Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
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Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
Cloud-focused Business Intelligence Workshop on Emerging Technologies features speakers from Microsoft, FinLocker
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh created the workshop last year with the goal of bringing the latest developments in the areas of Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence to UMSL.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL counseling alumni release second children’s book in the ‘Kids Can Club’ series
Jen Monika McCurdy and Christine Corrigan Mendez published “Leo Gets His Nighttime ZZZs” on Feb. 12.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
Studying Abroad Panel Discussion explores challenges and rewards of living abroad
Teaching Professor Denise Mussman led the freeform discussion, which also touched on techniques to adjust to a new culture and language.
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Teach for America experience starts path to Missouri State Senate for education alumna
Lauren Arthur, who earned her MEd from UMSL in 2013, took office in the Missouri State Senate last month after winning a special election in June.
Students, faculty settling into improved Benton Hall after 18-month renovation
The building at the heart of UMSL’s science complex has seen significant upgrades as part of a $25.3 million project completed in August.
Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke care leadership
Alumna Jessica Dickman helped the VA’s traumatic brain injury clinic roll out the video telemedicine system during her doctoral work. It has been widely adopted by the VA St. Louis.
Show Me Costa Rica Project, started by UMSL education alumna, broadens students’ horizons
MEd alumna Samantha Lurie founded the initiative, which has helped 83 students from under-resourced communities take educational trips to Costa Rica since 2013.
Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language
Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.
National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name
Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.
Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy
The couple has committed more than $5 million to support students and help address needs such as the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of a nursing simulation lab.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
UMSL honors six distinguished alumni at Founders Dinner
Ken Cella, Gwen Moore, Michael Finkes, Tori Gillespie, Aaron Golchert and Mary Suiter have stood out for career success and commitment to community service.
UMSL love story leads the Wrights to dream careers in law, ministry
Business alumni Stephanie and Charles Wright celebrated 46 years of marriage in August after meeting as students in 1972.
First graduating class of BSN to DNP students making positive impact on underserved populations
The College of Nursing’s new BSN to DNP program prepares students to conduct translational clinical research that improves lives in real time.
Internship puts recent museum studies graduate behind the scenes at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Sophie Grus worked as the curatorial intern in Cooperstown after completing her master’s degree in history with a concentration in museum studies in May.
Two-time novelist acclaims MFA program for publishing success, gratifying profession
Her UMSL MFA launched Denise Bogard’s fruitful writing and teaching career, and earlier this year, she published her revamped thesis, “After Elise.”
Internship & Job Fair gives UMSL students a head start on their careers
The annual event brought 134 companies on campus to meet with 525 students and alumni at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
DNP graduate implementing effective prenatal consult for opioid-addicted women
What began as Becky Boedeker’s DNP thesis project is on its way to adoption by SSM Health and the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Social work alumna’s dream becomes reality at first-ever Triton Mobile Pantry
Ashley Johnson, UMSL Student Social Services case manager and a 2017 graduate, was instrumental in the event benefiting students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community.
State teacher of the year award an unexpected honor for education alumna
Shelly Parks, who earned her MEd from the UMSL College of Education in 2006, inspires her students through building a community in the classroom.
A picture-perfect UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Campus photographer August Jennewein was on hand to capture the scenes as students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered for the annual event at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class
Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.
Long-term planning, shared sense of resolve have UMSL moving in the right direction for students, community
Chancellor Tom George delivered his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday afternoon at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Eye on UMSL: A show of gratitude
Commerce Bank executives Robert Holmes and Sara Foster presented the Department of Art and Design with a $1,000 donation in appreciation for design work students in Lilly Huxhold’s class did last semester.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign
UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.
Alumna Kellyn Holliday embraces the analytical side of social work with help from UMSL
Holliday, a 2014 BSW graduate, serves as the public housing services coordinator at the Housing Authority of St. Louis County.
UMSL alumni gather in Denver to reminisce as they cheer on Cardinals
A group of 33 alumni and friends reconnected last Sunday at Coors Field.
‘Paul Artspace: 5 Years’ to open Saturday at Gallery 210 along with special curatorial project by HATSH
The exhibition will run through Dec. 1 and will feature work from more than 80 international, national, regional and local artists who have held residencies in the past five years.
Welcome home: Scenes from Move-In Day 2018
UMSL students were greeted by many friendly faces Friday when they moved into Oak Hall on South Campus.
Education alumnus named superintendent of Pattonville School District
Tim Pecoraro, a 1994 UMSL College of Education graduate, has worked his way up from elementary school principal to superintendent in the district he attended in his youth.
Extensive undergraduate involvement inspires Yaniv Dudaie’s return to MBA program
The 2018 international business and finance graduate enhanced his education through a number of campus activities.
UMSL hosts its first naturalization ceremony
A total of 109 individuals from 41 countries became U.S. citizens during Friday’s ceremony at the Millennium Student Center.
Leaving their mark: 3 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Most Influential Business Women class
The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Amy Kweskin, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Ginnie Westmoreland and the other honorees at a luncheon last week.
Nursing alumna finding success in competitive residency in Washington, DC
Brandi Fields credits family, faith, academic perseverance, campus involvement and powerful mentors for helping her land in the MedStar Georgetown Nurse Residency Program.
Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results
UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.
Former UMSL golfer Michael Block enjoying a homecoming in the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive
Block, now a club pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, was a member of the Tritons’ golf team in 1996-97.
Life in Malawi inspires Annie Mbale’s goal to empower women
The MBA student aspires to build a career working with women after a tumultuous childhood in the southern African country.
3 UMSL alumnae selected for yearlong Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
Taylor Clark, Erika Sonneville and Samantha Jarnagin will serve as assistant language teachers in placements across Japan.
International volunteer missions spur MBA student’s passion for teaching, research
MBA student Damon Walker returned to West Africa in May after an inspiring volunteer trip in 2017.
Criminology alumna aims to shine light on criminal justice in America through work with Measures for Justice
Shelby Davis serves as a data outreach associate for the nonprofit organization, which is working to gather county-level criminal justice data throughout the United States.
UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content
Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.
UMSL well represented in 2018 St. Louis Business Journal 30 under 30 class
MBA student Nicole Ward and alumnae Fredrecka McGlown and Kirsten Jones joined other honorees at a reception last week at The Caramel Room.
St. Louis teens create and collaborate through Gateway Writing Project’s OneCity Stories program
A diverse group of high schoolers learned about expression across many forms of media during a three-week course at UMSL at Grand Center.
Social worker Elizabeth Fuchs follows a dream formulated at UMSL
Fuchs, who earned her BSW and MSW at UMSL, was recently featured in the annual “Champions of Pride” issue of The Advocate magazine.
MFA alumnus Jason Vasser-Elong explores his family’s origins and own experiences in debut book, ‘shrimp’
The 174-page collection of poems, published by 2Leaf Press, brings together his passion for writing and interest in culture, heightened by his experiences majoring in anthropology.
NAF Future Ready Lab gives Jennings students learning opportunities on UMSL campus
The College of Education has teamed up with the national foundation and local corporations to provide a STEM summer internship experience for high school students.
UMSL interns to partner with six new startups in second annual Ameren Accelerator cohort
The six companies participating in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator offer energy, cybersecurity and construction solutions.
BES alumna Kayla Colona has found her niche at Mission: St. Louis
The 2015 graduate oversees the volunteer program at the Beyond School portion of the local nonprofit, which works with underserved communities.
Education alumna Beth Goetz joins elite group as new Ball State athletic director
The former women’s soccer coach and UMSL Sports Hall of Fame member is one of fewer than 40 female athletic directors in NCAA Division I.
UMSL alumnus Corey Smale takes entrepreneurial career in new direction with Good Fortune
The Strange Donuts co-founder, who earned a degree in communication, has opened a New Chinese American restaurant in the Botanical Heights neighborhood.
Alumnae work to heal impoverished East African communities, financing unlikely entrepreneurs
Kaitlyn Gresham and Christy Horton manage Under the Same Tree, a 501(c)(3) that helps economically empower Kenyans and Ugandans like Neema Mungusikiza (above) and her daughters.
John McCarthy navigates career, fatherhood in 11-year pursuit to become an engineer
McCarthy’s path to an engineering degree took longer than expected, but he remains optimistic about the doors it can open.
Information systems graduate Kyle Hopfer takes technological talents to Centene
Hopfer’s career at Centene began with a connection he cultivated at a UMSL-sponsored career fair.
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