The women’s soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in this week’s GLVC Tournament after tying McKendree for the regular-season title.
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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in this week’s GLVC Tournament after tying McKendree for the regular-season title.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team secured the No. 1 seed in this week’s GLVC Tournament after tying McKendree for the regular-season title.
Eric Zhang pursues passion for piano while also studying supply chain management
The dual major won last year’s UMSL Young Artist Competition and was the featured performer at this year’s Founders Celebration.
Eye on UMSL: Performance time
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and University Singers presented the concert “Song of Fate,” with works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Jessie Montgomery, during the Fall Festival.
Eye on UMSL: Performance time
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and University Singers presented the concert “Song of Fate,” with works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Jessie Montgomery, during the Fall Festival.
Eye on UMSL: Performance time
The UMSL Symphony Orchestra and University Singers presented the concert “Song of Fate,” with works by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Jessie Montgomery, during the Fall Festival.
MasterCard VP Regina McWilliams’ DBA research accepted for journal publication
For McWilliams, having her research published in the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management was a way of honoring Bettina Casad, the original chair of her dissertation committee.
MasterCard VP Regina McWilliams’ DBA research accepted for journal publication
For McWilliams, having her research published in the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management was a way of honoring Bettina Casad, the original chair of her dissertation committee.
MasterCard VP Regina McWilliams’ DBA research accepted for journal publication
For McWilliams, having her research published in the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management was a way of honoring Bettina Casad, the original chair of her dissertation committee.
Media Coverage: October 2025
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.
Media Coverage: October 2025
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.
Media Coverage: October 2025
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.
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Touhill concert to feature noted music faculty members
An upcoming faculty recital will feature University of Missouri–St. Louis pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, cellist Kurt...
Eye on UMSL: Philosophy Salon
Gualtiero Piccinini (far right, standing), associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at the...
Annual holiday jazz concert to feature UMSL ensembles
Get into the spirit of the season with the annual holiday jazz concert at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The...
Saint Louis Ballet’s holiday favorite resumes at Touhill
The holidays simply aren't complete without the Saint Louis Ballet's performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Blanche M....
Improv troupe to make the holidays a hoot at Touhill
Taking the holiday season a little too serious this year? Lighten up at the University of Missouri–St. Louis with some...
Eye on UMSL: Throw a Pie at a Frat Guy
The fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha held Throw a Pie at a Frat Guy on Nov. 15 outside the Millennium Student Center at the...
UMSL alumnus shows off celebrity-inspired caricature art
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus and St. Louis-area native Matt Hirschfeld has made a name for himself in Los...
Author of poetry collection ‘Crush’ to read at Hinge Gallery
Writers and poets of St. Louis have reason to be excited. Trending poet Richard Siken will be on their literary scene for a reading hosted by the Graduate Writer’s Association at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The event is part of the GWA Reading Series and is the second and final reading of the semester.
Eye on UMSL: Happy Thanksgiving
To students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, have a Happy Thanksgiving from the University of Missouri–St. Louis....
Pott Inland Waterways Library to honor author, photographer
Earl Swift travels the world and writes about what he sees and hears. For his powerful narratives and meticulous...
Eye on UMSL: UMSL Day
More than 900 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Nov. 17 for UMSL Day. The biannual event gives...
Interdisciplinary collaboration leads to neurological findings
Collaboration between a physicist and philosopher at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has yielded new neurological...
Touhill wraps November shows with two free student performances
The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center will close out its November performances with two free shows featuring...
Cross culture collaboration focus of upcoming concert
An upcoming concert at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will integrate Japanese classical instruments into the...
Scholar honored for community, campus collaboration
Wilma Calvert, assistant professor of nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been recognized for her commitment to community partnerships. At the recent Campus Compact Heartland Conference, the Missouri Campus Compact awarded Calvert the 2012 Outstanding Community and Campus Collaboration Award.
Derrick Langeneckert: biology student, brewmaster
Derrick Langeneckert didn’t want to wake up 50 years from now and wonder, “What if?” So, he’s following his dream to open up a brewery. According to his plans, his payoff will open in the spring – Alpha Brewing Company. The new craft brewery will be located at 1409 Washington Ave. in St. Louis, across the street from the City Museum.
UMSL students to compete in concerto competition finale
Top musicians at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will battle it out during the final round of the Fifth Annual Concerto Competition Nov. 16 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL helps Kuwait native achieve dream in US
Houssein Al-Eidan feels like he is proof that dreams do come true. Growing up in Abu Al-Hasaniya, Kuwait, he envisioned coming to the United States to study, work hard and find his ideal job. And that’s just what happened for the 22-year-old University of Missouri–St. Louis student.
Balkan Wars, role of St. Louis Greeks highlighted at conference
Thousands of Greek immigrants from the U.S. returned to Greece to fight during the Balkan Wars. Among those making the journey back to their homeland were 2,500 Greeks from St. Louis.
Eye on UMSL: Ferguson Brewing
Josh Wilson, brewmaster at Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company, discusses brewing beer while Ngusha Shaguy (right) and other members of the Chemistry Club at the University of Missouri–St. Louis look on. Wilson walked the students through the brewing process from adding cracked malt kernels, or grist, and hot water to a mash tun (left of Wilson) to two weeks later (for an ale) when the finished product is kegged or pumped into serving tanks that feed directly to the brewpub’s taps.
Alumnus named Hazelwood School District superintendent
As a two-sport athlete at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Grayling Tobias excelled both on the basketball court and baseball field. But it was in the classroom where he found his true passion while earning a bachelor’s degree in education. Tobias was named superintendent for the Hazelwood (Mo.) School District on Nov. 6 by the Board of Education.
Tay-Sachs success story holds promise for other genetic disorders
This is a story about odds and genetic mutations. Not just any genetic mutations, but genetic disorders that occur more frequently in certain populations than in other groups. For instance, Tay-Sachs Disease, found with greater frequency in certain Jewish populations, is one of those disorders.
Student singers to perform annual fall concert at Touhill
The University Singers and acclaimed a cappella group Vocal Point will perform their annual fall concert Nov. 12 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Beer boss schools advertising students on growing beer biz
A year after it hit the St. Louis beer scene, the word Kräftig has become part of the area lexicon. That’s quite a remarkable feat for a new beer company. So, how did it happen?
Political scientist to report on neighborhood conditions in St. Louis area
Great neighborhoods make for a great region, according to a new joint series between the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis.
IS professor honored for her service
Self-proclaimed computer geek Vicki Sauter has been highlighting and showcasing the accomplishments of women in information systems for years, but last month the tables were deservedly turned.
Eye on UMSL: The Write Stuff
Ryan Trattles (center), who’s pursuing a master of fine arts degree at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, discusses Cynthia Reed’s short story during Introduction to Fiction on Oct. 23. The class is part of the eight-week Write Stuff Certificate Program, which is offered by the university’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Trattles is the instructor for students in the program (from left) Sheila Jones, Reed, Sheilah Clarke-Ekong, Dianne Williams, William Ridley, Katina Willis and Mary Ann Boughnou.
Pilobolus tests boundaries of dance at Touhill
The world-renowned body-bending dance troupe Pilobolus will continue to test the boundaries of modern dance during a...
Columnist Bill McClellan to discuss St. Louis at UMSL
Weather you disagree with him or share his viewpoint, St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan is well-known in the region. Some are vigilant readers of his column and others weekly watchers of his commentary on the panel of the KETC (Channel 9) show “Donnybrook.”
Festival of Dance to showcase ballet to modern
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will host three evenings of dance and music at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 through Nov. 10 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Learn about Japan’s most famous wizard
Eleven years ago, the action film "Onmyoji" (also know as “The Yin-Yang Master”) was Japan’s box office king, becoming...
Art, education, media to converge in Public Media Commons
Ground was broken Tuesday for a one-of-a-kind space where art, culture and public dialogue come together in an open environment using interactive technology, large screen projections, performance spaces and a lot more.
Eye on UMSL: Barnett Memorial Plaza
St. Louis-area community leaders joined University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni, students, faculty and staff on Oct....
Forum to focus on St. Louis environmental issues
A look at the past, present and future environmental issues of St. Louis will be the focus of this year’s Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at The Living World, Saint Louis Zoo.
HealthSouth whistleblower to discuss ‘crossing the line’
Accounting fraud is nothing new in today’s corporate culture. One of the more memorable of the last decade was the 2003 HealthSouth Corporation scandal in which the company’s chief executive officers had instructed employees to “pad the numbers” to overstate the annual profit.
Jazz Ensemble, vocalist Denise Thimes to share Touhill stage
The acclaimed University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Ensemble will share the stage with celebrated St. Louis jazz vocalist Denise Thimes at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Soprano to perform concert of timeless works
Soprano Stella Markou, director of vocal studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will perform the timeless works of classical composers such as Mozart, Purcell and Debussy at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Black 47 to bring eclectic sound to Touhill
The New York City-based Irish rock band Black 47 will bring its eclectic mix of reggae, hip-hop, jazz, blues, folk and traditional Irish music to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as part of the Celtic Festival.
Arianna String Quartet, member to perform in November
Julia Sakharova, the newest member of the Arianna String Quartet, will give a special solo performance with ticket sales benefiting scholarship students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Diversity initiative director to discuss utilizing St. Louis’ work force
St. Louis is a diverse community. How do companies attract and retain an advanced multicultural work force? The St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative is helping businesses make that happen.
Express Scripts wants to showcase your artwork
Calling all artists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Express Scripts wants your work on its walls.The Fortune 150 company is soliciting artwork to showcase at its world headquarters, located on UMSL’s North Campus. This is a great opportunity to have your work displayed, and possibly sold to Express Scripts employees, clients, and the community.
Intellectual property lawyer to discuss copyright, other issues
During the 2008 presidential election, a poster image of Barack Obama by artist Shepard Fairey gained iconic status. The problem? The poster was based on a photograph taken by an Associated Press reporter and therefore was copyrighted by the AP. Both sides eventually worked out a financial agreement.
UMSL dedicates Barnett Memorial Plaza
This week’s rain kept students and faculty moving quickly through the heart of North Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The elegant granite and limestone piece of art with its 12-foot tall fountain columns went mostly unnoticed as it was readied for its debut. The new Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Plaza will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Oct. 26.
UMSL getting greener with new sustainability coordinator
As the University of Missouri–St. Louis embarks on its Jubilee year, an ever-growing focus on sustainability and the carbon footprint of the university emerges.
International conference to focus on Africa, black diaspora
The challenges and opportunities faced by Africans and the people of African descent worldwide in the 21st century will be the focus of a three-day international conference at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Teaching and Technology Conference is ‘BYOD’
There are lots of academic buzzwords out there today. Classrooms are getting “flipped” and professors are learning how to create “HOT” questions in this “BYOD” era.
Halloween Jazz Combos concert at Touhill
Looking for an alternative to handing candy out to ghouls and goblins this Halloween night? Join the University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Combos at 7:30 p.m. Oct 31 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The night of unforgettable jazz will take the audience from Miles Davis and John Coltrane to Weather Report.
Eye on UMSL: This won’t hurt a bit
Lydia Mason, a senior nursing major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, gives Patrick Osborne, associate teaching professor of biology at UMSL, a flu vaccination Oct. 10 in the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center, while Mason’s classmate Kaeleigh Sneed looks on.
Conference to discuss Greece, Balkan Wars, liberation of Macedonia
On Oct. 26, 1912, the Greek Army entered Salonica, sealing the liberation of a large part of Macedonia from the Ottoman Empire. That was a catalytic event for the Balkan Wars and changed the course of European history.
Buttons, cartoons, hanging chads highlight Mercantile exhibit
If the current presidential election campaign leaves you yearning for the good old days when civil discourse reigned in American politics, stop by “Presidents and Politics,” the current exhibit at the St. Louis Mercantile Library located in the Thomas Jefferson Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. You may be surprised.
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