Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves

Dec 2, 2015

“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.

Kat Riddler, The Current’s editor-in-chief, puts focus on writing, staff camaraderie

Dec 1, 2015

The English graduate student leads weekly meetings where the student newspaper staff members discuss what’s working well and what they can further improve on.

Saving the planet one ecologist at a time

Nov 29, 2015

UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.

You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association

Nov 24, 2015

A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.

UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Nov 19, 2015

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

Nursing alumna Kenya Haney: Fierce leader, minority health-care advocate

Nov 18, 2015

The nursing alumna is the director of Cardiology Services and Respiratory Care Services at both Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus

Nov 17, 2015

UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.

MFA alumna’s documentary to premiere at St. Louis International Film Festival

Nov 12, 2015

St. Louis’ past and present intertwine in “The First Secret City,” a documentary co-directed by Alison Carrick. The two-hour film premieres at noon this Sunday at the Tivoli Theatre.

UMSL breaks ground on new business building

Nov 3, 2015

Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.

Bat woman: Not the fictional heroine, the real UMSL alumna

Oct 22, 2015

Vona Kuczynska, MS biology 2015, is a bat specialist for SCI Engineering, a consulting company that helps developers comply with the Endangered Species Act.

Former UMSL soccer standouts, team inducted into St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame

Oct 22, 2015

The inductees include Jan Gettemeyer Sansone and Joan Gettemeyer, along with the 1973 men’s soccer national championship team.

UMSL alumnus among the world’s top-performing CEOs

Oct 21, 2015

Since 2005, George Paz, BSBA 1982, has served as CEO of Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefit management company in the country.

UMSL alumnus earns Emmy for news coverage

Oct 20, 2015

Steve Johnson is the managing editor for Oklahoma City’s KFOR, which received the award for its coverage of the a 2013 tornado in Moore, Okla.

Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis

Oct 15, 2015

He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.

Ameren partners with UMSL to enhance Opportunity Scholars, Bridge programs

Oct 14, 2015

The initiative will help unprepared precollegiate students to matriculate, and it will provide new opportunities for underrepresented students interested in STEM careers.

History alumnus, teacher Rodney Wilson reflects on LGBT History Month’s beginnings

Oct 7, 2015

The Missouri teacher and mentor became the state’s first openly gay K-12 instructor while also pursuing a graduate degree at UMSL in the early ’90s.

ED Collabitat opens with aims to revolutionize educational thinking

Oct 4, 2015

The ED Collabitat is both a way of thinking and a space to collaborate on projects, conceive programs to solve problems and renew education structures and cultures.

Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’

Sep 27, 2015

Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.

6 accomplished alumni in spotlight at annual event

Sep 27, 2015

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) Evelyn Bailey Moore, Julie Nash, Cassandra F. Kaufman, Judy L. Burns, Matthew D. Shank and Andrew J. Theising.

Former Grand Center leader Vince Schoemehl joins PPA School as fellow

Sep 24, 2015

UMSL alumnus Vince Schoemehl (BA history 1972) is entering the next phase of his career following decades of public and nonprofit leadership.

Students, employers put faces to applications at job fair in Mark Twain

Sep 20, 2015

Engineering major Oriana Jones (left) connects with UMSL alumna Nikia Munson, an electrical engineer with Power Engineers, during the UMSL Internship & Job Fair on Friday.

IS professional wins Chancellor’s Award with personality, heart

Sep 15, 2015

Brian Lawton’s enthusiasm, technology industry experience and mentorship have netted him the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence to a Part-Time Faculty Member.

New rec center makes a splash with grand opening

Sep 15, 2015

UMSL student leaders past and present were on hand Sept. 10 to formally commemorate the opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

Accounting alumnus makes his business about connections

Sep 13, 2015

Jeffrey Smith, founder of Brown Smith Wallace, was a member UMSL’s first graduating class in 1967.

Bakery owner returns to UMSL, completes degree

Sep 8, 2015

Patrick Judd, owner of The Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe recently returned to UMSL to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Tough-love teaching wins computer scientist Chancellor’s Award

Sep 7, 2015

Sanjiv Bhatia will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.

Newman Center group builds home, relationships during crowdfunded effort in Nicaragua

Sep 2, 2015

After building a much-needed home in Nicaragua, members of a UMSL Catholic Newman Center service team pause to bless the structure alongside the new owners of the house.

More than 350 students to participate in Aug. 8 commencement

Aug 5, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis will welcome the new graduates into the ranks of 92,000 fellow alumni.

UMSL, WUSTL Joint Engineering grad’s climb to MAVERICK

Aug 3, 2015

Michael Goedeker graduated this past spring with his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and now works for MAVERICK Technologies.

UMSL alumnus leads school during year of unrest

Jul 30, 2015

Howard Fields III (far right) started the 2014-15 school year as principal of Koch Elementary School, just down the road from where the shooting of Michael Brown occurred.

Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars

Jul 19, 2015

Bill Yakstis earned a bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2012 and continued on with his master’s degree in business administration.

UMSL student, alumnae named ‘30 Under 30’

Jul 14, 2015

Three members of the UMSL community are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 “30 Under 30” class.

3 Japanese language grads earn national honors

Jul 7, 2015

The Japanese National Honor Society recognized recent UMSL graduates (from left) Susanne Mackay, Kristin Kottemann and Anita Fike.

Sharon Lynn Pruitt ready to take media to the next level

Jun 29, 2015

Sharon Lynn Pruitt will be heading to the East Coast, but she’s already made a mark at the University of Missouri–St....

Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae

Jun 22, 2015

The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness

Jun 21, 2015

UMSL alumna and actress Phyllis Smith stopped by the Saint Louis Science Center on Friday to share the trailer of her new movie, “Inside Out.”

Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement

Jun 11, 2015

Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.

Matt Hirschfeld’s art takes him from UMSL to SNL

Jun 10, 2015

The UMSL alumnus has contributed his artwork to an exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

Thriving in the desert: University founded by UMSL graduate continues to flourish in Oman

Jun 9, 2015

UMSL alumnus Muneer Al-Maskery (left) founded and serves as president of Modern College of Business and Science in Oman.

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine

May 21, 2015

Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.

Army veteran, UMSL manager Karen Pierre joins USO board

May 19, 2015

For Karen Pierre serving on the USO advisory board is about coming full circle and giving back.

IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis

May 17, 2015

The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.

Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace

May 17, 2015

Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

UMSL alumni grow the St. Louis startup scene

May 13, 2015

In addition to founding successful companies, alumni like Jan Christian Andersen are helping to redefine the city’s entrepreneurial environment.

Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo

May 13, 2015

Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.

UMSL alumna reclaims her life after winning her battle with colon cancer

May 13, 2015

After her 33rd birthday in January of 2014, Christianah Akinduro decided it was time to take her life back.

Shawntelle Fisher helps many others on her way to success

May 12, 2015

From incarceration to graduation: “I made a decision that this was it,” said Fisher (right). “I’ve been on a mission ever since. I love what I do.”