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UMSL offers free stargazing
Visitors to the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory can view planets, galaxies and other celestial objects.
Civic-minded donors contribute $3 million to help fund unique media merger for deeper, expanded coverage
Twenty-four individuals, four foundations and two trusts have contributed to support the expanded news operation of St. Louis Public Radio, the local NPR affiliate licensed to UMSL.
Catching up with Jason Kander
The Missouri Secretary of State, who delivered a commencement address for College of Arts and Sciences graduates in December, talked UMSL and higher education.
UMSL kicks off 2014 Greater St. Louis Humanities Festival
This year’s theme is “Migration and Mobility” and presents a series of programs about history, literature, film and politics, from some of the area’s leading cultural and educational institutions.
Nursing student perseveres to become mentor
Brittany Ferrell is president of UMSL’s chapter of the Minority Student Nurses Association.
Softball sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Perryman, Boudreau honored
Sophomore Hannah Perryman (left) and junior Jena Boudreau helped UMSL to an 8-0 record on the week and earned Conference Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.
UMSL’s ‘Happy’ video featured on KTVI
Students and staff at the university have created their own version of the video for Pharrell Williams’ hit song.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250
More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons week in review
UMSL (6-8, 4-4 GLVC) lost a nonconference midweek game at McKendree, but bounced back to take three of four in a home series against Wisconsin-Parkside.
Sled hockey goalie takes break from UMSL studies to win Sochi gold
“At this point, I am still in shock, and it is very difficult to put into words what it all means,” said Steve Cash, just days after returning from Russia.
Concerto competition winner Daniel Kuehler takes the stage with Orchestra
The music student started off as a biology major and has since become a bright start in UMSL’s prestigious piano program.
Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships
More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.
Series on Affordable Care Act sheds light on legislation
Dr. Lynne Nowak, medical director at Express Scripts Inc., broke down the complicated act during the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society at UMSL.
2 UMSL Tritons garner All-GLVC honors in women’s basketball
UMSL seniors Devonna Smith (left) and Hazaria Washington received the honors following one of the women’s basketball program’s best seasons to date.
Health-care confusion? Lifelong Learning can help
“Health Insurance Literacy – Identifying Awareness and Promoting Healthy Communities” will take place March 28 at UMSL.
UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer
The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.
Eye on UMSL: Phase 10
UMSL mathematics and computer science students (from left) Kevin Shee, Rygin Jireh Liceralde and Michael Nguyen blow off steam by playing their regular post-class Phase 10 card game.
7 scenes from UMSL Day
Nearly 1,000 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on March 15 for the biannual event.
UMSL Tritons week in review
Freshman Alex Stupek had nine hits in four games, including two home runs and a grand slam as the Tritons finished 3-1 for the week.
Former editor, now Left Bank Books publicist talks latest UMSL Natural Bridge issue
Alumna Lauren Wiser, MFA 2013, served as managing editor for issues 29 and 30 of the literary journal produced by the university.
St. Louis Metromorphosis to explore significance of city across 250 years
The UMSL conference will gather speakers to consider the critical role St. Louis played in different eras and how recent research has reshaped our understanding of the city’s significance.
8 photos of UMSL’s Bridge Program graduating another class of scholars
Bridge remains a highly successful precollegiate program with 100 percent of participating seniors enrolling in post-secondary institutions.
UMSL students offer free tax preparation
Free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens will be offered now through April 12 at various locations.
Co-founder of Square, LaunchCode speaks at UMSL
Jim McKelvey’s discussion, “Create Your Career Code … Connecting Any Major to a Tech Job,” focused on finding a path in the tech world.
Go Global with UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade
The Chancellor’s Certificate in International Trade program is a practical curriculum for executives, managers and employees who conduct business or plan to work in international markets.
US News ranks 9 UMSL graduate programs among best
Of special note, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s doctoral degree program ranks fourth.
Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career
KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.
From skateboards to center stage: Brandon Smith brings baritone to ‘Mikado’
The self-described “long-haired goofy skateboard kid” didn’t think he’d be a candidate for singing in operas.
Verboven named GLVC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
The UMSL sophomore received the honor for the second time in her career.
Explore the STEMosphere at UMSL
Share Fair and STEMosphere, hosted by the College of Education, will take place jointly on March 29 at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.
UMSL to hold annual International Business Career Conference
Tom Wilson, UMSL alumnus and vice president of global communications and corporate marketing at Monsanto, will be the keynote speaker.
UMSL Tritons week in review
Senior Paul Richmond tallied seven hits to pace the UMSL offense as The Tritons went 2-3 in its first five games.
Eye on UMSL: Flash mob
As the music to Katy Perry’s song “Firework” began, dozens of people in the Nosh at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center jumped to their feet.
Women’s basketball selected to NCAA Tournament
For just the second time in program history, and the first since the 1999-2000 season, the UMSL team is going dancing.
Tyler Sanguinette makes international mark on world of type
The senior, majoring in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design at UMSL, hopes to make typography and hand lettering his specialty.
UMSL plays significant role in National History Day competition
Judges for the annual competition included UMSL students, alumni and faculty members.
Alexei Demchenko named Curators’ Professor
The title is awarded to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and well-established reputations.
UMSL to hold speaker series, panel discussion on Affordable Care Act
The discussion is the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at UMSL
Rec Center will include bells, whistles, climbing wall
The new Recreation and Wellness Center at UMSL is right on schedule – due to open at the beginning of the fall semester 2015.
Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic
“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.
Distinguished Speakers Series to feature UMSL alumna Patricia Strange
The manager of Contracts and Pricing for The Boeing Company will discuss “Deciding Your Future” on March 12.
Eye on UMSL: Speed networking
Ninety seconds isn’t much time, but for some business students it was enough to make a networking connection.
UMSL Tritons week in review
UMSL women’s tennis (3-1) posted a 5-4 victory over Harding last Monday night.
Men’s golf ranked No. 17 in Golf World/Nike Golf Division II College Coaches’ Poll
The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 16 in the final fall poll, are coming off a first place finish at the Frito Lay Taco Bell Intercollegiate.
UMSL seminar to focus on Japan’s post-earthquake economy
March 11 will mark the third anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, killing thousands of people...
Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor
She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.
Women’s basketball moves up to No. 7 in NCAA Midwest Regional Rankings
UMSL is in search of its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999-2000, and just the second-ever in program history.
Conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings
The College of Nursing at UMSL will present the Seventh Annual African-American Nursing History Conference on Feb. 28 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center on North Campus.
Touhill makes list of top college theaters
BestCollegeReviews.org named the performing arts venue to its recent list of 25 Most Amazing College Campus Theaters.