MIMH rallies around longtime staff member Michelle Hill after loss of her son in house fire

Jan 19, 2024

A GoFundMe account created to provide support for Hill in the wake of the tragedy has raised more than $20,000.

UMSL exceeds St. Louis Anchor Action Network goals for increased hiring, purchasing in 2023

Jan 16, 2024

There has been a campuswide commitment to engage local businesses and recruit staff from the network’s focused geography in north St. Louis city and county.

Benjamin Jealous highlights the forgotten history of economic and racial solidarity during MLK Holiday Observance

Jan 16, 2024

The former president of the NAACP and executive director of the Sierra Club recounted the formation of the Readjuster Party.

New Veterans Center Manager Martina Meng aims to enact positive change for student veterans and higher education

Jan 16, 2024

Meng comes to the role after serving nearly 12 years in the Missouri Army National Guard and also working as the Guard’s state tuition assistance manager.

UMSL names Shu Schiller new dean of the College of Business Administration

Jan 16, 2024

Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.

Eye on UMSL: County executive takes center stage

Jan 11, 2024

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page spoke with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Tim Nowak before delivering his annual State of the County Address at the Touhill.

UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023

Dec 25, 2023

The university continued to impact the lives of students and people in the broader community while marking its 60th anniversary.

History and French graduate Jeannette Memmer sets her sights on PhD, museum industry

Dec 15, 2023

Memmer, who will serve as a student marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences, plans to study early modern European history in graduate school.

60 for 60: Veronique DiVoire, Martin Kardos, Steve O’Loughlin, T. Christopher Peoples and Olivia Soule honored as exceptional alumni

Dec 11, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.

UMSL to honor nearly 1,000 students during fall commencement ceremonies

Dec 11, 2023

The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Kathy Boyd-Fenger and Dan Isom as well as PhD candidate Riisa Rawlins.

Student organizations foster community and connections on campus

Dec 7, 2023

Groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Triton Vets and UMSL Chess Club are bringing students together on and off campus.

UMSL Athletics, volunteers pitch in to create positive environment during Midwest Region Championship

Dec 4, 2023

UMSL community members from across campus welcomed visiting teams, sold concessions and merchandise, produced digital livestreams and more.

Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab to begin serving students in the spring semester

Dec 4, 2023

The university provided matching funds to construct the GIS and virtual reality labs after receiving more than $1 million from the state of Missouri through the MoExcels Workforce Initiative.

Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture

Dec 4, 2023

Nursing students shared their findings on research topics ranging from healthy eating to implicit bias and health care outcomes.

Karen Wawrzyniak, Jennifer Fisher and Scott Morrison receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 27, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Giving Tuesday gifts will help Triton Pantry support students dealing with food insecurity at UMSL

Nov 23, 2023

Research before the pandemic found that 30% of students nationwide experience food insecurity at some point during their college career, and the challenges have increased since.

University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL

Nov 20, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.

Eye on UMSL: Global glee

Nov 20, 2023

Members of Spirit of Angela West African Dance and Drum perform during UMSL Global’s inaugural Globalpalooza event last week.

Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future

Nov 17, 2023

As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.

UMSL alumni honored as top election officials at 2023 ALL IN Awards Celebration

Nov 17, 2023

Eric Fey, an MPAA graduate, and Rick Stream, BSBA graduate, were recognized for their work jointly overseeing the St. Louis County Board of Elections.

Eye on UMSL: Eight is enough

Nov 13, 2023

Alla Voskoboynikova, Daniel Schene, Susan Lutz and Daniel Kuehler perform “Galop-Marche for Eight Hands” by Albert Lavignac during last Thursday’s All-Steinway Extravaganza.

60 for 60: David Henton, Dan Isom, Evelyn Moore, Michelle Moore, Cathy Phillips and Alex Stallings honored as exceptional alumni

Nov 13, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.

UMSL receives $3 million grant for new school counseling partnership with Riverview Gardens School District

Nov 13, 2023

UMSL counseling interns will receive tuition assistance and stipends while providing crucial mental health services to 13 high-need schools.

UMSL honors the late Robert Ray with tribute concert during fall music festival

Nov 8, 2023

Ray was a gifted composer and educator who taught piano for more than two decades at UMSL and was the founding director of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses agricultural innovation, collaboration at NASA Acres kickoff event

Nov 6, 2023

More than 50 consortium partners gathered at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis County Thursday morning for the inaugural gathering.

UMSL holds reception to celebrate newest Bond International Scholars

Nov 6, 2023

More than 60 students from UMSL and MU have had the opportunity to study abroad in two dozen countries through the program, which was launched in 2018.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Nov 6, 2023

Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.

UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 9th consecutive year

Nov 6, 2023

The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.

Retiring Ameren Executive Chairman Warner Baxter describes the importance of ethics throughout career

Nov 5, 2023

Baxter was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.

Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer joins KMOX to discuss how UMSL’s helping build St. Louis geospatial workforce

Oct 30, 2023

Amer appeared as a guest on “Total Information AM” with host Megan Lynch on Monday morning.

Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena

Oct 30, 2023

The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.

Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 29, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

UMSL launches new series to engage campus, community in deliberative dialogue on key societal issues

Oct 23, 2023

More than two dozen people attended the first event and engaged in a discussion around the topic of “Economic Vitality: How can we improve our communities?”

UMSL volleyball team trying to make more history after record-breaking start

Oct 23, 2023

The fourth-ranked Tritons have opened the season 22-0 behind a balanced and multi-pronged attack led by Lexie Rang, Delaney Humm and Mya Elliott.

UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference

Oct 20, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.

Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away

Oct 16, 2023

Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.

Missouri high school students explore their potential, UMSL campus at Educators Rising Conference

Oct 16, 2023

The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.

UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents

Oct 16, 2023

The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.

College of Business Administration celebrates long history of educating students at Dean’s Mixer

Oct 13, 2023

Nearly 100 people, including former deans, alumni and faculty and staff, attended the event at Glen Echo Country Club.

UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Oct 11, 2023

UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.

UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills

Oct 10, 2023

Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech

Oct 9, 2023

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.

Succeed Director Jonathan Lidgus receives 2023 State Level Leadership Award

Oct 9, 2023

The annual State of the Art Conference bestows the award to a person deeply committed to furthering the field of inclusive higher education.

60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni

Oct 9, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.

UMSL Police accredited for 8th time by national law enforcement body

Oct 5, 2023

The department recently received an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Oct 2, 2023

Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.

Erin Sullivan, Megan Green Simonds and Corey Worth receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 2, 2023

The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.

MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis

Sep 28, 2023

MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading the project, which aims to help individuals impacted by first-episode psychosis get the resources and support they need.

Eye on UMSL: Trunk tales

Sep 25, 2023

The Indian Student Association and UMSL Global hosted an event for Ganesh Chaturthi, including a celebration of Ganesh Pooja, a ceremony to honor the deity Lord Ganesha.

Susan Brownell, R. Rocco Cottone named Curators’ Distinguished Professors

Sep 25, 2023

The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri recognized the professors, elevating them to the most prestigious ranks in the UM System.