UMSL Global

The 2018 UMSL Japan Study Tour helped spark a journey that led alum Brittany Henry to the University of Tokyo, where she is now pursuing her master’s degree. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/06/08/brittany-henry-tokyo/

Congrats to UMSL Global’s Jackie Wilmes, one of this month’s UMSL Hero Awards recipients! Thank you for the dedication, support, and positive impact you bring to the UMSL community every day. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/05/22/may-2026-hero-awards/

UMSL was selected for the IIE American Passport Project grant, helping up to 25 students obtain their first U.S. passport and opening the door to study abroad opportunities around the world. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/05/26/iie-american-passport-project-2026/

The NAFSA Annual Conference is off to a busy start! Jessica Hylton, Monica Stamme, and Matheus Assis are representing UMSL, connecting with colleagues from around the world!

Celebrating Chancellor Kristin Sobolik for nine years of leadership and service to UMSL, including the past six as the university’s eighth chancellor. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/05/18/eye-on-umsl-shared-gratitude/

The University of Missouri–St. Louis community gathered to celebrate the achievements of more than 1,400 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/05/18/spring-2026-commencement-photo-gallery/

Scenes from the 2026 Triton Toast 🎓 A special sendoff celebrating graduating seniors as they transition from students to and begin their next chapter.

UMSL optometry graduates traveled to El Salvador with I Care International in February, where 32 volunteers served 952 patients and distributed hundreds of eyeglasses and eye care supplies over four days. https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2026/05/06/optometry-el-salvador-2026/

As Mirthweek draws to a close, Global Students & Experiences (GS&E) is thrilled to look back this week and to share that during the 2026 Student Leadership Awards our own Ellie Reiser, Global Student Programs Coordinator, has received the Individual Office of Student Involvement Service Award! In addition, Global Students & Experiences is honored to be the recipient of the Departmental Office of Student Involvement Service Award!

After a year of transition and growth, this recognition is especially meaningful to our team. We are humbled to be acknowledged for our continued commitment to fostering connection, belonging, and community for UMSL students.

We are grateful to be part of the Division of Student Affairs and to serve alongside our colleagues and friends in the Office of Student Involvement (Office of Student Involvement working together to help people find their people and feel at home on campus.

An additional congratulations to the Vietnamese Student Association for their Most Innovative Program Award for their Lunar New Year Program this year!

Future Tritons in action! From games to hands-on activities, Bring a Child to Work Day at UMSL brought energy, curiosity, and plenty of fun to campus.