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  • First-year students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis huddled together at the middle of the Don Dallas Soccer Field on Friday afternoon during New Student Orientation and showed off a Louie the Triton logo as UMSL photographer Derik Holtmann used a drone to capture their photo from overhead.
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  • Opportunity Scholars 2026 cohort
    Honors College welcomes 2026 cohort of Opportunity Scholars and St. Louis Scholars
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    UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members for start of the new academic year
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    UMSL dedicates Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center
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  • Alumni and donors gather at a reception in the College of Optometry's new academic space in the J.C. Penney Building
    College of Optometry unveils new academic home in J.C. Penney Building

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Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements
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Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements

Jun 9, 2026

Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working for companies such as Alcon and Bausch + Lomb.

Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction
Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction

Peterson captures stories about baseball-obsessed father and coach Lou Mallett and his family. The book was inspired by some of Peterson’s own experiences coaching youth baseball in central Maine.

Scott D. Peterson’s book, ‘A Month of Game Days,’ wins Twin Bill Prize for Best Baseball Fiction

Peterson captures stories about baseball-obsessed father and coach Lou Mallett and his family. The book was inspired by some of Peterson’s own experiences coaching youth baseball in central Maine.

Eye on UMSL: Music of the movies

Jun 8, 2026

Assistant Teaching Professor David Wacyk dressed up as Marty McFly as he conducted the UMSL Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on May 13 at the Touhill.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia
Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur starting low-vision residency at The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia

Jun 8, 2026

Kaur dreams of one day operating her own low-vision clinic, where she can help people adjust to vision loss in everyday life.

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