Fechner lecturer helps explain others’ points of view

Oct 30, 2014

Alexandra Horowitz, author of “On Looking” and The New York Times bestseller “Inside of a Dog,” spoke at UMSL for the College of Optometry’s 13th annual Fechner Day lecture.

Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress

Oct 27, 2014

The much-anticipated Recreation and Wellness Center won’t open for another eight or nine months, but a few members of the UMSL community got a peek at its three-story interior.

HOK designs new UMSL Patient Care Center

Oct 27, 2014

UMSL is reshaping its South Campus with a new $17 million Patient Care Center for its colleges of Optometry and Nursing.

Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation

Oct 23, 2014

“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.

Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries

Oct 23, 2014

“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.

Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course

Oct 22, 2014

Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.

Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees

Oct 20, 2014

Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.

Family Weekend to be jam-packed with fun

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL will welcome parents, families and the community for a flurry of campus activity during Family Weekend Oct. 24-26.

Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort

Oct 19, 2014

UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.

Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society

Oct 16, 2014

Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.

Over the top: UMSL enrollment exceeds 17,000 total students

Oct 9, 2014

Total enrollment this fall is 17,085 students – a new campus record beating the previous best of 16,809 set in fall 2011 and matched in fall 2013.

A message from Chancellor Tom George on Ferguson

Oct 7, 2014

“For many, Ferguson is no longer a place. It’s now a symbol that elicits a broad spectrum of issues of global proportion.”

Eye on UMSL: Education initiative

Oct 6, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.

Missouri attorney general holds representative policing roundtable at UMSL

Oct 5, 2014

Seeking to increase respect and improve communication between police and the people they serve, Chris Koster assembled a roundtable of notable St. Louis-area leaders for a discussion at UMSL.

Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year

Sep 30, 2014

Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.

Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields

Sep 29, 2014

The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.

UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools

Sep 23, 2014

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.

More veterans, service member support on campus

Sep 21, 2014

The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.

Karen Bartoni honors father with new scholarship for veterans

Sep 21, 2014

The 1st Sgt. Gerald A. Barbee Veterans Endowed Jubilee Scholarship will benefit veterans who are students at UMSL.

Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running

Sep 17, 2014

The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 17, 2014

The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.

Rash, Torres, Westermeyer honored with Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence

Sep 17, 2014

UMSL Chancellor Tom George presented the awards, honoring each of the staff members for superior achievement and accomplishment, at the annual State of the University Address.

UMSL poet earns Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award

Sep 16, 2014

Shane Seely, assistant professor of English at UMSL, will receive the award Sept. 17 at the State of the University Address.

Constitution Day comes to UMSL

Sep 16, 2014

Celebrated on Sept. 17 at UMSL, Constitution Day is part of the American Democracy Project’s educational initiative on college campuses.

Campus community aims to log 100,000 active miles during September

Sep 9, 2014

Under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge, the Campus Challenge has been launched to encourage wellness on college campuses throughout the state.

Eye on UMSL: Field study

Sep 8, 2014

UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 8, 2014

The UMSL women’s soccer team kicked off the 2014 season with a pair of victories. Junior Laura Hurlbut led the way ending the weekend with two goals and one assist.

Mascot Louie, students star in campus safety video

Sep 7, 2014

The short film covers key safety points, reminding the UMSL community of resources available through the UMSL Police Department and Student Affairs.

It’s a record: UMSL enrollment edges ever closer to 17,000 total students

Aug 26, 2014

The university expects total enrollment this fall to set a new campus record.

More students opt for on-campus living experience

Aug 26, 2014

Nearly 1,000 UMSL students are taking advantage of university-owned housing options this semester – an overall uptick of 6 percent.

Check out UMSL Daily, UMSL App to stay informed

Aug 26, 2014

Staying informed is crucial. Of course, we have an app for that … and a social media newsroom.

Undergrad research grant fosters young scientist’s passion

Aug 25, 2014

Kaylyn Bauer, a UMSL junior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology, spent the summer interning at the Danforth Plant Science Center.

Eye on UMSL: New faculty

Aug 25, 2014

Christopher Boyce, supervisor of instructional technology for UMSL Information Technology Services, introduces new faculty members to software and hardware support they can take advantage of for their research and teaching.

A message from UMSL Chancellor Tom George

Aug 22, 2014

“St. Louis is a world-class region that – with your help – will emerge from recent events stronger and better.”

50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks

Aug 21, 2014

The UMSL campus is brimming with upcoming events. The new Weeks of Welcome guide gives a sense of the limitless possibilities for fun and enrichment this semester.

Eye on UMSL: Reaching out

Aug 20, 2014

UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.

Eye on UMSL: Awesome awardees

Aug 19, 2014

UMSL staff service awardees gathered in the Millennium Student Center before the annual staff appreciation barbecue to receive recognition for their outstanding dedication and service to the university.

Sullivan, Tobias address summer graduates

Aug 10, 2014

Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc.

UMSL extends office hours to help students register, start off strong

Aug 10, 2014

Senior and campus tour guide Nicole Vickers says UMSL’s extended office hours allow busy students like her to start the semester strong.

Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader

Aug 6, 2014

More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.

Check out the new UMSL website

Jul 31, 2014

Above is a glimpse of part of the new home page, umsl.edu.

Don’t miss registration deadline Aug. 3 for UMSL Moonlight Ramble

Jul 31, 2014

UMSL international business student Dustyn Arney will be among scores of cyclists riding through the St. Louis streets on Aug. 9.

UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges

Jul 30, 2014

Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.

St. Louis teens make strides during UMSL Summer Academy

Jul 21, 2014

Scores of local high school students turned their summer break into a time of serious and memorable growth by taking part in the academy, offered by the UMSL Bridge Program.

Rec Center progress on display in local media

Jul 17, 2014

UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.

Eye on UMSL: Summer Academy

Jul 16, 2014

More than 200 St. Louis teens were accepted into this year’s iteration of the outreach program, which continues to successfully support underserved young people through precollegiate programming.

Eye on UMSL: Acappellooza

Jul 14, 2014

Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, leads the Acappellooza Summer men’s chorus in a rehearsal before the main concert.

‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as Rec Center takes shape

Jul 10, 2014

Eight months into the 20-month project that will culminate in the Rec Center’s 2015 opening, the facility’s framework is now complete.

Eye on UMSL: Progress

Jul 8, 2014

Here’s a look at the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center construction progress. The facility is slated to open in the fall of 2015.

Looking good: New visual identity campaign to reinforce UMSL’s brand position

Jul 7, 2014

It started with business Dean Charlie Hoffman who wanted to enhance the identity of the College of Business Administration by better connecting it to the overall UMSL brand.