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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Eboni Valentine’s education at UMSL continues to support career development
Valentine works as an executive assistant and marketing and communications coordinator in the College of Business Administration while pursuing her MBA.
Dustin Smith, Christy Hummel and Mitch Hess receive UMSL Hero Awards
The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding
The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.
Keren and Keith Clinton continue UMSL family legacy
Keren, a May BSBA graduate, and Keith, a rising sophomore majoring in business, are following in the footsteps of their mother, Kimberly, and two older siblings.
Alumnus Kyle Jakubeck earns one of the top CPA exam scores in the country
Jakubeck was one of 50 recipients of the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
UMSL accounting students preparing to compete in Beta Alpha Psi competition at national meeting in Las Vegas
Krista Akers, Jameah Collins and Jarchelle Williams won the chance to compete after placing first at the regional competition in Milwaukee earlier this year.
NSA redesignates UMSL as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Associate Professors Vijay Anand and Shaji Khan from the Department of Information Systems and Technology led the redesignation process.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year
Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.
Professional pitcher Michael Plassmeyer pursuing BSBA at UMSL while working to reach major leagues
Plassmeyer pitched collegiately at MU but transferred to UMSL after getting drafted because of its proximity to his offseason home and the convenience of its online courses.
Cybersecurity major Cin Lam Mung aids his community in Myanmar through music
After Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, Mung recorded and sold copies of “Nang a Ding Om Den Ning,” an album of 12 love songs, to raise money for those affected.
Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes 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.
With Pour Decisions STL, Kaje Sanford and Javia Gilliam are making cocktail culture more accessible
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.
UMSL volleyball standout Charlotte Richards named 2023 GLVC Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award recipient
Richards is only the second UMSL athlete – and first female – to receive the award.
DeNae Howard grows her cookie business while earning accounting degree at UMSL
Howard has been applying lessons she’s learned in accounting and entrepreneurship to strengthen her cookie business, NaeAna’s Cookies.
Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.
UMSL students take turn investigating financial crime in IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy
The Citizen Academy was created to expose students to the work of IRS-CI and financial crime investigations so they might consider it as a possible career.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
International Photo Contest features spectacular scenes from around the globe
Senior business major Jackson Zamora took first place for his photo of the northern lights illuminating the night sky over Tromsø, Norway.
Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program
A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.
UMSL recognizes 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
The UMSL Business Alumni Chapter honored Patrick Chunn, Cathy Arshadi, Sam Ganga, Sarajeni Hammond and Rebecca Boyer for their achievements and leadership in business.
Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate
Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and DEI Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.
US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list gives high marks to UMSL’s DNP, MEd and part-time MBA programs
Six different UMSL graduate programs were recognized in the latest U.S. News rankings.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference celebrates its 11th year at the Touhill
Community was a major theme at the annual conference, which boasted 54 speakers across 20 sessions.
Shlynda Hudson, Mary Bosnick and Dustin Massie 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.
UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception
Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.
9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech
The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.
Six faculty members granted sabbaticals for research and other creative works
Deborah Cohen, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Nathan Muchhala, Rebecca Rogers, Eric Wiland and Gaiyan Zhang will spend either a semester or one full academic year on sabbatical.
UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.
Information systems major Georgeann McLemore broadens horizons during time at UMSL
McLemore was one of 15 recipients of the AGA National Collegiate Leadership Scholarship and had the opportunity to network at AGA’s annual National Leadership Training in Washington, D.C.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
Marcela Manjarrez shares lessons about ethics during Alumni Conversations speaker series
Manjarrez was the latest presenter in a six-part series put on by University Advancement and the College of Business Administration.
Just Enduring, a nonprofit organization cofounded by an UMSL graduate, supports bereaved parents and loved ones
Ben and Lara Gilham cofounded the organization after the loss of their 6-month-old son, Jackson.
Matt White among first students pursuing master’s in fintech at UMSL
White’s background in political science and interest in the global economy attracted him to the new program.
Four cybersecurity students receive scholarships from U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank representative Neil Rose presented the scholarships to students Andrew Miller, Bridget Black, Joshua Meppiel and Amir Esmaeli during an event on March 24.
Eye on UMSL: Planning session
Assistant Teaching Professor Damon Walker consults with students in his IT Project Management course as they work through plans for an upcoming Women’s Hackathon.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
An array of innovators take part in 2023 EQ Student Pitch Competition
Michael Pepper, Kolby Pierce and Denae Howard captured the top three prizes in the annual competition, which serves as a way to boost student entrepreneurs.
Department of Supply Chain and Analytics holds ‘speed networking’ event to help students secure career opportunities
The event helped students engage with local industry professionals to secure jobs and internships.
Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair
More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.
UMSL faculty members release books on supply chain and North American history
New works from supply chain faculty members Temidayo Akenroye and George Zsidisin and historian Kevin Fernlund are available now.
Business major Alexander Orywall joins friends in launching Tritons Football Club
A native of Leverkusen, Germany, Orywall had the idea to start the club as a way of sharing their enthusiasm for the sport of soccer.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
MS in Supply Chain Analytics student Abhishek Solomon gearing up for job at Bunge after graduation
Solomon is currently working as an intern at the company and is hoping to transition into a full-time role as a product owner for supply chain digitization initiatives.
Associate Professor Temidayo Akenroye’s research on supply chain fairness draws attention from World Economic Forum
Akenroye and collaborator Adegboyega Oyedijo from the University of Leicester offered five strategies to help improve supply chain fairness.
UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming
The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.
UMSL researcher finds that collaborative communication will help companies mitigate supply chain issues
Matias Enz’s research revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for managers to start collaborating more to navigate supply chain challenges.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
International business graduate Paige Risenhoover lands full-time position at Boeing after completing several internships
She was first connected with Boeing through the FLITE (Future Leaders in Thought and Experience) Program.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
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- Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
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