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UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
UMSL community comes together for Lakota toy drive
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis is leading the charitable effort to benefit the children of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
Assistant Professor Tessa Garcia-Collart leads immersive two-day seminar in Finland
After teaching her seminar at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Garcia-Collart traveled to Helsinki to further her research on consumer happiness.
Marcia Countryman honored as MOCPA’s 2025 Outstanding Educator of the Year
As faculty advisor for the Accounting Club, Countryman organizes multiple networking events featuring UMSL alumni and accounting professionals from across the region.
Eye on UMSL: Tribute
UMSL’s own a cappella ensemble group, Vocal Point, performed “Tribute” under the direction of Associate Professor Jim Henry at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
3 questions with Luke Pellegrino, second-year optometry student
As a puppy raiser for the nonprofit Dogs Inc, Pellegrino is training a puppy named Electra to serve as a guide dog.
With VantageLinks, Jake and Leah Amir combine their passions for tech and health care
Their company combines both of their skill sets, leveraging Jake’s tech expertise to help Leah deliver solutions in health care.
Basketball lifer Bob Sundvold has lifted UMSL men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights
The veteran coach has guided the Tritons to four of the past six NCAA Tournaments with three Sweet 16 appearances and one Elite Eight run and now owns the program’s all-time wins record.
Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos wins Best Video award at prestigious INFORMS conference
With her video, titled “Sheltering under the storm,” Penagos demonstrated not only her talent for producing important research, but the ability to convey the results in an impactful manner.