Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence

Jan 31, 2022

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.

Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021

Dec 25, 2021

UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.

‘Where I’m supposed to be’: December grad, young single mother Lauren Bowers figures things out at UMSL

Dec 23, 2021

The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye.

Optometry becoming a family tradition for brothers Alexander and Jon Kane

Sep 27, 2021

The brothers developed interests in health care and optometry listening to stories from their parents, a dentist and an ophthalmologist.

UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 18, 2021

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Eye on UMSL: Fresh opportunity

Sep 13, 2021

Miranda Martin, Candra Mottert, Eva Konde, Max Evets and Abigail Wall are the 2021 recipients of the Opportunity Scholars Program.

Alumnus Ibrahim Shabazz sees connections among Honors College, accounting school and everything else

Jun 28, 2021

Shabazz starts the Master of Accounting program in UMSL’s College of Business Administration this fall.

Sharon Pruitt-Young showcases versatility at UMSL in writing career

Jun 8, 2021

Now an editor for National Public Radio, the English alumna got her start at UMSL with The Current and Brain Stew.

Litmag, campus publications showcase creativity and resilience during extraordinary school year

Jun 7, 2021

The latest edition of Litmag features a variety of creative works that highlight moments of hope and humanity during the pandemic.

UMSL grad Hunter Campbell headed to UMKC medical school with early acceptance

May 19, 2021

The Honors College and chemistry graduate hopes to eventually return to his home of Taylor Springs, Illinois, to practice rural medicine.

French and communication graduate Rachel Thompson finds her place at UMSL

May 3, 2021

Thompson found purpose and discovered a natural instinct for event planning through involvement with the Millennium Student Center, Student Government Association and University Program Board.

Student leader Harper Wieldt heading to graduate school with six acceptances

Apr 26, 2021

Wieldt came to appreciate the administrative side of health care through her involvement with student leadership.

‘Chalk With Us’ strives to bring awareness of prominent women in history to St. Louis

Mar 29, 2021

Approximately 30 students, faculty and staff gathered on campus last week to chalk the names of historical women and their accomplishments across campus.

Colombia native Andrea Palacios Calderon transfers leadership and language skills to UMSL

Feb 16, 2021

The Community College President’s Scholarship recipient plans to use the full-tuition award to study the psychology of business relationships.

Humanist Ruth Kvistad hopes to help others through medicine, philosophy

Jan 4, 2021

An accidental injury put Honors College student Ruth Kvistad on the path to college and toward medical school.

‘I always have to be doing’: Lindsey Gevers fits Honors College, education and more in under four years

Dec 18, 2020

Gevers graduates with a job, one degree, two certificates, more than six scholarships and many hours working and volunteering across the St. Louis region.

Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals

Nov 9, 2020

Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

UMSL honors and interdisciplinary classes promote voter engagement

Oct 26, 2020

Students in one class ran a socially distanced voter registration table near the entrance of Villa Hall while others designed social media campaigns.

St. Louis Civil Rights Leaders Speakers Series engages students with racial justice activism

Oct 26, 2020

Five Zoom town halls connected students with pioneering and modern activists: David Ragland, Cori Bush, Zaki Baruti, Sylvester Brown and Percy Green.

UMSL alumni connect and enjoy Spanish cuisine at virtual ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event

Sep 21, 2020

Ed Munn Sanchez and Brian Owens demonstrated how to make paella while 125 attendees followed along via Zoom, preparing the dish in their own homes.

Express Scripts internship leads to full-time role for business, honors alumna Kalynn Clinton

Sep 21, 2020

As a senior business analyst, Clinton will complete three to four rotations in Cigna’s technology division to gain a strong understanding of the organization.

Business major, honors student Sammy Jacobs embraces UMSL opportunities

Aug 31, 2020

The Homecoming royalty, Honors College intern and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member remains active on campus, enjoying a robust college experience.

Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events

Aug 20, 2020

First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.

‘Where We Live’ course impacts communities and students alike

Jul 13, 2020

Grace Morrow, Sophie Loban and Ngoc Nguyen made brochures, banners and a video for Spanish Lake and University City for the community engagement course.

Kim Baldus named Honors College associate dean

Jul 6, 2020

In her new role, which begins in August, Baldus will work to grow the Honors College, form connections and provide support for its close-knit community of students, faculty and staff.

Alumna Elizabeth Eikmann talks St. Louis suffrage history in US Courts video

Jun 26, 2020

Eikmann discovered her passion for history and English while taking honors classes at UMSL. Her research on suffragist Virginia Minor was featured in a U.S. Courts production.

Electrical engineering student and lighting artist Ann Johnson combines creativity with technology

Jun 8, 2020

Ann Johnson initially created stage lighting and art projects as a hobby. Now she’s working to turn it into a full-time career by pursuing an electrical engineering degree.

Jane Lakayil hopes to use optometry degree to do work that matters

May 26, 2020

After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.

Graduate Nick Barbeau strives to help others through engineering work

May 14, 2020

The BSEE student will graduate with a job lined up in water and wastewater treatment at Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City.

May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor

May 11, 2020

For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.

Bellerive fosters new interests for Honors College’s Alix Enkel and Haley Graham

Mar 23, 2020

Working on the 20th anniversary issue of Bellerive helped the Honors College students discover a passion for publishing, graphic design and more.

Sammy Jacobs, Jasmin Williams crowned homecoming royalty

Mar 2, 2020

Royalty were chosen based on their philanthropy efforts and crowned during the homecoming Dinner & Dance, which concluded the weeklong festivities.

Timeless Tritons: Snapshots from homecoming 2020

Mar 2, 2020

The week-long UMSL tradition united students, faculty, staff and alumni as they showcased their Triton pride.

Transfer student Adrienne Johnson finds community through opportunities at UMSL

Feb 20, 2020

Johnson has embraced life at a new university through campus involvement and has thrived in UMSL’s welcoming atmosphere.

Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father

Feb 3, 2020

The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.

10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students

Jan 27, 2020

The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.

Teaching with empathy: Jennifer Nolan wins Excellence in Teaching Award

Jan 23, 2020

Jennifer Nolan shares her passion for the past and its artifacts with UMSL students while maintaining a focus on teaching with empathy.

University Marketing and Communications honored with multiple awards

Jan 10, 2020

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized the department’s work with one gold, four silver and three bronze awards.

A family on campus: the Honors College fosters student individuality within tight-knit community

Dec 11, 2019

The Honors College’s engaging classes, student association, service, writing and individualized attention help students flourish.

Scenes from 2019’s bone-chilling Haunted Honors

Nov 1, 2019

Every year, PLCHSA and other student organizations transform the Honors College Provincial House into a haunted house capable of scaring the sheet off a ghost.

Honors college course enlists voices of civil rights leaders, encourages community engagement

May 10, 2019

UMSL students created 11 historical documentaries that premiered May 2 at the Missouri History Museum.

Undergraduates take first steps toward lifelong connections at Spring Involvement Expo

Jan 25, 2019

The event drew approximately 300 undergraduates interested in becoming involved in student organizations.

Lysa Young-Bates accomplishes decades-long dream of earning marketing degree

May 14, 2018

The new College of Business Administration alumna had put her degree plans on hold for years before coming to UMSL in 2017.

Edward Munn Sanchez named new dean of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

Feb 19, 2018

Sanchez has been the assistant dean for academic affairs and diversity for the University of South Carolina Honors College.

Opportunity Scholars Program recruits dynamic group of local students

Dec 18, 2017

Six freshmen with interests in engineering, business and nursing make up the new cohort of students.

Immersive honors course carries history out of the classroom, into community

Nov 20, 2017

Students learned the modern history of St. Louis from those who experienced it firsthand.

Alumna continues family tradition as ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant

Oct 2, 2017

Mary Grace Buckley will test her trivia knowledge on an episode of “Jeopardy!” that airs later this month.

Nicole Gevers finds harmony between academics, extensive campus involvement

Sep 11, 2017

The civil engineering major and honors student is soaking in all aspects of UMSL campus life.

Honors college matches incoming enrollment record

Sep 1, 2017

More and more students are seeking the small class sizes offered by UMSL’s Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Triton Globetrotters: Students share stories from semester abroad

Jul 15, 2017

By stepping out of familiar territory, three UMSL students were able to test their limits and exercise introspection while earning credits toward their degrees.