Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students

Nov 18, 2015

Students Brandon Garrison and Taylor Obst work on a batch of beer they’re brewing for the UMSL course Beer Brewing: Chemical and Biochemical Principles.

Dias named CollegeSwimming.com DII National Swimmer of the Week

Nov 11, 2015

The freshman business administration major collected four wins last week in two meets for the UMSL Tritons.

Softball infielder leads roundtable discussion at Transgender Spectrum Conference

Nov 5, 2015

Recognized for his candor, insight and positive attitude, Ryan Logan has been chosen as a panelist for the second annual Transgender Spectrum Conference.

UMSL breaks ground on new business building

Nov 3, 2015

Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.

Dias garners PNC GLVC swimming weekly award

Oct 29, 2015

In just his third collegiate meet, the business administration major broke a UMSL school record in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:53.71.

UMSL alumnus among the world’s top-performing CEOs

Oct 21, 2015

Since 2005, George Paz, BSBA 1982, has served as CEO of Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefit management company in the country.

UMSL, IBM workshop allows Normandy High School girls to get techy

Oct 15, 2015

UMSL partnered with IBM on Oct. 9 to host a workshop for junior and senior girls from Normandy High School. The focus was to spark an interest in IT careers.

Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis

Oct 15, 2015

He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Tyler Collico

Oct 15, 2015

He may be halfway through his final season as a collegiate soccer player, but he still has plenty of goals on the field he’d like to attain.

Ameren partners with UMSL to enhance Opportunity Scholars, Bridge programs

Oct 14, 2015

The initiative will help unprepared precollegiate students to matriculate, and it will provide new opportunities for underrepresented students interested in STEM careers.

Taylor named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 6, 2015

The UMSL junior forward tallied an impressive eight points on three goals and two assists in wins over Drury and Missouri S&T last weekend, scoring the game-winner in both matches.

Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’

Sep 27, 2015

Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.

6 accomplished alumni in spotlight at annual event

Sep 27, 2015

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) Evelyn Bailey Moore, Julie Nash, Cassandra F. Kaufman, Judy L. Burns, Matthew D. Shank and Andrew J. Theising.

Students, employers put faces to applications at job fair in Mark Twain

Sep 20, 2015

Engineering major Oriana Jones (left) connects with UMSL alumna Nikia Munson, an electrical engineer with Power Engineers, during the UMSL Internship & Job Fair on Friday.

Athletics Q&A with senior setter Lindsay Meyer

Sep 20, 2015

The senior is in her fourth season as a starting setter for the volleyball team. She ranks third in program history with 2,890 career assists.

3 staff members recognized for outstanding service, teamwork, care

Sep 16, 2015

The recipients of the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence include (from left) Mary Brown, Debra Black and Samuel Darko.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 16, 2015

The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.

IS professional wins Chancellor’s Award with personality, heart

Sep 15, 2015

Brian Lawton’s enthusiasm, technology industry experience and mentorship have netted him the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-Time Faculty Member.

US News ranks International Business program 12th nationally

Sep 15, 2015

The International Business program landed its 13th consecutive top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report last week.

Accounting alumnus makes his business about connections

Sep 13, 2015

Jeffrey Smith, founder of Brown Smith Wallace, was a member UMSL’s first graduating class in 1967.

Bakery owner returns to UMSL, completes degree

Sep 8, 2015

Patrick Judd, owner of The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe recently returned to UMSL to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Eye on UMSL: Welcome back

Aug 30, 2015

Pi Kappa Alpha was one of 60 organizations and campus units that participated in the annual Fall Expo at UMSL.

All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students

Aug 26, 2015

UMSL business students Nour Salmeen, Kevyn Gandaho and Alex Loehr and Joe Rottman, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management, are excited about the newly created department.

6 returning students share tips for new Tritons

Aug 23, 2015

UMSL students (from left) Nour Salmeen, Andrea Bryant, Cameron Roark, Charlotte Kawa, Austin Culbertson and Trang Do offered a few words of wisdom for those new to campus this fall.

Young innovators compete in entrepreneurial program

Aug 10, 2015

Local high school students discuss their concept during The Pitch, a summer entrepreneurial program organized by UMSL’s College of Education.

Accounting student receives $10,000 merit scholarship

Jul 29, 2015

Paul Moritz received the scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. He plans to use it to earn his master’s degree in accounting from UMSL.

Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars

Jul 19, 2015

Bill Yakstis earned a bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2012 and continued on with his master’s degree in business administration.

Golfer Matt Barry earns 2015 GLVC Sportsmanship Award

Jul 16, 2015

Barry became the first UMSL student-athlete to earn the league’s individual sportsmanship award.

UMSL student, alumnae named ‘30 Under 30’

Jul 14, 2015

Three members of the UMSL community are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 “30 Under 30” class.

On the Chinese stage: Jazz faculty, student combo performs abroad

Jun 30, 2015

The faculty and student jazz combo traveled to China this summer to perform at three of UMSL’s exchange universities.

Xtreme IT! Summer academy gives students hands-on experience

Jun 25, 2015

Participants spent a week at UMSL attending workshops and visiting area businesses to learn more about information systems careers.

Chancellor Tom George: UMSL’s future has great promise

Jun 23, 2015

George discussed UMSL’s future on the June 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio.

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Jun 22, 2015

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement

Jun 11, 2015

Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.

Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team

Jun 3, 2015

The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.

Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams

Jun 1, 2015

The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine

May 21, 2015

Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.

IS career conference gives students networking experience

May 19, 2015

More than 100 UMSL students took part in the daylong conference.

Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon

May 14, 2015

Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene

May 13, 2015

In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.

Simokaitis named NCBWA First Team All-Midwest Region

May 12, 2015

The accounting major led the GLVC with 11 saves, which ranks fifth nationally in NCAA DII and is second most in an UMSL single season.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors

May 11, 2015

Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.

Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year

May 10, 2015

Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.

Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week

May 7, 2015

The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch

May 6, 2015

Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.

Wilson named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

May 5, 2015

The business administration major threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie

May 4, 2015

UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.