Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jul 31, 2023

This month, UMSL recognizes Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le with the UMSL Hero Awards.

Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding

Jun 30, 2023

The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.

UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education

Jun 15, 2023

The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives Good Scout Award from BSA’s Greater St. Louis Area Council

Jun 8, 2023

Sobolik joined a group of prominent area leaders to receive the award, including Rick Stevens, Dennis Gipson, Ed Monser and prominent UMSL alumni Art McCoy and the late Kirk Richter.

University of Missouri–St. Louis breaks ground on new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center

Jun 7, 2023

The new 31,000-square-foot center will serve as a gateway for prospective students while also providing a permanent home for the university’s more than 112,000 alumni.

Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms

Jun 5, 2023

More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.

UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL

Jun 2, 2023

Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.

Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes receive UMSL Hero Awards

May 30, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

Eye on UMSL: Senator Roy Blunt visits UMSL

May 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chatted with the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Gary Kremer, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during a reception last Tuesday.

UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies

May 8, 2023

Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.

Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries

May 3, 2023

The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL

Apr 24, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County.

Eye on UMSL: Team colors

Apr 24, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives a signed St. Louis City CITY SC jersey from Yancey Jones, director of corporate partnerships with the MLS club, in her office last Tuesday.

Shlynda Hudson, Mary Bosnick and Dustin Massie receive UMSL Hero Awards

Apr 24, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 20, 2023

The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.

9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech

Apr 17, 2023

The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.

2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’

Mar 27, 2023

This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.

Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season

Mar 1, 2023

The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.

Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming

Feb 27, 2023

Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.

History & Whiskey: A Black History Month celebration with North County Inc.

Feb 27, 2023

UMSL historians Peter Acsay and Laura Westhoff lent their knowledge to last Thursday’s Black History Month event.

Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris receive UMSL Hero Awards

Feb 20, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik shares vision for strengthening St. Louis on Winning STL

Feb 17, 2023

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher Ian Caso interviewed Sobolik as part of the paper’s video series featuring discussions with local business and community leaders.

St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

Feb 13, 2023

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to Titan 100’s 2023 St. Louis class

Jan 30, 2023

Sobolik has been honored alongside other leaders in accounting, banking, construction, education, energy, finance, law, nonprofit management, transportation and more.

Mary Jo Adams, Don Kelly and Lindsay Shy receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jan 23, 2023

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives

Jan 19, 2023

St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.

Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park

Jan 17, 2023

Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement

Dec 19, 2022

Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.

UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates

Dec 12, 2022

The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected vice president of Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Nov 30, 2022

Sobolik will serve a two-year term in her position as part of CUMU’s 14-member executive committee.

Trina Perry, Dinesh Mirchandani and Audri Adams receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 28, 2022

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation

Nov 28, 2022

Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists honors UMSL Chief of Staff Adella Jones as Living Legend

Nov 15, 2022

Jones was honored with KMOV morning news anchor Maurice Drummond and St. Louis Post-Dispatch music critic Kevin Johnson at a ceremony on Saturday.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network marks first anniversary by setting ambitious goals for 2023 and beyond

Nov 15, 2022

The network of major St. Louis employers and institutions is ramping up initiatives to drive sustained investment in local neighborhoods impacted by systemic inequities.

Randall Vogan, Channon Peoples and Erin Whitteck receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 31, 2022

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.

Inaugural UMSL Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year Awards honor local visionaries

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL alumnus Peter Racen helped establish the awards with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship by highlighting impactful entrepreneurs and advocates.

UMSL community mourns the loss of longtime supporter and champion George Paz

Oct 26, 2022

Paz came from humble beginnings and earned a degree in business administration and accounting in 1982. He had tremendous career success as chairman and CEO of Express Scripts.

Eye on UMSL: High five in the 5K

Oct 17, 2022

Runner Pechaz Clark receives a high five from mascot Louie the Triton during the second annual UMSL Alumni Association 5K Run & Walk through campus on Saturday morning.

The Boeing Company awarded 2022 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration

Oct 17, 2022

The university recognized the company for years of generous support, including funding for scholarships and contributions toward construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the Touhill.

Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards

Sep 26, 2022

The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council

Sep 19, 2022

Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Sep 15, 2022

UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award.

Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala

Sep 12, 2022

Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity.

UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value

Sep 12, 2022

The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”

New federal grant will help build new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Sep 2, 2022

The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Saint Louis University were previously tapped to co-lead research and development for the new center.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address

Sep 1, 2022

Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.