Benjamin VandenBrink makes history as first UMSL runner to compete in NCAA Division II Cross Country Championship

Nov 16, 2023

VandenBrink will race Saturday at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Missouri, and is on track to complete his bachelor’s degree in finance next month.

UMSL Suggs Scholars honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education

Nov 13, 2023

Chanel Harris, Shantavia Fuller and Trinity Adkins are receiving $12,000 scholarships for tuition and fees covering 30 credit hours per academic year.

60 for 60: David Henton, Dan Isom, Evelyn Moore, Michelle Moore, Cathy Phillips and Alex Stallings honored as exceptional alumni

Nov 13, 2023

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 13, 2023

The No. 2 volleyball team completed an undefeated regular season by sweeping Drury and Southwest Baptist on the road to improve to 28-0.

UMSL honors the late Robert Ray with tribute concert during fall music festival

Nov 8, 2023

Ray was a gifted composer and educator who taught piano for more than two decades at UMSL and was the founding director of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus.

UMSL holds reception to celebrate newest Bond International Scholars

Nov 6, 2023

More than 60 students from UMSL and MU have had the opportunity to study abroad in two dozen countries through the program, which was launched in 2018.

Eye on UMSL: Tea time

Nov 6, 2023

Associate Teaching Professor Keiko Ueda leads UMSL students in a Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop last Thursday in Clark Hall.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 6, 2023

The third-ranked volleyball team improved to 26-0 and locked up a share of the GLVC regular-season title after sweeping Illinois Springfield and No. 20 Quincy.

Retiring Ameren Executive Chairman Warner Baxter describes the importance of ethics throughout career

Nov 5, 2023

Baxter was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.

Sam Chevakula finds outlet for artistic side while pursuing master’s in supply chain analytics

Nov 1, 2023

Chevakula, who studied art as an undergraduate, has done work in design and video production for UMSL’s student-run public relations firm, The Barnett Agency.

Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena

Oct 30, 2023

The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.

Eye on UMSL: Raising their voices

Oct 30, 2023

Alum Maria Ellis leads members of UMSL’s Voices of Jubilation community gospel choir in a rehearsal last week in the Whitaker Room at the Touhill.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 30, 2023

Kayley Judy scored twice in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Southwest Baptist to help the women’s soccer team secure the No. 5 seed in the GLVC Tournament.

Alum Charlotte Richards named a Top 30 honoree for NCAA Woman of the Year

Oct 23, 2023

Richards was both a first-time All-American and first-team Academic All-American during her decorated career and led the Tritons to the national semifinals last fall.

Eye on UMSL: The right stuff

Oct 23, 2023

Accounting major Linda Lam participates in the Stuff With Pride event hosted at UMSL during LGBTQ+ History Month.

Don Jackson switches careers with help of UMSL’s supply chain program

Oct 23, 2023

Jackson is on track to receive a master’s degree in supply chain analytics after spending two decades working in financial services.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 23, 2023

Cross country runners Benjamin VandenBrink and Jacob Warner raced to All-GLVC honors by placing in the top five in the conference championship in Bolivar, Missouri.

Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away

Oct 16, 2023

Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.

UMSL establishes National Association of Black Accountants chapter

Oct 16, 2023

NABA, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black business leaders in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 16, 2023

The fourth-ranked volleyball team ran its record to 20-0 after sweeping Tiffin, Davenport and No. 19 Ferris State in the Midwest Regional Volleyball Crossover tournament.

UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Oct 11, 2023

UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.

60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni

Oct 9, 2023

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.

Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council

Oct 9, 2023

Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 9, 2023

Delaney Humm helped the fourth-ranked volleyball team pull out a five-set victory on the road at No. 16 Lewis on Saturday to remain unbeaten this season.

Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the show

Oct 4, 2023

Taylor Timmerberg, a senior research lab and print technician in the Department of Art and Design, worked to install the new exhibition “Printed with Purpose” at Gallery 210@FAB.

UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Oct 2, 2023

Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 2, 2023

UMSL runners Benjamin VandenBrink, Jacob Warner, Kayley Heeter and Lily Wagemann all finished in the top 20 in their respective races in last week’s Live in the Lou Cross Country Classic.

Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing

Oct 2, 2023

Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.

More than 700 high school students take part in World Languages Day celebration at Touhill

Sep 25, 2023

The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event for the fourth time and drew students from 10 area high schools.

UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director

Sep 25, 2023

The center will provide resources to UMSL students in all colleges and academic disciplines, including scholarships and funding opportunities.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 25, 2023

The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team is off to the best start in program history, improving to 14-0 after sweeping William Jewell and No. 25 Rockhurst last week.

Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community

Sep 22, 2023

Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.

Eye on UMSL: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff

Sep 18, 2023

Juanjo Gonzalez and Amber Nelson were among the members of Alma de Mexico performing traditional dances for UMSL students during a kickoff event in the MSC.

Members of the UMSL community have until Sept. 28 to cast their votes in alma mater competition

Sep 18, 2023

A group of faculty members, students and one alum from the Department of Music helped select the three finalists from 39 submissions.

Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive

Sep 18, 2023

Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 18, 2023

The fifth-ranked UMSL volleyball team matched its best start in school history when it went 4-0 in last weekend’s McKendree Invitational to improve to 12-0 on the season.

UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding

Sep 15, 2023

Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.

Senior Momo Kikuchi interns on Capitol Hill through UMSL in DC internship program

Sep 13, 2023

Over the summer, the political science major interned in U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner’s office and explored D.C. with several UMSL alumni.

Eye on UMSL: Goat yoga

Sep 11, 2023

Students, faculty and staff held their yoga poses while joined by a group of goats on the lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on Aug. 31.

60 for 60: Stan Anderson, Darrion Cockrell, Beth Goetz, Ella Jones and Kristin Lawson honored as exceptional UMSL alumni

Sep 11, 2023

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 11, 2023

Melo Mensah netted the game-winning goal against NAIA foe Central Methodist as the men’s soccer team gave first-year Coach Josh Alderson his first win.

UMSL community members encouraged to display their pride on and off campus on Red and Gold Day Sept. 15

Sep 5, 2023

Alumni, students, faculty and staff can snap pictures of themselves at work or about town and share them on social media, tagging UMSL and using the hashtag #UMSL60.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 5, 2023

Senior outside hitter Lexie Rang registered a team-best 63 kills over the weekend as the 10th-ranked UMSL volleyball team won four matches at the Ray Thrasher Classic.

Office of Student Involvement kicks off semester with Fall Involvement Jamboree

Sep 1, 2023

The event helped students connect with more than 50 campus organizations engaging in activities to meet a range of their interests.

Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester

Aug 28, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.

Recent graduate Elijah Braswell serving as Valley Park alderman while eyeing law school

Aug 23, 2023

Braswell, who completed his bachelor’s degree in history in May, is one of two representatives of Ward 4 and is serving on the Police Committee and Public Works Committee.

Eye on UMSL: Continuing the tradition

Aug 21, 2023

College of Nursing alumna Abigail Fitzhugh attaches an UMSL legacy pin to her daughter Eliana Fitzhugh as she gets set to begin studying special education this semester.

Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day

Aug 21, 2023

Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.

Mechanical engineering students build improved testing device for St. Louis manufacturer Hussmann

Aug 21, 2023

William Todd, Seth Flamm, Alexander Clark and Briana Kagy developed the apparatus for their Mechanical Engineering Design Project capstone course.

New CCJ graduate Myranda Hogg settling into role at Federal Public Defender’s Office

Aug 15, 2023

Hogg began working as a legal administrative assistant in May and completed her master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice this month.