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Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team
The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.
Eye on UMSL: Book lovers
Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.
Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series
Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.
Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes
UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.
Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams
The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.
Media Coverage: May 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.
Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery
Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.
Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College
The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.
First Opportunity Scholars graduate
Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.
St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails
Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.
MIMH certifies first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors
James Frost, Colleen Burdiss and De Linda Kelly celebrate their certification as Missouri’s first deaf Mental Health First Aid instructors.
Perryman, Butler earn All-American honors
The duo helped UMSL to a 48-8 record, GLVC regular season and tournament championships and a No. 1 national ranking.
Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond
Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.
Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba
Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.
UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine
Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.
Niyi Coker will produce musical of Miriam Makeba in South Africa
The UMSL professor will produce “Zenzi” during a fellowship at the University of the Western Cape.
Political scientists look back at latest Missouri legislative session
Another Missouri legislative session has concluded, and it did so in a way that was “certainly unusual,” according to David Kimball.
Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board
For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.
IS career conference gives students networking experience
More than 100 UMSL students took part in the daylong conference.
National magazine showcases successful ‘I Chose UMSL’ billboard campaign
UMSL CMO Ron Gossen discussed in the article an “ironically old-fashioned” but effective marketing tactic.
Mental health expert discusses art, healing, advocacy on KETC
Andrea Purnell shared her perspective on art’s relationship to healing and advocacy.
IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis
The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.
Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace
Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.
Night at the opera
The UMSL Opera Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Mikado” continued the group’s tradition of presenting dazzling and imaginative shows.
Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon
Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.
Top-ranked Tritons land 7 on NFCA All-Midwest Region teams
They include Hannah Perryman, Brianna Butler, Madison Zbaraschuk, Jennah Perryman, Alex Stupek, Katie Rutledge and Hannah Wessels.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene
In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.
Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo
Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.
UMSL alumna reclaims her life after winning her battle with colon cancer
After her 33rd birthday in January of 2014, Christianah Akinduro decided it was time to take her life back.
Shawntelle Fisher helps many others on her way to success
From incarceration to graduation: “I made a decision that this was it,” said Fisher (right). “I’ve been on a mission ever since. I love what I do.”
Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition
It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.
UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy
Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.
Perryman named Daktronics, Inc., Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year, 4 other Tritons named First Team
From left: Hannah Perryman, Brianna Butler, Alex Stupek, Madison Zbaraschuk and Katie Rutledge earned Midwest region honors.
Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region
The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.
Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience
As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.
UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back
Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.
Softball advances to NCAA Super Regional with shutout of Southern Indiana
The Tritons, which improve to 47-6 on the season, swept through this weekend’s four-team, double-elimination tournament with three shutouts.
Criminologist, students survey U. City residents on policy, city business
Lee Slocum and 20 of her students have created a survey for the residents of University City, Mo. The efforts were featured recently on KTVI.
Eye on UMSL: Flying
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors
Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.
Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives
She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
Perryman featured in espnW, KSDK stories
Earlier this month, the softball pitcher was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Player of the Year Top 10 finalist.
Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year
Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.
Halterman named GLVC Coach of the Year, Tritons have 2 earn All-GLVC honors
The team is advancing to its third NCAA Division II Championships in five years. It will be held May 18-22 at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C.
Voices of Ferguson
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.
In his own words: Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life
The center’s goal, he says, is to help people in public life move further up that scale toward ideal statesmanship.
Building the UMSL brand
Take a look at efforts to build the UMSL brand in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
Meet Natalie Smith: PRIZM president, LGBT advocate, community builder
She oversaw the Walls of Intolerance event, where students shared moments of discrimination on red paper bricks.