To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
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60 for 60: Joseph Castellano, Frank Cusumano, Rollo Dilworth, Terry Freerks, Martin Hayes and Annie Mbale honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Joseph Castellano, Frank Cusumano, Rollo Dilworth, Terry Freerks, Martin Hayes and Annie Mbale honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
60 for 60: Joseph Castellano, Frank Cusumano, Rollo Dilworth, Terry Freerks, Martin Hayes and Annie Mbale honored as exceptional alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Assistant Professor Lei Xu’s research explores the conditions that can foster entrepreneurship and innovation in entrepreneurial ecosystems
Xu and his collaborators examined a longitudinal sample of regional data from the United States between 1994 and 2016 and published their findings in the Academy of Management Journal.
Assistant Professor Lei Xu’s research explores the conditions that can foster entrepreneurship and innovation in entrepreneurial ecosystems
Xu and his collaborators examined a longitudinal sample of regional data from the United States between 1994 and 2016 and published their findings in the Academy of Management Journal.
Assistant Professor Lei Xu’s research explores the conditions that can foster entrepreneurship and innovation in entrepreneurial ecosystems
Xu and his collaborators examined a longitudinal sample of regional data from the United States between 1994 and 2016 and published their findings in the Academy of Management Journal.
UMSL students compete in Career Exploration Competition hosted by Finseca and Chapters of the Society of Financial Service Professionals
Finance majors Courtney Taylor and Carter Wiegman made up the 10th UMSL team in the past 11 years to advance to the finals of the competition.
UMSL students compete in Career Exploration Competition hosted by Finseca and Chapters of the Society of Financial Service Professionals
Finance majors Courtney Taylor and Carter Wiegman made up the 10th UMSL team in the past 11 years to advance to the finals of the competition.
UMSL students compete in Career Exploration Competition hosted by Finseca and Chapters of the Society of Financial Service Professionals
Finance majors Courtney Taylor and Carter Wiegman made up the 10th UMSL team in the past 11 years to advance to the finals of the competition.
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UMSL DEI Accelerator wins St. Louis Business Journal Fire Award
The program was recognized for its commitment to boosting diversity in the local startup economy and its success in providing paid internships to students.
Melody Freeman, James Campbell and Layne Paubel receive UMSL Hero Awards
The awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
UMSL opens its doors to Film Camp USA
Forty-five students have participated in the eight-week camp and helped develop the short film “Watchers,” which will debut on Saturday at the Touhill.
Alex LaPorta signs to play professional basketball in Europe
LaPorta has signed to play the 2022-23 season with Basketball Academie Limburg in the Dutch Women’s Basketball League.
Alumnus and Salute to Business Achievement honoree Joe Eimer gives back to move students forward
Eimer has stayed connected to the university, hiring several UMSL graduates and serving on the IST Advisory Board.
UMSL students play valuable roles in furthering the mission of St. Louis-based Food Outreach
Leizel Thomas and Noah Young are helping address food insecurity for those living with chronic illnesses in the St. Louis area.
UMSL DEI Accelerator receives $300,000 grant from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The grant was awarded through the Heartland Challenge, which funds programs, projects and initiatives that support underrepresented business owners and founders.
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams touts unprecedented investment in UMSL, north St. Louis County
Missouri’s 2023 budget will direct $40 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to UMSL to support a major campus redevelopment.
UMSL alumnus and retired Boeing executive Terry Elmendorf becomes UMSL’s executive in residence
Elmendorf returns to the university after more than 30 years in various leadership positions at Boeing.
DBA students receive grant to conduct ‘Ethics of Care’ research
Matthew Aplin-Houtz and Sarah Willey won a $5,000 grant from the Association of Fundraising Professionals to support their work.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL
To date, 28 pharmacy students have completed their MBAs through a partnership between UHSP and UMSL’s College of Business Administration that began in 2013.
Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the next step
John Meriac, associate professor of Global Leadership and Management, meets with members of the 2023 DBA cohort last Friday at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
UMSL community saddened by death of Board of Curators Student Representative Remington Williams
Williams, who died in a car crash early Wednesday morning, had been pursuing his MBA as a member the UMSL Online MBA Program’s inaugural cohort.
Business student Hannah Brazel helps a family in need through Be The Match
Brazel, a senior marketing major, donated peripheral stem cells to a patient with leukemia this spring, while working toward her bachelor’s degree and serving as Marketing Club secretary.
DEI Accelerator Demo Day shows progress and success of latest class of founders
Founders Will Bubenik, Tony Davis, La’Crassia Wilderness, Valeria Rodriguez and Paris Rollins showcased their businesses during last week’s event.
Alumni Q&A: Mac’s Local Eats Owner Chris ‘Mac’ McKenzie
The 2000 BSBA graduate prides himself on putting the very best ingredients, as well as his heart and soul, into creating his famous smash burgers.
Faculty members receive sabbaticals to develop new scholarship
Steve Bruce, James Campbell, Vanessa Garry, Kara Moskowitz, Lauren Obermark and Gualtiero Piccinini were granted sabbaticals in the 2022-23 academic year.
UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network
More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.
After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche
Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.
A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space
The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.
Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.
MBA graduate Alex LaPorta learns to lead on the court
As a star forward on the women’s basketball team, LaPorta earned multiple All-GLVC honors, but she also took pride in her performance in the classroom.
Black Faculty and Staff Association reviews ‘The State of Black UMSL’ and provides scholarships
Information systems major Clarence Baker Jr., nursing major Donyell Nelson, biology major Chinelo Onuijbo and finance major Corlia Spears received scholarships.
Lavender Graduation celebrates 30 LGBTQ+ students completing their degrees
UMSL’s Office of Student Involvement has been organizing formal, public Lavender Graduation ceremonies since 2018.
Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care
The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.
Eye on UMSL: International exchange
A delegation from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa meets with faculty members from the College of Business Administration last week.
UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday
The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 20 faculty promotions for the 2022-23 academic year
Four faculty members received tenure, three earned the rank of full professor and 13 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs
UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.
UMSL celebrates 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
Dean Joan Phillips presented the awards to alumni Joe Eimer, James E. Jordan, Susan O’Leary, Jay Plaskett and Peter Racen at a reception last Thursday.
Ken Rapsilber, Dena Jenkins and Megan Gregory 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 hosts annual international business case competition, sponsored by Bayer
The competition challenged students to utilize what they’ve learned about business so far and push themselves beyond traditional thinking to produce inventive solutions.
Indian and Muslim student associations celebrate holidays, traditions with joint dinner
The concurrence of Indian New Year and Ramadan offered an ideal opportunity to create space to share cultural differences and discover commonalities.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.
Eye on UMSL: Pizza with the provost
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Veterans Center kicked off its annual Student Veterans Week programming with Pizza with the Provost.
Virtual Spring Career Fair helps students make connections and land jobs
More than 200 students participated, and they had a chance to engage with about 100 companies eager to identify potential recruits.
UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide
Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.
Eye on UMSL: Lunch is served
Alumnus and restaurateur Chris “Mac” McKenzie delivers food to two patrons at the new location for Mac’s Local Eats, which opened in November on Oakland Avenue.
Growing Fintech offerings put UMSL at the avant-garde of increasing market demand
With the exploding importance of technology such as blockchain, it’s increasingly critical that people in the workforce are educated and prepared to work at the intersection of finance and technology.
CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
Scenes of celebration as UMSL comes back together for homecoming
Students, faculty, staff and alumni had their minds bent by a mentalist, packed the stands, feasted on chili and danced the night away at a ’20s-themed dance.
UMSL Accelerate accepting applications for inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5.
10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month
UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.
Supply chain student Gladwell Ndungu possess uncommon drive in pursuit of success
Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.
International Business Appreciation Month opens with panel discussion featuring journalists Ali Velshi, John Casey
The event, moderated by Dean Joan Phillips, was one of eight planned throughout February with the theme of Embracing Diversity and Opportunities.
Celebrating Black History Month with stories of UMSL student, alumni excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.
With the help of UMSL Global, this year’s international students are prepped for success
UMSL welcomed 70 new international students from 12 countries during Global Triton Welcome, a weeklong orientation held earlier this month.
Students can bolster goals in an UMSL mentorship program with Edward Jones
International business major Paige Risenhoover is among the first 15 students to take part in the program since it launched in August.
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