Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

Eighth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference goes virtual, focuses on authenticity in branding

May 26, 2020

The College of Business Administration hosted a two-day virtual summit of digital marketing professionals and featured speakers from high-profile, global companies.

Eye on UMSL: Dream it, do it

May 18, 2020

Grant Beckmann was on campus shooting b-roll for his internship with UMSL Athletics when he crossed paths with photographer August Jennewein.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

UMSL hosts webinars discussing pandemic’s effects on supply chains and immigrants

May 11, 2020

Representatives from four local companies discussed how they have adapted during COVID-19, and Adriano Udani explained challenges facing immigrant groups.

Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing

May 11, 2020

After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.

Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year

May 8, 2020

Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.

PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers

Apr 17, 2020

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

Apr 10, 2020

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

Apr 6, 2020

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.

Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers

Mar 9, 2020

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

Mar 2, 2020

Royalty were chosen based on their philanthropy efforts and crowned during the homecoming Dinner & Dance, which concluded the weeklong festivities.

Learning and technology combine at UMSL | Hack

Feb 28, 2020

The student-organized event connects participants with mentors and job opportunities while teaching them new computer programming techniques.

Transfer student Adrienne Johnson finds community through opportunities at UMSL

Feb 20, 2020

Johnson has embraced life at a new university through campus involvement and has thrived in UMSL’s welcoming atmosphere.

Brian Owens guides MIMH researchers to create anthem through Scientist Artist Collaborative

Feb 3, 2020

The researchers helped write the lyrics to and sang the outro on a song titled “Do Process” while working to spur their own professional creativity.

Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father

Feb 3, 2020

The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.

Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs

Feb 1, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Students discover opportunities for campus connections at Spring Involvement Expo

Jan 27, 2020

The Spring Involvement Expo brought a variety of campus organizations together, giving students the opportunity to enhance their college experience.

International MBA program with Nanjing University lauded as one of China’s leading dual MBA programs

Jan 24, 2020

Students in the program spend one year at Nanjing University, one year at UMSL and complete an international business internship.

UMSL volunteers make their mark around the region on MLK Day of Service

Jan 21, 2020

Students, faculty, staff and alumni pitched in at eight sites around St. Louis, joined by a group of teenagers from Westchester County, New York, during the 12th annual service event.

Able-Disable Partnership aims to make UMSL more inclusive for students with disabilities

Jan 13, 2020

The organization, founded in the fall of 2018, has pushed for changes that improve the experience for students with physical and developmental disabilities.

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

Dec 24, 2019

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.

December graduate Madsy Richards tackles academics, internships and volleyball

Dec 23, 2019

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

Dec 19, 2019

The organization unites DBA programs across the world, offering resources and opportunities for academic growth.

Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation to foster novel solutions to transportation issues

Dec 17, 2019

UMSL Assistant Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy will be part of the operations cabinet for the new center, which aims to develop solutions to improve crumbling roads and bridges.

Business faculty members receive ASCM grant to fund research on drone deliveries of vaccines

Dec 13, 2019

The project focuses on children under age 1 in Vanuatu and has the potential to help save lives around the world.

Alumni James Lally, Tom Minogue and Dennis Jenkins receive Business Journal C-Suite Awards

Dec 9, 2019

They joined 11 other honorees at a banquet last Thursday at the Hilton at the Ballpark.

From skating for Team USA to helping fellow students, Shannon Keys is on a roll

Dec 9, 2019

Keys represented Team USA at the inaugural World Roller Games. At UMSL, she’s helping students prepare for their futures as president of Delta Sigma Pi.

Jamillah Boyd’s appointment to AnitaB.org Board furthers her mission to support students in tech

Dec 3, 2019

UMSL has provided the assistant teaching professor opportunities for growth. Now she strives to help current students reach their career goals.

Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates

Dec 2, 2019

BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.

UMSL designated first Regional IPSERA Centre of Competence in North America

Dec 2, 2019

To be certified, a university must at minimum have a chair dedicated to purchasing and supply management and at least three full-time researchers and educators working in that area.

Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get

Nov 26, 2019

Five years ago, Emerson donated $1.5 million in scholarships to UMSL. Now that commitment is paying dividends in student success.

EQ Student Accelerator Pitch Competition highlights student entrepreneurship

Nov 25, 2019

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

Nov 25, 2019

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

Nov 20, 2019

Kim’s research, featured in a number of prominent publications, focuses on how data can be used to predict and influence consumer behavior.

New UMSL Women’s Hackathon organizers aim to increase participation in tech

Nov 18, 2019

UMSL student Nicole Gaehle and alumna Rebecca Craine added more women mentors and a new icebreaker in their first year of running the event.

Legally blind MBA student Elton Thomas pushes own career forward while advocating for others

Nov 11, 2019

National Industries for the Blind honored Thomas with the 2019 Milton J. Samuelson Award in recognition of his career advancement at The Lighthouse for the Blind–St. Louis.

Startups showcase energy innovation at Ameren Accelerator Demo Day

Nov 11, 2019

Six companies are bringing revolutionary ideas to the energy industry through a collaboration between Ameren, UMSL Accelerate and Capital Innovators.

UMSL adding new degrees in organizational leadership, sport management

Nov 6, 2019

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree programs, and students can begin enrolling in both as soon as Spring 2020.

UMSL ranked among the top 20 programs in the country for financial planning

Oct 25, 2019

Students can learn from knowledgeable faculty members and also have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience through the Student Investment Trust.

Eye on UMSL: Future Tritons?

Oct 21, 2019

Members of the Ritenour High School freshman class enjoyed their tour of the UMSL campus and met with faculty members from the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics on Oct. 10.

Grace Hopper Celebration inspires UMSL students majoring in information systems and technology

Oct 21, 2019

A group of 15 students joined an estimated 25,000 others at the conference, which celebrates women working in technology fields.

Women support women with launch of new faculty network

Oct 21, 2019

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.

U.S. Bank providing cybersecurity scholarships to four UMSL students

Oct 14, 2019

Courtney Zoellner, Carleta McKenzie, Patrick Brackin and James Brown received certificates in recognition of the scholarships during a ceremony Thursday at Anheuser-Busch Hall.

UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner

Oct 14, 2019

Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.

New Founders Dinner video highlights how scholarships transform lives

Oct 11, 2019

Senior biology major Awa Konte was among seven students featured reading from thank you letters to donors about how scholarships have aided them on their journey to degrees.

Eye on UMSL: At the controls

Sep 30, 2019

Alumni (from left) David McCubbins, David Simokaitis, Tom Birmingham and Bobby Sutherland work together in the Busch Stadium Scoreboard Video Department.

Top USDA economist speaks on agriculture and trade at UMSL forum

Sep 27, 2019

Warren Preston, deputy chief economist for the USDA, delivered the keynote address at a collaborative forum on agriculture, trade and supply chain issues.

US News ranks international business program in top 25 for 17th straight year

Sep 9, 2019

UMSL was also No. 1 in the St. Louis region on the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility in the annual “Best Colleges” rankings.

Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.