Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration

Jun 14, 2021

Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.

UMSL to host St. Louis County COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting Friday through end of July

Jun 9, 2021

The clinic in the Millennium Student Center will provide vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sarah Butler, Steven Vance and Lee Slocum receive UMSL Hero Award

May 17, 2021

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 awards supplemental research funding to 79 faculty members through the CARES Act

May 3, 2021

The awards totaled nearly $115,000 and assisted faculty members whose research and creative works were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Times Higher Education ranks UMSL highly for gender equality, reducing inequality

Apr 30, 2021

The university continued to rank in the top 60 globally in the Gender Equality ranking and also scored highly several other categories.

Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond

Mar 9, 2021

The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.

UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Anchor Accelerator cohort

Dec 10, 2020

The founders were chosen from more than 430 applicants and will each receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and nearly $200,000 in in-kind resources.

A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region

Nov 24, 2020

Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

St. Louis Coro Fellows Program relaunching in 2021 at UMSL

Nov 11, 2020

St. Louis is one of five Coro sites nationally developing civic-minded graduates who work and lead across government, business and nonprofit sectors.

Laura and Norman Eaker receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 30, 2020

The Eakers were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 29th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Edward Jones.

UMSL Anchor Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to entrepreneurs

Oct 9, 2020

The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities.

Wayne Goode, father of UMSL, dies after battle with leukemia

Oct 5, 2020

Goode was a freshman legislator when he drafted the bill that allowed for the creation of UMSL in 1963. He remained a strong advocate for education throughout his career.

Alumna Tanika Busch named vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer

Oct 1, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik announced that Busch would step into the position on a permanent basis effective immediately.  

Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes

Sep 14, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual State of the University Address into a camera with an in-person audience of fewer than 10 people last Thursday in the Lee Theater.

Exemplary faculty and staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 14, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik recognized six faculty members and three staff members for their contributions to UMSL during the virtual 2020 State of the University Address.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik calls on UMSL to deepen its impact, expand its reach during State of the University Address

Sep 10, 2020

Sobolik delivered the annual address via livestream Thursday afternoon from the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Jerome Morris wins prestigious $1 million Lyle M. Spencer Research Award to Transform Education

Sep 8, 2020

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education will use the award funding to investigate his theory of communally bonded schooling in three local school districts.

UMSL a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 2020 HEED Award

Sep 1, 2020

The national magazine recognized UMSL for demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. It was the fourth time the university received the honor.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses the difficult decisions universities have faced reopening in Post-Dispatch op-ed

Aug 27, 2020

Sobolik outlined steps UMSL has taken to protect students, faculty and staff and also made an appeal for people to do their part and be respectful of others.

UMSL receives $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity for women faculty in STEM and social sciences

Aug 20, 2020

The grant will help the university facilitate organizational changes to better recruit and retain women in faculty positions.

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.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins panel discussing the need for lasting change to combat systemic racism

Aug 17, 2020

PBS NewsHour journalist Fred de Sam Lazaro moderated the 90-minute discussion put on by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, alumnae, named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list

Aug 14, 2020

The St. Louis Business Journal named Sobolik and alumnae Shawntelle Fisher and Cathleen Arshadi to its 2020 list of “Most Influential Business Women.”

Times Higher Education ranks UMSL No. 52 in the world on its list of ‘Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities’

Aug 14, 2020

UMSL serves a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation college students and students from lower-income backgrounds.

George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history

Jul 27, 2020

The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.

UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall

Jul 20, 2020

Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.

Report names UMSL top five Missouri institution for graduating students with less debt

Jul 16, 2020

Degrees with Less Debt named UMSL a top institution in the state for strategies that support enrollment and graduation of Black and Pell-eligible students.

UMSL sees more than 21 percent increase in fundraising during 2020 fiscal year

Jul 10, 2020

Successful initiatives like the UMSL Strong Scholarship and Triton Emergency Fund have helped the university support students during challenging economic times.

Chris Spilling named vice chancellor for research and economic and community development

Jun 29, 2020

The newly created role, which leads and guides both research and community and economic development, is the latest in Spilling’s 31-year career at UMSL.

UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts

Jun 26, 2020

UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.

UMSL alumnus Ken Cella set to become next chair of St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors

Jun 25, 2020

The Edward Jones executive will be the third UMSL graduate in a row to serve in that role, following Ameren Chairman and CEO Warner Baxter and Thompson Coburn Chairman Tom Minogue.

UMSL partnering with College Bound, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri to support students

Jun 22, 2020

The new agreements will help College Bound students complete early college credit and offer Big Brother Big Sisters students enhanced supports after they enroll at UMSL.

Retiring Dean Charles Hoffman has shaped College of Business Administration to serve the needs of future students

Jun 11, 2020

Hoffman helped guide the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of UMSL Accelerate and the DBA program among numerous other accomplishments.

Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

Marie Mora appointed UMSL’s new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs

Apr 30, 2020

Mora has proven to be a strong support for faculty members while working tirelessly to ensure UMSL is meeting the needs of its students since her arrival last year.

Kristin Sobolik talks new chancellor role and more on ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Apr 20, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke about her new role, plans for the university and her background with host Sarah Fenske on Friday’s program.

Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Apr 9, 2020

Sobolik will continue to build upon the work she’s done to advance the university and expand its reach since 2017, when she came to UMSL as provost.

Center for Teaching and Learning leads pivot to remote learning

Mar 23, 2020

CTL Director Keeta Holmes and her team started developing resources to help faculty and students transition to remote teaching and learning in February.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating innovation

Mar 16, 2020

Faculty members Carl Bassi, Keith Stine, Alexei Demchenko, Sharlee Climer and Brendolyn Bailey-Burch were honored at the annual Research and Innovation Reception.

UMSL formalizes partnership with Wyman to support students from disadvantaged circumstances

Feb 24, 2020

Students who are part of the Wyman Leaders program will be eligible to receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship if they choose to attend UMSL.

Carnegie Foundation reaffirms UMSL’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Feb 3, 2020

UMSL was one of 119 institutions in 2020 to receive the elective designation, indicating its institutional commitment to community engagement.

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

Dec 24, 2019

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.

Alumni James Lally, Tom Minogue and Dennis Jenkins receive Business Journal C-Suite Awards

Dec 9, 2019

They joined 11 other honorees at a banquet last Thursday at the Hilton at the Ballpark.

Pair of UMSL students earn Bond International Scholars Awards to study abroad

Dec 9, 2019

Lauren Huebner will study abroad in Limerick, Ireland, for a semester, while Nicole Newman will study in Barcelona, Spain, for a semester.

New programming aims to bolster mid-career tenure-track faculty, research

Dec 9, 2019

The programs originate from Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and the Office of Research Administration.

Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates

Dec 2, 2019

BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.

UMSL establishes partnership with Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University in Romania

Dec 2, 2019

Interim Chancellor Kristin Sobolik visited Bucharest last month to sign the memorandum of understanding and tour the campus, and she received an honorary doctorate.

Summit showcases efforts of UM System researchers to shape a more sustainable future

Nov 25, 2019

The one-day event featured presentations from 21 faculty members whose work is connected to sustainability goals voted on by the United Nations in 2015.