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Fall Involvement Jamboree helps students discover ways to engage on campus
More than 375 students attended the Jamboree, helping the Office of Student Involvement uphold its motto: Where people find their people.
UMSL marks a new era with dedication of Ed G. Smith College of Business
The first named college in the university’s history is honoring Smith, a two-time UMSL graduate and the founder and CEO of American Direct Marketing Resources.
Move-In Day schedule tweak allows for slower pace, more personal attention for first-year students at Oak Hall
With Oak Hall expected to be at full capacity for the fall semester, Move-In Day events were spread over multiple days to create a smoother experience for first-year students.
MBA alum and former UMSL golfer Manon Labeur finds success at Commerce Trust
Labeur, whose time on the course with UMSL included a hole-in-one and an appearance in 2022 NCAA Division II Championships, is a senior private client advisor associate at Commerce Trust.
UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
The Center is founded on three pillars – research, education and outreach – and designed to increase the visibility and impact of UMSL’s award-winning supply chain department.
Accounting alum Kerrie McKenna-Forbes celebrates 15 years at Bank of America
McKenna-Forbes worked three jobs while taking classes – including Pierre Laclede Honors College classes – as she earned her accounting degree from UMSL.
Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
Ebert, who has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program the past two years, finished an audit internship at CliftonLarsenAllen this summer.
Supply Chain PhD student Juana Jaramillo-Rios completes prestigious summer program at University of Antwerp
Jaramillo-Rios also had the opportunity to represent UMSL with a presentation at the Student Honor Panel at the Transportation Research Board Conference on Marine Security.
Patricia Zahn selected as member of prestigious Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship
Zahn, the director of community engagement and outreach at UMSL, will be one of five ACES members from the University of Missouri System.
Alum Sandra Van Trease honored as Director To Watch by Director & Boards magazine
Van Trease is being recognized for her exemplary work as a board member for multiple companies and organizations since retiring from BJC HealthCare in 2020.
For second consecutive year, three UMSL accounting students awarded prestigious $15,000 PCAOB scholarship
To be eligible for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board award, students must carry a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be nominated by faculty members.
Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
Bowman, who earned his BSBA from UMSL in 2013, served two tours of duty in Iraq with the United States Army after graduating from Francis Howell Central High School.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Joint Engineering Program graduate Kyle Stallings starts platform integration role at Boeing
Stallings was involved with the program outside of the classroom, too, including as an officer for the Society of Future Engineers.
Joint Engineering grad Emmanuel Morgan lands project management role at Nooter/Eriksen
Morgan’s experience in UMSL’s Bridge Program helped him prepare for college and inspired his journey to finish his education debt-free through scholarships and other options.
International Business grad Max Hood learned to ‘lean in’ to UMSL opportunities
Hood’s dedicated involvement with the University Program Board, the Office of Student Involvement and UMSL’s social media channels made a big impact on campus.
Student marshal Ruman Singh excited to start doctoral program in computer science at UMSL
Singh, who has carried a 4.0 through his time in the master’s program, chose UMSL to kickstart his career change.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA graduate with geospatial-focused research
Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.
Inspired by UMSL study abroad trip, information systems graduate Sean Davis preparing for move to Rotterdam
After earning his UMSL degree, Davis is picking back up his career as a software developer and plans to use the DAFT visa to facilitate his move to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Channon Peoples, Emmanuel Morgan discuss benefits of the Bridge Program in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
For nearly four decades, the Bridge Program has helped prepare middle and high school students and their parents for the transition to college.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
With tweaked format, Midwest Digital Marketing Conference informs, entertains growing crowds
With an increased attendance of nearly 700 participants, the 13th annual MDMC focused more on offering higher-level roundtables and masterclass sessions as opposed to introductory talks.
Sgt. Clayton Fair makes impact at UMSL while earning graduate certificate in accounting
Wanting to earn his accounting certificate and become a better financial fraud investigator, Fair wound up sharing his experience and expertise with other students as Beta Alpha Psi president.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL Engineering students celebrate opening of new Greenwood Cemetery access road
Under faculty member Gary Moore’s guidance, four engineering students did an initial site analysis, then brought the design to 90% completion before handing the project off to partners.
AACSB renews College of Business Administration’s dual accreditation for all business and accounting programs
Fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB dual accreditation status for business and accounting programs.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman’s paper on Self-Invitation Hesitation drawing national interest
Grossman and his colleagues found that potential self-inviters overestimate how irritated plan-holders would be by self-invitations.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Supply chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
Rokka, who earned three degrees in her home country of Nepal before enrolling at UMSL, has made the most of her experience on campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
Representatives from companies including Anheuser-Busch and Norton Digital Consulting were on hand to offer career advice and inform students of possible internship and job opportunities.
DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
Bovey Zhang and Lucas De La Pena discuss UMSL’s esports program on latest episode of Inside UMSL
Zhang, the director of the Tritons esports team, shares how he pursued his passion and the community he’s trying to build with the esports program at UMSL.
UMSL Professor Eamonn Wall serves as honorary marshal for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wall, the Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies at UMSL, will have his 12th book published this summer.
UMSL duo takes first place in Financial ConNEXTion Educational Cruise competition
Ted Niemann and Tyler Brake spent nearly 10 months working on their project, “Navigating a Career in Financial Services,” and made their final presentation on a cruise ship.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
New Louie logo for UMSL Athletics revealed at pep rally before Pack the Stands
Designing the new Louie logo was a labor of love for Scott Matthews, co-founder of the St. Louis-based creative agency Tremendousness.
Study abroad program to Morocco and Spain gives UMSL students opportunity to experience vastly different cultures
In addition to ample sightseeing opportunities, students earned three credit hours in a course that included guest lectures by faculty and lawyers from Europe and the Middle East.
Julie Dunn-Morton, Myron Burr and Linda Stein receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Assistant Professor Matias Enz’s research for service-intensive companies lauded by Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Enz’s article, co-authored with Ohio State’s Douglas Lambert, in the Journal of Business Logistics received the 2024 LaLonde Best Paper Award.
Millennium Student Center hosts District 7 DECA competition for more than 200 high school students
The District 7 competition featured students from 12 local high schools competing in 37 different categories for a spot in the state event.
Global Game Jam has successful return to UMSL’s campus for first time since pandemic
The 82 ‘jammers’ at the UMSL site produced 24 different games in the 48-hour event, the 7th-highest total for any location in the United States.