 2019

Rohrer, who received her bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2017, was one of approximately 1,500 graduate students selected for the fellowship this year.

Supply chain education helps former technician become versatile businessman

Jun 6, 2019

Three kids, school and a laborious job kept Jason Salzman up at night. Now with a professional career, he’s thankful for the sacrifice.

Krister Ungerböck imparts leadership lessons at UMSL Staff Enrichment Day

Jun 5, 2019

The CEO coach and keynote speaker examined how the attributes needed to be a good leader and family member aren’t that different.

Eye on UMSL: Shine on

Jun 3, 2019

UMSL custodian Samuel Franzen makes the floor shine in Seton Center Hall on South Campus.