King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
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Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
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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.
Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
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.
Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day
Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.
SGA President Sydney Stark bound for law school in New England
Stark graduated magna cum laude with degrees in criminology and criminal justice and Spanish and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives Good Scout Award from BSA’s Greater St. Louis Area Council
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.
A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives
Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills.
Business major Alexander Orywall joins friends in launching Tritons Football Club
A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Orywall had the idea to start the club as a way of sharing their enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.
Bahamian student Shakinah Clarke settling into college life, pursuing engineering at UMSL
Clarke, one of 20 Bahamian students studying at UMSL this semester, received a National Merit Scholarship to attend college in the United States.
Eye on UMSL: Side pocket
A.J. Smith, a freshman from St. Louis studying studio art, lines up a shot on the pool table in the lobby of Oak Hall Friday evening.
Students check back into Oak Hall on Move-In Day 2022
Last week, UMSL students began their college experience by moving into Oak Hall and discovering their new home for the academic year.
Eye on UMSL: Soaring above the sand
Students battled in an intramural sand volleyball match last Thursday on the court near Oak Hall and Seton Center Hall on South Campus.
Back to school: Scenes from Move-In Day 2021
A new class of freshmen brought life to campus last week as they settled into Oak Hall ahead of the fall semester.
Media studies major Tori Foster develops a broad range of communication skills to succeed in the digital world
Foster will graduate magna cum laude in August with a degree in media studies, a minor in digital marketing communications and a certificate in public relations.
UMSL preparing to welcome back students for fall semester with support services, events held in person
Positive public health trends will allow students to meet face-to-face with staff and faculty members and engage with each other in on-campus activities.
May graduate and nursing student Emma Melton finds meaning in finding balance
Melton will be starting a dual degree DNP program at the University of Illinois at Chicago this fall while working as a labor and delivery nurse.
Scenes from the year’s first snow across UMSL
Photographer August Jennewein wandered the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus to capture the beauty of winter’s first snow on Wednesday afternoon.
Kearsten Sakamoto finds passion for problem solving in Joint Engineering Program
Sakamoto hopes to work on solving issues such as unequal food access through transportation engineering.
Business major, honors student Sammy Jacobs embraces UMSL opportunities
The Homecoming royalty, Honors College intern and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member remains active on campus, enjoying a robust college experience.
A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020
Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.
Eye on UMSL: Mail run
Resident Director of Oak Hall Jenna Kot caught some rays last week while making a mail run for her residence hall.
UMSL welcomes Japanese students from Chuo University during three-week summer program
A group of 27 freshman students from the university in Tokyo took courses in English and business and made time for sightseeing while in St. Louis.
UMSL community gathers to welcome new students on Move-In Day 2019
Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture some of the busy but joyous moments as students settled in ahead of the fall semester.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement
Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.
UMSL staffers surprise latest collection of Opportunity Scholars
Belleville East senior Jalen Rhodes was among the five select St. Louis-area high school students chosen for full-ride scholarships in next fall’s freshman class.
MEd graduates bring innovative learning techniques to new Dutchtown charter school
Kairos Academies, co-founded by Jack Krewson and Gavin Schiffres, will prioritize personalized learning and student self-direction when it opens next fall on the south side of St. Louis.
UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program
Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.
Welcome home: Scenes from Move-In Day 2018
UMSL students were greeted by many friendly faces Friday when they moved into Oak Hall on South Campus.
External funding helps SUCCEED Program continue to grow and evolve as it enters sixth year
Individual donors and philanthropic foundations have given more than $162,500 combined in the past year to support scholarships and program development.
KMOV catches UMSL admissions team surprising future Opportunity Scholars
Vice Provost Alan Byrd and Director of Admissions Drew Griffin delivered full-ride scholarship offers to five area high school students.
Summer science experience in high school inspires 2 students now in UMSL’s freshman class
Evan Montgomery (pictured) and Precious Taylor worked in Associate Professor Chung Wong’s lab while taking part in the REAP/STARS programs in 2016.
Flurry of new students and energy in the spotlight during UMSL’s Move-In Day
Campus volunteers ensured that the newest members of the Triton community arrived to find a crowd of friendly faces eager to assist.
This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun
The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.
First impressions: Several new students reflect on their earliest days at UMSL
Sherell Adams (pictured), Adis Handanovic and Kendall Buchman discuss the warmth and support they’ve found as new members of the Triton community.
Food for thought: ‘Breakfast with the Deans’ changed UMSL senior’s life forever
Kathryn Loucks, president of the Student Government Association, shared her experiences with high school students during this year’s event before UMSL Day.
Criminology students get glimpse of what traffic stops are like for law enforcement officers
Students from the Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student Association went through a series of role-playing exercises with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Welcome home: Campus volunteers assist new students, ease nerves on Move-In Day
As first-year students arrived on campus Friday, a friendly crowd of UMSL staff and students helped ease the transition to college life.
Joyful, challenging, fulfilling: The first-year experience through Madison Bick’s eyes
BSN major Madison Bick concluded her freshman year at UMSL this spring with a 4.0 GPA and two campus awards including “Desk Assistant of the Year” and “Shining Star.”
Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL
The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.
New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester
Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.
Scholarship support, STARS program set pre-med student on career path
UMSL scholarship recipient Ashley Taylor’s interest in topics that “we don’t know much about” began in high school, when she participated in the 2013 STARS program on campus.
New students, 2 fish, 1 snail make Oak Hall home on Move-In Day
Meet some of the new students who shared their Move-In Day stories with UMSL Daily.
Eye on UMSL: Helping hands
Student volunteers gave incoming freshman Katie Kluesner (center) a helping hand as she set up her room in Oak Hall during UMSL’s Move-In Day on Friday.
Triton Overnight Experience leaves students oriented, set to go
New Student Orientation sets up incoming freshmen for success. The last two orientations are Aug. 6 and 7.
Living large: UMSL has an on-campus housing boom
“All of our housing options opened fully occupied for the first time, which shows the growing student involvement that is taking place at UMSL,” says UMSL housing Director Jonathan Lidgus.
Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability honors SUCCEED Program, its creator
Less than six months after the first SUCCEED students, including Behle Jenkins (center), moved to UMSL, the program’s creator has been recognized by the state of Missouri for her vision.
Eye on UMSL: Welcome back
UMSL student Melissa Roth moves into Oak Hall during a brief snowstorm Jan. 17.
Eye of UMSL: Celebrating SUCCEED
While SUCCEED Program students cheer in the background, Kathy Meath, president and chief executive officer of St. Louis Arc, and UMSL Chancellor Tom George cut through a ribbon to celebrate the launch of the post-secondary program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holding the ribbon are Deborah Baldini, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Professional and Continuing Studies at UMSL, and Ann Wilkins, director of the SUCCEED Program.
UMSL residence halls, apartments fill up fast
The first wave of more than 400 students started moving their favorite stuffed animals and new flat-screen televisions...
Summer camp to immerse students in singing
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announces Acappellooza Summer Camp, an a cappella music camp for students in grades 9–12. For four days, from July 16–19 students will be immersed in singing led by some of the world’s most prominent names in a cappella music, including members of the internationally famous Ambassadors of Harmony and Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL.
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- McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
- UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
- New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
- College of Nursing receives funding from Missouri State Board of Nursing to develop new nurse educator certificate program
- Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
- Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
