UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 2, 2015

UMSL senior Alexis Lawrence connected on seven three-pointers and averaged 15.5 points per game in the Tritons’ two wins last week.

Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities

Feb 1, 2015

The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.

Softball ranked No. 13 in NFCA DII Preseason Poll

Feb 1, 2015

The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 13 in the final poll of the 2014 season, are coming off a program best 49-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Midwest Super Regional.

JoAnn Weaver prepares for a broadcasting career

Jan 29, 2015

The UMSL senior is majoring in communication with hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

Athletics Q&A with basketball senior Neil Branham

Jan 27, 2015

A four-year member of the program, Branham is a key defensive player who also has the ability to knock down a three-pointer.

UMSL launches MBA animated campaign

Jan 26, 2015

University Marketing and Communications wrote and developed the spots, which highlight the four main strengths of UMSL’s Professional MBA: schedule, value, quality (accredited) and networking.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 26, 2015

UMSL’s Kelly Kunkel shot a perfect 7-for-7 from the field and 4-for-4 at the line to finish with a career-best 20 points in a 74-49 Tritons win over Missouri S&T.

Eye on UMSL: To serve

Jan 25, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Rachel Romano, William Lawson, and Jesse Herman participate in the MLK Day of Service by painting one of the stairwells at Circle of Light.

Joanne Lee finds success with cello

Jan 22, 2015

She recently won the collegiate division of the UMSL Concerto Competition. Lee came to UMSL to study with Arianna String Quartet member Kurt Baldwin.

Eye on UMSL: Cotton candy clouds

Jan 21, 2015

“Sometimes the photo says it all,” said campus photographer August Jennewein of the early January dusk sky over UMSL that nearly left him speechless.

Across St. Louis, student-led effort delivers 782 service hours in single day

Jan 20, 2015

A small army of volunteers at Circle of Light was one of 13 groups serving across the St. Louis region Monday during UMSL’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 20, 2015

UMSL men’s and women’s basketball combined to go 3-3 on the week while men’s and women’s swimming both posted new program records.

Want a nursing career? BSN Preview Day around the corner

Jan 15, 2015

Kelsi Schlundt, a junior BSN major, will be volunteering at the 2015 BSN Preview Day on Jan. 31.

Campus to kick off spring semester with Winter Expo

Jan 15, 2015

Look for UMSL Marketing and Communications – and a fun photo booth – during the event, which is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 in the MSC.

Meet Darryl Sanchez: UMSL conference center assistant, business student

Jan 14, 2015

“I call myself the ‘make-people-happy-guy,'” Sanchez said. “I try to go above and beyond to make sure they have what they need for their event.”

14 UMSL photos from 2014

Jan 13, 2015

When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.

Eye on UMSL: Graduation smiles

Jan 12, 2015

A few UMSL students pose after participating in a commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 12, 2015

UMSL men’s basketball moved to 11-3 (3-1 GLVC) on the year after picking up a win and a loss in conference play last week.

First class of UM Entrepreneurial Scholars and Interns includes 3 UMSL undergrads

Jan 11, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Audrey Engel, Andrew Neely and Teresa Frank were selected for the inaugural class.

Eye on UMSL: Teamwork

Jan 8, 2015

UMSL business students (from left) Anthony Luzecky, Zachary Whalen, Patrick Earl, Taylor Obst, Jesse Guajardo and Suzanne Reed hold their last group study in the Millennium Student Center Fireside Lounge.

Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service

Jan 7, 2015

UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.

Reflecting on 10 UMSL Daily themes from 2014

Jan 6, 2015

Looking back at the wide range of news and accomplishments covered by UMSL Daily over the past year, several patterns emerge including construction. Lots of construction.

Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus

Jan 5, 2015

Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 5, 2015

Senior Aareon Smith averaged 19 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game on the weekend as UMSL improved to 7-0 at home this season.

Eye on UMSL: To the future

Jan 4, 2015

Chatis Santos celebrates and points to the future during the Dec. 20 commencement ceremony at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Santos majored in computer science.

Marisol Ramirez reflects on her year as UMSL poet laureate

Dec 23, 2014

UMSL Daily recently caught up with Ramirez (right) to reflect on her year, her writing process and what happens when three poet laureates get together for brunch.

Collico earns NSCAA Scholar All-Region Honors

Dec 22, 2014

He holds a 3.94 grade point average in business administration and accounting, started all 18 games for the UMSL Tritons and was second on the team with five assists.

December graduation applauds nearly 700 new UMSL alumni

Dec 21, 2014

The Dec. 20 ceremonies included remarks by three influential leaders in business, health care and live sound.

Eye on UMSL: Professional experience

Dec 21, 2014

Chris Emerson, UMSL Professional MBA student, shares his past IT experience with his cohort in their Information Systems Management class.

‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar

Dec 18, 2014

A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.

McGovern nominated to Allstate WBCA Good Works Team®

Dec 17, 2014

The award recognizes a unique group of women’s college basketball student-athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to enriching the lives of others and their communities.

25 museums, 12 national sites, 1 buffalo enhance Mount Rushmore internship

Dec 16, 2014

Second-year Museum Studies graduate student Rebecca Thorn landed an internship this past summer at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

New study finds multitasking isn’t just for Millennials

Dec 16, 2014

Associate professors of communication Alice Hall (left) and Lara Zwarun wrote the report.

Tritons duo sweeps recent PNC GLVC swimming, diving honors

Dec 16, 2014

Freshman Felix Kusnierz and senior Ellen Fix were recently named PNC GLVC Athletes of the Week. They were the first from the program to earn the distinction.

Strange Donuts founders got a sweet start at UMSL

Dec 15, 2014

UMSL alumni Jason Bockmann (left) and Corey Smale founded Strange Donuts in 2013. It now has three St. Louis-area locations, and a Columbia, Mo., store is forthcoming.

UMSL, MU awarded $1 million grant to train social workers aiding at-risk youth

Dec 15, 2014

The grant will extend over the next three years and will allow both campuses to train a total of 84 graduate-level social work students.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 15, 2014

The UMSL women’s basketball team fell a free throw short of a fifth straight win despite rallying from a 12-point deficit against Lindenwood. The team is now 4-2.

Hannah Perryman will strike you out

Dec 14, 2014

The sophomore pitcher for UMSL’s softball team smashed the program’s record with 760 career strikeouts in two seasons.

UMSL Newman Center turns 50

Dec 11, 2014

The center remains a place of social gathering, where service and faith and sharing experiences build a warm community for students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Center scores with financial football

Dec 11, 2014

Students from Oakville High School (south St. Louis County) geared up Dec. 2 at UMSL to battle against their Kansas City counterparts.

Athletics Q&A with senior guard Alexis Lawrence

Dec 11, 2014

The three-point shooting threat is also leader for her team on and off the court and is hoping to have one last memorable season.

Link in with UMSL|ASK

Dec 10, 2014

Alumni Sharing Knowledge, the phrase behind the acronym, is the basis for the new LinkedIn group formed and managed by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Community Relations.

Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls

Dec 9, 2014

Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.

UMSL criminologist partners with St. Louis police to reduce crime

Dec 9, 2014

The idea was simple: create a partnership that would improve public safety in St. Louis. But how? Enter Richard Rosenfeld.

UMSL sets record for gifts and pledges

Dec 8, 2014

An infographic breaks down UMSL’s best fundraising year.

Eye on UMSL: International flair

Dec 8, 2014

Alexandra Weil (left) and Audrey Charlet, both freshmen from Paris, brave the freezing cold as they walk to class with Lucas Pierrez-Peter, a freshman from Strasbourg, France.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Dec 8, 2014

The Tritons drained a program single-game record 18 three-pointers in a win over Central Christian. All 12 Triton players scored, including junior Kevin Swanson, who led UMSL with 15 points.

A look at UMSL’s influential advisory group: The Chancellor’s Council

Dec 7, 2014

When UMSL Chancellor Tom George has a tough decision to make, he has an august panel of experts at his fingertips.

Chicago-area UMSL alumni gather for first time

Dec 4, 2014

More than 1,000 UMSL alumni are based in the Chicago metropolitan region, with careers ranging from sales to information technology to the arts.

Evan Miguel selected for multicultural advertising student program

Dec 2, 2014

He will be attending the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Student Program.