Alan Byrd, director of Admissions, is presented with a surprise birthday cake on UMSL Day, Nov. 12. He’s flanked by Louie, the UMSL mascot, and Drew Griffin, associate director for Recruitment Services. The picture, taken by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.

UMSL’s economic impact on the St. Louis region exceeds $522.5 million
UMSL alumni also contribute more than $14 billion to the St. Louis region, according to the analysis by nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach.