Philosophy graduate Zanyar Rojhelat’s Kurdish heritage inspires his work exploring right to self-determination

May 17, 2021

Rojhelat will pursue his PhD in philosophy at the University of Ottawa after earning his master’s degree at UMSL.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity

Apr 30, 2021

Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”

New Federal Statistical Research Data Center to open in St. Louis with support of UMSL, partners

Feb 8, 2021

UMSL is joining with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to support the center.

Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers

Jan 28, 2021

Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.

Biology major eyes medical school and career in emergency medicine after graduating summa cum laude

Dec 23, 2020

Brian Fogarty had been working as a paramedic when he decided to return to school to earn his bachelor’s degree on the way to becoming a physician.

Scholarship helps nursing student Jacquelyn Green help others

Dec 2, 2020

After her expected graduation in summer 2021, Green hopes to aid people worldwide as a travel nurse and a volunteer with an organization such as Mercy Ships.

STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce

Nov 23, 2020

Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.

UMSL alumni Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Doris Graham honored for excellence in education

Oct 19, 2020

The St. Louis American Foundation named Hardin-Bartley the 2020 Stellar Performer in Education and Graham the 2020 Lifetime Achiever in Education.

Newly launched St. Louis Regional Data Exchange brings together more than 420 local public datasets into one location

Aug 26, 2020

The online portal features publicly available data from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, St. Clair County and Madison County.

Research conference addresses challenge to increase gender diversity in STEM fields

Mar 9, 2020

Undergraduate and graduate students had a chance to share their own research and gain insight from women faculty members in STEM fields.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Feb 3, 2020

Shane Wissink helped the 15th-ranked men’s basketball team continue its season-long roll with 20 points in win over McKendree as the Tritons improved to 20-2.

Former Green Card Lottery winner Ehsan Davarzany earns master’s degree in economics

Dec 17, 2019

The native of Iran overcame a language barrier and financial challenges to achieve the goal he set when he immigrated to the United States six years ago.

UMSL wins bragging rights in first College Transit Challenge

Aug 29, 2019

Students, faculty and staff combined for the most check-ins and social media engagements during the daylong competition, organized by Citizens for Modern Transit.

Confirmed stars: 88 standout high schoolers complete Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program

Jul 22, 2019

The six-week research experience concluded Friday at UMSL with student presentations and a confirmation ceremony.

Excellence in Nursing Awards honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Jun 3, 2019

St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.

CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL

Jun 3, 2019

Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.

Political scientist Terry Jones has watched UMSL’s impact on the region grow over 50 years

May 16, 2019

Jones spent 14 years as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, helped found UMSL’s Public Policy Administration program and twice served as a department chair.

Film series finale brings Bosnia to UMSL, UMSL to the St. Louis Bosnian community

May 6, 2019

On Friday, UMSL’s Gallery 210 hosted the third and final installment in the inaugural Bosnian Film Series, “Fuse,” co-organized by Associate Professor Rita Csapo-Sweet.

Rachel Winograd receives President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration

Apr 4, 2019

The associate professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was recognized for her work with colleagues around the state combating the opioid crisis.

Third annual UMSL|Hack aims to educate

Feb 21, 2019

MBA student and co-founder Mohamed Langi raised $25,000 to cover entry, food and prizes for the three winning teams.

UMSL researchers share expertise on local, national radio

Feb 20, 2019

Sandra Langeslag appeared on NPR, and Lauren Obermark and Jennifer Siciliani both served as guest panelists on “St. Louis on the Air.”

St. Louis artist Damon Davis’ powerful exhibition ‘Negrophilia’ opening Feb. 16 at Galley 210

Feb 6, 2019

The collection of mixed media drawings, on display through May 11, are a response to what Davis sees an obsessive fascination with black death in American culture.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Nov 5, 2018

Freshman Megan Woll set a single-season program record with 620 digs as the volleyball team closed out the year with a 3-0 sweep of GLVC foe Maryville.

MPPA student fostering arts community through quantitative research

Oct 25, 2018

Liz Deichmann co-founded an arts services nonprofit and has interned with the advocacy organization Americans for the Arts as well as the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission.

UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program

Sep 4, 2018

Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.

Coveted ASCA ambassadorship expands on Sam Walk’s education as a school counselor

Aug 13, 2018

The MEd student was one of 30 ambassadors chosen from a pool of more than 350 applicants for the national conference.

Curator Darryl Chatman urges this year’s STARS graduates to continue their scientific pursuits

Jul 23, 2018

Friday’s confirmation ceremony celebrated a group of 82 high school students and seven undergraduate mentors in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theatre.

UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content

Jul 23, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.

UMSL honors six alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Apr 30, 2018

The honorees were Isaac Butler, Stanley Freerks, James Lally, Dale Oberkfell, Laurie Phillips and Brian Salmo.

UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13

Apr 18, 2018

The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.

UMSL representatives share stories of female student veterans with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Mar 12, 2018

Army veterans Emily Staden and Jim Craig, an associate teaching professor, participated in the St. Louis Public Radio panel discussion.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 29, 2018

Junior guard Arielle Jackson led the women’s basketball team to victories over Rockhurst and Bellarmine last week, running the Tritons’ winning streak to five.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 22, 2018

Senior Jordan Fletcher led the women’s basketball team to a pair of victories last week and became the 15th UMSL player to score 1,000 career points.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Oct 2, 2017

Freshman goalkeeper Amber Hayes made 10 saves Sunday as the UMSL women’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw against Truman State.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 25, 2017

Freshman midfielder Samed Ganibegovic scored his first collegiate goal on Sunday, helping the Tritons to a 1-1 draw against Illinois Springfield.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sep 18, 2017

Pat Ries helped UMSL improve to 3-1 in GLVC play with a goal and an assist in Sunday’s victory over Wisconsin-Parkside.

UM System President Mun Choi challenges more than 100 young scientists, STARS graduates at UMSL

Jul 25, 2017

He called on graduates of the precollegiate science research program to put their talents toward solutions related to sustainable energy and health care.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Jan 30, 2017

Junior guard Elijah Watson scored a season-high 27 points on Saturday at William Jewell, but the Cardinals still edged the Tritons, who went 0-2 on the road last week.

Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project

Dec 6, 2016

The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.

Shave and a health screening? 100 Black Men, UMSL, SLU collaboration promotes health in local barbershops

Apr 4, 2016

100 Black Men’s Barbershop Tour has UMSL nursing students and SLU public health students addressing community health in local barbershops.

Summer STARS program to draw students from across the nation to UMSL

Apr 23, 2013

It’s a dream come true for aspiring teenage scientists – the chance to work side-by-side with top scientists and gain hands-on experience within a laboratory research setting.

Eye on UMSL: Bach for STARS

Oct 15, 2012

Bjorn Ranheim, cellist for the St. Louis Symphony, plays movements from Bach’s 3rd Unaccompanied Cello Suite on Oct. 8 in the Millennium Student Center at UMSL. Ranheim performed at the annual awards ceremony and banquet for Students and Teachers as Research Scientists.