The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
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Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
Veterans Day ceremony highlights UMSL’s commitment to supporting student veterans
The UMSL Veterans Center provides military veterans with support and community as they transition away from active military duty to pursue their college education.
Associate Professor Lindsay Athamanah receives Emerson’s Excellence in Teaching Award
An associate professor of special education in UMSL’s College of Education, Athamanah works closely with the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education.
Associate Professor Lindsay Athamanah receives Emerson’s Excellence in Teaching Award
An associate professor of special education in UMSL’s College of Education, Athamanah works closely with the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education.
Associate Professor Lindsay Athamanah receives Emerson’s Excellence in Teaching Award
An associate professor of special education in UMSL’s College of Education, Athamanah works closely with the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education.
12th annual International Business Case Competition draws talent from across the country
The three-person team from UMSL finished third in the competition, which focused on creating an innovative marketing strategy and marketing plan for Dot Foods.
12th annual International Business Case Competition draws talent from across the country
The three-person team from UMSL finished third in the competition, which focused on creating an innovative marketing strategy and marketing plan for Dot Foods.
12th annual International Business Case Competition draws talent from across the country
The three-person team from UMSL finished third in the competition, which focused on creating an innovative marketing strategy and marketing plan for Dot Foods.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Addison Voorhees had seven kills off the bench on Friday as the volleyball team swept McKendree and ran its winning streak to 14 matches.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Addison Voorhees had seven kills off the bench on Friday as the volleyball team swept McKendree and ran its winning streak to 14 matches.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Addison Voorhees had seven kills off the bench on Friday as the volleyball team swept McKendree and ran its winning streak to 14 matches.
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60 for 60: David Henton, Dan Isom, Evelyn Moore, Michelle Moore, Cathy Phillips and Alex Stallings honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
UMSL receives $3 million grant for new school counseling partnership with Riverview Gardens School District
UMSL counseling interns will receive tuition assistance and stipends while providing crucial mental health services to 13 high-need schools.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The No. 2 volleyball team completed an undefeated regular season by sweeping Drury and Southwest Baptist on the road to improve to 28-0.
Lara Zwarun studying viral spread of Saint Javelin meme and response to it amid war in Ukraine
The Waterhouse Family Institute at Villanova University awarded Zwarun and her associate Richard Canevez at Michigan Tech a research grant to conduct the study.
UMSL honors the late Robert Ray with tribute concert during fall music festival
Ray was a gifted composer and educator who taught piano for more than two decades at UMSL and was the founding director of the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two CASE Best of District VI Awards in design
The design team was honored for UMSL Magazine as well as the Discover MORE Admitted Student Kit.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses agricultural innovation, collaboration at NASA Acres kickoff event
More than 50 consortium partners gathered at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis County Thursday morning for the inaugural gathering.
College of Business Administration welcomes 13 new students to DBA program
The three-year, cohort-based program, which started in 2017, is Missouri’s first and only AACSB-accredited DBA program offering research concentrations in all areas of business administration.
UMSL holds reception to celebrate newest Bond International Scholars
More than 60 students from UMSL and MU have had the opportunity to study abroad in two dozen countries through the program, which was launched in 2018.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.
UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 9th consecutive year
The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.
Eye on UMSL: Tea time
Associate Teaching Professor Keiko Ueda leads UMSL students in a Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop last Thursday in Clark Hall.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The third-ranked volleyball team improved to 26-0 and locked up a share of the GLVC regular-season title after sweeping Illinois Springfield and No. 20 Quincy.
Media Coverage: October 2023
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Retiring Ameren Executive Chairman Warner Baxter describes the importance of ethics throughout career
Baxter was the featured speaker in the latest installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the six-part alumni conversations series.
Sam Chevakula finds outlet for artistic side while pursuing master’s in supply chain analytics
Chevakula, who studied art as an undergraduate, has done work in design and video production for UMSL’s student-run public relations firm, The Barnett Agency.
Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer joins KMOX to discuss how UMSL’s helping build St. Louis geospatial workforce
Amer appeared as a guest on “Total Information AM” with host Megan Lynch on Monday morning.
Triton esports unveils inaugural varsity team, marks grand opening of new arena
The program officially welcomed 21 varsity players during a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the remodeled esports arena in the MSC.
Eye on UMSL: Raising their voices
Alum Maria Ellis leads members of UMSL’s Voices of Jubilation community gospel choir in a rehearsal last week in the Whitaker Room at the Touhill.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics partnering with Cass Information Systems to bolster research, experiential learning
UMSL faculty members will benefit from industry data to enhance their research and can also build case studies and tailored class projects to benefit students.
Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Kristine Stewart-Perkins assists passenger in need on plane to Scotland
Stewart-Perkins was traveling on a family trip to Scotland when a passenger on her flight needed help.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Kayley Judy scored twice in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Southwest Baptist to help the women’s soccer team secure the No. 5 seed in the GLVC Tournament.
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.
Alum Charlotte Richards named a Top 30 honoree for NCAA Woman of the Year
Richards was both a first-time All-American and first-team Academic All-American during her decorated career and led the Tritons to the national semifinals last fall.
Eye on UMSL: The right stuff
Accounting major Linda Lam participates in the Stuff With Pride event hosted at UMSL during LGBTQ+ History Month.
College of Optometry hosts optometric skills workshop for Doctor of Nursing Practice students
About 35 students in the DNP program learned to use different equipment including a direct ophthalmoscope and a slit-lamp bio microscope.
UMSL launches new series to engage campus, community in deliberative dialogue on key societal issues
More than two dozen people attended the first event and engaged in a discussion around the topic of “Economic Vitality: How can we improve our communities?”
UMSL volleyball team trying to make more history after record-breaking start
The fourth-ranked Tritons have opened the season 22-0 behind a balanced and multi-pronged attack led by Lexie Rang, Delaney Humm and Mya Elliott.
Don Jackson switches careers with help of UMSL’s supply chain program
Jackson is on track to receive a master’s degree in supply chain analytics after spending two decades working in financial services.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Cross country runners Benjamin VandenBrink and Jacob Warner raced to All-GLVC honors by placing in the top five in the conference championship in Bolivar, Missouri.
UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away
Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.
UMSL establishes National Association of Black Accountants chapter
NABA, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black business leaders in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship.
Missouri high school students explore their potential, UMSL campus at Educators Rising Conference
The event, sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association, included a keynote address, information session, competition and campus tour.
Eye on UMSL: Testing their strength
Grace Iverson and Josh Wilson test their strength at the annual Combat Fitness Test hosted by the UMSL Veterans Center.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The fourth-ranked volleyball team ran its record to 20-0 after sweeping Tiffin, Davenport and No. 19 Ferris State in the Midwest Regional Volleyball Crossover tournament.
College of Business Administration celebrates long history of educating students at Dean’s Mixer
Nearly 100 people, including former deans, alumni and faculty and staff, attended the event at Glen Echo Country Club.
UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.
UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills
Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference returns to UMSL campus for the first time in four years
The conference, which also featured a virtual component, included a variety of workshops, exhibits, speakers, technology, vendors and innovative idea-sharing.
UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.
Succeed Director Jonathan Lidgus receives 2023 State Level Leadership Award
The annual State of the Art Conference bestows the award to a person deeply committed to furthering the field of inclusive higher education.
60 for 60: Nameera Fatima, Scott Leisler, Roxane May, Sherry Nelson Thomas and Vince Schoemehl honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
Todd Swanstrom’s new book explores the importance of neighborhoods in making connections amid fractured times
Swanstrom co-authored “The Changing American Neighborhood: The Meaning of Place in the 21st Century” with Alan Mallach of the Center for Community Progress.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Delaney Humm helped the fourth-ranked volleyball team pull out a five-set victory on the road at No. 16 Lewis on Saturday to remain unbeaten this season.
UMSL Police accredited for 8th time by national law enforcement body
The department recently received an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the show
Taylor Timmerberg, a senior research lab and print technician in the Department of Art and Design, worked to install the new exhibition “Printed with Purpose” at Gallery 210@FAB.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies
The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.
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- Associate Professor Carissa Philippi presents on understanding depression and trauma through the brain as part of NextGen Precision Health’s Discovery Series
- Newly renovated University Libraries ready to support students in their quest for knowledge and career success
- Opportunity Scholar Nadia Manushev pursues career in optometry through the Department of Biology’s 3+4 program
- At Greater St. Louis, Inc., UMSL alum Kylee Garretson attracts companies to invest in St. Louis
- UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center delivers diverse pathways to prepare the workforce of tomorrow
- Eye on UMSL: Banging the drum for peace
- College of Nursing hosts escape room simulation focused on infection prevention training
- New NextGen Leaders program aims to prepare students to become changemakers in their communities
- UMSL Innovation Center celebrates official grand opening
- Entrepreneur of the Year Awards shine in newly renovated UMSL Innovation Center
