The women’s soccer team claimed its first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 1-0 victory over McKendree in Saturday’s tournament final.
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The women’s soccer team claimed its first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 1-0 victory over McKendree in Saturday’s tournament final.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s soccer team claimed its first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 1-0 victory over McKendree in Saturday’s tournament final.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
As president of the Missouri Optometric Student Association, Emerald Jones helps fellow students advocate for the future of the profession
The third-year optometry student is able to network with optometrists across the state, help out with conferences and learn more about the organization’s legislative work.
As president of the Missouri Optometric Student Association, Emerald Jones helps fellow students advocate for the future of the profession
The third-year optometry student is able to network with optometrists across the state, help out with conferences and learn more about the organization’s legislative work.
As president of the Missouri Optometric Student Association, Emerald Jones helps fellow students advocate for the future of the profession
The third-year optometry student is able to network with optometrists across the state, help out with conferences and learn more about the organization’s legislative work.
Holly Hull Miori to serve as UMSL’s new associate vice chancellor for development
Miori, who will assume her new role on Dec. 16, is an expert on Millennial philanthropy with vast experience working on comprehensive campaigns.
Holly Hull Miori to serve as UMSL’s new associate vice chancellor for development
Miori, who will assume her new role on Dec. 16, is an expert on Millennial philanthropy with vast experience working on comprehensive campaigns.
Holly Hull Miori to serve as UMSL’s new associate vice chancellor for development
Miori, who will assume her new role on Dec. 16, is an expert on Millennial philanthropy with vast experience working on comprehensive campaigns.
Four-time UMSL alum Miranda Ming helps students from all backgrounds achieve success
Now the executive director of Momentum Academy in St. Louis, Ming worked to create the CLIMB program at UMSL.
Four-time UMSL alum Miranda Ming helps students from all backgrounds achieve success
Now the executive director of Momentum Academy in St. Louis, Ming worked to create the CLIMB program at UMSL.
Four-time UMSL alum Miranda Ming helps students from all backgrounds achieve success
Now the executive director of Momentum Academy in St. Louis, Ming worked to create the CLIMB program at UMSL.
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Tritons’ success not limited to athletic competition during 2016-17 academic year
A record 101 UMSL student-athletes garnered academic all-conference honors in 2016-17, including Evan Garrad and Joe Rund, who were named first-team Academic All-Americans.
Nearing end of college career that began at age 15, UMSL student has sights set on music industry
An accomplished violinist, singer and songwriter, Abigail Stahlschmidt has a new single playing on local radio.
Eye on UMSL: Cultivators
UMSL student Meghann Humphries and Patty Parker, the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science, work the garden in front of Stadler Hall.
5 couples who found lasting love at UMSL share their stories of meeting on campus
A cherry tree, chance encounters and more make up the stories of five couples whose relationships started on campus and blossomed into lifelong love.
This month’s Acappellooza Summer marks 5 years of harmony and fun
The UMSL music camp has quadrupled in size since its 2013 beginnings under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jim Henry.
Engineering student focuses on ‘healing light’ for health-care patients in award-winning research
What started as a side project became nationally recognized student research for electrical designer Marissa Sexton.
Media Coverage: June 2017
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From tessellations to forensics, Summer Academy lessons shape St. Louis youth for future success
Participants say the intensive four-week academy, part of UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program, has been well worth the early mornings.
UMSL upperclassman 1 of 2 Missouri students named Pat Tillman Scholars
Heath McClung is the second UMSL student – and the university’s first undergraduate – to ever receive the prestigious scholarship.
Communication alumnus Frank Cusumano settling into dream job at KSDK
The 1984 UMSL graduate has been a fixture at the station for more than 20 years but took on the role of sports director in November.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics rebranding provides multiple student benefits
The official department name change is more than a switch in verbiage – it’s a revitalization of curriculum and student experiences.
UMSL Phi Kappa Phi promotes literacy at Koch Elementary, wins national book drive
The chapter donated 1,477 books to Koch Elementary – enough for each student to take one home – and won UMSL its third consecutive title in the competition.
Criminologist David Klinger discusses police-involved shootings with PBS NewsHour, The New York Times
The UMSL professor explored the question of why so few deadly police shootings end in police convictions in the wake of the acquittal of Jeronimo Yanez.
University of Missouri launches systemwide initiative to adopt affordable and open educational resources
The effort will reduce the costs of textbooks for students and enhance learning.
Niquita Loftis climbs ladder in federal probation department
Loftis completed her fourth UMSL degree – a PhD in criminology and criminal justice – in the spring while settling into a supervisor position at the office in Las Vegas.
2 UMSL alumni named Teacher of the Year
In Kansas City and St. Charles County, respectively, Derrik Wiggins and Katelyn Freiert are making a real difference in the lives of young Missouri students.
St. Louis Public Radio to assume operations of KMST
A service of UMSL, the station will partner with Missouri S&T beginning July 1 to provide the Rolla and Phelps County area with superior news-talk programming.
Eye on UMSL: Welcome
An entryway along Grobman Drive, leading to a guest parking lot, welcomes UMSL newcomers to the heart of campus.
A foundation to build on: UMSL education, love story lead the Weavers to success
Alice sold Brian his textbooks in the campus bookstore in 1990. Their degrees prepared them for fruitful careers and inspired their children to become Tritons too.
In the spotlight: The Italian American philosopher at UMSL
A professor at the university since 2005, Gualtiero Piccinini works primarily in philosophy of mind with an eye toward psychology, neuroscience and computer science.
UMSL succeeds at teaching critical-thinking skills to its students
A recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal showed UMSL ranked 18th among a sampling of public colleges and universities.
Business professor streamlines project scheduling through innovative technology
The future of resource allocation and task scheduling lies in the laboratory of Haitao Li.
Todd Swanstrom talks about the need to invest in middle neighborhoods on ‘Collateral Damage’
The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Community Collaboration and Public Policy champions a “public health approach” for caring for neighborhoods on the edge.
Partnership with Express Scripts has computer science students developing projects the company can license and use
The program is one example of how collaboration between the pharmacy benefit management company and the university is benefiting students.
Nick Husbye’s literacy clinic gets students teaching sooner
The innovative partnership with Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex has UMSL’s undergraduate preservice teachers and young children learning from each other.
Meet a few of the newest Tritons to set foot on campus
UMSL Daily caught up with eight members of this fall’s incoming freshman class during a recent New Student Orientation day.
Emma Nix’s two master’s degrees lead to policy analyst position in Philadelphia
The May graduate has started working for PJM Interconnection, a company that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in 13 states and in Washington.
SUCCEED alumnus champions fair financial laws for Missourians with disabilities, interns with state rep
During Paul Meyer’s internship in Rep. Joshua Peters’ office, he observed the state legislature pass the MO ABLE program, a decision he helped greatly influence.
Eye on UMSL: Campus or resort?
Summer looks good on Triton territory, where the overall pace of university life slows for a brief moment in anticipation of the next academic year.
Elderly needing care, students gaining experience: College of Nursing and Delmar Gardens team up
The two institutions have united to nurture both students’ clinical skills and the aging population of patients who need them.
Behind the yellow tape: Business college prepares for building opening in August
Anheuser-Busch Hall is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.
Flush with honors and job offers, Kristy Gammill credits UMSL’s holistic approach to Japanese education
The new graduate had two great career opportunities come her way this spring and was also recently inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society.
St. Louis-focused ‘To the Best of Our Knowledge’ show set to air June 11
It’s the result of a live taping that took place late last month at Sheldon Concert Hall and was presented by St. Louis Public Radio, a service of UMSL.
Ann Taylor reflects on time as interim dean of UMSL College of Education
Excellent teacher prep, a vast array of innovative educational programs, unified collaboration: Taylor says the future of the College of Education is bright.
Soul musician Brian Owens returns to a campus he never really left
The UMSL alumnus recently joined the Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative as its community music artist in residence, and the role is suiting him well so far.
Enterprise Opportunity Driver scholar starts career in familiar setting
Rachel Gann not only received multiple offers prior to graduation, she landed her entry-level dream job.
Football, paramedic career, UMSL chemistry lead Chris Tipton to med school
Paramedic medicine inspired Tipton to pursue a master’s degree in chemistry at UMSL. His next step takes him back to his undergraduate alma mater.
A life well lived: Stories from the first graduating class in celebration of its 50th reunion
Hear nine members of the class of 1967 share their memories of a budding campus and their adventures in the decades since.
Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’
The College of Education scholar in residence offered insights contained in his new book, “The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.”
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Eye on UMSL: Leaders of tomorrow
The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.
UMSL music alumna turned radio producer inducted into St. Louis Media Hall of Fame
Just before graduating in 1974, Mary Edwards started what she thought would be a short-lived summer job at St. Louis Public Radio. She never left.
Eye on UMSL: Success
UMSL SUCCEED graduates express their joy at commencement as they enter the Mark Twain Building on May 13.
Passionate St. Louis community leaders converge on campus
Each year, the university draws dedicated residents to a comprehensive course focused on neighborhood leadership.
UMSL working to build partnership with Osmania University in India
The budding relationship adds to UMSL’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach around the globe so it can attract more international students.
North County Inc. honors development at UMSL
Chairman Scott Negwar presented Chancellor Tom George with a Community Development Award during the organization’s annual leadership breakfast.
Thomas Jefferson Library makes way for Adelaide, Dewey and their goslings
Five goose eggs hatched right beside a library window on May 19, and so far parents and offspring are adapting well to this next phase of family life.
A ‘short, sweet ride’: Mother-daughter graduates share transformative journey in earning degrees
Donna and Ashlie Vickers have shared many things in life, but neither thought they would split a college commencement weekend.
Teresa Thiel named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Thiel will assume the post for the second time as she takes over for fellow molecular biologist and outgoing Dean Ron Yasbin when he retires Aug. 31.
Public policy administration major Tommy Ruether to take part in Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
The senior was one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the program and will spend a year studying and working in Germany.
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