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UMSL hosts webinars covering blended families, child trafficking and suicide in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
The university offered a range of online events designed to support community members and highlight faculty research opportunities related to COVID-19.
DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri
Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.
University Program Board hosts Mirthweek activities
The annual event transitioned to an online format, offering comedy, music and carnival-themed activities through the University Program Board’s social media pages.
‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display
Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.
PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers
Jain and his team have donated more than 850 masks to St. Louis area hospitals and health-care workers and have raised $2,000 to purchase and donate PPE.
Haitao Li discusses COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on global supply chain
Using data-driven analytics, companies can offset potential shortages caused by supply chain disruptions and sudden increased demand for their products.
Student entrepreneurs showcase business growth in EQ Student Accelerator competition
MBA student Emily Haas won first place for her meal-planning app Plan-to-Plate, which allows users to import recipes and match them with real-time grocery store sales.
Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19
The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.
UMSL offers mental health support through Sanvello app
Sanvello provides 24/7 access to mental health support and supplements other mental wellness initiatives offered by the Division of Student Affairs.
Director of Student Involvement Jessica Long-Pease discusses remote learning challenges on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Faculty and staff are working together to transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Creating community: Tiny Tritons wins NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education award
The Tiny Tritons program offers no-cost events designed to support students who care for children and connect families with the UMSL community.
Recreation and Wellness Center hosts social distancing bracket competition
The competition, based on March Madness, invites participants to rank activities they can do at home and vote for their favorites through Instagram Stories.
Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers
The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.
Sammy Jacobs, Jasmin Williams crowned homecoming royalty
Royalty were chosen based on their philanthropy efforts and crowned during the homecoming Dinner & Dance, which concluded the weeklong festivities.
Timeless Tritons: Snapshots from homecoming 2020
The week-long UMSL tradition united students, faculty, staff and alumni as they showcased their Triton pride.
Learning and technology combine at UMSL | Hack
The student-organized event connects participants with mentors and job opportunities while teaching them new computer programming techniques.
5 reasons to attend UMSL Homecoming
The annual University of Missouri-St. Louis tradition offers a range of events to bring the university community together.
Transfer student Adrienne Johnson finds community through opportunities at UMSL
Johnson has embraced life at a new university through campus involvement and has thrived in UMSL’s welcoming atmosphere.
High school students learn from UMSL experts at Des Lee Fine Arts Festival
Fifteen St. Louis schools were represented at an event designed to connect students through band, choir, orchestra and visual arts.
It’s about students: Teresa Balestreri receives Excellence in Service Award
Balestreri helps incorporate career readiness into all areas of the university, so students are confident and prepared for the workforce when they graduate.
10th annual Trivia Night challenges and connects Honors College alumni, faculty and students
The award-winning event allowed participants to flex their trivia skills while raising money to give UMSL students an opportunity to study abroad.
Students discover opportunities for campus connections at Spring Involvement Expo
The Spring Involvement Expo brought a variety of campus organizations together, giving students the opportunity to enhance their college experience.
Teaching with empathy: Jennifer Nolan wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Jennifer Nolan shares her passion for the past and its artifacts with UMSL students while maintaining a focus on teaching with empathy.
‘Back where I started’: Alumna Maria A. Ellis forms children’s choir on UMSL campus
The new choral group is part of Maria A. Ellis’ mission to make music education more accessible to everyone, starting in her hometown.
Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership
Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus.
University Marketing and Communications honored with multiple awards
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized the department’s work with one gold, four silver and three bronze awards.
December graduate Madsy Richards tackles academics, internships and volleyball
The new UMSL alumna enjoyed a historic volleyball season and completed three internships while pursuing a supply chain management degree.
Ekin Pellegrini represents UMSL DBA program on Executive DBA Council board
The organization unites DBA programs across the world, offering resources and opportunities for academic growth.
Business faculty members receive ASCM grant to fund research on drone deliveries of vaccines
The project focuses on children under age 1 in Vanuatu and has the potential to help save lives around the world.
December graduate Jacob Beers leaves environmental impact on UMSL campus
Beers’ involvement with the Environmental Adventure Organization has taken him from Colorado to the Pacific Northwest.
Jamillah Boyd’s appointment to AnitaB.org Board furthers her mission to support students in tech
UMSL has provided the assistant teaching professor opportunities for growth. Now she strives to help current students reach their career goals.
EQ Student Accelerator Pitch Competition highlights student entrepreneurship
Ideas ranged from online retail to outdoor gear as entrepreneurs vied for a cash price and admission to an entrepreneurship cohort.
‘UMSL chose me’: Alumna and Interim CFO Tanika Busch uses her role to help transform students’ lives
During the last 22 years, Tanika Busch has advanced from an undergraduate student to interim CFO.
Digital marketing Assistant Professor Ho Kim receives Douglas E. Durand Award for Research Excellence
Kim’s research, featured in a number of prominent publications, focuses on how data can be used to predict and influence consumer behavior.
UMSL honors exceptional group with First-Generation Celebration Day
New Student Programs explores ways to bring together and support UMSL’s first-generation students.
Startups showcase energy innovation at Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
Six companies are bringing revolutionary ideas to the energy industry through a collaboration between Ameren, UMSL Accelerate and Capital Innovators.