Men’s golf wins 2015 GLVC Championship

Apr 22, 2015

This is the second GLVC title won by a men’s team (baseball in 2003) and the fourth overall in the athletics department (softball in 2013 and 2014).

UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history

Apr 21, 2015

Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.

Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language

Apr 21, 2015

María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”

Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer

Apr 20, 2015

Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.

Eye on UMSL: Showers & flowers

Apr 20, 2015

April rain showers, such as the one photographed through the window of UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building, have yielded numerous flowers across campus.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 20, 2015

UMSL women’s golf, led by Joana Yanez’s third-place finish, won the Cav Classic last weekend, for its fourth team title of the season.

Cooking up a neighborhood

Apr 19, 2015

Chef and restaurant owner Ben Poremba (BA philosophy 2003) is helping revitalize the Botanical Heights neighborhood in St. Louis.

Verboven, Carvalhais earn All-GLVC honors in women’s tennis

Apr 19, 2015

Verboven has earned All-GLVC honors as a freshman while Carvalhais earned the distinction for the first time this year.

McLarty, Mueggenburg named All-GLVC in men’s tennis

Apr 19, 2015

McLarty was a three-time selection to the All-GLVC team while Mueggenburg earns the accolades for the second-straight year.

Tzu-Hwa Ho returning to UMSL after piano success

Apr 16, 2015

She graduated from UMSL in 2007, works as a professional pianist and instructor and will be performing as part of the Piano Alumni Concert on April 21.

Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists

Apr 16, 2015

This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.

Perryman named Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 16, 2015

Perryman was dynamite in the circle for the third-ranked Tritons, and for the third time this season, she was perfect.

How do you use social media? Complete the UMSL Media Survey, enter to win 1 of 50 great prizes

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL is asking you what media you use and why, and when, where and how you want to be communicated with.

Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.

Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’

Apr 14, 2015

“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.

Jennah Perryman named to NFCA DII National Freshman of the Year Top 25 List

Apr 14, 2015

The freshman third basemen has hit 13 home runs while starting every game this year for the No. 3 ranked Tritons.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 13, 2015

UMSL Tritons baseball (18-9, 13-9 GLVC) won three out of four games against GLVC leader and No. 29 ranked William Jewell last weekend.

Hannah Perryman named to Schutt Sports/NFCA DII National Player of the Year Top 25 List

Apr 12, 2015

After being named to the list, Perryman went on to throw her third perfect game of the season.

Frozen yogurt among newest additions to student center

Apr 9, 2015

Student Michael Palm shows off a soon-to-be-devoured frozen yogurt creation from Triton Treats, a shop that just opened up in the MSC.

Scrambled words could provide insight to help people with dyslexia

Apr 8, 2015

Neuroscience student Emma Trammel demonstrates how she monitors a research subject’s brainwaves.

Eye on UMSL: Record breaker

Apr 7, 2015

On March 31, UMSL senior outfielder Jena Boudreau hit her first home run of the season. It was one for the books.

Undergrad stays the course despite cancer diagnosis, treatment

Apr 6, 2015

Dan Klevorn’s coworkers at the UMSL Triton Store are among those who helped him maintain a positive attitude.

UMSL education student helps homeless women with essential products

Apr 6, 2015

UMSL education student Laura Wood organized a collection of feminine hygiene products to donate to local shelters.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Apr 6, 2015

Sophomore Julien de Poyen carded a 144 (good for a tie with teammate Colby Yates) to help UMSL tie for second in The Jewell Midwest Regional.

Madelyn Boyne makes her debut in ‘Good People’

Apr 5, 2015

The UMSL education major will take on a role originated on Broadway by Frances McDormand. The play will be April 9-12 at the Touhill.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Undergraduate researcher focuses on plus, minus of nicotine in strokes

Apr 2, 2015

Jacob Huffman, UMSL psychology major, received a College of Arts and Sciences research grant for his study.

Maza-Martin earns GLVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Apr 2, 2015

The business administration major won all six matches played last week, going 3-0 in both singles and doubles.

Eye on UMSL: The U crew

Mar 31, 2015

UMSL students devote countless hours each semester to audio and video production for UMSL Radio and The U News.

Wood named GLVC Softball Player of the Week

Mar 31, 2015

In four conference road wins, Wood batted .462 with six hits, including four home runs, while adding seven RBI and five runs scored.

Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 30, 2015

Senior Leanne Cantalupo went a combined 8-0 in singles and doubles on the week, extending her singles win streak to 14 matches.

Eye on UMSL: Family

Mar 29, 2015

Chris Roccia and 2-year-old Jackson greet Miriam Roccia with roses during the UMSL Trailblazers reception.

Smith earns Daktronics Men’s Basketball Second Team All-Region honors

Mar 29, 2015

The senior led the UMSL Tritons with 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, which ranked 20th in NCAA DII.

College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students

Mar 29, 2015

The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.

Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies

Mar 26, 2015

Albert Zink shared a few insights with “St. Louis on the Air” listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday.

Eye on UMSL: Bellerive encore

Mar 26, 2015

Nancy Gleason discusses her 10-year affiliation with the honors college-produced publication as guest speaker at the launch party for the latest edition.

Tritons baseball’s inspiring second baseman featured on KSDK

Mar 25, 2015

Cystic fibrosis hasn’t stopped senior business administration major Daniel Seddon from playing baseball for UMSL.

Softball achieves program-best No. 3 national ranking in NFCA DII poll

Mar 25, 2015

The Tritons (21-3) split against Illinois Springfield and at Lewis before closing out their week sweeping Wisconsin-Parkside on the road.

Smith earns First Team All-GLVC honors, Wimbish tabbed to Second Team

Mar 24, 2015

The duo helped lead the Tritons to a 19-11 overall record, while finishing 10-8 in the GLVC.

Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration

Mar 23, 2015

“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Mar 23, 2015

The UMSL Tritons baseball team started the season off at a program best 10-0 before splitting a four-game series with the defending national champion, Southern Indiana.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Perryman’s perfection earns her Louisville Slugger/NFCA DII National Pitcher of the Week honors

Mar 22, 2015

The softball junior threw consecutive perfect games last week and struck out every batter she faced in one of the games.

Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization

Mar 19, 2015

Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).

Annual International Business Career Conference focuses on ‘Passport to Success’

Mar 19, 2015

More than 450 college students had the opportunity to meet and engage with business professionals during the annual UMSL event.

Theatre of the Oppressed brings healing art to St. Louis

Mar 19, 2015

UMSL faculty collaborated with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis on the workshop that’s designed to teach participants how to use dramatic arts for nonviolent activism.

Mueggenburg named GLVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 19, 2015

The business administration major helped the Tritons to three team wins last week, including a 9-0 shutout against University of Illinois Springfield.

Education dean, her impact featured in St. Louis Business Journal

Mar 19, 2015

“Carole (Basile) is a visionary,” Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, told the publication.

Millennials need to get politically involved, Donna Brazile says

Mar 19, 2015

She spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members March 16 as part of the Student Life Speaker Series.