Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
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Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
The Ed G. Smith College of Business will accelerate UMSL’s ability to attract, educate and support more students to earn business degrees and enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
The Ed G. Smith College of Business will accelerate UMSL’s ability to attract, educate and support more students to earn business degrees and enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
The Ed G. Smith College of Business will accelerate UMSL’s ability to attract, educate and support more students to earn business degrees and enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
UMSL students participated in “Pie the Greek” last month to help fraternity and sorority members raise money for their philanthropies.
Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
UMSL students participated in “Pie the Greek” last month to help fraternity and sorority members raise money for their philanthropies.
Eye on UMSL: For a good cause
UMSL students participated in “Pie the Greek” last month to help fraternity and sorority members raise money for their philanthropies.
Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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Accounting alum Thomas Fabry has RubinBrown job lined up after CPA exam
Fabry has earned two accounting degrees from UMSL, receiving his bachelor’s in 2021 and graduating with his master’s with a focus in taxation in December.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
Veteran Ryan Manley graduates with information systems and technology degree
After his time in the Army National Guard, Manley worked at Gateway BMW Motorcycles, including his role as the service manager for more than seven years.
New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
The three-year program is Missouri’s first and only AACSB-accredited DBA program offering research concentrations in all areas of business administration.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
Temperance Blackman and her mother, Tyra Jones-Williamson, achieved their goal of earning a degree from UMSL together, and they are pursuing their master’s degrees starting in January.
Alum Irwin Loiterstein enjoys more than 50-year career in Christmas trees
Loiterstein, a member of UMSL’s first graduating class, had planned on becoming a CPA but instead developed into one of the region’s largest wholesalers of Christmas trees.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
International course gives UMSL students opportunity to work with peers from Finland, Germany
Students and faculty members from Seinäjoki University in Finland and Aschaffenburg University in Germany were on campus as part of a long-standing collaboration with UMSL.
EIC announces 12 companies selected for 2025 Anchor Accelerator
The expanded cohort for the 2025 Anchor Accelerator program includes Momentum Builder grants given in collaboration with EIC partners Schnucks, WEPOWER and Arch Grants.
TRIO Student Support Services helps students navigate challenges of college life
The office was created with a $1.3 million federal grant received in 2020 and provides academic coaching, mentoring, financial literacy and other services to about 80 students, most of them first-generation college students.
Aspire Software CEO Mark Tipton named UMSL’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Tipton, an UMSL Business alum, helped design and build the end-to-end business management software system that revolutionized the landscaping industry.
Keagan Bland set to become first graduate of UMSL’s Business Accelerated Master’s program
Bland chose to pursue information systems and technology when she transferred to UMSL, and she took a full summer course load to finish the Accelerated Master’s program this winter.
Business and tennis alum Marina Prediger lands new position as internal auditor with Lenovo Brasil
In her new role, the BSBA and MBA graduate performs audits focused on the internal operations of the company, providing independent insights related to risks and improvement potentials.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
Professor Michele Meckfessel got in the spirit of the season while leading a talk about taxes for accounting students in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
With Big Belly Deli, UMSL alum Nick Boyd chases entrepreneurial dreams
Boyd and Chris Timmermann, co-owners of Big Belly Deli in Florissant, opened their shop in December 2023 and built a loyal following with their signature Dutch Crunch bread.
2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards highlight dynamic year for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Five winners were honored during the celebration event in the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
Three UMSL graduates among St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Alums Stephanie Korpal, Jessica Cross and Maggie Rapplean were honored at the annual luncheon at the Chase Park Plaza.
Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.
UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
Students pitch business ideas during Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center’s 2024 Student Concept Competition
Jesse Frey, a senior business administration major, took home the top prize for Headlok, a heavy-duty hat retention clip for motorcycle riders.
2024 UMSL Sustainability Summit kicks off seven-year series with strong opening event
McKinsey & Company partner Mekala Krishnan, the opening keynote speaker, set the bar high with a data-driven and solutions-oriented presentation and question-and-answer session.
UMSL’s master’s in cybersecurity program ranked No. 3 in the country by Fortune
UMSL’s cybersecurity program offers students the opportunity to choose between an information systems and technology emphasis or a computer science emphasis.
Collaborative new fintech career event draws big crowd of business students
Officers and faculty advisors from the Accounting Club, the Finance Club and the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Club worked together to create a new event focused on the ever-evolving world of financial technology.
With his debut album, ‘Drum Shoes,’ UMSL alum Tommy Wasiuta is reinforcing the idea of tap dance as music
Wasiuta studied accounting at UMSL and has worked as a professional tap dance artist in New York City since 2021.
Finance Career Conference offers students wisdom from industry professionals
Morgan Koenig and Beth DeCamp, the keynote speakers for the annual conference that was first held in 2014, are UMSL alumni.
UMSL chapter of accounting honor society Beta Alpha Psi maintains Gold standard
In 11 years with Johnna Murray as the faculty advisor, UMSL’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Gamma Psi, has been awarded Gold status 10 times and Distinguished status once.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
UMSL’s International Business program continues to be recognized among nation’s best
The university ranked No. 20 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best undergraduate international business programs, the 21st time in 22 years UMSL has been rated in the top 25.
Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
Three faculty members were granted tenure, two earned the rank of full professor, and 12 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy offers UMSL students glimpse into careers as special agents
Maria Mory, who participated in the first Citizen Academy at UMSL as a student, was back to offer advice and guidance as a newly hired special agent with the IRS-CI unit.
MBA alum Lily Clark growing her boba tea company with bigger ideas on the horizon
As Bo.co’s loyal following of boba tea enthusiasts grows, Clark has started researching an urban planning concept for a self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly, walkable St. Louis community.
Senior Lauren Jordan’s perseverance rewarded with Women’s Transformational scholarship
Starting her own skin-care company, Lo Jordan Esthetics, allowed Jordan the flexibility to set her own schedule, creating an opportunity to pursue her business degree at UMSL.
Alum Mike Deniszczuk fostering new generation of entrepreneurs through support of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Deniszczuk received his BSBA from UMSL’s College of Business Administration in 1977 and went on to a nearly 40-year career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
Eye on UMSL: Making connections
Dean Shu Schiller speaks with attorney Eric Kendall Banks, a 1990 UMSL Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, during a reception last Wednesday night at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
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- 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
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- Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
