12 undergraduate students earn College of Arts and Sciences research grants
UMSL students (from left) Michael Austin, Sara Ricardez, Jacob Smreker, Meghan Littles, Kristin Bales, Rachel Schafer, Nick Terzich and Amanda Loelke are among the 12 undergraduates who received a 2017...
View ArticleInternational Photo Contest highlights student travel across continents,...
The International Photo Contest, sponsored by International Studies and Programs at UMSL, is an annual event open to all faculty, staff and students. During its 11-year history, it has garnered...
View ArticleMeet Letisha Wexstten: Artist, UMSL student and advocate for others
Being born without arms hasn’t kept graphic design major Letisha Wexstten from leading an independent life filled with creativity, laughter and accomplishment. (Photo by August Jennewein) As the oldest...
View ArticleUMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Julien de Poyen helped pace the Tritons’ men’s golf team to a nine-stroke lead entering the final round of stroke play in the 2017 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship. The senior from France was...
View ArticleStudents advocate for international education, explore history of democracy...
Jianyu Wang (at left), who is from China, and Animesh Panda (at right), from India, joined UMSL International Studies and Programs staff members for a trip to the Missouri State Capitol earlier this...
View ArticleA UMSL garden for Earth Day
Student Sarah Bell (at right) helps plant the new Native Plant/Conservation garden outside the north entrance to the UMSL science complex leading up to Earth Day. Students Monique Selby (center with...
View ArticleMeaningful connections: Scholarships benefit donors as well as students
Senior engineering major Nicholas O’Brien plans to graduate in December 2017 – thanks in large part to scholarship support from Boeing. (Photos by August Jennewein) Washing dishes. Serving tables....
View ArticleStudents, faculty loud and proud at St. Louis March for Science
Attendees (from left) Christina Baer, Sage Rohrer, Robbie Hart, Sara Ricárdez, Samoa Asigau and Mari Jaramillo represent the UMSL Department of Biology at the March for Science on Earth Day, April 22....
View ArticleUMSL political scientists share insights on President Donald Trump’s first...
Marty Rochester (far right) holds up a copy of Foreign Affairs while making a point about Donald Trump’s actions on foreign policy during a panel discussion of the president’s first 100 days in office....
View ArticleKandace Alfred earns 2017 Memorable Conversations Scholarship
Kandace Alfred is in the third year of the Doctor of Optometry program at UMSL, which she says she chose in part because of the family feel that she picked up on during her application and interview...
View ArticleConstant mentor Darryl Downing looks toward a future filled with leadership
Darryl Downing, pictured here in the Office of Student Involvement at UMSL, will graduate in May with his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, a certificate in workplace and organizational...
View ArticleSupply chain symposium focuses on empowering women, creating opportunities
Mary Long, keynote speaker for the “Symposium on Women in Supply Chain,” discusses her career with UMSL students and regional supply chain leaders. (Photos by August Jennewein) After learning about the...
View ArticleUCDC hosts Metro Theater Company for a production full of wonder, learning...
Metro Theater Company actors (from left) Pete Winfrey, Phillip Dixon and Roxanne McWilliams delighted the children from UMSL’s University Child Development Center with an interactive and fun-filled...
View ArticleEye on UMSL: Bubblebus
Joann Schwieter (center) and Kennedy McClinton (at right) brave the Bubblebus’ bubbles at Food Truck Friday April 28 outside the Millennium Student Center. Schwieter, a criminology and criminal...
View ArticleUMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Coach Rick Gyllenborg (white hat) and the Tritons women’s tennis team landed the program’s second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and its first national ranking after a 14-2 regular season. Softball...
View Article‘Lion King’ cast members make time during tour to connect with St. Louis...
Graduating senior Maria Ellis (second from right) worked with several high schools and UMSL alumnus Brian Owens (at right), the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative community music artist in...
View ArticleUMSL College of Optometry premieres new video focused on student voices,...
Nick Palisch, director of student and alumni services, spearheaded the effort behind the College of Optometry’s new video, which was produced by Avatar Studios. Exciting things have been happening in...
View ArticleWeather dampens Mirthweek Carnival attendees but not student enthusiasm
David Niemann tests his strength at the Mirthweek Carnival last Wednesday. Despite the harsh weather, members of the UMSL community gathered for carnival rides, games, food and fun. (Photos by August...
View ArticleRainy Mirthweek ends in deluge of laughs courtesy Trevor Noah, Tone Bell
Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, drew a sold-out crowd to UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center Saturday night for this year’s Mirthweek Comedy Show. (Photos by Mike...
View ArticleLeadership awards banquet puts everyday excellence in the spotlight
Social work major Madeline Stroder (at left), recipient of the Outstanding Service to the Community Award, and faculty member Linda Wells-Glover, who took home both Legendary Triton and Advisor of the...
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