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.
LATEST IN Academics
60 for 60: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream 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: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream 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: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream 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.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
MORE IN Academics
Graduate students compete for cash and bragging rights in thesis presentation contest
Sydney Harris, Stephan Germann and Mike Deckard took first, second and third place, respectively, in last week’s Three Minute Thesis contest.
Criminology students get glimpse of what traffic stops are like for law enforcement officers
Students from the Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student Association went through a series of role-playing exercises with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
St. Louis youth, University Singers spend rare hour with the most awarded a cappella group in history
They had plenty of questions for acclaimed sextet Take 6, who performed and interacted with the students during a free Lunch and Learn event at the Touhill.
Alumna Stacy Isermann finds her entrepreneurial spirit
Embracing all educational opportunities in her pursuit of a degree in criminology proved to be the catalyst for her future business success.
Eye on UMSL: Autumn majesty
Though the new Science Learning Building on the south side of the science complex is presently getting all the attention, this lovely scene sits on the north side.
Entomology expert talks pest genetics, control leading up to 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum
Titled “Mosquitoes: Ecology, Disease Vectors, and Control,” the 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum is Nov. 10 at the Saint Louis Zoo.
A timely play, a week at UMSL and critical thinking in iambic pentameter
Six days with the visiting Actors From The London Stage left students, faculty and local youth invigorated by Shakespeare – and also out of breath.
UMSL named ‘Best for Vets’ three years running
Military Times’ 2017 rankings place the university at No. 40 on a list of 130 four-year schools recognized as the most military-friendly institutions in the country.
A creepy-crawly Halloween in UMSL entomology class
Halloween transformed more than 30 students in an entomology course into beetles, butterflies, praying mantises and more at UMSL.
Two Japanese majors join faculty member for ‘Conflicts of Interest’ symposium, art exhibition
At the encouragement of one of their language professors, Abby Naumann and Seth Huntington participated in a scholarly gathering at Saint Louis Art Museum Oct. 21 and 22.
Criminology major Jeph Jones finds purpose in raising awareness of veteran suicide
The student veteran served two tours in Iraq and struggled to adapt after returning home, so he’s using his experience to help others.
Culture, citizenship, service: Graduate student develops school leadership philosophy during year-long residency
Thanks to an investment in UMSL by Civic Progress, aspiring principal Michelle Cooley is getting the chance to walk a mile in an administrator’s shoes.
Eye on UMSL: Warming up to Shakespeare
Under the direction of a professional British actor, UMSL students warm up during a unique class session bringing to life one of the texts they’ve been studying.
‘ABC & Politics’ event generates dialogue on local issues, importance of engaging in political process
Local politicians took part in the panel discussion Tuesday evening in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.
All things percussion: Matthew Henry grows UMSL program’s reputation and repertoire
The associate teaching professor has been expanding the percussive possibilities at his alma mater – and throughout the broader community – for over a decade now.
The future of IT: Bluemix for Girls inspires confidence in young women
UMSL information systems majors were on hand to assist participants, helping to bridge the gender gap in tech and highlight career options.
Honors graduates now classmates again while pursuing MFAs in fiction, poetry
Marie Carol Kenney and Jessie Eikmann are each on track for back-to-back UMSL degrees after finishing their undergraduate studies earlier this year.
Youth Writing Festival welcomes students from across the St. Louis region to revel in the power of the written word
From poetry to political ad campaigns, local students and teachers came together to explore and embrace writing opportunities not often found in the average classroom environment.
UMSL political scientists share insights on ‘Huge election’ during Carpenter Series lecture
Professors David Kimball, Anita Manion and Dave Robertson each presented and took questions Thursday evening in the J.C. Penney Auditorium.
Athletics Q&A with senior defender Evan Garrad
He’s been a four-year mainstay in the backfield for the men’s soccer team, helping the Tritons to a 10-3-1 overall record so far this season.
Brains on brains: Students fill first UMSL Neuroscience Research Showcase
More than 20 students from all different disciplines filled the showcase with brainy research exploring topics from chimera neural oscillators to the psychology of love.
Graphic design professor shows ‘Memory Palaces’ in South Korea, gives lecture in Japan
Following an exhibition of her work on Jeju Island, UMSL’s Jennifer McKnight traveled to Tokyo, where she gave a lecture on visual metaphor at Temple University.
Globetrotting MBA student lands job at KPMG
Alexandra Loehr’s adventures around the world have brought her to St. Louis for the start of a fruitful career.
Vince Schoemehl to share ideas on how to prepare St. Louis for the future at Oct. 26 MPPA gathering
The former St. Louis mayor and Grand Center Inc. president will be speaking during the event at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
Eye on UMSL: Difference makers
A concentration of nature’s biggest advocates forms as UMSL graduate students – all budding conservationists – gather around 2016 World Ecology Award recipient Sylvia Earle.
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle honored with Harris Center World Ecology Award
Called “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-year-old continues to deep sea dive and fight to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
Rise of the automatons: Mary Lacity’s latest book tackles service automation in modern industries
A Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Information Systems at UMSL, she researches how robots and humans intersect in the workforce.
Eye on UMSL: Go underground
The underground pathway to the new Science Learning Building is a flurry of foot traffic and energy. It’s also the home of a new dining option, Simply to Go Café.
‘The Nature of Light’ exhibition opens at Mercantile Library
Free and open to the public beginning Oct. 17, the show features the photography of Heidi Lopata Sherman, who was, in her own words, obsessed with light.
UMSL one of eight Missouri schools in $5 million NSF grant to increase minority graduates in STEM
The grant calls for a 125 percent increase in Missouri’s minority STEM graduates, with the goal of graduating more than 600 statewide by 2021.
MPPA student aims to make a difference in her adopted home through community development
Jenny Connelly-Bowen spent her summer working as an intern at Rise Community Development and Northside Community Housing.
Dave Robertson’s insights on second presidential debate shared around the globe
The political science chair spoke to news organizations, both local and international, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in St. Louis.
Interdisciplinary studies major turns passion for natural world, sustainability into practical things of beauty
An active volunteer and teacher in the St. Louis community, Tom Hill plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail after finishing his long-awaited bachelor’s degree at UMSL this fall.
Anthropologist promotes cultural sensitivity for a diverse aging population
Margo-Lea Hurwicz recently presented research on health, aging and respect for cultural differences at a national symposium.
Riverfront Times names MFA alumna among this year’s 75 reasons to love St. Louis
Amy Milton, who earned a graduate degree from UMSL in 2013, made the RFT’s annual Best of St. Louis issue this fall for proving “that nothing is funnier than honesty.”
Experiences while at UMSL helped prepare alumna Andrea Ellis to juggle work, law school
The 2015 economics graduate has continued her role in the Missouri Army National Guard amid a loaded schedule.
Meet Liz de Laperouse: New Harris Leadership Council volunteer chair, longtime conservation advocate
Liz de Laperouse, who spent some of her youth in what is now Zimbabwe, brings a worldly perspective to conservation and her new Harris Center role.
Chemistry alumnus shakes up classroom learning environment after unusual academic path
It took Joe Wilson 20 years to get his PhD in chemistry from UMSL due to a big tech detour, but his journey is paying off as a professor.
Set in the Ozarks, Mary Troy’s new novel follows a protagonist ‘Swimming on Hwy N’
The professor of English tells a tale of generations, hard-earned wisdom and the tricky intersections of past and present in “Swimming on Hwy N,” her second novel.
Social work grant will be used to open dialogue about racial tensions in St. Louis
With the aid of programs developed by UMSL faculty member Courtney McDermott, graduate student Christy Horton pursues policy change and racial equity in the St. Louis region.
Education alumna honored at Excellence in Education gala
Bermuda Elementary kindergarten teacher Kimberly Berry was honored by The St. Louis American Foundation for her outstanding efforts in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.
Twin sisters choose UMSL College of Nursing for reputation, familiarity
Meagan and Maureen Mohan believe that the UMSL College of Nursing is their best bet for future career preparation, and they’re happy to rely on each other as they start their college journey.
More to mail than stamps: Computer science alumni, now USPS IT pros, earn consecutive promotions
Edwin Schaeffer, David Ellis and James Vaughn each stepped up to the title of computer programmer/analyst at the USPS St. Louis I/T Solutions Center.
Athletics Q&A with junior volleyball player Danielle Waedekin
Junior libero Danielle Waedekin has been a welcome addition to the backline of the Tritons volleyball team while pursuing her degree in nursing.
From youngest in program to distinguished alumna: Nursing graduate charts course for the future
Belma Mahmutovic received the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award at the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in August.
Year’s first presidential debate attracts large audience at student center, as across the country
Students and a few faculty members packed Century Room A at the Millennium Student Center and watched as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump shared the stage in New York.
Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair
The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.
Louder than words: Glendale couple receives UMSL fundraising award
Dynamic alumni duo Terry and Stan Freerks were honored with the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.
There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs
A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.
5 excellent alumni formally recognized at annual event
The UMSL Alumni Association celebrated five distinguished UMSL alumni at the university’s 25th annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.
LATEST NEWS
- Display honoring UMSL alum Marty Hendin’s famed Trinket City still thrills Cardinals tour groups at Busch Stadium
- Jennifer Reynolds-Moerhle, Jennifer McKanry and Ahmad Mian receive UMSL Hero Awards
- MBA helps 2-time UMSL grad Maggie Rapplean make partner at Moneta Group
- CLIMB program celebrates 10th class of summer interns
- Eye on UMSL: Tending the gardens
- UMSL Department of Art and Design collaborates with newly opened Sundance Café to display faculty works
- Honors College graduate Jay Gaskin pursuing career in media and entertainment, starting with internship at STL-TV
- PR Pathways offers high school students an in-depth look into careers in public relations
- Longtime faculty members retire after decades of service to the School of Social Work
- Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos selected as fellow in esteemed Eno Center for Transportation Leadership Development Conference
