New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
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Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Music education major Alex Wurl striving to get more children involved in performing arts
Wurl, who works with St. Louis Children’s Choirs and the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative, is student teaching at Barretts Elementary in Manchester during his final semester at UMSL.
Nepalese student Saksham Prajapati makes most of time at UMSL while earning degree in physics
Prajapati was active in the Physics Club and Student Government Association and received his degree with distinction for his research on comets with Professor Erika Gibb.
Nepalese student Saksham Prajapati makes most of time at UMSL while earning degree in physics
Prajapati was active in the Physics Club and Student Government Association and received his degree with distinction for his research on comets with Professor Erika Gibb.
Nepalese student Saksham Prajapati makes most of time at UMSL while earning degree in physics
Prajapati was active in the Physics Club and Student Government Association and received his degree with distinction for his research on comets with Professor Erika Gibb.
Student organizations foster community and connections on campus
Groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Triton Vets and UMSL Chess Club are bringing students together on and off campus.
Student organizations foster community and connections on campus
Groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Triton Vets and UMSL Chess Club are bringing students together on and off campus.
Student organizations foster community and connections on campus
Groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Triton Vets and UMSL Chess Club are bringing students together on and off campus.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Photographer Myrina ‘Renaissance’ Otey-Myton tells the stories of unsung Black women
The UMSL alumna runs an annual project, Her Eminent Reign (H.E.R.), which highlights women of color whose achievements may be less known.
Meet UMSL’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awardees
Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
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.”
UMSL community saddened by death of Board of Curators Student Representative Remington Williams
Williams, who died in a car crash early Wednesday morning, had been pursuing his MBA as a member the UMSL Online MBA Program’s inaugural cohort.
Public policy administration graduate Aman Chishti bound for medical school
Chishti, who transferred to UMSL after starting college at UMKC, graduated summa cum laude and has been accepted to the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
UMSL once again receives high marks for student voting, and the work continues
The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement found that 71.2 percent of UMSL students voted in 2020, more than 5 points higher than the national average.
Student veteran William Redden excited to begin his future after earning degree in history
Redden landed a full-time position in human resources at Patriot Machine in St. Charles before graduation and recently got engaged.
French and communication graduate Rachel Thompson finds her place at UMSL
Thompson found purpose and discovered a natural instinct for event planning through involvement with the Millennium Student Center, Student Government Association and University Program Board.
Student leader Harper Wieldt heading to graduate school with six acceptances
Wieldt came to appreciate the administrative side of health care through her involvement with student leadership.
UMSL Police Department deploying body-worn cameras through federal grant
The $350,000 regional grant secured 247 cameras for seven local police departments, with 24 going to UMSL.
Groups showcase opportunities for involvement at Student Organization Expo
At the virtual event, representatives highlighted the missions and activities of 21 student organizations through short, prerecorded videos.
Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events
First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.
UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process
The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus.
May graduate Madilynn Woodham supports Honors freshmen as a peer mentor and resident advisor
For psychology major Madilynn Woodham, living on campus made her college experience enjoyable. After earning her degree, Woodham will work full time for Edward Jones.
Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship
Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program’s 2020-21 cohort.
‘Planting seeds:’ three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Anthony Taylor, Kathryn Dorsey and Berneshia Jamison were named the 2020 recipients during Monday’s holiday observance ceremony.
Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities
The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.
Hundreds gather to wish Chancellor Tom George and Barbara Harbach well in retirement
Faculty, staff and administrators as well as alumni and friends from across the region – and beyond – attended a reception Friday afternoon in the Touhill’s Terrace Lobby.
Family history inspires student leader to help others
The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.
A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL
UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.
Amber Ingram leverages engineering path for internships, helping others
The mechanical engineering student gained valuable experience through a WUSTL Summer Engineering Fellowship and an Ameren Accelerator internship.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation intern discovers pull toward civic engagement at UMSL
Aleathea Williams spent her summer in the office of Rep. William Lacy Clay and is looking for opportunities to get back to Washington to work on policy.
Weeks of Welcome provides ample opportunities for Tritons to get involved
UMSL’s Weeks of Welcome is designed to connect the community to the educational, cultural and social programs offered through the university.
A photo gallery of mirth from the 2018 Mirthweek Carnival
Seven photos capture all the sweets, thrills and oddities – hello, Mr. Alligator – at the annual springtime carnival on campus.
UMSL gets high marks for student voter participation in recent study
Research from Tufts University showed that 67.4 percent of eligible UMSL students voted last November, a rate 17 percent higher than students nationally.
Communication alumnus Pasha Zalutski gaining attention as Russia’s first openly gay comedian
The 2003 graduate appeared on the Russian television show “Otkryti Mikrofon” and has performed in cities such as Kiev, Prague and St. Petersburg.
UMSL receives designation as a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’
The university was one of 83 campuses in 23 states to receive the designation through an initiative by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA.
‘ABC & Politics’ event generates dialogue on local issues, importance of engaging in political process
Local politicians took part in the panel discussion Tuesday evening in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.
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.
Red & Gold Regatta, ice skating among jam-packed Homecoming 2016 lineup
A week full of campus fun is on the horizon at UMSL, where homecoming begins earlier than usual this year.
Week of service, advocacy in D.C. inspires student leader
“Sometimes you do things that make you step outside your comfort zone, and they can lead to great experiences.”
Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming
The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.
Eye on UMSL: Suited up
This foursome took to the Busch Stadium field for UMSL Night at the Ballpark prior to the start of the Sept. 12 St. Louis Cardinals game.
Miriam Roccia strives to enhance student experience at UMSL
Her title is assistant dean of students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, but to many people who are familiar with her face in the Millennium Student Center, Miriam Roccia has another title.
Biology student uses articulation program to fast-track to medical school
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UMSL alumna Jericah Selby: Future lawyer sets the bar high
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University to build recreation center
The Curators of the University of Missouri System in September approved Cannon Design as the project architect for a new recreation and wellness center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Construction is expected to start in the summer, and the university plans to open the building in fall 2015.
Students vote in support of new rec center
Students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis want a new recreation and wellness center and are willing to pay more in student fees to make it happen. A student referendum on the issue has passed with overwhelming support. Overall, 1,543 students voted during the four-day campaign that stretched from March 12 through March 15. Of those votes, 1013 were in support of the new rec.
Students to vote March 12-15 on new rec center
On the eve of one of the biggest student elections in 15 years, Jericah Selby seems calm. Selby, a senior and president of the Student Government Association at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, attended to last-minute details of a student referendum set for March 12 through March 15.
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