UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center adapts amid pandemic

Sep 14, 2020

The Recreation and Wellness Center has enacted measures such as mandatory face masks, deep cleaning and reservation systems to keep members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UMSL climbs in latest US News & World Report rankings, remains top performer on social mobility

Sep 14, 2020

UMSL continues to be ranked in the Tier 1 research university category and moved up 14 spots to rank No. 126 nationally among public research universities.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik calls on UMSL to deepen its impact, expand its reach during State of the University Address

Sep 10, 2020

Sobolik delivered the annual address via livestream Thursday afternoon from the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

U.S. Department of Education awards UMSL $1.3 million TRIO grant to support student success

Sep 10, 2020

The grant will support tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy and other services for 140 first generation students from under-resourced backgrounds.

Groups showcase opportunities for involvement at Student Organization Expo

Sep 8, 2020

At the virtual event, representatives highlighted the missions and activities of 21 student organizations through short, prerecorded videos.

UMSL earns recognition again on Washington Monthly’s list of ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’

Sep 8, 2020

The university was part of the magazine’s inaugural list in 2018 and joined a record 157 institutions to be recognized in 2020.

Jerome Morris wins prestigious $1 million Lyle M. Spencer Research Award to Transform Education

Sep 8, 2020

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education will use the award funding to investigate his theory of communally bonded schooling in three local school districts.

Gallery 210 features Chicago artist Maggie Meiners’ ‘Revisiting Rockwell’

Sep 4, 2020

The exhibition, which reimagines Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, will open Sept. 12 at Gallery 210 by appointment.

UMSL a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 2020 HEED Award

Sep 1, 2020

The national magazine recognized UMSL for demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. It was the fourth time the university received the honor.

UMSL staff offers tips for success to new students

Aug 31, 2020

Members of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Academic Support Services and the Thomas Jefferson Library provide advice, resources and support to new Tritons.

Research Enabled helping connect university researchers with industry to find solutions to business problems

Aug 28, 2020

Director Jay De Long encourages all faculty members to log onto the online portal to accept their profiles and post industry-facing research projects.

New library program aims to help First-Year Experience students

Aug 28, 2020

The Personal Librarian Program pairs First-Year Experience students with a librarian to help with research and navigate library resources.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses the difficult decisions universities have faced reopening in Post-Dispatch op-ed

Aug 27, 2020

Sobolik outlined steps UMSL has taken to protect students, faculty and staff and also made an appeal for people to do their part and be respectful of others.

Glad to be back: Students return to campus as classes resume

Aug 24, 2020

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes from a quieter than usual first day of the fall semester with many courses being held online.

A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020

Aug 24, 2020

Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.

Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members

Aug 21, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.

UMSL Community Garden donates summer produce to Operation Pathways

Aug 21, 2020

Several pounds of fruits and vegetables went to the organization’s cooking and nutrition programs at the St. Luke’s Plaza Apartments.

Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events

Aug 20, 2020

First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.

What to expect when returning to campus for the fall semester

Aug 17, 2020

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured scenes of the signage, protocols and space modifications that will greet people when classes begin next week.

Chris Sullivan discusses protocols in place to protect students, faculty and staff in new semester

Aug 17, 2020

The director of Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services is a member of the eight-person unified command team helping guide the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campus Screen app assists students, faculty and staff monitoring their own health daily

Aug 17, 2020

The app, developed at Stanbridge University, takes users through a series of questions about their health symptoms, contacts they might have had with other people and recent travel.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins panel discussing the need for lasting change to combat systemic racism

Aug 17, 2020

PBS NewsHour journalist Fred de Sam Lazaro moderated the 90-minute discussion put on by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’

Aug 14, 2020

UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.

Campus buildings get new look and a message of pride and unity in time for fall semester

Aug 10, 2020

Wendy Allison, the lead graphic designer for University Marketing and Communications, designed the “We Are UMSL Tritons” graphics now on display around campus.

UMSL extends test-optional admissions process for 2021-2022 applicants

Aug 6, 2020

UMSL has suspended the standardized testing requirement for first-time undergraduate students for the coming academic year.

George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history

Jul 27, 2020

The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.

Tabari Coleman guides students through discussions about racial prejudice in ‘Dialogue, Decisions and Dissonance’

Jul 20, 2020

Coleman, the director of professional development at the Anti-Defamation League, will lead the last session in the three-part series at 11 a.m. Thursday.

UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall

Jul 20, 2020

Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.

Report names UMSL top five Missouri institution for graduating students with less debt

Jul 16, 2020

Degrees with Less Debt named UMSL a top institution in the state for strategies that support enrollment and graduation of Black and Pell-eligible students.

UMSL sees more than 21 percent increase in fundraising during 2020 fiscal year

Jul 10, 2020

Successful initiatives like the UMSL Strong Scholarship and Triton Emergency Fund have helped the university support students during challenging economic times.

Lilies from Missouri Botanical Garden add to the beauty of UMSL’s North Campus

Jul 8, 2020

Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward donated the lilies with a matching contribution from members of the Greater St. Louis Daffodil Society and North American Lily Society.

Tanisha Stevens appointed first-ever vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion

Jul 6, 2020

In the elevated role, Stevens will oversee inclusive excellence at UMSL and lead strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure that all thrive.

Keith Womer named interim dean of the College of Business Administration

Jul 2, 2020

Womer, who served as dean from 2004-2013, is replacing retired Dean Charles Hoffman as UMSL conducts a national search for a permanent successor.

Eye on UMSL: All trimmed up

Jun 29, 2020

Groundskeeper Earl “Rose” Harris helped keep South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis looking fresh earlier this month.

UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts

Jun 26, 2020

UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.

Eye on UMSL: Mail run

Jun 22, 2020

Resident Director of Oak Hall Jenna Kot caught some rays last week while making a mail run for her residence hall.

UMSL partnering with College Bound, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri to support students

Jun 22, 2020

The new agreements will help College Bound students complete early college credit and offer Big Brother Big Sisters students enhanced supports after they enroll at UMSL.

Landmark Supreme Court ruling brings extra joy to UMSL Pride Month

Jun 22, 2020

Office of LGBTQ+ Coordinator Harry Hawkins strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment at UMSL that includes programming and resources.

UMSL DNP program named No. 9 in US by EduMed

Jun 18, 2020

EduMed is the latest of many rankings institutions to note the quality of the UMSL DNP program, which graduated its first class in the summer of 2018.

UMSL sees credit-hour enrollment increase of 6.5 percent during summer sessions

Jun 17, 2020

More than 5,100 students have enrolled in courses this summer to develop their job skills and make progress toward their degrees.

Retiring Dean Charles Hoffman has shaped College of Business Administration to serve the needs of future students

Jun 11, 2020

Hoffman helped guide the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of UMSL Accelerate and the DBA program among numerous other accomplishments.

Eye on UMSL: Work in progress

Jun 8, 2020

A construction debris chute protrudes from the fourth floor of SSB, where the renovation of the new School of Social Work offices has continued this spring.

SUCCEED program keeps students socially engaged with diverse online activities

Jun 2, 2020

When campus closed, Jonathan Lidgus and Rachel Goldmeier kept SUCCEED students connected with Zoom Friday Fun Days.

Eye on UMSL: Flying solo

May 26, 2020

A lone Canada goose flew over the Millennium Student Center ponds earlier this month on an otherwise quiet campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL Police appreciative of support that’s come from across university amid pandemic

May 26, 2020

People across campus have donated equipment, supplies and food to the department over the past two months while faculty, staff and students have been at home.

SUCCEED student Tyler Haynes makes a home at UMSL

May 21, 2020

Tyler Haynes has blossomed in SUCCEED – living on campus, taking classes, attending events and presenting about the program at the annual TASH conference.

UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus

May 20, 2020

UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.

UMSL clinicians join with peers in UM System to help Missourians cope with COVID-19 and beyond

May 18, 2020

There are six St. Louis-based mental health treatment services coordinated through UMSL, and some help treat patients statewide.

Eye on UMSL: Dream it, do it

May 18, 2020

Grant Beckmann was on campus shooting b-roll for his internship with UMSL Athletics when he crossed paths with photographer August Jennewein.

Liane Constantine working collaboratively to strengthen UMSL’s international mission

May 18, 2020

UMSL Global’s new interim executive director has spent her career building global partnerships and knows firsthand the impact being abroad can have on students.