Cook assisted with coordinating and communicating events and activities around the 60th anniversary and Transform UMSL as the project management and communications intern.
Author Steve Walentik
Retiring Dean Ann Taylor has left lasting mark on College of Education
The college has continued its strong reputation for teacher preparation while expanding its research activity and adding new programs during Taylor’s eight years as dean.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Biology Professor Michi Tobler uncovers lessons from fish living in extreme environments
Tobler, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies, has developed a research focus on livebearer fish that have adapted to live in the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
History, philosophy graduate Ashley Maempa set to pursue PhD in Iowa
Maempa plans to study under noted historian Colin Gordon, author of “Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City.”
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
UMSL to honor alum Warner Baxter as it celebrates more than 1,700 new graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The retired Ameren chairman will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate during a ceremony for graduates of the College of Business Administration on Friday.
Gov. Mike Parson tours UMSL’s new Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab
The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative, one of the signature programs Parson has championed as governor.
- Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
- UMSL Athletics continues to post high marks in competition, classroom during 2024-25 academic year
- Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
- MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
- UMSL and enroll ml announce AI-powered partnership to redefine student enrollment and retention
- Gov. Mike Kehoe awards Challenge Coin to MIMH’s Safer Homes Collaborative for its work in firearm suicide prevention
- Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
- Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
- Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
- Acappellooza Summer brings more than 140 high school students to UMSL campus
- UMSL Athletics continues to post high marks in competition, classroom during 2024-25 academic year
- Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
- MFA grad Alysha Black selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award in Belgium
- UMSL and enroll ml announce AI-powered partnership to redefine student enrollment and retention
- Gov. Mike Kehoe awards Challenge Coin to MIMH’s Safer Homes Collaborative for its work in firearm suicide prevention
- Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
- Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
- Geospatial summer camp offers high schoolers hands-on experience with emerging technology
- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award