Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
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May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
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UMSL alumnae honored as Most Influential Business Women
The St. Louis Business Journal named Nancy Millsap Hawes and Marcela Manjarrez Hawn to the 2019 class.
A 25-year ride: Lieutenant Tom McEwen leads with compassion as UMSL Police Department’s longest-serving member
McEwen has been devoted to maintaining UMSL’s safe learning environment since 1994.
Five years later: A snapshot of UMSL’s responses after Michael Brown’s death
In the years following Michael Brown’s death, UMSL Daily has covered efforts from the UMSL community to understand, heal, rebuild, change and more.
International student establishes second home, budding career in St. Louis
After three internships and an influential student experience, Nino Obanor secured a consulting job at Perficient.
Ladue News prominently features UMSL’s Finish Your Degree Scholarship
The weekly paper selected UMSL’s unique degree completion program for Friday’s cover story.
Karl Guenther appointed director of UMSL’s Anchor Institution Initiative
Guenther has spent the past eight years working on community engagement and economic development issues at UMSL.
MFA program helped cultivate alumnus Dan Musgrave’s sprouting literary career
The 2016 graduate spent two-plus years in the Tulsa Artist Fellowship and is working on a memoir in consultation with his father, John, a Vietnam War veteran.
Alumnus rises from UMSL Greek life to lead Sigma Pi Fraternity
A transformative experience at UMSL guides Jonathan Frost’s role as executive director and CEO of Sigma Pi.
Regions Bank awards grant to UMSL, The SoulFisher Ministries to aid previously incarcerated job seekers
The $25,000 grant will help fund a series of panels aimed at reducing the stigma around justice-involved individuals while allaying employers’ concerns about hiring them.
EdD alumnae break new ground with innovative social studies curricula
Chelsea Witwer and Julia Wilkins co-authored an award-winning dissertation focused on teaching social justice through the lenses of power and oppression.
National Black Nurses Association honors UMSL alumna with 40 and Under Award
The NBNA recognized Crystal Bailey for her prolific community outreach with the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis.
Nominations open for 2020 UMSL Sports Hall of Fame
The Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for inductees to the UMSL Sports Hall of Fame in three categories: student-athlete, coach or distinguished services.
Alumnae Gabrielle Clay, Nesmira Muratovic among Business Journal’s 30 under 30 honorees
Clay, who earned a degree in mathematics in 2012, is a senior project accountant at HOK. Muratovic, BSBA 2013, is a retail risk & supervision oversight manager at TD Ameritrade.
Alumnus Nate Oatis aims to help kids overcome trauma by teaching mindfulness, meditation
Oatis, who earned his degree in anthropology and economics in May, recently completed his first full year of the nonprofit Excelsior Program.
Alumna helps build up refugee community through her nonprofit Welcome Neighbor STL
Jessica Bueler, BSBA 2005, founded the growing organization that helps immigrants and refugees settle in St. Louis.
UMSL students laid groundwork for new Lindbergh exhibit at Missouri History Museum
Museum Studies MA students completed a 93-page concept packet in fall 2017 for what would become “Flores Mexicanas: A Lindbergh Love Story.”
UMSL students, alumni connect and learn during week of optometry meetings
Thousands of doctors, students and vendors from across the nation descended upon St. Louis and the College of Optometry for the annual Optometry’s Meeting last week.
Alumna Melanie Adams brings UMSL experience to new role as director of Anacostia museum
The College of Education alumna is excited to dive deep into the historic Anacostia neighborhood, which abolitionist Frederick Douglass once called home.
Japanese teaching program helps UMSL alumni pursue passions, bridge cultural gaps
Mahogany Wilson and Robby Suozzi will spend the next year as English instructors for the JET Program.
Founding College of Nursing Dean Shirley Martin dines with student honorees carrying on her legacy
Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.
UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board
Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.
Scholarships reward exemplary academic, real-world character education practitioners
Doctoral students Anthony Graham and Kim Starkey earn awards for their scholarly work at UMSL and its practical applications in their schools.
Doctoral candidate Sage Rohrer secures NSF fellowship to support study of Galápagos penguins
Rohrer, who received her bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2017, was one of approximately 1,500 graduate students selected for the fellowship this year.
Nontraditional student uses UMSL-gained skills for nontraditional path
Alumna Kim Rankin has used competencies gained at UMSL to inform the medical care and education of her adopted son, Nathaniel.
Supply chain education helps former technician become versatile businessman
Three kids, school and a laborious job kept Jason Salzman up at night. Now with a professional career, he’s thankful for the sacrifice.
Excellence in Nursing Awards honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates
St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.
CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL
Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.
In the spotlight: Alumnus D’Andre Braddix is helping define the UMSL experience
The education and criminology and criminal justice alumnus serves as the associate vice provost for student affairs.
Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort
The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.
UMSL dedicates Triton Pantry as it continues to serve students facing food insecurity
A recent report said nearly half of all college students have some degree of food insecurity with more than one in five falling into the most severe category.
UMSL outperforms expected student graduation rate, according to New York Times study
The paper found that UMSL graduates students at a rate 5 percentage points higher than expected compared to other universities with similar characteristics.
UMSL accountants among best CPA exam performers
AccountingEdu ranked UMSL’s Master of Accounting program as the best in Missouri for its exceptional CPA exam pass rate and other factors.
Misook Yu’s flat-fee financial planning brings stability to St. Louis small businesses
The College of Business Administration alumna hopes her business will help empower her everyman clients to achieve financial stability.
Nonprofit founder Shante Duncan defines her own path
The UMSL alumna empowers, teaches and houses women in need. Now, Shante Duncan aims to build up north St. Louis.
Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured a few of the joyous scenes from commencement weekend as nearly 1,500 students received their degrees.
Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media
In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.
Education graduate Caroline Gallaher prizes personal connections she makes with students
A serious car accident delayed her degree, but Gallaher still graduated summa cum laude and has already been hired to teach eighth-grade math in the fall.
Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women
New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.
Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree
Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.
North County Inc. honors Chancellor Tom George with Public Service Leadership Award
The regional development association recognized the chancellor for his role in steering UMSL and its contributions to north St. Louis County.
Litmag gives UMSL community a chance to shine in its pages, behind the scenes
The 31st annual edition of the student-run literary and art journal features 48 works from 31 different creators.
Alumna earns What’s Right with the Region honor for work in Normandy schools
Focus St. Louis is recognizing Inda Schaenen and her nonprofit, Project Lab St. Louis, in the Improving Equity and Inclusion category.
UMSL alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement ceremony
Business alumni Michael Mohr, Opal Jones, Jessica Portis and Mark Deadwyler were recognized for their professional achievements May 1.
More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.
Print Fair draws collectors and dealers of paper arts to UMSL campus
The 13th annual edition of the St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair takes place Friday through Sunday and features 25 local and national dealers and artists.
Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms
The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.
Coro fellowship stokes alumna’s passion for pursuing equity in education
Clara Karger, an MEd graduate, is part of a highly selective cohort of public affairs fellows taking part in experiential leadership training.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival serves as joyous sendoff for Jim Widner
UMSL’s director of jazz studies, who is retiring from teaching this year, founded the festival in 2004 and has served as artistic director ever since.
Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives
Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.
UMSL alumnus takes creative talents, witty humor to Yahoo!’s NBA social platforms
John Nichols, who earned his business administration degree in 2008, has made a career out of creating viral content and commenting on the NBA.
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