Beard joins men’s golfer Joel Sylven and the 1973 men’s soccer team as the only national champions in UMSL history.
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Fourth-year optometry student John Luder receives 2026 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship
Luder was honored for outstanding clinical performance, empathetic patient care, embracing modern technologies and active involvement in the optometric community.
Biologist Kirk Winemiller discusses constructing a ‘Periodic Table of Niches’ during annual Margalef Seminar in Ecology
Winemiller recently retired as a University Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University and has been recognized internationally for his research on fisheries and aquatic ecology.
Eye on UMSL: A celebration of creativity
Students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College held a launch party to celebrate the release of the newest issue of Bellerive, the annual literary magazine.
Litmag launches 37th installment, honors Professor Emeritus Eamonn Wall
About 70 people gathered in the Millennium Student Center to take part in the official release of the student-run literary and art journal.
Jill Delston discusses the real-world impacts of philosophy in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Delston, an assistant professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Philosophy, talked to host Nate Fleming about how philosophy connects to real‑world ethics, precision medicine and student mentorship.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center gives UMSL students platform to turn ideas into reality at PitchFest 2026
The annual competition allows UMSL students to present a unique product for a chance to win funds that will assist their new business venture.
UMSL women’s basketball team headed to the NCAA Tournament for fourth time in program history
The Tritons fell to Maryville in double overtime in Sunday’s GLVC Tournament final but secured an at-large berth into the 64-team field.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Justin Simard had three hits and scored three runs as the baseball team won Sunday afternoon and took two of three in its weekend series against Hillsdale.
Junior Justice Beard chasing first national title at NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
Beard, a biology major from Paducah, Kentucky, enters this year’s national meet with the fastest times in the country this season in the 500-, 1,000- and 1,650-yard freestyle races.
UMSL School of Engineering representatives make strong impression at Science Center expo
Professors George Nnanna and Xin Wang had help from freshmen Moses Prakash and Teddy Fallon in touting all that UMSL has to offer at “SciFest: Engineering Expo.”
UMSL Bridge Program marks 40 years of impact as it celebrates newest graduates of Saturday Academy
Late Chancellor Marguerite Ross Barnett was responsible for starting the program in 1986, and her vision remains vibrant in the 78 seniors who completed it this year.
Education PhD candidate Chris Worth wins AAIDD 2026 Student Award
Worth’s doctoral research focuses on “dignity of risk” and its impact on the “act of becoming” for emerging adults with disabilities.
Local business leaders converge on UMSL to mentor other professionals and future workforce members in annual ‘Mentoring Monday’ event
The St. Louis Business Journal organized the event, which brought about 220 people to the MSC Century Rooms.
Eye on UMSL: Speaking through art
Works by UMSL Art and Design faculty and students are being displayed side-by-side in an exhibit called “Hung Together” on the third floor of the Millennium Student Center.
Cedric Carr promoted to captain of UMSL Police Department
Carr, who has worked at UMSL for over 10 years, plans to increase the department’s community engagement and visibility.
Media Coverage: February 2026
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Nursing alum Angie Tobias builds career in community health at Our Lady’s Inn
Tobias works as an on-site nurse and case manager at Our Lady’s Inn at the maternity shelter, which offers wraparound services for adult pregnant women.
Vibe Coding Workshop exposes students, faculty and staff to emerging technology
Mike Seper, the director of Intellectual Property Commercialization and Innovation, organized the Feb. 20 event in the UMSL Innovation Center.
High school student Harlan Sigler gains hands-on research experience during School of Engineering internship
Sigler worked with Associate Professor Hamid Sanei to develop custom, 3D-printed shoe insoles for diabetic patients dealing with diabetic foot and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Sophomore Morgan Lint pulled out a three-set victory in her No. 4 singles match against Enna Krnjic to give the women’s tennis team a 4-3 dual meet victory over Division I Southern Indiana.
Chemist Max O’Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture
O’Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress.
UMSL Addiction Science Team receives $250,000 grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to advance health equity
The funding supports the creation of the St. Louis Medication Access Project, which will provide medication lockboxes and transportation assistance to individuals seeking treatment.
Tradition and innovation: Scenes from Homecoming 2026
Members of the UMSL community chowed down at the Chili feed, showcased their talents and walked the runway during the annual celebration.
George Nnanna describes development of UMSL’s School of Engineering in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nnanna, the school’s founding director, stressed the importance of building a curriculum that gives students opportunities to gain hands-on experience solving real-world engineering problems.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team clinched the first GLVC regular-season championship in program history with an 82-37 victory over William Jewell.
3rd annual Midwest Gateway Supply Chain Student Case Competition draws teams from 14 universities to UMSL
Students participating in a simulation gained real-world experience while collaborating to solve multiple challenges along a fictional supply chain.
Phoebe Waltman, John Bryant and Jaleh Fazelian receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
Nursing faculty members Christina Castellano, Michelle Barrier and Julie Bertram recognized with distinguished abstract from Midwest Nursing Research Society
Their research examines the benefits of peer support groups for nursing students who are also mothers.
UMSL receives federal funding to launch Geospatial Workforce Development Pilot Program
Congress provided $5 million through the Department of Defense to support the initiative as a partnership between the university, NGA and T-REX.
Chris Scheetz named executive director of Information Technology Services and chief information officer
Scheetz has climbed the ranks of ITS over more than 25 years at UMSL and has been serving as interim CIO since July.
2026 Trailblazers Awards celebrate UMSL community members who lead with innovation and dedication
This year’s recipients were Bob Sundvold, Chelesa Holden, Jill Bernard Bracy, Keeta M. Holmes, Addy Yoder and Carl Bassi.
Homecoming 2026 promises to draw a full house
The theme of this year’s celebration is “The Louie of Hearts,” and the schedule of events includes familiar favorites and new traditions.
Foreign Policy magazine taps Susan Brownell’s expertise to discuss China’s growing prominence in Winter Olympic Games
The Curators’ Distinguished Professor of anthropology in UMSL’s Department of History is a noted expert on the Olympic Games and Chinese sports.
Guest lecturer Steven Shapiro gives UMSL entrepreneurship students a peek into the hotel industry
Shapiro serves as the director of the Hospitality and Tourism Law Program at American University Washington College of Law.
Eye on UMSL: Making connections
Alum Brett Paubel was among more than a dozen public accounting professionals on hand for the UMSL Accounting Club’s informational and networking event on Feb. 3.
Faculty and staff find inspiration while giving to support students
Employees who feel motivated to give can help expand opportunities by providing funding for scholarships, lectures, services and other important programs.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Justice Beard was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimmer of the Year after winning four individual events at the 2026 GLVC Swimming and Diving Championships.
English alum Marty Ambrose builds on a lifelong love of poetry in the classroom and in her historical mysteries
Ambrose has written a trilogy on Claire Clairmont, a writer and the stepsister of Mary Shelley, as well as “The Lost Dresses of Italy,” which explores the life of Victorian poet Christina Rossetti.
Ask an expert: Associate Professor Temidayo Akenroye explore issues of sustainability in supply chains in three new books
Akenroye edited “Indigenous Supply Chain Management in Africa” and “Green Innovations in Supply Chain Management,” both published last fall. His latest book, “Digitizing Healthcare Supply Chains in Africa,” is due out this spring.
Eye on UMSL: Global engagement
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed a group of nearly 40 leaders from Bayer to UMSL as they began a weeklong training session facilitated by faculty at EADA Business School in Barcelona.
UMSL partnering with FOCUS St. Louis to host second annual Start With Leadership Conference
Registration is open for the May 7 conference, which will bring together emerging leaders and C-suite executives from different sectors across the St. Louis region.
Kristin Sobolik to step down as UMSL chancellor effective July 1
Sobolik will transition to a position as chancellor emerita after leading a period of significant growth and transformation for the university.
UMSL students and alumni join game development professionals and first-time creators for Global Game Jam
Information systems and technology student Brian Simcoke led efforts to organize the event, which drew nearly 100 participants to the MSC.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Forward Mara Rieder notched her 10th and 11th double-doubles of the season while leading the women’s basketball team to wins against Indianapolis and Lewis.
Associate Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy discusses supply chain education in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Bernard Bracy highlighted the unique experiential learning opportunities available to UMSL students through the Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence.
Media Coverage: January 2026
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Nearly 1,000 band, choir, orchestra and visual art students attend annual Des Lee Fine Arts Festival at UMSL
The immersive two-day event brought high school and middle school students from around the region to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL alum Martin Goebel to exhibit work at the Smithsonian Craft Show
Goebel, who earned his BFA in studio art from UMSL in 2008, will be one of only a handful of furniture makers from across the country featured in the show.
Elaina Rohlfing finds calling in computer science at UMSL, begins pursuit of PhD
Rohlfing is continuing to work in Assistant Professor Azim Ahmadzadeh’s lab conducting research on solar flares after finishing the accelerated master’s program in December.