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.
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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.
Softball places 10 on All-GLVC teams, earns 3 major awards
The UMSL Tritons took three of the four major GLVC awards, including Pitcher of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.
Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week
The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.
Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch
Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.
Softball makes program history, ranks No. 1 in latest NFCA DII Poll
The move to the top spot in the poll comes after an undefeated run to their third straight Great Lakes Valley Conference title.
Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.
Wilson named GLVC Pitcher of the Week
The business administration major threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.
Scholarships, campus growth, rankings top chancellor’s annual report
UMSL Chancellor Tom George delivered the 39th annual Chancellor’s Report to the Community May 1.
Distinguished service honorees embody ‘Triton spirit’
UMSL recognized three alumni and one student with 2015 Distinguished Service Awards at the 39th Chancellor’s Report to the Community on Friday.
Mental health advocate, leader awarded Chancellor’s Medallion
Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health Keith Schafer (center) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion on May 1.
Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie
UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.
It’s a 3-peat! Softball captures 3rd straight GLVC Championship
The No. 2 ranked UMSL softball team captured the championship on Sunday with a 4-0 eight-inning victory over No. 10 ranked Indianapolis.
UM System, UMSL committed to educating north St. Louis County students
Promising north St. Louis students will have a better chance to achieve their goals of earning a college degree through the new North County Scholarship Program.
Media Coverage: April 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.
UMSL venues, artists, alumni among best in St. Louis
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named the St. Louis Mercantile Library the “Best Place for a History Lesson” in the newspaper’s annual Go! List.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunity Scholars
With the first two Opportunity Scholars set to graduate from UMSL in May, all of the current students to hold that distinction recently gathered for a group photo.
Triton Toastmasters’ Marquetta Anderson wins division speech contest
The win makes her eligible to compete at the district level, comprising eastern Missouri and western Illinois.
Counseling associate professor receives Group Practice Award
Angela Coker received the award for her development of the innovative SisterScholars-in-Training group at UMSL.
UMSL softball No. 2 team in nation, setting new program record
UMSL wrapped up the GLVC regular season title on Monday with a 2-0 win over then No. 15 ranked Southern Indiana.
Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for third time this season
The junior went 2-0 on the week with a 4-1 win over Bellarmine Sunday and a perfect 2-0 win Monday against No. 15 Southern Indiana.
Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research
Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL Tritons baseball team (22-12, 16-12 GLVC) will wrap up its regular season with a doubleheader Wednesday and four-game series this weekend.
Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader
“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”
Men’s Golf re-enters Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll at No. 21
UMSL is coming off its first-ever GLVC Championship and placed in the top four in four straight previous tournaments.
The different hats of Chancellor Tom George, but especially the science one
People know the name Tom George as chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. But he does so many other...
UMSL, MU faculty awarded President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ron Yasbin presented UMSL social work professors Sharon Johnson (left) and Lois Pierce with the award.
UMSL psychologist discusses sexual assaults among college students
Zoe Peterson, associate professor of psychological sciences, weighs in on myths about rape and sexual assault and how to change campus culture.
Statewide association surprises dean of enrollment with service award
Alan Byrd (left) received the Peggy Clinton Memorial Service Award on April 13 from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.
Student journalists take on fundraising roles
The Current staff are using UMSL crowdfunding to help make up a shortfall in the newspaper’s budget. Visit crowdfund.umsl.edu/thecurrent for more info.
UMSL hosts 2015 State of Digital Media Marketing Conference
Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, delivered a keynote about advertising in the digital age during the conference.
Are you in love? A team of UMSL researchers wants to talk to you
Leading the project are (from left) Kruti Surti, Amanda Lococo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra Langeslag, Remy Mallett and Kaylyn Moore.
Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers
Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.
Men’s golf wins 2015 GLVC Championship
This is the second GLVC title won by a men’s team (baseball in 2003) and the fourth overall in the athletics department (softball in 2013 and 2014).
UMSL aviation expert talks to KSDK about Lambert Airport history
Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed the historical significance of the airport and its namesake.
Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language
María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”
Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer
Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.
UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.
Eye on UMSL: Showers & flowers
April rain showers, such as the one photographed through the window of UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building, have yielded numerous flowers across campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL women’s golf, led by Joana Yanez’s third-place finish, won the Cav Classic last weekend, for its fourth team title of the season.
Cooking up a neighborhood
Chef and restaurant owner Ben Poremba (BA philosophy 2003) is helping revitalize the Botanical Heights neighborhood in St. Louis.
UMSL professor publishes a baby boomer’s how-to guide to navigate the Internet
For many of us, life without the Internet is unimaginable. Sending emails, posting to Facebook and Instagraming our...
Verboven, Carvalhais earn All-GLVC honors in women’s tennis
Verboven has earned All-GLVC honors as a freshman while Carvalhais earned the distinction for the first time this year.
McLarty, Mueggenburg named All-GLVC in men’s tennis
McLarty was a three-time selection to the All-GLVC team while Mueggenburg earns the accolades for the second-straight year.
Tzu-Hwa Ho returning to UMSL after piano success
She graduated from UMSL in 2007, works as a professional pianist and instructor and will be performing as part of the Piano Alumni Concert on April 21.
Summer STARS program to turn high school students into college scientists
This summer, 68 high school juniors will fill UMSL laboratories, conducting science research involving everything from fighting cervical cancer to designing and building satellites.
Perryman named Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Co-Pitcher of the Week
Perryman was dynamite in the circle for the third-ranked Tritons, and for the third time this season, she was perfect.