Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
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Anthropology major Morgan Tanner’s empathy for people driving her toward future career
UMSL faculty members have helped the first-generation college student find opportunities to engage in ethnographic research, and she’s presented her work at two conferences.
CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL
Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.
In the spotlight: Alumnus D’Andre Braddix is helping define the UMSL experience
The education and criminology and criminal justice alumnus serves as the associate vice provost for student affairs.
Sociology major lands prestigious Boren Award for seven months of study in Senegal
Olivia Soule will divide her time between studying the Wolof language and researching public health issues thanks to the $20,000 scholarship.
Eye on UMSL: A cumulus accumulation
Light, fluffy cumulus clouds make a picturesque backdrop for the Millennium Student Center on another beautiful late spring day on the UMSL campus.
Tritons golfer Joel Sylven earns national Outstanding Freshman Award
Sylven ended the year with a 71.89 stroke average, a new single-season UMSL record.
Family history inspires student leader to help others
The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.
Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort
The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.
UMSL dedicates Triton Pantry as it continues to serve students facing food insecurity
A recent report said nearly half of all college students have some degree of food insecurity with more than one in five falling into the most severe category.
UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study
The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.
Trio of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards for study abroad programs
YuJin Hur and Molly Motes will study abroad in Japan for the entire 2019-20 school year, while Sarah Thompson will study in Ireland in the fall.
Nonprofit founder Shante Duncan defines her own path
The UMSL alumna empowers, teaches and houses women in need. Now, Shante Duncan aims to build up north St. Louis.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media
In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics receives local recognition, national grant from global industry leader
UMSL was named the APICS St. Louis Company of the Year and has received funding for drone delivery research.
Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors
Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.
Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students
A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.
Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women
New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.
Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree
Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.
Infographic: An International Impact
During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship charting the future of educational leadership
The center, housed in the College of Education, is claiming local, national and global attention for emerging school leader programs.
Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL
Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Both the men’s and women’s golf teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Division II Championships with strong showings at their respective regional tournaments.
Communication courses help students move beyond cultural stereotypes, including those of immigrant groups
Lara Zwarun’s “Dangerous Messages” course and Shannon Ahrndt’s “Intercultural Communication” explore prevailing societal attitudes with a critical eye.
Eye on UMSL: Lavender Graduation
UMSL hosted its second annual formal Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, at the Millennium Student Center.
North County Inc. honors Chancellor Tom George with Public Service Leadership Award
The regional development association recognized the chancellor for his role in steering UMSL and its contributions to north St. Louis County.
Litmag gives UMSL community a chance to shine in its pages, behind the scenes
The 31st annual edition of the student-run literary and art journal features 48 works from 31 different creators.
Honors college course enlists voices of civil rights leaders, encourages community engagement
UMSL students created 11 historical documentaries that premiered May 2 at the Missouri History Museum.
Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools
Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.
Perseverance makes Matthew Moerdick’s graduation extra sweet
The optometry student got into UMSL on his third round of applications. He’s set to graduate this month on the dean’s list and with a job.
Continuous improvement a recurrent theme for May dual-degree economics grad Nicolette Seder
The senior continuous improvement analyst at Unyson Logistics serves as a role model for her 7-year-old daughter, Skylar.
Alex Zvibleman, UMSL’s first entrepreneurship graduate, eyes investment in university area
The business student plans to open a coffee shop later this summer near UMSL’s campus.
UMSL technology could help unlock the keys to better baby formula
Doctoral candidate Mithila Bandara has been working to replicate the natural sugars in breast milk – called human milk oligosaccharides – in the lab of Professor Alexei Demchenko.
Coming off conference title, Tritons softball hosts NCAA Regional
UMSL is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional and begins play against No. 7 seed Illinois Springfield on Thursday.
Criminology PhD students win national recognition for scholarly work over the past year
Kristina Thompson Garrity, Jennifer O’Neill, Paige Vaughn, Cherrell Green and Jennifer Gerlomes Medel have either won awards or been invited to prestigious workshops.
Film series finale brings Bosnia to UMSL, UMSL to the St. Louis Bosnian community
On Friday, UMSL’s Gallery 210 hosted the third and final installment in the inaugural Bosnian Film Series, “Fuse,” co-organized by Associate Professor Rita Csapo-Sweet.
Eye on UMSL: Budding students
High schoolers on an Admissions tour of the UMSL campus take a moment to sport some impromptu poses for the camera as they walk past a bed of tulips.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Clutch hitting and dominant pitching lifted the softball team to a GLVC Tournament title, the fifth conference championship in program history.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
‘I’m nine years strong’: Ariel Farnsworth emerges from bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma to succeed at engineering
May graduate Ariel Farnsworth overcame cancer, excelled in engineering school and hopes to inspire young women.
Tritons’ Amanda Scott named GLVC softball Coach of the Year
Scott, in her third year at UMSL, helped lead the team to a 20-6 conference record and a share of the regular-season GLVC title.
Brain injury inspires Kevin Geekie to earn degree, assist others
The UMSL social work student wants to use his education to make a difference for others in a similar situation.
Retiring Chancellor Tom George reflects on 16 years at UMSL
In this UMSL Magazine cover story, George reflects on the people and moments that impacted his chancellorship.
Print Fair draws collectors and dealers of paper arts to UMSL campus
The 13th annual edition of the St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair takes place Friday through Sunday and features 25 local and national dealers and artists.
Students express gratitude to donors while sharing stories of personal growth during scholarship luncheon
Friday’s luncheon was a chance to especially recognize scholarship donor Helen Shopmaker and the investment she and her late husband, Allen, have made in UMSL.
New course aims to expose students to the range of careers they might seek in the arts
Arts Life, On Site took students on site visits around St. Louis and to New York over spring break to meet with arts professionals working in many roles.
Mirthweek presents fresh comedy stylings from household name Marlon Wayans
On Friday, Marlon Wayans and special guest Loni Love slew with laughter to a packed audience in the Touhill Performing Arts Center for the Mirthweek finale.
Office of Student Involvement program cultivates new crop of campus leaders
Ten first-year UMSL students completed the 11-week Emerging Leaders program on April 19.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
A 4-0 week locked in a share of the regular season conference title for the softball team, which takes the top seed into this week’s GLVC Tournament.
Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms
The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.
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