International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience

Aug 9, 2016

After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Getting down to business

Jul 28, 2016

Anheuser-Busch Hall continues to take shape on UMSL’s North Campus since the project’s groundbreaking last fall.

UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded

Jul 26, 2016

With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL

Jun 30, 2016

As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.

There from the beginning: Biz wiz, Alumni Association president gets new inclusive membership model rolling

May 18, 2016

Kirk Richter assumed the UMSL Alumni Association presidency in July 2015. His new role coincides with the rollout of the association’s non-dues-paying membership model.

Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL

May 18, 2016

From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.

In her own words: Navy pilot turned accounting professor talks aviation, teaching

May 17, 2016

Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.

Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value

May 11, 2016

Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.

UMSL region’s first and only NSA, DHS designated ‘Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education’

May 9, 2016

The honor comes just two years after the formation of the UMSL Cybersecurity Program, and only one other institution in Missouri holds the distinction.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.

UMSL salutes business alumni for outstanding career achievements

Apr 26, 2016

The April 21 event included five awards – for Entrepreneurial Spirit, Outstanding Volunteer, Rising Star, Outstanding Leader and Distinguished Career Achievement.

Business graduate programs named among ‘Best for Vets’

Apr 20, 2016

“Military Times” recently listed UMSL’s College of Business Administration among the top 25 graduate business schools for veterans in the nation.

Students’ marketing efforts lead to a sold-out business conference

Apr 19, 2016

More than 1,200 people are attending UMSL’s fourth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference at St. Louis Union Station April 21.

Alumnus brings startup to St. Louis, UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Apr 18, 2016

At first Nick Szabo didn’t see St. Louis as part of the picture for his startup endeavor, but coming home turned out to be a great move.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, business philosophy find fans during duo’s campus visit

Apr 18, 2016

The founding faces behind Ben & Jerry’s ice cream made an appearance at UMSL last week before a crowd of about 150 people.

Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

Mar 30, 2016

In collaboration with UMSL’s Deans Network, serial entrepreneur Dan Lauer is spearheading UMSL Accelerate, a new interdisciplinary effort on campus.

Athletics Q&A with sophomore swimmer Diogo Dias

Mar 30, 2016

Sophomore Diogo Dias has made quite the splash in his first season with the UMSL men’s swimming team.

Lessons beyond graduation the focus of Distinguished Speaker Series event

Mar 15, 2016

Sara Hannah of the BW Leadership Institute will speak at 5:30 p.m. March 17 in the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.

Kunkel and Fletcher earn All-GLVC honors

Mar 15, 2016

Kelly Kunkel was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, while redshirt sophomore Jordan Fletcher was selected to the All-GLVC Third Team.

ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities

Mar 9, 2016

UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.

Media Coverage: February 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

IBCC focuses on connecting a global future

Mar 1, 2016

The International Business Career Conference, now in its eighth year, will be held March 4 in the J.C. Penney Building and Conference Center at UMSL.

Marketing expert talks Super Bowl commercials

Feb 9, 2016

Haim Mano, associate professor and chair of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked about this year’s Super Bowl ads Monday on KMOV.

Media Coverage: January 2016

Feb 4, 2016

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Red & Gold Regatta, ice skating among jam-packed Homecoming 2016 lineup

Jan 25, 2016

A week full of campus fun is on the horizon at UMSL, where homecoming begins earlier than usual this year.

NSLS chapter applauds 3 faculty members, inducts 50 more students

Jan 7, 2016

Ask UMSL students about their experience of top-notch teaching on campus, and they describe more than just what happens in seminars and lecture halls.

Conservation, recreation go together for student founders of busy Environmental Adventure Organization

Jan 3, 2016

Its members organize tree climbs, tour recycling facilities, tend a community garden, camp extensively and regularly assist with stream cleanup in the region.

Marquardt named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Dec 23, 2015

He finished the week shooting 50 percent from both the floor (14-of-28) and three-point land (11-of-22), while netting all 10 of his free-throw attempts as well.

Emerson Community, North County Matching scholarships make a difference in students’ lives

Dec 17, 2015

More scholarship money went into action at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this fall with 50 new students...

Graduating students, well-wishers gather to celebrate achievements

Dec 16, 2015

It’s hats off this Saturday to the more than 700 students participating in commencement celebrations at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research

Dec 13, 2015

Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.

Huelsman, Collico garner All-GLVC honors in men’s soccer

Dec 2, 2015

Huelsman led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists while Collico scored four goals and tallied a pair of assists this season.

IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals

Dec 1, 2015

Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.

Business student Nour Salmeen benefits from big-city opportunities at UMSL

Nov 30, 2015

Salmeen was drawn to UMSL by the university’s strong business program, connections to the community and internship opportunities.

You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association

Nov 24, 2015

A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.

Here’s how Emerson’s support has had an immediate and long-term impact on UMSL

Nov 19, 2015

Emerson has contributed nearly $6 million to UMSL over the years. People often ask, “Just where does all that money go?” Here’s your answer.

New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science

Nov 19, 2015

Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Kelly Kunkel

Nov 19, 2015

The business administration major is a student in the Pierre Laclede Honors College and senior forward on the UMSL women’s basketball team.

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.