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.

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.

Reggie Hill, Natissia Small join KMOX to discuss strategies for attracting new students

Sep 26, 2022

In their conversation with host Carol Daniel, Hill and Small stressed the importance of cultivating collaborative partnerships to help recruit students.

UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus

Sep 19, 2022

The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council

Sep 19, 2022

Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.

Tritons United offers preventative and responsive programming aimed at reducing gender-based violence on campus

Sep 19, 2022

The group creates campus resources and provides educational training for faculty, staff and students.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Sep 15, 2022

UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award.

Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala

Sep 12, 2022

Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.

Women leaders from across region take part in Accenture Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Touhill

Sep 12, 2022

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined a panel discussion with Dr. Tam Brownlee of Accenture; Kathy Button-Bell of Emerson; and Khalia Collier of St. Louis City SC.

UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value

Sep 12, 2022

The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”

Indian Student Association celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 9, 2022

The event, commemorating the birthday of the Hindu god Ganesha, was a chance to welcome new students while sharing Indian culture.

UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 6, 2022

Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.

Involvement Jamboree helps new and returning students engage on campus

Sep 6, 2022

Sixty-one student organizations and departments had representatives at Wednesday’s event, eager to inform students about their groups and goals and attract members.

UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center debuts new app, encourages students to get involved

Sep 6, 2022

The new UMSL Campus Rec app will make it easier for students to take advantage of programming at the RWC such as group fitness classes, personal training and special events.

‘Documents: contemporary lens-based art’ exhibition opens at Gallery 210@FAB

Sep 2, 2022

The new exhibition presents the work of four artists who use photographic and lens-based processes to explore different themes.

New federal grant will help build new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Sep 2, 2022

The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Saint Louis University were previously tapped to co-lead research and development for the new center.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address

Sep 1, 2022

Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Scenes from an action-packed first week kicking off the fall semester

Aug 29, 2022

Campus photographer August Jennewein was all over campus last week, capturing students relaxing or letting loose with friends as the new academic year began.