NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
Representatives from companies including Anheuser-Busch and Norton Digital Consulting were on hand to offer career advice and inform students of possible internship and job opportunities.
Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
Representatives from companies including Anheuser-Busch and Norton Digital Consulting were on hand to offer career advice and inform students of possible internship and job opportunities.
Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
Representatives from companies including Anheuser-Busch and Norton Digital Consulting were on hand to offer career advice and inform students of possible internship and job opportunities.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
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Graphic design seniors launch social media campaign, webinar to showcase capstone projects
The seniors created Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts to promote the two-night showcase streamed live on March 12-13. One student was featured each day leading up to the event.
A Women’s History Month coffee conversation: Getting to know UMSL’s newest dean, Joan Phillips
Phillips assumed her new post as dean of the College of Business Administration this week and participated in Tuesday’s virtual discussion.
Employers connect with UMSL students digitally at Spring Virtual Career Fair
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 73 companies in a variety of industries.
Four takeaways from Amp it Up: Turning Up Women’s Leadership is Good for Business
Mary Simeoli, Title IX coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity at Union College, talked about women in the workplace during a virtual event last week.
Women’s History Month kickoff event reveals challenges, triumphs, grace and magic
Overture, a discussion to celebrate and share the experiences of women at UMSL, was held March 1 as the first of many events in observance of Women’s History Month.
Expect Us talks activism and racial injustice during digital panel
During the Black History Month event, panelists touched on their history with the group, the motivations behind their activism and how protests have affected change.
International Business Appreciation Month events guide business students through pandemic obstacle course
NBCUniversal executive Yvette Miley, along with business experts and alumni, gave students advice for starting their careers during virtual events throughout February.
Gender studies professor examines how the stories of enslaved people were told
Kathleen Nigro re-examined a 1930s federal writers project that recorded the narratives of American enslaved people in a Black History Month presentation.
Royalty winners Madison Bruns, Tyler Haynes share their experiences of homecoming
In all, homecoming royalty candidates helped collect 1,779 nonperishable food items for the Triton Pantry and raised $7,606 in scholarship funds to benefit UMSL students.
Virtual Soul Food Cooking Class with Cathy’s Kitchen kicks off Black History Month at UMSL
The UMSL community cooked along with Cathy’s Kitchen’s Cathy Jenkins Monday evening during the annual Black History Month kickoff.
Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.
STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce
Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.
UMSL Opera Theatre wins first in NOA competition for ‘The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret’
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show ran only once, with special permission. The recording from that performance went on to win big.
UMSL Women’s Hackathon tackles COVID-19 problems in 30-plus hours
This year’s event was held virtually due to coronavirus safety precautions, but participants had additional time to work.
Hiroshima survivor tells her story and advocates for peace at digital event
Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.
Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day
Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.
UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation
The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.
Bella DeArmitt organizes PLHCSA Porch-Drop Halloween Drive to support Operation Food Search
More than 20 volunteers collected donations to benefit Operation Food Search, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the St. Louis region.
Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’
“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.
UM System tackles the ‘Next New Normal’ in employment during Extension and Engagement Week
Ted Abernathy, of Economic Leadership LLC, delivered the keynote session, which focused on essential job skills and employment trends for the future.
US Bank awards scholarships to four UMSL cybersecurity students
Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.
Laura and Norman Eaker receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Eakers were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 29th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Edward Jones.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
St. Louis Civil Rights Leaders Speakers Series engages students with racial justice activism
Five Zoom town halls connected students with pioneering and modern activists: David Ragland, Cori Bush, Zaki Baruti, Sylvester Brown and Percy Green.
UMSL alumni Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Doris Graham honored for excellence in education
The St. Louis American Foundation named Hardin-Bartley the 2020 Stellar Performer in Education and Graham the 2020 Lifetime Achiever in Education.
‘UniverCities Exchange’ highlights health disparities in St. Louis and Kansas City
The virtual event was the first in a series of webinars hosted jointly by UMSL and UMKC to explore significant issues faced by both cities.
UMSL Anchor Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to entrepreneurs
The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities.
More than 1,200 log on to annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference for new ideas, networking
James Lang, an author and professor of English at Assumption College, delivered the keynote address at the virtual event and discussed “Teaching Distracted Minds.”
Virtual Internship and Job Fair forges connections to employers throughout St. Louis region
Around 500 UMSL students and alumni connected with representatives from 89 companies during the Fall Internship and Job Fair, logging a total of 1,674 meetings.
Eye on UMSL: Pop-up COVID-19 testing
In partnership with Affinia Healthcare and St. Louis County, UMSL offered free COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff on Monday.
UMSL alumni connect and enjoy Spanish cuisine at virtual ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event
Ed Munn Sanchez and Brian Owens demonstrated how to make paella while 125 attendees followed along via Zoom, preparing the dish in their own homes.
Exemplary faculty and staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik recognized six faculty members and three staff members for their contributions to UMSL during the virtual 2020 State of the University Address.
Groups showcase opportunities for involvement at Student Organization Expo
At the virtual event, representatives highlighted the missions and activities of 21 student organizations through short, prerecorded videos.
Gallery 210 features Chicago artist Maggie Meiners’ ‘Revisiting Rockwell’
The exhibition, which reimagines Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers, will open Sept. 12 at Gallery 210 by appointment.
A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020
Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.
Fall semester kicks off with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome events
First-year and transfer students participate in traditional events such as College 101, Friday Frenzy Fun and the Serendipity Sendoff, which take place virtually this semester.
Office of New Student Programs welcomes incoming Tritons through virtual orientation
Student orientation leaders offered guidance to incoming freshmen and transfer students during virtual orientation sessions.
UMSL students highlight football poetry at Sport Literature Association Conference
Associate Professor of English Scott Peterson arranged for students in his Special Topics in Literature class to present papers during the virtual event.
Tabari Coleman guides students through discussions about racial prejudice in ‘Dialogue, Decisions and Dissonance’
Coleman, the director of professional development at the Anti-Defamation League, will lead the last session in the three-part series at 11 a.m. Thursday.
UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall
Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
UMSL Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students who promote democratic process
The Civic Engagement Coalition recognized Anita Manion, Blaine Milligan, Charlie Gentry, Lucy Grimshaw and Jasmin Williams for promoting civic activities on and off campus.
Coronavirus roundup: Entrepreneurship and data analysis
Members of the UMSL community are supporting St. Louis entrepreneurs and analyzing data to understand how socioeconomic factors influence the spread of COVID-19.
UMSL Alumni Association’s ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event offers an education from two alumni brewers
Associate Teaching Professor Bruce Hamper joined alumni-turned-brewmasters Derrick Langeneckert and Brian Owens to share insight into the process of making beer.
COVID-19 Research Conversation explores opportunities for educational change
Jennifer Bumble, Mary Edwin and Shea Kerkhoff discussed possible impacts of the digital divide, social distancing and year-round school.
Jill Delston, Jerome Morris and Lee Slocum named Presidential Engagement Fellows
Delston, Morris and Slocum were selected based on research excellence and will share their expertise at speaking engagements throughout Missouri.
COVID-19 Research Conversation highlights UMSL partnerships with community organizations
Presenters discussed how partnerships through the Community Innovation and Action Center and the Regional Data Alliance are making a difference.
Natural Bridge managing editor builds virtual community through online reading series
Molly Harris organized three Zoom readings featuring 17 writers and translators from the literary journal’s 2019-2020 issues.
Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more
Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.
Eighth annual Midwest Digital Marketing Conference goes virtual, focuses on authenticity in branding
The College of Business Administration hosted a two-day virtual summit of digital marketing professionals and featured speakers from high-profile, global companies.
Rachel Winograd and Claire Wood address the impact of COVID-19 on opioid addiction and treatment
St. Louis has seen an increase in overdoses as a result of the pandemic. At the same time, barriers that restrict the use of telemedicine to treat addiction are being removed.
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