Golfer Chris Ferris takes part in GLVC ‘Someone to Listen’ campaign

Sep 27, 2018

Ferris, a secondary education major from St. Louis, is one of 15 student-athletes from Great Lakes Valley Conference schools who shot a public service announcement about mental health awareness.

Eye on UMSL: Before the migration

Sep 24, 2018

A monarch butterfly joined a bumblebee on a flower in the rain garden near the Recreation and Wellness Center on North Campus with the Tower in the background.

Internship & Job Fair gives UMSL students a head start on their careers

Sep 24, 2018

The annual event brought 134 companies on campus to meet with 525 students and alumni at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 24, 2018

The men’s soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent William Jewell on Friday, thanks to a game-winning goal from junior midfielder Magnus Anderson.

New strategic plan wins approval from Curators of the University of Missouri

Sep 21, 2018

Chancellor Tom George presented the plan, which sets ambitious goals for enrollment, student success and research over the next five years.

Social work alumna’s dream becomes reality at first-ever Triton Mobile Pantry

Sep 21, 2018

Ashley Johnson, UMSL Student Social Services case manager and a 2017 graduate, was instrumental in the event benefiting students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community.

State teacher of the year award an unexpected honor for education alumna

Sep 20, 2018

Shelly Parks, who earned her MEd from the UMSL College of Education in 2006, inspires her students through building a community in the classroom.

A picture-perfect UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Sep 17, 2018

Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture the scenes as students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the annual event at Busch Stadium.

US Army honors two optometry students with scholarships and singular careers

Sep 17, 2018

Kyle Carnahan and Stephen Wells will receive full tuition reimbursement and a path to unique military careers after being selected to the Health Professions Scholarship Program.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 17, 2018

The women’s golf team, led by junior Emma Thorngren, opened its season by shooting a school-record 906 and placing seventh in a competitive field at the UIndy Invitational.

Startups present energy technologies during Ameren Accelerator Demo Day

Sep 17, 2018

Ten UMSL student interns helped the six companies prepare for demonstrations last Tuesday.

St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class

Sep 17, 2018

Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.

UM System launches accelerator program to foster, fund student business ideas

Sep 14, 2018

UM System President Mun Choi announced the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator during an address Friday.

Long-term planning, shared sense of resolve have UMSL moving in the right direction for students, community

Sep 12, 2018

Chancellor Tom George delivered his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday afternoon at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

US News & World Report grades UMSL as a great place for good students

Sep 10, 2018

The “A+ Schools for B Students” list recognizes institutions where students of all academic backgrounds can succeed.

Eye on UMSL: A show of gratitude

Sep 10, 2018

Commerce Bank executives Robert Holmes and Sara Foster presented the Department of Art and Design with a $1,000 donation in appreciation for design work students in Lilly Huxhold’s class did last semester.

Sweet 16: UMSL’s international business program celebrates 16 years in US News rankings

Sep 10, 2018

The College of Business Administration program earned a No. 20 national ranking.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 10, 2018

The volleyball team secured victories against Great Lakes Valley Conference opponents Bellarmine and Southern Indiana over the weekend to improve to 6-4 overall this season.

Dustin Steinhoff building his journalistic credentials with work at The Current, Riverfront Times

Sep 10, 2018

The St. Louis Press Club and St. Louis Post-Dispatch awarded the communication major the Ronald W. Wade Journalism Scholarship earlier this year.

Mechanical engineering student gains valuable business experience through Ameren Accelerator internship

Sep 5, 2018

Jonathan Olson worked with Narya Security, a company that specializes in solutions to ransomware infections.

UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program

Sep 4, 2018

Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 4, 2018

The UMSL men’s and women’s soccer teams both began their 2018 seasons with victories.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign

Sep 4, 2018

UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.

Alumna Kellyn Holliday embraces the analytical side of social work with help from UMSL

Aug 31, 2018

Holliday, a 2014 BSW graduate, serves as the public housing services coordinator at the Housing Authority of St. Louis County.

UMSL alumni gather in Denver to reminisce as they cheer on Cardinals

Aug 31, 2018

A group of 33 alumni and friends reconnected last Sunday at Coors Field.

Scenes from a spirited first week of the 2018 fall semester

Aug 27, 2018

UMSL photographer August Jennewein and his camera were all over campus last week, capturing scenes of students as the academic year got underway.

International student-athlete snags internship, job offer with World Wide Technology

Aug 27, 2018

As Radoslaw Chupka’s final athletic season approaches, he’s prepared for life beyond swimming.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Aug 27, 2018

The Tritons volleyball team won three out of four matches, including an upset of No. 23 Augustana, at the season-opening Eckerd College Invitational in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Accounting major Donella Johnson lands valuable internship opportunities at Boeing, Ernst & Young US headquarters

Aug 24, 2018

Johnson’s experiences with an aerospace leader and Big Four accounting firm took her from Seattle to New York City.

UMSL sees gains in enrollment at start of fall semester

Aug 20, 2018

Classes began Monday with 2,838 new freshmen, transfer and graduate students among the university’s estimated 16,600 students.

Weeks of Welcome provides ample opportunities for Tritons to get involved

Aug 20, 2018

UMSL’s Weeks of Welcome is designed to connect the community to the educational, cultural and social programs offered through the university.

New Pierre Laclede Honors College dean hopes to make a ‘hidden gem’ not so hidden

Aug 20, 2018

Edward Munn Sanchez shared his vision for the honors college after assuming his new position on campus Aug. 1.

Eye on UMSL: Back-to-school brats

Aug 20, 2018

Father Nick Winker (at left) shared grilled bratwurst for lunch with students and staff on the lawn outside the UMSL Catholic Newman Center on the first day of the fall semester.

Welcome home: Scenes from Move-In Day 2018

Aug 20, 2018

UMSL students were greeted by many friendly faces Friday when they moved into Oak Hall on South Campus.

Education alumnus named superintendent of Pattonville School District

Aug 17, 2018

Tim Pecoraro, a 1994 UMSL College of Education graduate, has worked his way up from elementary school principal to superintendent in the district he attended in his youth.

Joint engineering student Thomas Poon strides into leadership

Aug 17, 2018

The first-generation college student finds inspiration from his family, student leaders and his own internal drive.

Extensive undergraduate involvement inspires Yaniv Dudaie’s return to MBA program

Aug 15, 2018

The 2018 international business and finance graduate enhanced his education through a number of campus activities.

Welcome back: Triton Take-Off Weekend set to begin Friday

Aug 13, 2018

Move-In Day, a welcome picnic and a scavenger hunt through St. Louis via MetroLink highlight the activities on tap this weekend.

Leaving their mark: 3 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Most Influential Business Women class

Aug 13, 2018

The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Amy Kweskin, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Ginnie Westmoreland and the other honorees at a luncheon last week.

Nursing alumna finding success in competitive residency in Washington, DC

Aug 13, 2018

Brandi Fields credits family, faith, academic perseverance, campus involvement and powerful mentors for helping her land in the MedStar Georgetown Nurse Residency Program.

Coveted ASCA ambassadorship expands on Sam Walk’s education as a school counselor

Aug 13, 2018

The MEd student was one of 30 ambassadors chosen from a pool of more than 350 applicants for the national conference.

Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results

Aug 9, 2018

UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.

Life in Malawi inspires Annie Mbale’s goal to empower women

Aug 6, 2018

The MBA student aspires to build a career working with women after a tumultuous childhood in the southern African country.

Online Bachelor of Liberal Studies program ranked among nation’s best values

Aug 3, 2018

The popularity, affordability and overall strength of UMSL’s online Bachelor of Liberal Arts program landed it No. 14 on Best Value Schools’ national rankings.

3 UMSL alumnae selected for yearlong Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

Aug 3, 2018

Taylor Clark, Erika Sonneville and Samantha Jarnagin will serve as assistant language teachers in placements across Japan.

Ann Taylor becomes a member of Deans for Impact

Jul 31, 2018

The leader of UMSL’s College of Education is one of 22 members of Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit focused on elevating the teaching profession through innovations in educator preparation.

Eye on UMSL: Campus playground

Jul 30, 2018

The University of Missouri–St. Louis served as a playground of learning and exploration for local children during the summer months.

UMSL internships help Jennings students get a head start on college

Jul 30, 2018

The third year of the UMSL/Jennings Summer Internship Program gave 13 high school students the chance to work as research assistants under the tutelage of UMSL instructors in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, education and music.

SEE-TEL Summer Institute pushes teachers to embrace immigrant students’ strengths

Jul 30, 2018

The joint venture between researchers at UMSL and the University of Missouri–Columbia aims to address the growing need for teachers and administrators in Missouri who can connect with English-learner students.

Social Work professor a sought-after expert on matters of migration

Jul 25, 2018

Uma Segal consulted on refugee resettlement policy with the Portuguese government’s High Commission for Migration through the J. William Fulbright Specialist Program this summer.