UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration

Mar 13, 2023

The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

Louie the Triton joins other mascots to help kick off College Transit Challenge

Mar 6, 2023

The weeklong challenge is meant to highlight the benefits of public transit and encourage consistent use among the region’s college students, faculty and staff.

Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season

Mar 1, 2023

The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.

Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming

Feb 27, 2023

Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.

UMSL continues Black History Month celebration with events from African American Alumni Chapter, Black Faculty/Staff Association

Feb 27, 2023

Historians and educators John A. Wright Sr. and John A. Wright Jr. were featured guests at a “Black in St. Louis” event Thursday at the MSC.

Legacy Family Lunch & Pinning Ceremony kicks off a new tradition

Feb 27, 2023

Saturday’s event served as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate parents who are alumni and have children attending UMSL

Panelists dole out advice, discuss what defines ‘Black Love’ at event

Feb 20, 2023

Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.

Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris receive UMSL Hero Awards

Feb 20, 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 mathematics alumna Jessie Bleile serving as new geospatial professor of practice

Feb 20, 2023

Bleile will teach an introductory GIS course next semester and continue to help the university expand its geospatial offerings.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik shares vision for strengthening St. Louis on Winning STL

Feb 17, 2023

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher Ian Caso interviewed Sobolik as part of the paper’s video series featuring discussions with local business and community leaders.

St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

Feb 13, 2023

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

UMSL kicks off Black History Month with soul

Feb 6, 2023

The Office of Student Involvement held its annual Soul Food Celebration as students, faculty members and staff gathered in the MSC.

Junior Emily Lu to gain experience with international trade through Boeing internship

Feb 6, 2023

The international relations major will address global trade regulation inquiries, prepare import-export approval submissions and research global trade control issues.

UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming

Feb 3, 2023

The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to Titan 100’s 2023 St. Louis class

Jan 30, 2023

Sobolik has been honored alongside other leaders in accounting, banking, construction, education, energy, finance, law, nonprofit management, transportation and more.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

Matt Prsha and Mark Greenwald lead Facilities Management in transforming campus

Jan 23, 2023

Prsha previously directed global commercial real estate projects, while Greenwald led facilities management units for several major corporations.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Karl Guenther honored with Christian Hospital Foundation’s Drum Major Award

Jan 23, 2023

The awards were created to honor unsung local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure and service in the name of justice, equity and equality.

Over 200 students participate in UMSL’s MLK Week of Service events

Jan 23, 2023

Students made dog toys for the Humane Society and greeting cards for senior citizens and put together gift bags for nursing students and backpacks for children in foster care.

Mary Jo Adams, Don Kelly and Lindsay Shy receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jan 23, 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.

Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives

Jan 19, 2023

St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.

BSW graduate Donny Conner serves others as Marine, chef and social worker

Jan 17, 2023

Conner is now working as a vocational support specialist with the Succeed Program and is also pursuing an MSW at UMSL.

UMSL taps Steven J. Berberich to serve as vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost

Jan 9, 2023

Berberich has held the role on an interim basis since September 2021.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement

Dec 19, 2022

Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.

Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL

Dec 12, 2022

Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.

UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates

Dec 12, 2022

The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected vice president of Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Nov 30, 2022

Sobolik will serve a two-year term in her position as part of CUMU’s 14-member executive committee.

Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 28, 2022

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 embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation

Nov 28, 2022

Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.

Eye on UMSL: A round of applause

Nov 28, 2022

Darryl Chatman leads clapping for recently named Curators’ Distinguished Professors Gaiyan Zhang and Robert Paul during the Board of Curators’ quarterly meeting on Nov. 17 in the MSC.

New platform improves access to UMSL innovative works

Nov 21, 2022

The new UMSL Innovations online platform automates certain nonexclusive licensing and can significantly reduce the transaction time, allowing for wider reach of UMSL intellectual property.

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists honors UMSL Chief of Staff Adella Jones as Living Legend

Nov 15, 2022

Jones was honored with KMOV morning news anchor Maurice Drummond and St. Louis Post-Dispatch music critic Kevin Johnson at a ceremony on Saturday.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network marks first anniversary by setting ambitious goals for 2023 and beyond

Nov 15, 2022

The network of major St. Louis employers and institutions is ramping up initiatives to drive sustained investment in local neighborhoods impacted by systemic inequities.

Alumni Conversations speaker series kicks off with UMSL alumnus Joseph Stieven

Nov 7, 2022

Stieven, the chairman, president and CEO of Stieven Capital Advisors, spoke about the importance of ethics and shared a list of 10 principles that have helped guide his career.

Former NGA Director Robert Sharp joining UMSL Geospatial Collaborative

Nov 4, 2022

Sharp will serve as a research fellow and help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening and expanding the university’s partnerships.

Passionate students bring UMSL Radio back to campus

Oct 31, 2022

Students Jalen Walker-Wright and Aden Adams worked to revive the station after a two-year hiatus, bringing a diverse mix of programming to the airwaves.

UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.

Inaugural UMSL Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honor local visionaries

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL alumnus Peter Racen helped establish the awards with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship by highlighting impactful entrepreneurs and advocates.

UMSL community mourns the loss of longtime supporter and champion George Paz

Oct 26, 2022

Paz came from humble beginnings and earned a degree in business administration and accounting in 1982. He had tremendous career success as chairman and CEO of Express Scripts.

Voter ID requirement, no-excuse early voting among changes Missourians will see when they vote in 2022 election

Oct 24, 2022

UMSL political scientists Anita Manion and David Kimball discuss changes resulting from a new voting law that took effect in late August.

UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day

Oct 17, 2022

Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.

The Boeing Company awarded 2022 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration

Oct 17, 2022

The university recognized the company for years of generous support, including funding for scholarships and contributions toward construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the Touhill.

UMSL welcomes cohort of students from The Bahamas after partnering with Ministry of Education

Oct 6, 2022

A cohort of 20 first-year students have enrolled this semester through the Public School Scholars Programme or the National Tuition Assistance Scholarship program.

Educators from across the country convene online for Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference

Oct 3, 2022

The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.

Dakota Miller is working to build inclusive community for UMSL students as new LGBTQ+ and diversity coordinator

Oct 3, 2022

One of Miller’s first projects in his new role has been coordinating campus events for LGBTQ+ History Month, which kicked off this week.

UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 8th consecutive year

Sep 29, 2022

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

Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards

Sep 26, 2022

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.

The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference makes its return in-person at UMSL

Sep 26, 2022

The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference attracted an audience of more than 200 people to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis last Thursday as it returned to an in-person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.