CASE has honored UMSL with its two first-ever gold platinum awards for outstanding achievement, part of a record-tying four golds among its 11 total awards.
LATEST NEWS
Search Filters
Smasons build a legacy of learning
Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.
Media Coverage: December 2015
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.
Wintry MLK Day of Service sees UMSL students clearing crops, sweeping floors
230 students participated in the annual MLK Day of Service, volunteering at 13 sites across the region for a total of 699 service hours.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Kelly Kunkel averaged 14 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last week as the Tritons went 1-1 at home.
Robert Dorr, 68, knows it’s never too late to go back to school
The retiree graduated from UMSL in December, finishing a college career he started in 1966.
Women’s soccer has 3 earn NSCAA All-Midwest Region honors
The trio helped UMSL to a 12-5-4 record under the direction of second-year head coach Wendy Dillinger.
Eye on UMSL: Disc devotees
Making the most of a mild winter day, UMSL freshman Jacob Beers tosses a flying disc with fellow students on a North Campus lawn.
Chip Houser draws lines between fiction, architecture
The architect balances his work for JEMA with fiction studies in UMSL’s MFA in Creative Writing program.
UMSL’s online programs ranked best in state by US News
In addition, UMSL’s online graduate education program was ranked 66th by U.S. News, also making it the top-ranked program in Missouri.
UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root
A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Diogo Dias finished in first place in the 100-yard backstroke as UMSL returned to the pool for the first time in nearly a month on Saturday.
Huelsman adds another all-region honor to list of postseason accolades
Also a First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists.
NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students
Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.
HEC-TV features ‘A Conversation with Tom George’
Chancellor George discusses everything from his first impression of UMSL and the outstanding faculty to the growing infrastructure and outstanding community partnerships.
Anthropology professor seeks out elusive identity of Japanese shaman queen
A Japan Foundation fellowship has allowed Miller to research Himiko, the mysterious third-century shaman queen who was the first ruler to unify Japan.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team outlasted visiting Truman State in a 61-60 double overtime victory with junior Shea O’Brien contributing 14 points off the bench, including four in the second overtime.
Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!
The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.
Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization
Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.
3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class
With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.
Eye on UMSL: Happy holidays
The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.
Marquardt named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
He finished the week shooting 50 percent from both the floor (14-of-28) and three-point land (11-of-22), while netting all 10 of his free-throw attempts as well.
St. Louis veterans, family members to share stories through Telling Project collaboration
“Telling: St. Louis” invites local veterans and their families to share their experiences on stage. Interviews for the June 2016 performances will take place in January on a first-come-first-served basis.
Eye on UMSL: Winter celebration
St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko leaves the Buffalo defenseman in his ice wake in a 2-1 victory over the Sabres Nov. 19 at Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis.
From biochem to brewing: UMSL grad opens Iowa City Brewlab with dad
Nathan Letcher celebrated graduation afar as he brewed the first batches of craft beer to go on tap at the new science-themed brewery. The home-brewing veteran is the head brewer.
Same nursing cohort, different paths for graduating student veterans
College of Nursing students Dan Szyman and Allie Hearn are two of 58 military veterans graduating from UMSL this semester.
Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives
More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...
Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements
It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards
Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team won its lone game last week, defeating cross-town foe Maryville, while the men’s team finished the week with a win and a loss.
UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research
Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.
Express Scripts commits $2.5 million to UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, wrap-around scholarships
The major investment from Express Scripts, Inc., will foster academic opportunity for north St. Louis County students and increase the impact of UMSL’s Bridge Program.
UMSL Police continue accreditation, outstanding public safety standards
The UMSL Police Department received reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the gold standard in public safety standards.
Students research pollinators at local cemetery
Biology students Hannah Stowe (left) and Randy Anderson researched pollinators’ interactions with native and nonnative plant species at Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster
In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.
Eye on UMSL: Admiration
Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.
Ebony Williams provides safe haven, transitions
UMSL alumna and Lydia’s House family advocate Ebony Williams encourages women to be self-assured, set good examples for others and find their voices.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Men’s basketball opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play at home last week but came up short in both games, losing to Drury, 60-51, and Missouri S&T, 85-81.
Healing St. Louis: Community Psychological Service extends its helping hand
The program trains future clinicians, supports faculty research and offers affordable, high-quality assessments and outpatient treatment to area residents.
Women’s soccer lands 4 on All-GLVC teams
Miriam Taylor was selected to the first team, while Kayla Delgado was a second team selection. Mary Hoffmann and McKayla Harder were both named to the third team.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role
UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.
Physics professor talks renewable energy, fueling your car
Eric Majzoub is part of the upcoming energy panel discussion at SLINN 2015, hosted by UMSL’s Center for Nanoscience on Dec. 12.
Student-athletes, great students
Take a look at some of the numbers generated by the 13 UMSL Tritons teams over the course of the 2014-2015 seasons.
Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves
“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.
Huelsman, Collico garner All-GLVC honors in men’s soccer
Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists while Collico scored four goals and tallied a pair of assists this season.
Eye on UMSL: Red and gold
The UMSL red and gold can be seen in this autumnal image taken by campus photographer August Jennewein.
Kat Riddler, The Current’s editor-in-chief, puts focus on writing, staff camaraderie
The English graduate student leads weekly meetings where the student newspaper staff members discuss what’s working well and what they can further improve on.
IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals
Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.
Media Coverage: November 2015
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.