NASCAR internship drives UMSL student’s future
UMSL student Aaron Hinton (back row, third from left) was one of only 14 college students selected for the 2014 NASCAR Diversity Internship program. Aaron Hinton found his passion for programming in a...
View ArticleUMSL extends office hours to help students register, start off strong
Senior and campus tour guide Nicole Vickers says UMSL’s extended office hours allow busy students like her to start the semester strong. (Photo by August Jennewein) Senior psychology major Nicole...
View ArticleSullivan, Tobias address summer graduates
Saturday’s commencement festivities also included the conferring of an honorary degree upon Keith Guller of Essex Industries, Inc. (Photo by August Jennewein) Nearly 350 soon-to-be graduates gathered...
View ArticleAtkisson named to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar Team
Joe Atkisson of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has been tabbed as a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar for the second straight year, as announced by the Golf Coaches...
View ArticleUMSL cultural institute gives counselors regional understanding
UMSL students gathered during the Cultural Competence Institute-St. Louis to discuss cultural understanding. The institute is a five-day intensive cultural competence immersion experience for students...
View ArticleMIMH hosts suicide prevention conference in Jefferson City
For more than a decade, the suicide rate in Missouri has been higher than the rate nationally. The need for awareness and research about suicide prevention is just as high now as it has ever been,...
View ArticleGrant spurs undergrad’s research toward better batteries, vehicles
Senior physics major Henry Hamper eyes a batch of the nanoporous carbon material he makes for research projects aimed at improving batteries and hydrogen-powered vehicles. (Photos by August Jennewein)...
View ArticleEye on UMSL: Reaching out
UMSL staff members (from left) Miriam Roccia, Derrick Holmes, Colleen Pace and Jonathan Lidgus deliver items Tuesday to St. Stephen’s food pantry in Ferguson, Mo. The local food pantry has experienced...
View Article50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks
Graduate student Cecelia Abshire (lower right corner) discusses this fall’s lineup of campus events with Megan Green, director of New Student Programs (at her right), and fellow UMSL students...
View ArticleUndergrad research grant fosters young scientist’s passion
Kaylyn Bauer, a UMSL junior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology, spent the summer interning at the Danforth Plant Science Center. (Photo by August Jennewein) When Kaylyn Bauer was a freshman in...
View ArticleMore students opt for on-campus living experience
Freshman Matt Sullentrup (center) moves into Oak Hall Aug. 22 with a little help from his parents, Mary and Greg Sullentrup, and a handful of returning students. (Photos by August Jennewein) Sweltering...
View ArticleMen’s golf begins season ranked No. 23 in Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason...
The University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team begins the 2014-15 season ranked No. 23 in the Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll. Under the direction of...
View ArticleUMSL forums focus on moving forward in Ferguson
Harlon Hodge, adjunct instructor in social work at UMSL, facilitates a forum on Ferguson Aug. 27 in the Millennium Student Center Pilot House on North Campus. A second forum was held the next day on...
View ArticleEye on UMSL: #UMSLFAMOUS
Staff members from University Marketing and Communications talk with students Aug. 27 during the Fall Expo about UMSL Daily and the new version of the UMSL Mobile App. UMSL Daily staff handed out...
View ArticleUMSL senior is national Miss Amazing
Katie Johnson (in pink) reacts to winning the national Miss Amazing Pageant in Omaha, Neb. Johnson is a UMSL senior majoring in communication. (Photo by Mfinanga Photography) Katie Johnson’s supporters...
View ArticleMedia Coverage: July 2014
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news...
View ArticleUMSL bat study featured on NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
UMSL student Vona Kuczynska checks the wing of a big brown bat during field research conducted at Bellefontaine cemetery. (Photo by Xin Zhong, who is pursuing a master’s degree in biology at UMSL) Bat...
View ArticleShatera Davis is UMSL’s student in new congressional internship
Shatera Davis, a senior majoring in communication, was the first UMSL student to take part in a new congressional internship program. (Photo by August Jennewein) As University of Missouri–St. Louis...
View ArticleMascot Louie, students star in campus safety video
Louie feigns dismay at being locked out of his car during the shoot for a recently released campus safety video. The short film covers key safety points, reminding the UMSL community of resources...
View ArticleUMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL Tritons women’s soccer team kicked off the 2014 season with a pair of victories. Junior Laura Hurlbut led the way ending the opening weekend with two goals and one assist. Women’s Soccer The...
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