A 2010 graduate, Hobbs has spent the past 15 years carving out a career in optometric education.
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UMSL alum Brian Esselman named 2025 Missouri History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Esselman won the award for demonstrating creativity and passion in teaching American history at Affton High School.
UMSL marks a new era with dedication of Ed G. Smith College of Business
The first named college in the university’s history is honoring Smith, a two-time UMSL graduate and the founder and CEO of American Direct Marketing Resources.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Katsev family builds multigenerational legacy at UMSL College of Optometry
Dr. Nina Katsev graduated from the college in 1992, and daughters Dr. Cailyn Katsev Ruck and Dr. Julia “Kiki” Katsev Larson followed her path, earning degrees in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
MBA alum and former UMSL golfer Manon Labeur finds success at Commerce Trust
Labeur, whose time on the course with UMSL included a hole-in-one and an appearance in 2022 NCAA Division II Championships, is a senior private client advisor associate at Commerce Trust.
Accounting alum Kerrie McKenna-Forbes celebrates 15 years at Bank of America
McKenna-Forbes worked three jobs while taking classes – including Pierre Laclede Honors College classes – as she earned her accounting degree from UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Glass work
Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.
Alum Sandra Van Trease honored as Director To Watch by Director & Boards magazine
Van Trease is being recognized for her exemplary work as a board member for multiple companies and organizations since retiring from BJC HealthCare in 2020.
For second consecutive year, three UMSL accounting students awarded prestigious $15,000 PCAOB scholarship
To be eligible for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board award, students must carry a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be nominated by faculty members.