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Eye on UMSL: Welcome in
An open house last Wednesday provided the first opportunity for many students, faculty and staff members to tour the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center.
DNP graduate Stacy Smith starting new position as pediatric nurse practitioner at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City
Smith’s DNP project focused on decreasing wait times in the emergency department for pediatric sexual assault victims.
Media Coverage: September 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.
World Languages Day celebration impresses first-time attendees
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies organized the event, which drew more than 500 students from 13 high schools across the St. Louis region
Eye on UMSL: Points for pride
Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling, Vice Provost Jessica Long-Pease and HR Partner Heather Floden went around campus to salute people showing off their Triton pride during Spirit Fri-YAY!
UMSL community connects across campus during first month of 2026 school year
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity across the UMSL campus since the start of the fall semester.
New class of Coro Fellows eager to make an impact during time in St. Louis
Taylor Crownover, Natalie Schliekelman, Gaby Madriz, Zora Levette, Carolina Loayza, Vanessa Han, Evelyn Marquez and Ella Garcia are taking part in rigorous, experiential, community-based leadership training.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Josie Maddox and the UMSL women’s soccer team ran their unbeaten streak to eight after knocking off Lewis and Illinois Springfield last week.
UMSL’s Mike Seper looks to spark creativity, invention with inaugural Missouri Innovation Week
The multiday event, held Oct. 13-15, will bring students, educators and community leaders together to explore AI, robotics, virtual reality and more.
Hanna Lenz, Holly Sheilley and Jeffrey Wilkens 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.
Strasbourg Study Abroad Program celebrates 20 years helping UMSL students broaden horizons, gain confidence
During the three-week, faculty-led program, students sharpen their French language skills, explore the historic city and grow personally.
UMSL research grants support financial well-being across campus and community
The Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling funded 2025-26 research on financial literacy, resilience, access to financial services and counseling.
UMSL recognized as a leader in international business in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university also ranked No. 1 for social mobility among public universities in Missouri.
Eye on UMSL: Career launch pad
The UMSL Accounting Club’s Launch Your Career event brought together students and successful young professionals from some of the area’s leading public accounting firms last week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Junior Campbell Cox, competing as an individual, claimed medalist honors last Tuesday at the Midwest/Central Region Preview after shooting 4 under par during the final round.
New partnerships help enhance Geospatial Workforce Development Program
UMSL is collaborating with the American Geographical Society, Civil Air Patrol, Bowman Consulting and T-Kartor as it works to prepare the next generation of geospatial professionals.
First-of-its-kind internship program gives UMSL students hands-on experience at Boeing
Mary Elliott, Malik Bowman, Myka Radford and Sedny Sorm are preparing to step into full-time roles as procurement agents after graduating from the Ed G. Smith College of Business.
UMSL hosts delegation from the University of the Western Cape in honor of longtime international partnership
The visit was part of a weeklong celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the University of Missouri South Africa Education Program
Ask an Expert: Todd Swanstrom’s new book examines how deterioration and a lack of funding for home repair is exacerbating America’s housing crisis
Swanstrom is the co-editor of “The Other Housing Crisis: Ending the Deterioration and Loss of Affordable Homes,” which was published last month by Princeton University Press.
Archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos promoted to Curators’ Distinguished Professor
The University of Missouri Board of Curators also recognized retired faculty member Charles Granger as a Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus after a 55-year career.
New School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences brings together complementary disciplines
Dean Sharon Johnson says the unified structure will strengthen collaboration and amplify community engagement.
UMSL students explore career paths at Fall Internship and Job Fair
Representatives from 96 companies spread across 35 industries sent representatives to the annual event at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: A cool treat
The Physics and Astronomy Club hosted an ice cream social, using ice cream made with liquid nitrogen, to help kick off the new academic year.
Xin Wei shows gratitude for his alma mater through support of UMSL 5K Run/Walk
Wei’s restaurant, Corner 17, is serving as the title sponsor for the sixth annual race on Oct. 17.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The volleyball team snapped a four-match losing streak with a come-from-behind victory over No. 4 Washburn in the start of a 3-0 weekend at the Ichabod Classic.
Political science major Nadia Agarwalla relishes connections, opportunities to grow while at UMSL
Agarwalla quickly emerged as a student leader after arriving on campus in 2025 and delivered the student address at last month’s New Student Convocation.
UMSL partnering with Preppy to help students start careers in healthcare industry
The partnership through UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center includes programs to help students become medical assistants, surgical technologists or sterile processing technicians or to work in medical billing and coding.
Tami Davenport receives inaugural Curators’ Outstanding Staff Award from University of Missouri Board of Curators
Davenport serves as manager of community college relationships in the Office of Admissions and has worked to expand opportunities for transfer students.
English alum Jami Hirsch uses writing skills to advance mission of Flance Early Learning Center
In her role as director of development and communications, Hirsch shapes the brand of the center and has helped raise more than $750,000 annually.
Eye on UMSL: A gathering of globetrotters
UMSL Global’s annual Study Abroad Fair gave students the opportunity to explore more than 50 international programs available to them and hear from peers about the experience of learning overseas.
Media Coverage: August 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.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 25th-ranked women’s soccer team picked up its first two victories of the season against Wisconsin-Parkside and Southwest Baptist.
Witt Spiller’s time in UMSL’s philosophy master’s program prepares him for Ivy League doctoral program
Spiller is studying meta-ethics and pursuing his PhD at Brown University after completing his master’s degree in May.
Assistant Professor Jodi Woolsey’s illustrations in new children’s book help revive the history of Route 66
“Route 66: Faces and Places Along America’s Most Famous Road,” written by author Beth Bacon, was published last month, ahead of the 100th anniversary of the roadway’s founding.
UMSL redesigns marketing emphasis to prepare students for a rapidly changing industry
The restructured program adds required instruction in digital strategy, analytics and artificial intelligence while giving students more opportunities for specialized and applied learning.
UMSL students find connections and community at Student Involvement Jamboree
From crochet and physics to entrepreneurship and Greek life, the early-semester event gives students a chance to explore nearly 100 organizations and campus resources in one place.
Eye on UMSL: Early to work
Goalkeeper Hannah McFarlane prepared to stop a shot by one of her teammates during the women’s soccer team’s early morning practice last Tuesday.
Cynthia Jobe, Ahmaad Wallace and Eric Hucker 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.
UMSL celebrates outstanding faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Eleven faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The 24th-ranked volleyball team scored a pair of victories over nationally ranked opponents, including No. 1 Concordia-St. Paul, while going 2-1 in the season-opening Cedarville Invitational.
Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling vows to continue building on UMSL’s recent success during annual State of the University Address
Spilling highlighted the ways that the university is continuing to adapt and innovate amid a shifting landscape in higher education.
Remington R. Williams Award recipient G Schmiedeke serves UMSL and St. Louis communities through music
Schmiedeke performs in multiple university music ensembles, serves as a tutor to fellow students and volunteers with several local organizations.
Convocation speakers urge new UMSL students to make the most of every opportunity
The fourth annual event to open the academic year was held Friday at Touhill, with nearly 1,600 new Tritons introduced to a campus filled with opportunities, support and new possibilities.
Move-In Day at Oak Hall runs smoothly thanks to streamlined process and volunteer effort
UMSL faculty, staff and students came together to help first-year students and their families get settled on South Campus.
Eye on UMSL: Triton togetherness
UMSL welcomed a group of about 1,600 first-year students to campus for the start of the new academic year.
Honors College welcomes 2026 cohort of Opportunity Scholars and St. Louis Scholars
The all-inclusive four-year program supports academically gifted first-generation college students or students who face substantial challenges in accessing a university education.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members for start of the new academic year
The Office of Academic Affairs organized a daylong orientation on Tuesday to help new faculty members prepare for the new academic year.
UMSL dedicates Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center
The new space will soon begin welcoming future generations of UMSL students while giving alumni a place to return to and remain connected with their alma mater.
Institutional support advances UMSL faculty collaboration with South African colleagues
Alina Slapac, Haitao Li and Lara Zwarun conducted research, engaged in cross-cultural exchange and more with partners at the University of the Western Cape.