Made in Madagascar: Navy veteran, international business major, fashion designer to study coral reefs

Jan 8, 2017

Michael Acid will soon spend two months helping with coral reef conservation efforts as he prepares to develop his own sustainable clothing line.

Playing her way: Longtime flutist looks back on pivotal years at UMSL

Jan 8, 2017

One of UMSL’s first-ever transfer students, alumna Laura George also remembers giving the university’s first senior recital back in 1969.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.

Knowing languages and cultures gives French and business double major the edge at Anheuser-Busch InBev

Jan 2, 2017

Newly graduated UMSL alumna Sarah Rizzo will soon put her cross-cultural skills to good use at the multinational corporation.

Writing the divide: North St. Louisan, MFA alumnus wins RAC artist fellowship

Jan 2, 2017

Ron Austin is one of 10 local artists to receive a $20,000 artist fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission.

MFA students launch lively Natural Bridge podcast now available on iTunes

Jan 2, 2017

With three episodes already set to stream and download, the new podcast is envisioned as a companion to the literary journal published twice a year.

Water expert Natalie Johnson new executive director of Save the Dunes

Jan 2, 2017

The UMSL alumna will put to work her dual degrees in biology and education to help save the Indiana dunes and lakeshore.

Interdisciplinary studies grad looks toward med school, volunteers with local immigrants

Dec 18, 2016

Ageena Hass says the greatest joy of returning to school as an older adult is simple – it’s the privilege of getting to sit still and learn.

21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons

Dec 18, 2016

Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.

Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates

Dec 15, 2016

UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.

Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman

Dec 15, 2016

Elwyn Walls was elected to the board in April as part of a three-person slate hoping to improve government practices in the north St. Louis County suburb.

Top hospital, top choice: New nursing grad looks forward to working at Barnes-Jewish

Dec 15, 2016

Michelle Arrington is one of nearly 50 graduating College of Nursing students who already have their post-college jobs lined up.

Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work

Dec 14, 2016

Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.

Chancellor Tom George named honorary co-chair for EncounterPoint in Ferguson

Dec 14, 2016

The event aimed to foster relationship-building and social justice-enhancing partnerships across the St. Louis region.

Student center manager, history prize winner, translator: Meet graduating senior James Bragado

Dec 13, 2016

Finishing up degrees in both history and French at UMSL this fall, he’s become a familiar face in the Millennium Student Center as senior student facilities manager.

Leaf pattern, auxin levels and more shape grad’s research projects, path to molecular biology career

Dec 13, 2016

Stephanie Theiss did research on campus and at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center while also serving as president of the UMSL Biological Society.

A sweet deal: Sicilian graduate studies sugar chemistry, lands Monsanto job

Dec 12, 2016

Salvatore Pistorio will be a chemist II at Monsanto after recreating sugar molecules at UMSL using chemical synthesis and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.

Black Lives Matter panel tackles tough questions, creates space for positive discourse

Dec 12, 2016

Social justice experts, students, faculty and staff recently gathered together at UMSL to promote unity and healing and push for change.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 12, 2016

The men’s basketball team picked up a pair of victories, including a home win over Trevecca Nazarene helped by Hunter Reine’s third double-double.

Soccer teammates Joe Rund, Evan Garrad earn recognition as Academic All-Americans on way to medical school

Dec 11, 2016

UMSL was one of two men’s soccer programs nationally to put two players on the Division II Academic All-America First Team.

Engineering creative spirit: Emma Seidel builds eclectic foundation, lands job

Dec 11, 2016

Nidec Motor Corporation will welcome her on board after she graduates this December.

Women’s Chorale members mentor young St. Louis singers all semester, put on unique concert

Dec 8, 2016

Culminating in this week’s performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, the community-oriented effort was initiated by UMSL faculty member Gail Fleming.

Aspiring young entrepreneurs workshop ideas in mock business accelerator

Dec 8, 2016

Dan Lauer and Charles Hoffman offered Normandy Middle School students an early start in innovative thinking.

Hats off! UMSL graduated record number of students in 2016

Dec 8, 2016

UMSL students earned a total of 3,199 degrees this year with 632 of those degrees earned by underrepresented minority students.

In her own words: Actor and director Jacqueline Thompson finds empowerment on stage, fosters healing in audiences

Dec 7, 2016

Genuine connection with audience members comes first for the assistant professor of theater.

Technology conference sheds light on the future of cybersecurity

Dec 7, 2016

Tracee Stewart, Jestika Gajjar and Kerrine Nelson – all UMSL students – helped organize the Nov. 18 event, which drew industry leaders from around the country.

Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project

Dec 6, 2016

The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.

Focusing on forgotten voices: Professor’s research investigates past, future of equal education

Dec 6, 2016

UMSL’s Jerome Morris will be the lead investigator in a study examining St. Louis’ school desegregation program.

Teach in 12: Pivoting careers and talent where they’re needed – in the classroom

Dec 5, 2016

The innovative teacher certification program helps future educators take an accelerated path through training.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 5, 2016

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams got off to 1-1 starts in GLVC play while the swimming teams combined to set 15 school records.

RubinBrown partner Steven Harris: National accounting leader with local heart

Dec 4, 2016

At RubinBrown and as chairman of the board of the National Association of Black Accountants, he aims to cultivate the next generation of business professionals.

Future students will soar higher with the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship

Dec 4, 2016

UMSL’s Alan Byrd recently spoke with The St. Louis American about the new scholarship, which aims to attract talented local students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Eye on UMSL: Chaucer banter

Dec 4, 2016

Professor Frank Grady and his Chaucer class react as one of the students makes a trenchant and amusing observation about a 14th-century tragic romance.

First impressions: Several new students reflect on their earliest days at UMSL

Dec 1, 2016

Sherell Adams (pictured), Adis Handanovic and Kendall Buchman discuss the warmth and support they’ve found as new members of the Triton community.

Navigating the UMSL campus just got easier

Dec 1, 2016

Its 470 acres are now interactive, searchable and mobile-friendly thanks to a new campus map created by the university’s web team.

UMSL first stop for incoming UM System president

Nov 30, 2016

During his campus visit this week, Mun Choi shared a collaborative vision that emphasizes student empowerment and community partnerships.

Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree

Nov 30, 2016

The program is the first of its kind in the UM System, and it will take advantage of a wealth of international expertise that already exists at UMSL.

Teacher of the Year connects students to the past, empowers them for the future

Nov 30, 2016

By constantly working to consider history from multiple perspectives, Rob Good hopes his students develop their own sense of purpose and citizenship.

Alongside local teens, Matthew Washausen merges music and design, plans Dec. 16 showcase

Nov 29, 2016

For his senior capstone project, the UMSL graphic design student has been working with the young artists on the poster series “Audio Chroma: The Power of Music and Design.”

Instruments from past inspire double major Dana Channell’s future

Nov 29, 2016

A perfect summer internship opportunity sent the UMSL junior on an exploration that was equal parts music and archaeology.

Education alumna leads National Institute for STEM Education

Nov 29, 2016

Judith Zimny graduated from UMSL with a master’s degree in educational leadership in 1983. She was recently named vice president of NISE.

Women in science: 3 science departments, 3 women chairs

Nov 28, 2016

Wendy Olivas, Erika Gibb and Cynthia Dupureur serve as the UMSL department chairs for biology, physics and astronomy, and chemistry and biochemistry, respectively.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 28, 2016

The Tritons men’s basketball team went 2-1 last week, beating Webster on the road before splitting a pair of games in the Marriott St. Louis Airport Classic.

Zotta scholarship recipient follows in the footsteps of a great nurse who came before her

Nov 27, 2016

Nicole Bates aims to pay it forward as part of a legacy of compassion and excellent care.

Eye on UMSL: Autumn gold

Nov 27, 2016

Autumn is in full bloom as a Ginkgo tree in front of the Pierre Laclede Honors College sports its vibrant seasonal color on South Campus.

Philosophy alumnus becomes roastmaster, explores the deeper mysteries of coffee

Nov 20, 2016

Micah Svejda, who opened Bootstrap Coffee Roasters in 2014, shares his journey from existential questions to business success.

Economics Professor Sel Dibooglu to deliver keynote address at international conference in Turkey

Nov 20, 2016

Dibooglu will present research he’s done with colleagues in Turkey and Kazakhstan on forecasting bank defaults at the UMSL-sponsored event.

Multiple UMSL alumni honored at this year’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 17, 2016

Fifteen UMSL grads – all St. Louis metro-area teachers – were honored at Sunday’s event, which took place in Clayton.

Leaving Las Vegas: Out-of-state student Addy Lai finds a world of opportunity at UMSL

Nov 16, 2016

Through a happy accident, the senior psychology major ended up at UMSL four years ago, and she’s been making her mark across campus ever since.

Eye on UMSL: Angelic voice

Nov 16, 2016

Soloist Theresa Pancella sings “Only in Sleep” during the University Singers’ rehearsal before their concert in Anheuser-Busch Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.