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Autism advocate to discuss ‘The Power of Advocacy’
St. Louis native Areva Martin knows firsthand the importance of advocacy and providing a voice for those who can’t...
Accounting scholar receives award for service
Tim Farmer, associate professor in accounting at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, knows a few things about...
Education professor receives Thomas Jefferson Award
University of Missouri-St. Louis education scholar Marvin Berkowitz's career has focused on building character and...
Social work student restarts uniform drive
University of Missouri–St. Louis student Jessica Lake has always wanted to inspire change. She's pursuing a degree in...
Express Scripts executive to discuss ‘global healthcare’
To become a global healthcare provider, many businesses in the industry are learning it takes more than business sense...
UMSL alumni receive Young Leaders award
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni Isaac Butler and Kel Ward received the Salute to Young Leaders award last week...
Economist joins Natalie Portman, scientist moms to reduce toxic pollution
University of Missouri–St. Louis economist Lea-Rachel Kosnik is far from the glitz and glam of Hollywood. But she...
UMSL to hold international business conference
Are you a student interested in a career in international business? Do you want to know how to become a global leader?...
Marketing expert to discuss consumer behavior, economics
What makes you grab that pack of gum in the checkout line or buy those strategically placed boots that are on sale?...
Faculty, students receive hall of fame award
The International Business Institute at the University of Missouri–St. Louis received a Golden Plate Hall of Fame...
UMSL offers free tax preparation services
Students from the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis are offering free tax...
Commerce Magazine highlights UMSL’s Opportunity Scholars Program
In the fall, the University of Missouri–St. Louis established The Opportunity Scholars Program with a $1.65 million...
Investor to discuss future of banking industry
What is the future of banking? With the government bailout lingering and foreclosures steadily growing, what’s next...
Alumnae named ‘Women to Watch’
University of Missouri–St. Louis accounting alumnae Audrey Katcher and Jeanne Dee were recently named 2010 “Women to...
Alumnus to lead Ferguson-Florissant schools
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Art McCoy will continue a career of firsts as he takes on his new role as the...
UMSL center puts on financial football showdown
The longstanding “I-70 rivalry” between Missouri’s two cities with NFL teams expanded this week with a virtual,...
Character education expert receives Good Work Award
Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis,...
Ameren presents gift to UMSL Business College
During a reception Thursday at Ameren Corporation, company officials presented the University of Missouri–St. Louis...
UMSL psychologist writes new book on nonverbal communication
In spite of the old saying "never judge a book by its cover," people form impressions of each other based on initial...
Students create resource directory for families of children with disabilities
St. Louis-area families of children with disabilities now have a one-stop online shop to find services thanks to the...
Researchers awarded $1.13 million to study credit agencies
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Center for Business and Industrial Studies, directed by L. Douglas Smith, has...
UMSL scholars to discuss rural outsourcing
What is rural outsourcing? Is it important to the growth and advancement of today’s United States economy? University...
Criminologists honored for criticism of annual city rankings
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UMSL launches Web transition blog
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will launch a new Web site in the spring. That may seem far off, but many things...
UMSL kicks off support of annual campaign by unveiling statue
A six-foot wooden airplane landed on the first floor of the Millennium Student Center at the University of...
University kicks off the Dave Ganz Classroom Initiative to honor ‘Mr. UMSL’
When St. Louis business leaders, such as Norm Eaker and Sandra Van Trease fondly remember their days in the College of...
Effects of mentoring children with family in prison subject of new research
Living without a family member due to incarceration is difficult for many children, and mentoring can help them cope....
Criminologists pen book on youth violence
Nightly news reports are filled with images of youth violence – from school shootings to gang-related murders to...
Grace’s Place shows computer evolution
Have you ever been on the second floor of the Computer Center Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and...
Kids Voting Missouri, Sandy Diamond honored for support of democracy, civic engagement
Kids Voting Missouri and Sandy Diamond, director of the program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, received the...
FBI agent, UMSL alumnus to discuss protecting information, identity
Ruben R. Lopez, special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will be the featured speaker Nov. 4 at the...
‘Mr. UMSL’ inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
When you think of accounting at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, one man immediately comes to mind. Therefore...
UMSL business college ranked by The Princeton Review
The College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been ranked among the nation's best...
UMSL’s free tax program receives second IRS award in two years
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has received a 2010 Internal...
Accounting scholar receives best paper award
Stephen Moehrle, associate professor of accounting at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, received the 2010...
UMSL professor says rural outsourcing can cut costs
Mary Lacity, professor of information systems at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has conducted research and...
Nawgan helps your noggin, professor says
Rob Paul, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been a clinical brain scientist for...
Scholars, staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards at annual State of the University
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Thomas George recognized six outstanding faculty and staff members with a...
Financial expert to discuss economic crisis, recovery efforts
Financial expert Juli Niemann will discuss the current economic crisis and recovery efforts during the “Economic...
Economics expert to discuss ‘Seven Myths about Free Markets’
Economist David R. Henderson will discuss “Seven Myths about Free Markets” at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 in 411 Woods Hall at the...
Edward Jones, employees ‘Pay It Forward’
In a corporate version of the goodwill movement spawned by the 2000 hit movie "Pay It Forward," Edward Jones...
New study shows criminologist’s work has impacted his field
In the 1970s and 80s, University of Missouri–St. Louis criminologist Robert Bursik's research on the social...
Coming home: UMSL alumnus returns as director, professor
After growing up in St. Louis and earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of...
UMSL education scholar publishes op-ed in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Matthew Davis, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri–St....
UMSL bids farewell to the 21st Century dean
Laying low and doing nothing are not in Charles Schmitz’s vocabulary. So when he decided to retire from his position...
Retiring deans reflect on their UMSL legacies
As a new semester begins, the University of Missouri–St. Louis bids farewell to two longtime deans as they embark on...
UMSL dean, alumnus to discuss St. Louis’ ill-prepared work force
Is the St. Louis work force ill-prepared? Researchers at the University of Missouri–St. Louis have examined the area’s...
UMSL’s International Business Program ranked in top 20 by U.S. News & World Report
The International Business Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is ranked among the top 20 best...
Education professor named board president of St. Louis Public Schools
As an educator, Rebecca Rogers knows good communication is the foundation to building a brighter future. And as the...