Eye on UMSL: The kiss

Jun 26, 2014

Louie offers a surprise “kiss” (of the foil-wrapped chocolate variety) to alumna Haley Brightwell, BSBA 2014, as she works in the Graduate Business Programs office.

Eye on UMSL: Forest Park

Jun 23, 2014

Theodore Link’s “Plan of Forest Park” (1876) is one of scores of maps that are being catalogued, conserved and displayed for the first time at UMSL’s St. Louis Mercantile Library.

UMSL security guard receives Boy Scouts service award

Jun 22, 2014

Bob Malon earned the Silver Beaver Award for his 16 years of exceptional leadership and service to scouting in the region.

Eye on UMSL: Triton pride

Jun 5, 2014

UMSL SUCCEED student Abeo Thompson strikes a pose with Louie while the university’s mascot had a lull during a recent photo shoot for a campus safety video.

Eye on UMSL: Campus tour

May 29, 2014

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster received an up-close look at the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus during a half-day visit May 22 with Chancellor Tom George.

UMSL’s research faculty receives high national rankings

May 26, 2014

Researchers like UMSL criminologist Richard Rosenfeld (left) rank 14th among universities in the U.S. with high faculty research activity.

Eye on UMSL: Finals

May 20, 2014

UMSL business administration students Dan Wang (left) and Aolei Zhang study for one of their finals outside Cafe TJ at the Thomas Jefferson Library.

UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees

May 19, 2014

All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.

These UMSL grads reporting for military duty

May 18, 2014

UMSL graduates (from left) Eric Messmer, Tasha Hack and Timothy Iuchs became the Army’s newest second lieutenants at commissioning ceremonies held May 14.

UMSL, Wayne State set to open NCAA Midwest Super Regional

May 15, 2014

Here’s everything you need to know going into the series including a KSDK video highlighting the team’s success.

Eye on UMSL: Be Inspired

May 13, 2014

The Afro-Cuban Ensemble preformed Thursday on North Campus at the victory celebration for UMSL Be Inspired, the faculty and staff giving campaign.

UMSL veterans boosting enrollment, settling in

May 7, 2014

More than 400 veterans are finding a home on the UMSL campus, aided by the Veterans Center and a new academic department.

Living large: UMSL has an on-campus housing boom

May 7, 2014

“All of our housing options opened fully occupied for the first time, which shows the growing student involvement that is taking place at UMSL,” says UMSL housing Director Jonathan Lidgus.

UMSL highlights diversity during annual Multicultural Variety Show

May 7, 2014

Siyun Zhang, photographer for The Current, and a UMSL senior majoring in communication, attended the variety show and captured a few moments of merriment.

Eye on UMSL: Bad carp

May 7, 2014

Jackson Suhre (left) helps artist Joe Chesla with the installation of his poetry box, “Ode to Big Muddy Asian Carp,” for Poetry of the Wild/St. Louis Fusion.

Spring has sprung at UMSL

May 7, 2014

Students and ducks have long flocked to Bugg Lake at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Faculty recognized for funded projects, patents issued

May 6, 2014

The awards reception marked the conclusion of UMSL’s weeklong Research & Innovation Week.

Leadership awards night includes red carpet, lots of selfies

May 5, 2014

More than 200 students, faculty, staff and family members cheered on the award winners like Josiah Perkins, who received the Student Leader of the Year Award.

Eye on UMSL: Springtime statistics

Apr 28, 2014

Nevena Maric, assistant professor of mathematics at UMSL, and her applied statistics students took advantage of the nice weather and scenic spring setting on North Campus by moving class outside.

Eye on UMSL: Mirthday concert

Apr 22, 2014

American hip-hop recording artist B.o.B performs to an enthusiastic, sold-out audience at the Touhill to close out UMSL’s Mirthday celebration on campus.

UMSL, Metro launch University Square, dedicate new sculpture

Apr 21, 2014

Nearly 200 people who gathered on the UMSL campus April 17 for two celebrations.

Media highlights 4 new UMSL buildings, Natural Bridge improvements

Apr 14, 2014

The St. Louis Business Journal showcased the ongoing and planned construction on and near campus in two articles last week.

Eye on UMSL: Sunset

Apr 14, 2014

UMSL campus photographer August Jennewein was en route to an assignment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center when he was struck by what he saw.

Eye on UMSL: Packed house

Apr 6, 2014

A packed house attended the all-day “State of Digital Media Marketing Conference” at UMSL.

Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers

Apr 1, 2014

The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.

Eye on UMSL: Opening day

Apr 1, 2014

UMSL students (from left) Chris Jaros, Kevin Arendt, Jeff Sjerven, Zach Willmer, and Gen Onuma watch the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on opening day.

UMSL offers free stargazing

Mar 27, 2014

Visitors to the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory can view planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.

UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI

Mar 24, 2014

Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

Mar 24, 2014

More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.

Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships

Mar 20, 2014

More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.

Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation

Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.

UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer

Mar 18, 2014

The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.

Eye on UMSL: Phase 10

Mar 18, 2014

UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.

St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years

Mar 16, 2014

The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.

8 photos of UMSL’s Bridge Program graduating another class of scholars

Mar 13, 2014

Bridge remains a highly successful precollegiate program with 100 percent of participating seniors enrolling in post-secondary institutions.

UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition

Mar 7, 2014

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

UMSL volunteers give back with ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’

Jan 22, 2014

Oriel Williams (left) was one of many UMSL students to give up her day off Monday to participate in the university’s MLK Day of Service.

UMSL focuses on career planning early and often

Jan 21, 2014

What are your plans after graduation? Teresa Balestreri, who directs Career Services, says the first step to finding that dream job is to look in the mirror.

Garage park for chance to win rock-star parking

Jan 20, 2014

That’s not all. As you’re walking to your first week of classes, stop off at the MSC to warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee or cocoa.

Hundreds turn out for San Antonio mayor, Hispanic Chamber event at UMSL

Jan 20, 2014

UMSL Chancellor Tom George (right) introduced keynote speaker San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro.