US News ranks 9 UMSL graduate programs among best

Mar 12, 2014

Of special note, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s doctoral degree program ranks fourth.

Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career

Mar 12, 2014

KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.

From skateboards to center stage: Brandon Smith brings baritone to ‘Mikado’

Mar 11, 2014

The self-described “long-haired goofy skateboard kid” didn’t think he’d be a candidate for singing in operas.

Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2014

The UMSL sophomore received the honor for the second time in her career.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 10, 2014

Senior Paul Richmond tallied seven hits to pace the UMSL offense as The Tritons went 2-3 in its first five games.

Eye on UMSL: Flash mob

Mar 9, 2014

As the music to Katy Perry’s song “Firework” began, dozens of people in the Nosh at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center jumped to their feet.

Women’s basketball selected to NCAA Tournament

Mar 9, 2014

For just the second time in program history, and the first since the 1999-2000 season, the UMSL team is going dancing.

Tyler Sanguinette makes international mark on world of type

Mar 7, 2014

The senior, majoring in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design at UMSL, hopes to make typography and hand lettering his specialty.

UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition

Mar 7, 2014

Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.

Alexei Demchenko named Curators’ Professor

Mar 6, 2014

The title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and well-established reputations.

Rec Center will include bells, whistles, climbing wall

Mar 5, 2014

The new Recreation and Wellness Center at UMSL is right on schedule – due to open at the beginning of the fall semester 2015.

Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic

Mar 4, 2014

“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.

Eye on UMSL: Speed networking

Mar 3, 2014

Ninety seconds isn’t much time, but for some business students it was enough to make a networking connection.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Mar 3, 2014

UMSL women’s tennis (3-1) posted a 5-4 victory over Harding last Monday night.

Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor

Feb 27, 2014

She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.

Women’s basketball moves up to No. 7 in NCAA Midwest Regional Rankings

Feb 27, 2014

UMSL is in search of its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999-2000, and just the second-ever in program history.

Touhill makes list of top college theaters

Feb 25, 2014

BestCollegeReviews.org named the performing arts venue to its recent list of 25 Most Amazing College Campus Theaters.

Softball achieves program’s highest national ranking

Feb 25, 2014

The UMSL Tritons moved up to No. 8 in the first National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Poll.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Feb 24, 2014

The UMSL Tritons men’s tennis team opened its spring schedule with a 5-4 win over Bellarmine on Sunday morning.

UMSL education student brings yoga to students

Feb 23, 2014

Erin Schulte combined her passion for character education and interest in fitness at Parkway North High School where she’s a guidance counselor.

Top Toastmasters talk their way through competition

Feb 23, 2014

The Triton Toastmasters’ first contest in international speech was held last week.

2 UMSL students believe they have $100,000 idea

Feb 20, 2014

Kevin Gomez and Maria Martinez-Baladejo are hoping their clean energy idea is worth six figures.

Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined

Feb 20, 2014

The show focuses on 16 early- to mid-20th century Haitian Voodoo flags, or drapo Vodou, and also includes sequined libation bottles and photos of contemporary Vodou practitioners.

New business building crucial to St. Louis employers, work force

Feb 19, 2014

UMSL is seeking $10 million from the Higher Education Capital Fund in order to start construction later this year.

Governor picks UMSL’s Tracy Mulderig as next student curator

Feb 19, 2014

The doctoral candidate in industrial/organizational psychology has to be confirmed by the Missouri Senate before she can begin her new role.

Comic books from UMSL course to be preserved at museum

Feb 18, 2014

The comic books generated by an art class are also available for purchase at the UMSL Bookstore and Star Clipper.

UMSL softball’s Hannah Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

Feb 18, 2014

The reigning GLVC Pitcher of the Year went 2-1 in the circle and added a save for the UMSL.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Feb 17, 2014

Over six games, in which the Tritons went 5-1, senior Ashleigh King led the team with nine hits, including three doubles, while batting .450.

UMSL kicks off Battle of the Boot shoe drive

Feb 16, 2014

Teddy Binkholder, a senior anthropology major, is leading the UMSL collection of shoe donations for the Battle of the Boot shoe drive.

Eye on UMSL: Tropical Nosh

Feb 16, 2014

From left: Hiroyuki Onoue, Takumi Shima, Yurina Makino, Hiroyuki Mizunuma and Takehiko Tajima find a relaxing and warm spot to visit in the MSC while it snows outside.

IN UNISON offers performance, mentoring to UMSL music students

Feb 13, 2014

The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON scholarship has offered sweet musical experiences to five University of Missouri–St. Louis students this year.

UMSL inducts class of 2014 Sports Hall of Fame

Feb 13, 2014

The class featured four student-athletes, two teams, one coach and one distinguished service honoree, Frank Cusumano, BA speech communication 1984.

UMSL conference brings together vets, academics, employers, agencies

Feb 13, 2014

Danielle Spiekerman and Ryan Barrett were among about 30 people gathered at UMSL for the veterans sourcing event.

Optometry students’ push for new facilities results in Patient Care Center

Feb 12, 2014

The college anticipates the building design to be completed by fall with construction to wrap by summer 2016.

Homecoming king, queen talk royalty, time at UMSL

Feb 12, 2014

Adam Delgado, a junior liberal studies major, and Marissa Steimel, a senior communication major, were named UMSL’s Homecoming king and queen.

Eye on UMSL: Chili competition

Feb 11, 2014

UMSL students Bekah Cripe (left) and Sara Gerberding are about to taste the white chicken chili sponsored by the College of Business Administration.

Triton Toastmasters celebrates official charter status

Feb 10, 2014

The current group of Triton Toastmasters includes faculty, staff, alumni and two student members. At 28 members, there is still room for the club to add a few more.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Feb 10, 2014

The UMSL women’s basketball team (16-5, 9-4 GLVC) closed out a four-game homestand with wins over Saint Joseph’s (88-62) and No. 19 ranked Indianapolis (85-64).

Donors support UMSL improvements

Feb 9, 2014

Under the leadership of Chancellor Tom George (left) and Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for University Advancement, UMSL has raised more than $18 million for scholarships, academic programs, faculty positions and facilities.

Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability honors SUCCEED Program, its creator

Feb 9, 2014

Less than six months after the first SUCCEED students, including Behle Jenkins (center), moved to UMSL, the program’s creator has been recognized by the state of Missouri for her vision.

10 photos from Pack the Stands at UMSL

Feb 9, 2014

UMSL photographer August Jennewein selects his favorite images from last week’s Pack the Stands.

SisterScholars-in-Training supports students as they work toward degrees

Feb 4, 2014

SisterScholars meets from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Thursday in 313 Millennium Student Center at UMSL.

‘Everybody can’t be Beyonce’: 87 middle school girls get a lesson in life

Feb 3, 2014

The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at UMSL and three members of the National Association of Women Judges presented the 2014 Girls Summit.

UMSL Tritons week in review

Feb 3, 2014

The men’s basketball team (12-7, 6-5 GLVC) picked up two wins last week. The women’s basketball team (14-5, 7-4 GLVC) also picked up a pair of victories.

Winning murals make Lucas Hall a little brighter

Feb 2, 2014

Two student murals symbolizing the past, present and future of UMSL are being installed in the public spaces of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Eye on UMSL: Gratitude

Feb 2, 2014

UMSL students gather in The Nosh as Ally Hoehn, a senior majoring in logistics and operations management, explains Operation Gratitude to Rep. Clem Smith.

UMSL students make music for MADCO’s ‘Pulse 2’

Jan 30, 2014

Tom Winkler, a senior music major, wrote a composition that will accompany a dance performance by MADCO Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Touhill.

Academy of Science of St. Louis honors 2 UMSL faculty members

Jan 30, 2014

Michael Cosmopoulos (left) is a world-renowned authority in Greek archeology, and Robert Marquis is a mentor to many, inspiring and educating the next generation.

Softball picked to defend GLVC title; UMSL Tritons begin season ranked No. 18

Jan 29, 2014

The national ranking is up from the end of last season when UMSL finished ranked No. 22.

Global Game Jam attracts participants, potential employers

Jan 27, 2014

Hosted at UMSL the last three years, the 48-hour event is a gamers dream and featured 170 participants, including computer science major Matt “Z” Hunt (center).