Flush with honors and job offers, Kristy Gammill credits UMSL’s holistic approach to Japanese education

Jun 8, 2017

The new graduate had two great career opportunities come her way this spring and was also recently inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society.

2017 homecoming king and queen talk tacos, Triton traditions, red or gold

Feb 22, 2017

Sara Hilpert and Nick Domescik are 2017 homecoming queen and king. Both have a flair for being leaders on campus and a taste for Mexican food.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.

21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons

Dec 18, 2016

Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.

Engineering creative spirit: Emma Seidel builds eclectic foundation, lands job

Dec 11, 2016

Nidec Motor Corporation will welcome her on board after she graduates this December.

Multiple UMSL alumni honored at this year’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 17, 2016

Fifteen UMSL grads – all St. Louis metro-area teachers – were honored at Sunday’s event, which took place in Clayton.

Leaving Las Vegas: Out-of-state student Addy Lai finds a world of opportunity at UMSL

Nov 16, 2016

Through a happy accident, the senior psychology major ended up at UMSL four years ago, and she’s been making her mark across campus ever since.

Godly Miracle Coupons and ad-libbed odysseys: Brain Stew enters its 26th year of publication

Nov 10, 2016

Meagan Burwell, Zachary Lee and Nicole Gevers continue the student publication’s traditions of satire and irreverent humor.

Honors graduates now classmates again while pursuing MFAs in fiction, poetry

Oct 24, 2016

Marie Carol Kenney and Jessie Eikmann are each on track for back-to-back UMSL degrees after finishing their undergraduate studies earlier this year.

There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs

Sep 25, 2016

A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.

Advanced Credit Program helps incoming freshmen lay a solid foundation, find common ground

Sep 22, 2016

Heather Penrod and Sally Nguyen are two of the more than 100 students among this fall’s freshman class who participated in the UMSL Advanced Credit Program.

Ferguson seniors share decades of wisdom with UMSL researchers

Sep 6, 2016

Tom Meuser, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong and Jackie Lewis-Harris partnered on the “Elder Voices on Ferguson: Life Story Project.”

Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL

Jul 13, 2016

Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.

Honors graduate heads to law school on full-tuition scholarship

May 25, 2016

Born in Bangladesh, Nousheen “Bri” Ehsan has developed a particular passion for immigration law, which she hopes to one day practice in St. Louis.

Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL

May 18, 2016

From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.

Aspiring detective connects community with criminal justice

May 17, 2016

Building on a college career marked by service, graduating senior Jessica Ploss hopes to become a federal agent and assist families affected by crime.

Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL

May 16, 2016

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.

Student leader named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow

May 4, 2016

Campus Compact has recognized Dan Mueller’s years of community service and honored him with the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Eye on UMSL: Grace notes

Apr 27, 2016

Alijah Rothman, a SUCCEED student at UMSL, plays “Amazing Grace” on his recorder outside the Provincial House of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Local TV’s go-to science guy got his start at UMSL

Feb 16, 2016

Alumnus Josh Linn demystifies the science behind experiments he conducts on live TV as part of his Saint Louis Science Center job.

2016 king and queen talk homecoming, UMSL life, Louie

Feb 10, 2016

UMSL students Braxton Perry (left) and Riann Rikard were elected 2016 Homecoming King and Queen.

Smasons build a legacy of learning

Jan 20, 2016

Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

New video series follows 6 first-year students through fall semester

Nov 24, 2015

Alivia Brinker, Thomas Poon, Aleathea Williams, Robert O’Neill, Madaline Steffens and Emily White share their UMSL experience in the three-part series.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Kelly Kunkel

Nov 19, 2015

The business administration major is a student in the Pierre Laclede Honors College and senior forward on the UMSL women’s basketball team.

Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students

Nov 18, 2015

Students Brandon Garrison and Taylor Obst work on a batch of beer they’re brewing for the UMSL course Beer Brewing: Chemical and Biochemical Principles.

Garrad named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for second straight year

Nov 1, 2015

A repeat selection to the Academic All-District team, the junior defender sports a 3.97 grade point average in biology and has started 16 of the 17 games played in.

Athletics Q&A with freshman forward McKayla Harder

Oct 28, 2015

Already named a GLVC Offensive Player of the Week, she is second on the team with nine goals this season and is primed for an exciting career at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Dedication

Oct 15, 2015

Senior Jessie Eikmann, features editor for The Current, interviews Mary Allen in a quiet moment after the dedication of her husband’s “Dr. Marcus Allen Advising Center.”

Scholarship support, STARS program set pre-med student on career path

Oct 6, 2015

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.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 16, 2015

The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.

New students, 2 fish, 1 snail make Oak Hall home on Move-In Day

Aug 24, 2015

Meet some of the new students who shared their Move-In Day stories with UMSL Daily.

UMSL student government president appointed to college affordability group

Aug 9, 2015

“I am just so excited to be a part of something that has the ability to impact the future of education,” said Cameron Roark.

Sharon Lynn Pruitt ready to take media to the next level

Jun 29, 2015

Sharon Lynn Pruitt will be heading to the East Coast, but she’s already made a mark at the University of Missouri–St....

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

McLarty, Mueggenburg named All-GLVC in men’s tennis

Apr 19, 2015

McLarty was a three-time selection to the All-GLVC team while Mueggenburg earns the accolades for the second-straight year.

Triton duo working with fellow student-athletes on making the right choices

Apr 5, 2015

They are part of the organization Triton Health Educators and are raising awareness on drugs, alcohol and sexual consent.

Wood named GLVC Softball Player of the Week

Mar 31, 2015

In four conference road wins, Wood batted .462 with six hits, including four home runs, while adding seven RBI and five runs scored.

Eye on UMSL: Bellerive encore

Mar 26, 2015

Nancy Gleason discusses her 10-year affiliation with the honors college-produced publication as guest speaker at the launch party for the latest edition.

Mueggenburg named GLVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 19, 2015

The business administration major helped the Tritons to three team wins last week, including a 9-0 shutout against University of Illinois Springfield.

Meet UMSL’s 2015 Homecoming King & Queen

Feb 26, 2015

Michael Weaver and Kelsi Schlundt (seated in front of the rest of the homecoming court) were crowned the 2015 UMSL Homecoming King and Queen on Feb. 21.

Want a nursing career? BSN Preview Day around the corner

Jan 15, 2015

Kelsi Schlundt, a junior BSN major, will be volunteering at the 2015 BSN Preview Day on Jan. 31.

14 UMSL photos from 2014

Jan 13, 2015

When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.

IBI News brings home the gold

Dec 14, 2014

The International Business Institute earned a gold CASE award for best regional newsletter.

Athletics Q&A with senior guard Alexis Lawrence

Dec 11, 2014

The three-point shooting threat is also leader for her team on and off the court and is hoping to have one last memorable season.

Meet Cameron Roark, Student Government Association president

Nov 30, 2014

The criminology and criminal justice major has also served as University Ambassador and participated in the Executive Leadership Consortium, which helped him land an internship with Rep. Lacy Clay’s office.

Research grant gives student chance to do fieldwork in Guyana

Nov 30, 2014

UMSL biology student Hannah Stowe was one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring.

Research grant gives student a chance to examine state’s incarceration rates

Nov 9, 2014

Gwen Smith, a criminology and criminal justice major at UMSL, received a research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring to study incarceration trends.

Fechner lecturer helps explain others’ points of view

Oct 30, 2014

Alexandra Horowitz, author of “On Looking” and The New York Times bestseller “Inside of a Dog,” spoke at UMSL for the College of Optometry’s 13th annual Fechner Day lecture.