Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
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5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
Faculty in computer science, biology and physics receive prestigious NSF research funding
Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Sara Miller, Erika Gibb and Mohi Saki received four grants totaling more than $1.9 million to support their research.
Fall Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to engage on campus
More than 375 students attended the Jamboree, helping the Office of Student Involvement uphold its motto: Where people find their people.
Fall Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to engage on campus
More than 375 students attended the Jamboree, helping the Office of Student Involvement uphold its motto: Where people find their people.
Fall Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to engage on campus
More than 375 students attended the Jamboree, helping the Office of Student Involvement uphold its motto: Where people find their people.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
Eye on UMSL: Honors kickoff
The Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomed students for the fall 2025 semester with a number of informative orientation events on Aug. 21.
Eye on UMSL: Honors kickoff
The Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomed students for the fall 2025 semester with a number of informative orientation events on Aug. 21.
Eye on UMSL: Honors kickoff
The Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomed students for the fall 2025 semester with a number of informative orientation events on Aug. 21.
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UMSL community gathers to celebrate research excellence at annual Research and Innovation Reception
Faculty members Mary Edwin, Emily Brown, Anita Manion, Rachel Winograd, Vivek Singh and Michael Nichols were honored at Friday’s event in the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: A flash of light
Lightning illuminates a cloud passing east of the Millennium Student Center last Wednesday night as a storm sweeps across north St. Louis County.
UMSL community drums up support for taiko troop at National Foreign Language Week performance
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko showcased the art of traditional Japanese drumming during a dynamic concert and led a hands-on workshop afterward.
Eye on UMSL: The flavor of homecoming
Senior business major Jalen Walker-Wright gets a cup of southwest chili from Vanessa Loyd and Erin Schaeffer during last Thursday’s homecoming Chili Feed.
UMSL faculty and staff members hit the airwaves on UMSL Radio
Staff members Jessica Long-Pease and Dorian Hall joined UMSL Radio to explore their love of music and engage with students in a new way.
Eye on UMSL: Feeling the love
UMSL mascot Louie the Triton handed out cards and posed for photos on Valentine’s Day in the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: A taste of soul
Staff member Eboni Valentine adds sauce to her plate of soul food last Thursday at the Black History Month kickoff event in the Millennium Student Center.
Benard Diggs earns PhD in education after decades-long career at UMSL
Diggs’ doctoral research focused on the unintended consequences of the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to be active on campus
Representatives from 47 campus organizations filled tables around the rotunda of the MSC and shared information about their groups and activities.
Sodexo staff at UMSL serves surrounding community through longtime involvement with Meals on Wheels
As many as 35 area residents receive hot meals prepared by Sodexo staff members each day through the Normandy Meals on Wheels program.
More than 150 students and staff members participate in MLK Week of Service events
The Office of Student Involvement organized events to benefit LifeWise STL, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, ImpactLife Community Blood Center and the United Way of Greater St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Global Triton Welcome
New international students share a laugh during an information session at the start of Global Triton Welcome, which kicked off Monday in the MSC.
As director of community wellness for A Red Circle, recent UMSL grad Nikki Engelbrecht helps improve healthy food access in north St. Louis County
The nonprofit organization provides access to healthy foods, education and the arts to families in north St. Louis County.
Eye on UMSL: In the spirit of the season
Psychology major Sonia Murekatete adds icing to her gingerbread house during the Office of Student Involvement’s final Transfer Student Tuesday event of the semester.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
UMSL holds reception to celebrate newest Bond International Scholars
More than 60 students from UMSL and MU have had the opportunity to study abroad in two dozen countries through the program, which was launched in 2018.
Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena
The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.
Eye on UMSL: The right stuff
Accounting major Linda Lam participates in the Stuff With Pride event hosted at UMSL during LGBTQ+ History Month.
Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away
Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.
Missouri high school students explore their potential, UMSL campus at Educators Rising Conference
The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.
Eye on UMSL: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff
Juanjo Gonzalez and Amber Nelson were among the members of Alma de Mexico performing traditional dances for UMSL students during a kickoff event in the MSC.
UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding
Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL community members encouraged to display their pride on and off campus on Red and Gold Day Sept. 15
Alumni, students, faculty and staff can snap pictures of themselves at work or about town and share them on social media, tagging UMSL and using the hashtag #UMSL60.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
Inaugural New Student Convocation welcomes next class of Tritons, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members
Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday.
Pressing the start button: UMSL prepares to launch new esports program this fall
Bovey Zhang is serving as the inaugural director of the program after previous stints at Cottey College and Saint Leo University.
UMSL selects Jessica Long-Pease to lead student affairs as vice provost
Long-Pease, who holds an EdD in higher education leadership, has nearly 20 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs.
Eye on UMSL: White coats
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2025 graduating class show off their white coats as family members and friends snap photos during Friday’s 24th Annual White Coat Ceremony.
Litmag celebrates campus creativity with largest issue yet
About 75 members of the UMSL community gathered in the Millennium Student Center to celebrate the launch of the 35th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.
International Photo Contest features spectacular scenes from around the globe
Senior business major Jackson Zamora took first place for his photo of the northern lights illuminating the night sky over Tromsø, Norway.
Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program
A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.
Students get a chance to show off their work at annual Graduate Research Fair
Students from biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, computer science, education, political science, public policy, psychology and social work took part in the fair.
UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception
Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.
Author and educator Kimberly N. Parker headlines Gateway Writing Project’s spring conference
The event attracted an audience of about 75 educators from across the St. Louis region to the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL recognized as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fourth time
Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia on the 2023-24 list.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating a historic season
Assistant Athletic Director Luke Rinne introduced members of the men’s basketball team during a pep rally Thursday to celebrate their Midwest Region championship.
Young Alumni Award recipient Candace Hall explores how to retain more diverse faculty in new documentary
Hall created “clusterluck,” a documentary that chronicles the importance of community for Black faculty.
Panelists dole out advice, discuss what defines ‘Black Love’ at event
Associated Black Collegians sponsored the event at the Millennium Student Center as part of UMSL’s programming for Black History Month.
Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis
Biology PhD student George Todd presents his research on hover fly cognitive and behavioral ecology during a Three Minute Thesis competition last week in the MSC.
UMSL student groups promote culture and community at annual Spring Jamboree
Dozens of student groups came together to welcome new members, share upcoming events and more.
Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives
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.
Eye on UMSL: A worldly welcome
New international students listened intently Monday morning at the University of Missouri–St. Louis during UMSL Global’s International Student Orientation.
Veterans Center celebrates 10 years serving military-connected students at UMSL
Members of the campus community gathered last Wednesday to mark the anniversary and paid special tribute to Jim Craig for his role in launching the center and helping it grow.
Eye on UMSL: A round of applause
Darryl Chatman leads clapping for recently named Curators’ Distinguished Professors Gaiyan Zhang and Robert Paul during the Board of Curators’ quarterly meeting on Nov. 17 in the MSC.
UMSL recognized for increasing student voter registration, education and turnout during 2022 midterms
The university is one of 394 colleges and universities on the inaugural list.
Passionate students bring UMSL Radio back to campus
Students Jalen Walker-Wright and Aden Adams worked to revive the station after a two-year hiatus, bringing a diverse mix of programming to the airwaves.
UMSL welcomes over 300 high school students for World Languages Day
Students from Francis Howell Central, Holt, Lafayette, Liberty, Marquette, McCluer North and Windsor high schools took part in the event, hosted by the Department of Language and Cultural Studies.
UMSL named among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’ for the fifth year in a row
Washington Monthly’s annual list recognizes schools that show “a repeated commitment to increasing student voting.”
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