Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.
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Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value
Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.
Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.
Art professor featured in Nine Network’s spotlight on CHS
Dan Younger, who graduated from the St. Louis high school in 1964, later returned to photograph the facility and recently was featured on the Nine Network.
NIJ grant allows criminologists to study school safety issues
Researchers in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have been awarded a highly competitive grant to study school safety and better understand the causes and consequences of school violence.
Eye on UMSL: Puppy love
UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.
Eye on UMSL: He shoots, he scores
Junior education major Hayden Crocker scored three goals and had two assists in a 10-5 win over Missouri State University on March 5.
ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities
UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.
IBCC focuses on connecting a global future
The International Business Career Conference, now in its eighth year, will be held March 4 in the J.C. Penney Building and Conference Center at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Water break
Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.
Convocation celebrates new start
A convocation for the new School of Fine and Performing Arts was held Feb. 19 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL wants you to rock your vote, win a few prizes
Members of the University Marketing and Communications team created the videos to promote UMSL Day on March 19, but would like help in selecting the best one.
Eye on UMSL: Piggyback
Two UMSL students make new friends and give out a few free piggyback rides while volunteering in the St. Louis area Feb. 5.
Eye on UMSL: Water winners
Trinity Williams, Jade Maragliano, Lindsey Nolan and Sara Hilpert won the Gold & Red Regatta Feb. 1 in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.
Marketing expert talks Super Bowl commercials
Haim Mano, associate professor and chair of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked about this year’s Super Bowl ads Monday on KMOV.
Meet Nicholas Domescik: 2016 Big Man on Campus
The secondary education major incorporated the comedy of his favorite late-night host during last week’s pageant-like competition.
UMSL Police promote Marisa Smith to captain
The recent advancement came as a surprise and makes her the first female minority to hold a ranking this high within the UMSL Police.
Eye on UMSL: Head of the class
The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.
Music professor named among most innovative women professors
Barbara Harbach, Curators’ Professor of Music at UMSL, has been named No. 7 on a list of the 30 Most Innovative Women Professors Alive Today.
Economics major discovers new path at UMSL
Baseball led Derek Steiner to UMSL, but economics gave him a purpose and career path.
UMSL’s online programs ranked best in state by US News
In addition, UMSL’s online graduate education program was ranked 66th by U.S. News, also making it the top-ranked program in Missouri.
HEC-TV features ‘A Conversation with Tom George’
Chancellor George discusses everything from his first impression of UMSL and the outstanding faculty to the growing infrastructure and outstanding community partnerships.
3 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 40 Under 40 class
With more than 650 people nominated, the UMSL alumni had some stiff competition and are among a group of elite St. Louisans.
UMSL professor, alumni receive Emerson teaching awards
Patrick J. Sly, executive vice president at Emerson, presents UMSL Associate Professor Karen Cummings with an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research
Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.
UMSL Police continue accreditation, outstanding public safety standards
The UMSL Police Department received reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the gold standard in public safety standards.
IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals
Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.
Art professor collaborates with IAIA artists, attends vice president’s reception
The work of Jeff Sippel (left) has been seen all over and earned him an invite to a reception held at the residence of Joe and Jill Biden.
UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools
Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.
New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science
Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.
A tribute to Paris
After the tragic terrorists attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, which killed 129 and wounded 352 others, Barbara Harbach and Charles and Liz Schmitz wanted to express their sorrows through music and images.
New grant will allow examination of gun-related crime in St. Louis
UMSL criminologist Rick Rosenfeld received a $567,473 grant from the Department of Justice to examine possible disparities in the criminal justice response to firearm-related crimes in St. Louis.
UMSL professor screens caged human documentary at St. Louis film festival
A publicity still from a new documentary directed by Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies at UMSL, depicts Ota Benga.
UMSL breaks ground on new business building
Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.
Opera director helps student find direction, performs duet
Music performance major Chris Stanfill will perform a duet with Stella Markou, director of UMSL Opera Theatre, on Oct. 29 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL alumnus among the world’s top-performing CEOs
Since 2005, George Paz, BSBA 1982, has served as CEO of Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefit management company in the country.
UMSL alumnus earns Emmy for news coverage
Steve Johnson is the managing editor for Oklahoma City’s KFOR, which received the award for its coverage of the a 2013 tornado in Moore, Okla.
UMSL, IBM workshop allows Normandy High School girls to get techy
UMSL partnered with IBM on Oct. 9 to host a workshop for junior and senior girls from Normandy High School. The focus was to spark an interest in IT careers.
UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’
Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.
New ensemble course creates Women’s Chorale
The UMSL Women’s Chorale currently includes 18 members and will perform everything from classical and contemporary to pop and a cappella.
US News ranks International Business program 12th nationally
The International Business program landed its 13th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report last week.
UMSL theatre professor to direct ‘The World Begun’ at Shakespeare in the Streets
Jacqueline Thompson, assistant professor of theatre at UMSL, is directing the performance, which is part of Shakespeare in the Streets Sept. 17-19.
Accounting alumnus makes his business about connections
Jeffrey Smith, founder of Brown Smith Wallace, was a member UMSL’s first graduating class in 1967.
Passion to help earns chemist Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Campus Service
Christopher Spilling will receive the award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16 in the J.C. Penney Building.
Gallery 210 exhibit ‘Nervous Laughter’ discussed on St. Louis Public Radio
Gallery 210 director Terry Suhre (left) talked with artists Brett Williams and Deborah Alma Wheeler about their work in the “Exposure 18” exhibit.
All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students
UMSL business students Nour Salmeen, Kevyn Gandaho and Alex Loehr and Joe Rottman, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management, are excited about the newly created department.
UMSL student government president appointed to college affordability group
“I am just so excited to be a part of something that has the ability to impact the future of education,” said Cameron Roark.
UMSL alumnus leads school during year of unrest
Howard Fields III (far right) started the 2014-15 school year as principal of Koch Elementary School, just down the road from where the shooting of Michael Brown occurred.
Accounting student receives $10,000 merit scholarship
Paul Moritz received the scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. He plans to use it to earn his master’s degree in accounting from UMSL.