Community Connection newsletter helps strengthen UMSL’s bond with its neighbors

Sep 13, 2019

The monthly newsletter reaches an audience of about 4,000 people and keeps them informed about events and activities on campus and in the surrounding area.

US News ranks international business program in top 25 for 17th straight year

Sep 9, 2019

UMSL was also No. 1 in the St. Louis region on the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility in the annual “Best Colleges” rankings.

UMSL announces addition of cross country and track and field, names Steve Picucci head coach

Sep 9, 2019

The programs will begin competing in the 2020-21 academic year and will increase the university’s total number of varsity sports to 19.

Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.

UMSL welcomes Japanese students from Chuo University during three-week summer program

Sep 3, 2019

A group of 27 freshman students from the university in Tokyo took courses in English and business and made time for sightseeing while in St. Louis.

Washington Monthly lists UMSL among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’ for second year

Aug 30, 2019

The university was among 80 schools that received perfect scores for their efforts to foster civic engagement among their students.

UMSL wins bragging rights in first College Transit Challenge

Aug 29, 2019

Students, faculty and staff combined for the most check-ins and social media engagements during the daylong competition, organized by Citizens for Modern Transit.

Hundreds gather to wish Chancellor Tom George and Barbara Harbach well in retirement

Aug 26, 2019

Faculty, staff and administrators as well as alumni and friends from across the region – and beyond – attended a reception Friday afternoon in the Touhill’s Terrace Lobby.

Eight snapshots: First week of school social media roundup

Aug 26, 2019

UMSL students demonstrated their joy at returning to campus through a plethora of social media posts.

Eye on UMSL: In memoriam

Aug 26, 2019

A white dove took flight as a few dozen people gathered last week to dedicate a new bench in honor of late alumnus Hubert Hoosman Jr.

By the numbers: A look at the incoming class of Fall 2019

Aug 26, 2019

Learn about the newest crop of first-time freshman and transfer students joining the UMSL community this fall.

UMSL freshmen set academic records

Aug 20, 2019

The incoming class of first-time, full-time freshmen arrives with an average ACT of 24.25 and collective GPA of 3.45.

Eye on UMSL: Serendipity selfie

Aug 19, 2019

Freshman Sajjad Ali snapped a shot at Saturday’s Serendipity Sendoff at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Get ahead with this advice from UMSL seniors

Aug 19, 2019

Learn how to build community and make friends, the most underrated spots on campus and more from four UMSL Ambassadors.

Tom George reflects on time as UMSL chancellor on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Aug 19, 2019

Host Sarah Fenske spoke to George about “the good, the bad and the bittersweet” from his 16-year tenure, which ends Sept. 1.

UMSL community gathers to welcome new students on Move-In Day 2019

Aug 19, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture some of the busy but joyous moments as students settled in ahead of the fall semester.

GUST students enjoy their summer abroad at UMSL

Aug 12, 2019

Abdullah Desouki, Maria Saade and Yousef Abuhayya were three of five students visiting from UMSL’s longtime academic partner in Kuwait.

A 25-year ride: Lieutenant Tom McEwen leads with compassion as UMSL Police Department’s longest-serving member

Aug 12, 2019

McEwen has been devoted to maintaining UMSL’s safe learning environment since 1994.

New students set to learn Triton traditions through weekend festivities

Aug 12, 2019

The extended orientation program known as Triton Take-Off Weekend runs Friday through Sunday.

Snapshot: Nursing graduates honored as they step into their careers

Aug 12, 2019

The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.

Five years later: A snapshot of UMSL’s responses after Michael Brown’s death

Aug 9, 2019

In the years following Michael Brown’s death, UMSL Daily has covered efforts from the UMSL community to understand, heal, rebuild, change and more.

UMSL chemists to receive funding for projects as part of UM System’s $20.5M research investment

Aug 8, 2019

Cynthia Dupureur and Alexei Demchenko are leading two of the 19 innovative projects across the system’s four universities that are in line for funding.

Gallery 210 opens 2019-20 season with community examination of safe spaces

Aug 8, 2019

“Exposure 20: Safe Spaces” will open Aug. 24 as part of an ongoing series featuring local artists.

Eye on UMSL: School colors

Aug 5, 2019

Lilies show off school spirit as they bloom in the school colors of red and gold beside Bugg Lake on a recent summer day.

Karl Guenther appointed director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative

Aug 2, 2019

Guenther has spent the past eight years working on community engagement and economic development issues at UMSL.

Regions Bank awards grant to UMSL, The SoulFisher Ministries to aid previously incarcerated job seekers

Jul 23, 2019

The $25,000 grant will help fund a series of panels aimed at reducing the stigma around justice-involved individuals while allaying employers’ concerns about hiring them.

They chose UMSL: Scenes from New Student Orientation

Jul 22, 2019

Incoming students packed the Millenium Student Center Century Rooms Thursday for a glimpse into their new lives at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Traveling Tritons

Jul 18, 2019

UMSL Orientation Leaders gave new students a guided shuttle tour of the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus during orientation Thursday afternoon.

Kristin Sobolik tells St. Louis Business Journal how she keeps her life in balance

Jul 8, 2019

The provost, an ever-present figure on the UMSL campus over the past two years, likes to step away from her work with daily walks and long train rides.

Jon McGinnis, Rachel Winograd and Lara Zwarun named Presidential Engagement Fellows

Jul 2, 2019

For their 12-month terms, the three UMSL faculty members will improve the lives of Missouri citizens through the dissemination of knowledge.

UMSL to hold Quick Admit Days for transfer students July 17, Aug. 8

Jul 1, 2019

The admissions staff is providing two opportunities to gain admission to the university, meet with an advisor and register for fall classes, all in a single day.

Sarah Fenske named new ‘St. Louis on the Air’ host

Jun 27, 2019

Fenske will join St. Louis Public Radio after four years as the editor-in-chief of the Riverfront Times on July 15 and will take over as host in early August.

Enhancing lives locally: A sampling of UMSL community partnerships mapped

Jun 26, 2019

In the spirit of collaboration, the people of the University of Missouri–St. Louis forge community partnerships that reach throughout St. Louis and Missouri to uplift, delight, improve and aid.

UMSL students, alumni connect and learn during week of optometry meetings

Jun 24, 2019

Thousands of doctors, students and vendors from across the nation descended upon St. Louis and the College of Optometry for the annual Optometry’s Meeting last week.

John Cusack discusses career highlights, political insights in front of energetic Touhill crowd

Jun 17, 2019

Actor John Cusack held a Q&A session with fans following a screening of “Say Anything” on UMSL’s campus to help celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary.

St. Louis artist Saunders Schultz’s work to be featured in exhibition on UMSL campus

Jun 17, 2019

“Saunders Shultz: Visionary Abstractions” opens Sunday at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and will be on display through the end of the year.

Eye on UMSL: Play Gloria!

Jun 13, 2019

Office of Admissions staffers and senior BSBA student Brandon Pesek helped celebrate the St. Louis Blues’ first full day as Stanley Cup champions Thursday on the MSC Bridge.

Eye on UMSL: Food truck fun

Jun 10, 2019

Precollegiate Student Services staff members Maggie McCarthy and Aaron Clark enjoyed some cupcakes from The Sweet Divine food truck during Staff Enrichment Day.

Krister Ungerböck imparts leadership lessons at UMSL Staff Enrichment Day

Jun 5, 2019

The CEO coach and keynote speaker examined how the attributes needed to be a good leader and family member aren’t that different.

Eye on UMSL: Shine on

Jun 3, 2019

UMSL custodian Samuel Franzen makes the floor shine in Seton Center Hall on South Campus.

Eye on UMSL: A cumulus accumulation

May 28, 2019

Light, fluffy cumulus clouds make a picturesque backdrop for the Millennium Student Center on another beautiful late spring day on the UMSL campus.

Family history inspires student leader to help others

May 28, 2019

The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.

UMSL dedicates Triton Pantry as it continues to serve students facing food insecurity

May 24, 2019

A recent report said nearly half of all college students have some degree of food insecurity with more than one in five falling into the most severe category.

UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study

May 24, 2019

The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.

Trio of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards for study abroad programs

May 24, 2019

YuJin Hur and Molly Motes will study abroad in Japan for the entire 2019-20 school year, while Sarah Thompson will study in Ireland in the fall.

Misook Yu’s flat-fee financial planning brings stability to St. Louis small businesses

May 23, 2019

The College of Business Administration alumna hopes her business will help empower her everyman clients to achieve financial stability.

Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates

May 20, 2019

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years

May 16, 2019

Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.

Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL

May 13, 2019

Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.