Psychology graduate Noelle Wisdom earns first Triton Traditions Keeper Medal for completing challenges in and around the UMSL campus

Dec 18, 2023

The new Triton Traditions Keeper Challenge features 63 challenges designed to help students explore campus, get involved and connect with UMSL’s history.

Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community

Sep 22, 2023

Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.

Math graduate Edmaelle Augustin joining J.P. Morgan’s Chase Leadership Development Program

May 15, 2023

Augustin is moving to Columbus, Ohio, and will begin the two-year program in July, working as an analyst through three eight-month rotations to learn about the company.

Four cybersecurity students receive scholarships from U.S. Bank

Apr 3, 2023

U.S. Bank representative Neil Rose presented the scholarships to students Andrew Miller, Bridget Black, Joshua Meppiel and Amir Esmaeli during an event on March 24.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address

Sep 1, 2022

Sobolik also recapped some of the university’s many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Scholarship Breakfast celebrates the impact donors make on the lives of students

Apr 18, 2022

Alumna Meredith Alton and public policy administration major Bella DeArmitt shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support of scholarships.

Students express gratitude for scholarship support during Founders Celebration

Oct 11, 2021

Opportunity Scholar Afina Fayez was one of the UMSL students discussing the impact scholarships have had on their education in a new video.

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 8, 2021

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.

UMSL expanding opportunity for area high school students through St. Louis Scholars Program

Sep 27, 2021

The program will provide 20 students $8,000 per year in stackable scholarship funds along with specialized advising and mentoring.

UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events

Aug 2, 2021

The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.

UMSL extending competitive scholarship deadline for high school seniors to Feb. 1

Dec 22, 2020

There are more than 100 competitive scholarship opportunities open to first-time college students who have applied for and gained admission to UMSL.

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.

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.

Nick Holtzman is inaugural recipient of Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship

Jun 26, 2020

The award included a $4,250 scholarship and a $750 travel grant to attend the Heart of America Eye Care Congress’ annual conference next February in Kansas City.

Jane Lakayil hopes to use optometry degree to do work that matters

May 26, 2020

After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System.

Eye on UMSL: Dream it, do it

May 18, 2020

Grant Beckmann was on campus shooting b-roll for his internship with UMSL Athletics when he crossed paths with photographer August Jennewein.

New marketing campaign brings UMSL pride to St. Louis streets and airwaves

Nov 25, 2019

A new campaign from University Marketing and Communications uses six pride points to build awareness of UMSL in the St. Louis area.

Pierre Laclede Honors College welcomes newest cohort of Opportunity Scholars

Jun 17, 2019

Bana Sultan, Katie Basler, Nora Stith, Jalen Rhodes and Lorne St. Christopher II were on campus for a reception Wednesday.

Accounting alumnus advances his career while giving back to his hometown

Nov 7, 2018

Nik Brym heads Whelan Security’s accounting efforts four years after earning a bachelor’s degree from UMSL.

With gratitude: 3 scholarship students thank donors for making their college careers possible

Apr 23, 2018

Joey Dordoni, Katherine Bluemel and Kim Nguyen spoke at the annual Scholarship Luncheon about the difference financial support has made in their education.

Association recognizes up-and-coming UMSL fundraiser Jarel Loveless

Oct 27, 2017

The associate director of development will receive an Outstanding Young Professional Award in November.

Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences

Sep 11, 2017

More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.

Felesha Clarke first recipient of the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship at UMSL

Aug 31, 2017

The freshman was valedictorian of her high school class at Lift for Life Academy and plans to study engineering through the Joint Engineering Program.

St. Louis Press Club honors 2 UMSL student journalists

Jul 27, 2017

Both enthusiastic contributors to The Current, Candice Murdock and Kat Riddler share a curiosity about others’ lives and perspectives.

Meaningful connections: Scholarships benefit donors as well as students

Apr 25, 2017

Nicholas O’Brien and Brandi Fields were two UMSL scholarship recipients recently recognized at a luncheon on campus.

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.

US News ranks International Business program 12th nationally

Sep 15, 2015

The International Business program landed its 13th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report last week.

New scholarship supports active-duty service members

Jul 21, 2015

This is the latest news resulting from a larger institutional effort to attract and retain student veterans and current service members.

First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon

May 14, 2015

Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.

Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership

Feb 12, 2015

The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth

Nov 5, 2014

UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.

Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads

Oct 13, 2014

Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.

Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads

Sep 23, 2014

On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.

More veterans, service member support on campus

Sep 21, 2014

The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.

New scholarship helps push summer enrollment above 5,000

Aug 3, 2014

The new Triton Summer Scholarship helped soon-to-be senior Tempestt Burel and 160 fellow UMSL students make the most of the university’s summer course offerings and stay on track toward graduation.

‘Emerging Voices’ Scholarship inspires young writer to press on

Jul 27, 2014

For UMSL student Jami Hirsch, filling a blank page is nothing new. But until recently, she mostly kept her stories to herself.

IN UNISON offers performance, mentoring to UMSL music students

Feb 13, 2014

The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON scholarship has offered sweet musical experiences to five University of Missouri–St. Louis students this year.

Winning murals make Lucas Hall a little brighter

Feb 2, 2014

Two student murals symbolizing the past, present and future of UMSL are being installed in the public spaces of the College of Arts and Sciences.

UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year

May 28, 2013

University of Missouri–St. Louis students will have 19 new scholarship options to help pay for school this fall thanks to university donors and a program established by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and implemented by the University of Missouri System.

Athena Awards benefit UMSL scholarships

Jan 4, 2011

The Hellenic Spirit Foundation honored 12 women with Athena Awards for their impact on the St. Louis region. The...

Students study in tropics thanks to scholarships

Oct 5, 2010

Michael Cash beamed as he talked about studying in Costa Rica this past summer. For the senior biology major at the...

Athena Awards to honor St. Louis women

Oct 4, 2010

Members of the St. Louis community are invited to honor the Hellenic spirit and to contribute to University of...