The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
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MBA alum Angela Garland grows thriving Exit 11 coffee drive-thru business
Lessons learned during her graduate program at UMSL still resonate as Garland and her husband, Scott, continue to expand Exit 11.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
Dr. Angel Novel Simmons named associate dean of student services and alumni relations for the College of Optometry
She is focused on supporting students and also building up the college’s alumni presence, including reinstating a quarterly newsletter showcasing alumni achievements and hosting the annual August Academe.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
UMSL Optometry graduates Mariah Strahm and Kevin Pizarro-Miller reinvigorate passion for humanitarian work in El Salvador
The recent graduates joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in San Alejo in March.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Education graduate Lisa Foust named Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.