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UMSL recognized as leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also ranked No. 136 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
History major Kathleen Jochman shares scenes from life-changing experience studying abroad in Ireland
Jochman took thousands of photgraphs during her time in Galway and has curated some of them in an exhibit on display at the University City Public Library.
UMSL DBA program leaves its mark on Engaged Management Scholarship Conference
UMSL DBA students authored 36% of all papers submitted to the premier event, which was held on the campus of Pepperdine University.
Accounting department offers valuable opportunities for career connections to local firms
The Accounting Club’s ‘Launch Your Career’ event featured 11 UMSL accounting alumni representing their firms as they dispensed advise and answered students’ questions.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Josie Maddox and the women’s soccer team notched shutout victories against Rockhurst and Southwest Baptist, scoring a combined five goals in the two matches.
Eye on UMSL: 40 years of impact
UMSL’s Bridge Program kicked off its 40th year providing guidance and support for local high school students as they prepare to make their college choices.
UMSL in Motion: Acting out the larynx
Music students in Assistant Professor Bethany Worrell’s class built a larger-than-life model of the larynx and demonstrated how it works to produce sounds.
Stephen Moehrle, Michael Nichols and Lee Slocum named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
2023 Optometry grad Dr. John Kingsley joins Vision Specialists in Omaha, Nebraska
A native of Kearney, Nebraska, Kingsley was first connected with his new colleagues while studying at UMSL.
UMSL students and alumni ready to impress potential employers at Fall Internship and Job Fair
More than 530 students and alumni attended the event, which featured nearly 90 employers from a variety of industries.
Study abroad program to Oxford University includes local Shakespeare influence
UMSL students spent two weeks in England, staying at Christ Church College, soaking up the local history and attending lectures and presentations with a pre-law focus.
Alum Mark Loehrer helps bring St. Louis history to life through Instagram account
Loehrer, who holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UMSL, maintains the archcityhistory account and works as a curatorial assistant at the Missouri Historical Society.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior cross country runner Will Kaempfe won his second straight race to start season, taking first at the Larry Young Invitational in Columbia, Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: An artistic eye
The art exhibition, “Digital Realms: An Exhibition of New Media Practices,” is on display through Oct. 17 at Gallery 210@FAB.
At the Missouri Arts Council, Bob Madden helps foster community engagement and education through art
Madden works to strengthen arts education in Missouri and make art more accessible to non-profits and communities across the state.
College of Optometry using VR technology to create customized progressive lenses
The breakthrough virtual reality tool allows opticians to design progressive lenses that are fully customized to patients by tracking their specific gaze dynamics.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
UMSL alum Isabelle Herman first to complete full Triton Traditions challenge
UMSL students complete a series of challenges that guide them in discovering aspects of campus life they might not otherwise encounter.
Inaugural cohort of Scale AI employees begins UMSL geospatial certificate program
There are 19 Scale AI staff members enrolled in the program this semester, and they are taking the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Sciences course.
Eye on UMSL: Global study options
UMSL’s study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to enhance their college experience in a variety of academic disciplines across the globe.
UMSL’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter earns top awards at annual national meeting
The UMSL chapter was one of eight chapters in the country to earn Superior recognition for its work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Dani Solavera won medalist honors while leading the men’s golf team to its first Arch Cup title since 2022.
UMSL optometry alum Dr. Brianne Hobbs named dean of Chicago College of Optometry
A 2010 graduate, Hobbs has spent the past 15 years carving out a career in optometric education.
New UMSL Guardian app strengthening safety across campus
The app is free to download and turns any smartphone into a personal safety device by helping users connect to police and other university support services.
Faculty members Rachel Wamser and Kim Werner contribute chapters to book on cognitive processing therapy for complex cases
Developed at UMSL in 1988, the evidence-based therapy focuses on identifying how traumatic experiences change thoughts and beliefs and how those thoughts influence feelings and behaviors.
Media Coverage: August 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.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL alum Brian Esselman named 2025 Missouri History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Esselman won the award for demonstrating creativity and passion in teaching American history at Affton High School.
State of the University Address highlights UMSL’s focus on sustainability, innovation as it prepares for bright future
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual address to an audience of UMSL faculty and staff members and supporters at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Fall Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to engage on campus
More than 375 students attended the Jamboree, helping the Office of Student Involvement uphold its motto: Where people find their people.
Ask an Expert: Shea Kerkhoff discusses three-cueing literacy legislation and the science of reading
Kerkhoff says there’s good intention behind the law, which supports a growing movement for more explicit and systematic phonics instruction in early reading instruction.
UMSL marks a new era with dedication of Ed G. Smith College of Business
The first named college in the university’s history is honoring Smith, a two-time UMSL graduate and the founder and CEO of American Direct Marketing Resources.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Move-In Day schedule tweak allows for slower pace, more personal attention for first-year students at Oak Hall
With Oak Hall expected to be at full capacity for the fall semester, Move-In Day events were spread over multiple days to create a smoother experience for first-year students.
Eye on UMSL: Honors kickoff
The Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomed students for the fall 2025 semester with a number of informative orientation events on Aug. 21.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
Katsev family builds multigenerational legacy at UMSL College of Optometry
Dr. Nina Katsev graduated from the college in 1992, and daughters Dr. Cailyn Katsev Ruck and Dr. Julia “Kiki” Katsev Larson followed her path, earning degrees in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
MBA alum and former UMSL golfer Manon Labeur finds success at Commerce Trust
Labeur, whose time on the course with UMSL included a hole-in-one and an appearance in 2022 NCAA Division II Championships, is a senior private client advisor associate at Commerce Trust.
Michael Howe, Natalia Mata and Emily Byrne 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.
Jalene LaMontagne, colleagues win Robert P. McIntosh Award from the Vegetation Section of the Ecological Society of America for research on community synchrony in seed production
Their study found that synchrony among species is correlated with trait similarity as well as climate.
Eye on UMSL: A global welcome
More than 100 international students from 30 countries – covering more than 30 academic disciplines – were welcomed to UMSL for the fall semester.
Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
Boboc aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the St. Louis community through programming offered by the College of Education.
Fontbonne University archives find new home on UMSL’s campus
The university began transferring the archives to the State Historical Society of Missouri’s St. Louis Research Center after announcing it would be closing.
UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
The Center is founded on three pillars – research, education and outreach – and designed to increase the visibility and impact of UMSL’s award-winning supply chain department.
UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
Up to 140 students each year will receive one-on-one coaching and assistance connecting with other campus resources because of the new funding.
Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
From Aug. 21-29, UMSL’s combined orientation and welcome is designed to help students navigate campus and connect with fellow Tritons.