UMSL Education Professor Theresa Coble appointed to the National Park System Advisory Board

Jun 5, 2023

The board counsels Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and NPS Director Charles F. Sams on matters relating to the service’s work and helps recommend new national landmarks.

Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year

Jun 5, 2023

Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.

Alumna Abby Birhanu gives students a voice through art education

Jun 5, 2023

Birhanu serves as a visual and fiber art teacher at Wydown Middle School and recently won MAEA 2022 Middle/Junior High School Art Educator of the Year.

UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL

Jun 2, 2023

Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.

Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes receive UMSL Hero Awards

May 30, 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.

Eye on UMSL: Spring sunset

May 30, 2023

A family paused to take in the sunset last week on the walkway outside of the Recreation and Wellness Center. 

UMSL selects Jessica Long-Pease to lead student affairs as vice provost

May 24, 2023

Long-Pease, who holds an EdD in higher education leadership, has nearly 20 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs.

May graduate Emily Sigmund to enter medical physics PhD program

May 22, 2023

During her time at UMSL, Sigmund assisted with comet spectroscopy research and interned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

Eye on UMSL: Senator Roy Blunt visits UMSL

May 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chatted with the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Gary Kremer, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during a reception last Tuesday.

Litmag celebrates campus creativity with largest issue yet

May 15, 2023

About 75 members of the UMSL community gathered in the Millennium Student Center to celebrate the launch of the 35th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.

UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration

May 10, 2023

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.

UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies

May 8, 2023

Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.

UMSL students ‘Take A Paws’ to help manage stress before finals

May 8, 2023

The Office of Student Involvement partnered with Purina and Duo Dogs for a touch dog therapy event during Mental Health Awareness Month.

International Photo Contest features spectacular scenes from around the globe

May 5, 2023

Senior business major Jackson Zamora took first place for his photo of the northern lights illuminating the night sky over Tromsø, Norway.

Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries

May 3, 2023

The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.

Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program

May 1, 2023

A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.

Eye on UMSL: Capturing a legacy

May 1, 2023

Artist Nino “Tsel One” Rodriguez works on an interpretive mural conveying the breadth of work in the Department of Psychological Sciences and memorializing Bettina Casad.

UMSL’s annual Mirthweek Carnival offers food and fun for all ages

May 1, 2023

The annual event featured old-school carnival games, rides, fair food and plenty of fun.

Eye on UMSL: Team colors

Apr 24, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives a signed St. Louis City CITY SC jersey from Yancey Jones, director of corporate partnerships with the MLS club, in her office last Tuesday.

UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception

Apr 23, 2023

Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 20, 2023

The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.

9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech

Apr 17, 2023

The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.

Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works

Apr 17, 2023

Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.

UMSL recognized as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fourth time

Apr 3, 2023

Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia on the 2023-24 list.

2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’

Mar 27, 2023

This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.

Education graduate Tiffany Patton seeks to revitalize instructional coaching in Riverview Gardens School District

Mar 23, 2023

As the district’s new director of professional development, Patton is focusing on more practice-oriented, hands-on coaching models.

UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception

Mar 20, 2023

Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.

Martin Woytus, N. Renee Crandall-Witte and Qiang Dotzel receive UMSL Hero Awards

Mar 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.

Chalking event celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing local leaders

Mar 20, 2023

Student-based organization Artists Anonymous put on the second annual event in concert with the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 13, 2023

More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.

Eye on UMSL: Tune up

Mar 13, 2023

Karen Kanakis, the interim director of Opera Theatre, leads several members of the Opera Workshop Ensemble during rehearsal earlier this month in the Whitaker Room.

UMSL community brushes up on Japanese calligraphy at National Foreign Language Week performance

Mar 13, 2023

The event included a short lecture, three large-scale performances by calligraphy master Kaori Ishijima and a hands-on workshop led by Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii.

UMSL Veterans Center celebrates Student Veteran’s Week

Mar 13, 2023

The UMSL Veterans Center partnered with Triton Vets to provide programming to celebrate and support the university’s more than 300 military-connected students.

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.

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.