Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
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New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
Kallal hiked the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage path, in Spain this summer and studied in Angers, France, during the fall semester.
Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
Hamilton has had internships at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and with Virginia Tech’s The Ecology of Bird Loss Project in the Northern Mariana Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
Hamilton has had internships at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and with Virginia Tech’s The Ecology of Bird Loss Project in the Northern Mariana Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
Hamilton has had internships at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and with Virginia Tech’s The Ecology of Bird Loss Project in the Northern Mariana Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
Temperance Blackman and her mother, Tyra Jones-Williamson, achieved their goal of earning a degree from UMSL together, and they are pursuing their master’s degrees starting in January.
Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
Temperance Blackman and her mother, Tyra Jones-Williamson, achieved their goal of earning a degree from UMSL together, and they are pursuing their master’s degrees starting in January.
Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
Temperance Blackman and her mother, Tyra Jones-Williamson, achieved their goal of earning a degree from UMSL together, and they are pursuing their master’s degrees starting in January.
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Eye on UMSL: A day in the life
Students from UMSL’s College of Optometry and College of Nursing participated in a simulation designed to expose them to the complexities of poverty.
UMSL alum David Drinkard has built nearly two-decade-long career in U.S. Foreign Service
Drinkard currently serves as the economic unit security chief for the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
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Sophomore Wilma Zanderau earned All-American honors for the second straight year after tying for 10th at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship.
MPPA graduate Taylor Cook lands director position at Covenant House after internship in chancellor’s office
Cook assisted with coordinating and communicating events and activities around the 60th anniversary and Transform UMSL as the project management and communications intern.
Justyce Jedlicka combines science and business knowledge to advocate for food safety at MilliporeSigma
Jedlicka is the North America food and beverage regulatory liaison at MilliporeSigma.
Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference continues to build post-pandemic momentum with three-day event on UMSL’s campus
The 12th annual conference featured more than 75 presenters and speakers, spread over 40 sessions, to educate and entertain 575 attendees at this year’s event.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
New graduates celebrate their successes, look forward to new beginnings during commencement weekend
UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
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Wilma Zanderau punched her ticket to the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship with her seventh-place individual finish at the NCAA East Regional.
Business Administration graduate Jalen Walker-Wright has created a lasting legacy at UMSL
Walker-Wright, who helped plan and organize 23 events as an undergraduate, will pursue his MBA after graduating in May.
University community exceeds goal of UMSL Serves initiative
Students, faculty, staff and alumni have completed more than 60,000 hours of volunteer service, the economic value of which is estimated to be more than $2.2 million.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
The College of Nursing’s new Community-Based Clinical Education program enables future nurses to deliver health care in a variety of settings
The program is designed to show students how health care is delivered in a variety of settings outside of the traditional acute care hospital experience.
Biology graduate and 2024 Women Trailblazers recipient Nora Stith heading to dental school this fall
Stith was a 2019 Opportunity Scholar and served in leadership for multiple organizations across campus.
MBA student Leo Sowa has made the most of his UMSL experience, on the pitch and in the classroom
Sowa, who is from Berlin, served as team captain his final two seasons on the Tritons soccer team
Accomplished student-athletes lead UMSL Athletics to new heights
The past two years have witnessed a string of successes for UMSL Athletics led by student-athletes who shine in the classroom as well as in the arena.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior track and field athlete Kennedy Moore finished second in the women’s triple jump at the GLVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
UMSL to honor alum Warner Baxter as it celebrates more than 1,700 new graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The retired Ameren chairman will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during a ceremony for graduates of the College of Business Administration on Friday.
Explore Japan with UMSL alum Erikah Taylor-Allen
Taylor-Allen, who earned a bachelor’s in Japanese, has lived in Tokyo for more than a year while working as an English language teacher with Berlitz Japan.
UMSL entomologists Sara Miller and Aimee Dunlap are excited for historic event featuring billions of cicadas emerging in Missouri
UMSL entomologists Aimee Dunlap and Sara Miller join UMSL Daily for a conversation about the historic cicada emergence that will soon happen in Missouri.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
Campus community lets loose with laughter, fun during annual Mirthweek Carnival
Attendees had the chance to play carnival games, ride amusement rides and enjoy sweet treats as UMSL celebrated spring weather and the approaching end of the academic year.
Annual Graduate Research Fair helps students showcase their work
Twenty-two students representing the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Sciences, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Psychological Sciences took part in the fair on April 19.
Senior business administration major Jesse Frey places second at St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educator pitch competition
Frey’s hat retention invention, Headlok, solves a big problem for motorcycle riders.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Ebba Wernered and the UMSL women’s golf team played their way to the finals of the GLVC Championship, knocking off Drury in match play before falling to Indianapolis in the final match.
Eye on UMSL: Global exchange
Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.
A collaborative partnership between FinLocker and UMSL enriches research and provides students with real-world experience
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh has been part of ongoing collaboration with FinLocker Chief Technology Officer Bryan Garcia, a longtime member of UMSL’s IST Advisory Board.
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
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Fifth-year senior Cyril Henault was tied with Missouri S&T’s Carl Miltun for the lead through two rounds of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship on Sunday in Smithville, Missouri.
60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
CEO Magazine recognizes UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for seventh straight year
UMSL was one of only 110 schools worldwide to make the publication’s list, which considered factors such as accreditation and international standing.
Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’
University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL celebrates 60 years of chemistry education
Alumni and influential faculty members shared highlights and personal reflections from each of the past six decades of the department’s history.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Juan Vigil helped the men’s tennis team sweep Maryville Saturday in its first GLVC dual meet of the season. The Tritons have now won three straight duals.
Julie Packard receives Robert R. Hermann World Ecology Award from UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center
Packard, who has served as the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium since its opening 40 years ago, is a leading voice promoting healthy oceans.
UMSL gets high marks in latest US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ rankings
UMSL’s graduate programs in social work, education, business and public affairs all made gains and were ranked among the top 125 nationally in the latest rankings.
Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team swept a four-game weekend series against visiting William Jewell to improve to 20-13, including 12-8 in GLVC play.
Men’s soccer players Luca and Linus Saewe make music together on and off the pitch
The twins, who grew up together in Datteln, Germany have been reunited on the UMSL’s men’s soccer team and in the Wind Ensemble.
Eye on UMSL: Hackathon planning
Students meet last Thursday evening in Anheuser-Busch Hall to discuss marketing, logistics, speakers and other aspects of the 2024 Women’s Hackathon, which will be held on April 13.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore pitcher Ashley Borowitz struck out a career-high 12 batters while beating No. 5 Indianapolis 3-2 on Friday, snapping the Greyhounds’ 20-game winning streak.
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- Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
- New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
- Biology graduate Julia Talbert working as research assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center
- McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
- UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
- New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
- College of Nursing receives funding from Missouri State Board of Nursing to develop new nurse educator certificate program
- Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
- Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
