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With VantageLinks, Jake and Leah Amir combine their passions for tech and health care
Their company combines both of their skill sets, leveraging Jake’s tech expertise to help Leah deliver solutions in health care.
Basketball lifer Bob Sundvold has lifted UMSL men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights
The veteran coach has guided the Tritons to four of the past six NCAA Tournaments with three Sweet 16 appearances and one Elite Eight run and now owns the program’s all-time wins record.
UMSL volleyball team captures first-ever GLVC Tournament title
The Tritons topped Quincy 25-23, 25-19, 25-27, 25-23 in Sunday’s championship match and head into the NCAA Tournament riding a 19-match winning streak.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Women’s soccer advances to first Midwest Regional final
The women’s soccer team will take on Maryville after knocking off second-seeded McKendree and third-seeded Ashland in the first two rounds.
Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos wins Best Video award at prestigious INFORMS conference
With her video, titled “Sheltering under the storm,” Penagos demonstrated not only her talent for producing important research, but the ability to convey the results in an impactful manner.
Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi 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.
Eye on UMSL: Global eats
The annual Globalpalooza celebration on campus also included performances from groups representing different cultures around the globe.
UMSL hosts Greek community celebration of ‘KYKLOS – Circle of Glory’
The Hellenic Spirit Foundation pushed for the creation of the mural by St. Louis artist Rip Kastaris ahead of the 2004 Olympic Games, and it still hangs in the Olympic stadium in Athens.
Associate Professor Carissa Philippi presents on understanding depression and trauma through the brain as part of NextGen Precision Health’s Discovery Series
Her talk explored how such negative self-related thoughts become prolonged and persistent in different psychiatric disorders.
Newly renovated University Libraries ready to support students in their quest for knowledge and career success
Friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the completion of the $12.1 million, 650,000-square-foot renovation of the Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis Mercantile Libraries.
Opportunity Scholar Nadia Manushev pursues career in optometry through the Department of Biology’s 3+4 program
Manushev, who speaks Bulgarian and Spanish, was also a member of the Bridge Program before starting her studies at UMSL.
At Greater St. Louis, Inc., UMSL alum Kylee Garretson attracts companies to invest in St. Louis
Garretson’s role involves analyzing everything from site infrastructure to workforce demographics to tax structures.
UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center delivers diverse pathways to prepare the workforce of tomorrow
With a new location on the UMSL campus, the AWC offers everything from collaborative educational agreements with corporate partners to short-term skill development.
Eye on UMSL: Banging the drum for peace
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies sponsored a performance by Japanese taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three children.
College of Nursing hosts escape room simulation focused on infection prevention training
In the interactive, game-based simulation, students worked through clues and challenges related to infection control practices.
New NextGen Leaders program aims to prepare students to become changemakers in their communities
The semester-long program was developed as a partnership between UMSL and FOCUS St. Louis, with 14 students in the inaugural cohort.
UMSL Innovation Center celebrates official grand opening
The newly renovated and newly renamed facility has already made an impact, not just on the UMSL campus but the community as a whole.
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards shine in newly renovated UMSL Innovation Center
Angela Garland, the founder of Exit 11 Coffee, was named Entrepreneur of the Year 20 years after finishing her career-altering MBA at UMSL.
STLCyberCon explores some of the latest trends in the world of cybersecurity
More than 150 people attended the 11th annual conference, organized jointly by faculty members in the Departments of Computer Science and Information Systems and Technology.
3 questions with Karen Boleska, director of the sport management program
Boleska, who is also an associate teaching professor, launched the sport management program in 2020 and has worked hard to give UMSL students hands-on experiences in the industry.
Through hands-on learning, UMSL’s new School of Engineering helps meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri
The new school not only helps the university meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri but also gives students access to the only public engineering school in eastern Missouri.
Saroj Kafle’s training at UMSL leads to role as process chemist at API Innovation Center
Kafle and his colleagues are working to improve American national health security by bolstering the supply of market-competitive, commercial U.S.-made active pharmaceutical ingredients.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team captured its third Great Lakes Valley Conference championship in the past four years after knocking off William Jewell and Rockhurst to close out the regular season.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum takes attendees on tour of seldom-seen cave ecosystems
About 150 people attended the 29th annual forum, which featured presentations from biologists Vona Kuczynska, Matthew Niemiller and Jut Wynne.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik honored by Girls Inc. of St. Louis
UMSL alums Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Paula D. Knight were also recognized at the organization’s 19th annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Luncheon.
Veterans Day ceremony highlights UMSL’s commitment to supporting student veterans
The UMSL Veterans Center provides military veterans with support and community as they transition away from active military duty to pursue their college education.
Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
Associate Professor Lindsay Athamanah receives Emerson’s Excellence in Teaching Award
An associate professor of special education in UMSL’s College of Education, Athamanah works closely with the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education.
12th annual International Business Case Competition draws talent from across the country
The three-person team from UMSL finished third in the competition, which focused on creating an innovative marketing strategy and marketing plan for Dot Foods.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Addison Voorhees had seven kills off the bench on Friday as the volleyball team swept McKendree and ran its winning streak to 14 matches.
UMSL esports program more than fun and games for players
Yudin Gurung and Mahde Alkharabsheh are both members of the Triton esports Valorant team, which is in its third season of competition this academic year.
Bridge Program graduates and UMSL freshmen Kauthar Hammad, Taylor Moore and Marlo Shivers honored as Suggs Scholars
Hammad is major in criminology and criminal justice, Moore in international business and Shivers in civil engineering.
UMSL, FOCUS St. Louis working together to grow leaders today and in the future
The university will collaborate with the nonprofit on events such as the Start with Leadership Conference, the Youth Leadership St. Louis Program and the new NextGen Leaders program for UMSL students.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins three CASE Best of District VI Awards
The department was honored for its work in UMSL Magazine and UMSL Daily.
UMSL leaders showcase strategic communication and community impact at 2025 CUMU Conference
Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
Eric Zhang pursues passion for piano while also studying supply chain management
The dual major won last year’s UMSL Young Artist Competition and was the featured performer at this year’s Founders Celebration.
Alum Georgeann McLemore returns to share her success story with current students
UMSL Teaching Professor Michael Costello invited McLemore back to show his students what is possible when they embrace opportunities offered by the university.
Optometry student Grace Broach named to 2025-26 CooperVision Student Contact Lens Leadership Society
The society provides educational experiences for optometry students who are interested in elevating their contact lens knowledge.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in this week’s GLVC Tournament after tying McKendree for the regular-season title.
Eye on UMSL: Performance time
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and University Singers presented the concert “Song of Fate,” with works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Jessie Montgomery, during the Fall Festival.
MasterCard VP Regina McWilliams’ DBA research accepted for journal publication
For McWilliams, having her research published in the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management was a way of honoring Bettina Casad, the original chair of her dissertation committee.
Media Coverage: October 2025
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.
Alum Quahana Hendree turns inspiration into corporate art consulting career
Hendree completed her BSBA and a minor in art history in 1996 and is the founder and president of Q. Hendree Art Consulting.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference provides an opportunity for regional educators to shine
Scholar Michelle Miller delivered the keynote address during the 24th annual conference, which drew more than 500 attendees last week.
First Science and Engineering Day gives aspiring scientists a taste of what UMSL has to offer
Nearly 60 prospective students attended the event on Oct. 17 and had a chance to learn about programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics and astronomy, and engineering.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team ran its winning streak to four matches with wins against Upper Iowa and Quincy and clinched a spot in the GLVC Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Fitness test
The modified course for the Veterans Center Combat Fitness Test competition featured running, an ammo can lift and a sled drag.
Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio 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.
Mechanical Contractors Association announces engineering scholarships, student club
The MCA will award four $2,500 scholarships for the 2025-26 school year while also launching a student club that will provide access to internships, jobs and industry connections.