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.”

UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back

May 11, 2015

Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.

Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives

May 10, 2015

She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.

Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch

May 6, 2015

Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.

Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

May 5, 2015

UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.

Distinguished service honorees embody ‘Triton spirit’

May 4, 2015

UMSL recognized three alumni and one student with 2015 Distinguished Service Awards at the 39th Chancellor’s Report to the Community on Friday.

UMSL venues, artists, alumni among best in St. Louis

Apr 30, 2015

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named the St. Louis Mercantile Library the “Best Place for a History Lesson” in the newspaper’s annual Go! List.

Bilingual poet’s second collection shifts to second language

Apr 21, 2015

María T. Balogh, who teaches Spanish, creative writing and South American literature at UMSL, is the author of “Cumbia Soul.”

Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer

Apr 20, 2015

Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.

UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership

Apr 20, 2015

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.

Cooking up a neighborhood

Apr 19, 2015

Chef and restaurant owner Ben Poremba (BA philosophy 2003) is helping revitalize the Botanical Heights neighborhood in St. Louis.

Tzu-Hwa Ho returning to UMSL after piano success

Apr 16, 2015

She graduated from UMSL in 2007, works as a professional pianist and instructor and will be performing as part of the Piano Alumni Concert on April 21.

Media Coverage: March 2015

Apr 1, 2015

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Eye on UMSL: The U crew

Mar 31, 2015

UMSL students devote countless hours each semester to audio and video production for UMSL Radio and The U News.

UMSL alumna, aerobics teacher gets set for 100th marathon

Mar 30, 2015

Rae Mohrmann is in the spotlight as she prepares to run the Go! St. Louis Marathon in a couple weeks.

Media Coverage: February 2015

Mar 29, 2015

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.

Eye on UMSL: Bellerive encore

Mar 26, 2015

Nancy Gleason discusses her 10-year affiliation with the honors college-produced publication as guest speaker at the launch party for the latest edition.

Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration

Mar 23, 2015

“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Pride, gratitude mark 2015 Trailblazers celebration

Mar 22, 2015

The annual event is held in celebration of National Women’s History Month and recognizes five UMSL women for their contributions to the university and to society.

Children’s oncology nurse advances career through online BSN program

Mar 18, 2015

Jori Derner (left), a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, graduated from the RN to BSN online program in 2013.

Innovators, leaders, champions, the strong, entrepreneurs, performers choose UMSL

Mar 16, 2015

The latest round of “I Chose UMSL” billboards features students, alumni and faculty paired to fit themes, such as Joanne Lee and Erin Baskett as performers.

Dedicated students, alumni behind UMSL Radio, U News resurgence

Mar 8, 2015

Secondary education major Cassie Elam and UMSL alumnus Keith Robinson are two members of the enthusiastic team that powers the UMSL Radio booth and The U News.

Student projects, community networks spur UMSL crowdfunding

Mar 3, 2015

The UMSL initiative emphasizes personal networks, and nearly 300 people donated to the various campaigns in the site’s first week.

Distinguished Speaker Series to feature UMSL alumna Rochelle Henderson

Mar 3, 2015

Henderson, a UMSL alumna and senior director of Research and Analytics at Express Scripts will discuss “Ready for the rapids? Navigating the fluid world of business.”

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.

Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather

Feb 24, 2015

About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.

UMSL PMBA alumnus opens fair trade shop

Feb 19, 2015

Peru native Julio Zegarra-Ballon, PMBA 2013, owns and operates Zee Bee Market on South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.

‘Aqueous’ brings watery images to Gallery Visio

Feb 19, 2015

The exhibit features work by UMSL alumna Caitlin Funston and will be on display at Gallery Visio until March 11.

2 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40

Feb 18, 2015

The annual list recognizes individuals in the St. Louis community who have made an impact in the business world before reaching the age of 40.

Eye on UMSL: Mediterranean flavors

Feb 18, 2015

Restaurant owner and chef Ben Poremba toasts in Olio, a former gas station he transformed into a wine bar and eatery in St. Louis’ Botanical Heights neighborhood.

Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming

Feb 17, 2015

The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.

Fun-filled homecoming week also packed with giving back

Feb 16, 2015

UMSL alumna Aleshia Patterson is youth programs coordinator at Pagedale Family Support Center, an organization that will benefit from UMSL Homecoming 2015.

Alumni homecoming royalty remember rocking the boat in 1975 vote

Feb 8, 2015

When John January and Marla Ferguson were elected as UMSL’s homecoming king and queen 40 years ago, their unique campaigns were the talk of the campus.

Alumna Arica Brown takes unusual path to dance career

Feb 3, 2015

Brown (right) supervises students in a contemporary dance class. She offers a dance education program and is the founder of Consuming Kinetics Dance Company.

London museum acquires UMSL student comics

Feb 2, 2015

Comic books produced by Dan Younger’s students in Comics and Cartoon Illustration will be preserved by the Cartoon Museum of London.

Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities

Feb 1, 2015

The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.

Emerson awards associate professor of nursing, UMSL alumni for teaching

Jan 27, 2015

Associate Professor of Nursing Wilma Calvert received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Chancellor Tom George attended the fall celebration, where 11 other UMSL alumni were also recipients.