Supply chain education helps former technician become versatile businessman

Jun 6, 2019

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

Jun 3, 2019

St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.

UMSL named top choice in Missouri for online business programs

May 30, 2019

College Consensus recognized UMSL’s BSBA program for its affordability, convenience and reputation.

In the spotlight: Alumnus D’Andre Braddix is helping define the UMSL experience

May 30, 2019

The education and criminology and criminal justice alumnus serves as the associate vice provost for student affairs.

Family history inspires student leader to help others

May 28, 2019

The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.

UMSL accountants among best CPA exam performers

May 23, 2019

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

May 23, 2019

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

May 22, 2019

The UMSL alumna empowers, teaches and houses women in need. Now, Shante Duncan aims to build up north St. Louis.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics receives local recognition, national grant from global industry leader

May 20, 2019

UMSL was named the APICS St. Louis Company of the Year and has received funding for drone delivery research.

Graduate Abby Naumann finds benefit in unlikely pairing of majors

May 20, 2019

Naumann combined a French and Japanese modern language degree with one in political science while also balancing two minors and four certificates.

Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women

May 20, 2019

New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.

UMSL taps Marie Mora to assist in inclusion, faculty engagement as associate provost for academic affairs

May 17, 2019

The recent associate vice provost for faculty diversity at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will take her new role July 1.

Infographic: An International Impact

May 16, 2019

During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.

Back to the Basics: Guatemala trip challenges nursing students to learn new diagnostic techniques, empowers future practice

May 15, 2019

The College of Nursing students and faculty members visited indigenous communities where they set up primary care and women’s health clinics.

Honors college course enlists voices of civil rights leaders, encourages community engagement

May 10, 2019

UMSL students created 11 historical documentaries that premiered May 2 at the Missouri History Museum.

Perseverance makes Matthew Moerdick’s graduation extra sweet

May 10, 2019

The optometry student got into UMSL on his third round of applications. He’s set to graduate this month on the dean’s list and with a job.

Alex Zvibleman, UMSL’s first entrepreneurship graduate, eyes investment in university area

May 9, 2019

The business student plans to open a coffee shop later this summer near UMSL’s campus.

UMSL alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement ceremony

May 7, 2019

Business alumni Michael Mohr, Opal Jones, Jessica Portis and Mark Deadwyler were recognized for their professional achievements May 1.

Film series finale brings Bosnia to UMSL, UMSL to the St. Louis Bosnian community

May 6, 2019

On Friday, UMSL’s Gallery 210 hosted the third and final installment in the inaugural Bosnian Film Series, “Fuse,” co-organized by Associate Professor Rita Csapo-Sweet.

‘I’m nine years strong’: Ariel Farnsworth emerges from bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma to succeed at engineering

May 6, 2019

May graduate Ariel Farnsworth overcame cancer, excelled in engineering school and hopes to inspire young women.

Retiring Chancellor Tom George reflects on 16 years at UMSL

May 1, 2019

In this UMSL Magazine cover story, George reflects on the people and moments that impacted his chancellorship.

Mirthweek presents fresh comedy stylings from household name Marlon Wayans

Apr 29, 2019

On Friday, Marlon Wayans and special guest Loni Love slew with laughter to a packed audience in the Touhill Performing Arts Center for the Mirthweek finale.

Office of Student Involvement program cultivates new crop of campus leaders

Apr 29, 2019

Ten first-year UMSL students completed the 11-week Emerging Leaders program on April 19.

Peter Mwariri hopes to use his nursing degrees to better society at home and abroad

Apr 29, 2019

The death of his beloved aunt propelled the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award recipient into health care with a mission of change.

VR game development transports information systems student into new frontiers

Apr 29, 2019

May graduate Guy Goodpaster got his first taste of virtual reality programming for a UMSL class project.

New MirthFest format supplies music, rides and joy

Apr 25, 2019

Performances from four local bands highlighted MirthFest on the Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn on Wednesday.

Suellynn Duffey honored with Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Apr 24, 2019

Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson presented Associate Professor of English Suellynn Duffey with the award at a luncheon in Jefferson City on April 4.

The Huffs find their groove at UMSL

Apr 22, 2019

Resources such as the Online Mentor Program and supportive instructors helped the two RN to BSN students succeed at school after a collective 40 years in the field.

Top international business journal recognizes Professor Janet Y. Murray for substantial research contributions

Apr 17, 2019

Murray received a Journal of International Business Studies silver medal for her significant work in the publication.

Eva Colberg wants to be the human element in science

Apr 15, 2019

The biology PhD student hopes to bring science communication to the masses to make a positive change for conservation.

College of Business Administration signs dual degree agreement with South Korean university

Apr 12, 2019

The agreement with Chonnam National University will enrich MBA classrooms and allow students to become degree holders from both institutions.

UMSL alumnus takes creative talents, witty humor to Yahoo!’s NBA social platforms

Apr 11, 2019

John Nichols, who earned his business administration degree in 2008, has made a career out of creating viral content and commenting on the NBA.

UMSL welcomes Dixie Williams as director of admissions

Apr 8, 2019

Williams, who has spent her entire career in higher education, brings experience and expertise from three other campuses across Missouri.

Newman Civic Fellow balances service, involvement, two minors and a certificate

Apr 1, 2019

Campus Compact selected College of Nursing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Danielle Friz as one of its 2019 fellows.

Harry Hawkins honored at 2019 Midwest LGBTQIA Rights Conference

Mar 27, 2019

The UMSL LGBTQ+ coordinator received a Lead OUT Loud Award for his contributions to the 2018 Transgender Spectrum Conference.

Laura Miller takes a deep dive to elevate awareness of Japanese culture

Mar 26, 2019

Traveling alone in Japan, Miller had been stranded until strangers helped her. Since then, she’s made awareness of Japan her mission.

Student-designed hiring platform earns $15,000 in first EQ Student Accelerator competition

Mar 25, 2019

Letisha Wexstten finished first in the competition with HireMe, an online platform designed for job seekers who have disabilities.

Powerful words from the 5 UMSL Trailblazers of 2019

Mar 25, 2019

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion named Nicole Gevers, Ashley Johnson, Luimil Negrón, Kathleen Nigro and Kim Song as recipients of the 24th annual award.

DBA program ranked among best in the world by CEO Magazine

Mar 20, 2019

UMSL ranks within the top 16 in the U.S. and top 26 internationally.

Clinical psychology PhD ranked No. 11 by Grad School Hub

Mar 20, 2019

The ratings website applauded the program’s low cost to students as well as its specialized research topics, faculty support and hands-on training.

Ask an Expert: Anne Austin and the looted Coffin of Nedjemankh

Mar 20, 2019

The assistant professor of anthropology and UMSL Daily talk looting, repatriation, ISIS, Hobby Lobby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.

College of Optometry alumnus appointed to state board

Mar 18, 2019

Scott Ream will take his experience to Jefferson City where he’ll help oversee licensing, optometry schools, continuing education and malpractice.

UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

Vice Chancellor Paul Herring eyes new goals for University Advancement

Mar 13, 2019

Herring spent his first 100 days learning UMSL’s culture, getting to know donors and establishing a vision for the units he oversees.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

HER-Story: 10 mantras from strong women in business

Mar 11, 2019

Local professionals offered advice and personal stories during Thursday’s Black Business Student Association HER-Story panel.

DNP project empowers ‘psych whisperer’ Anne Thatcher’s large-scale care ambitions

Mar 7, 2019

Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.

12 quotes to inspire you during Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2019

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the UMSL Daily team reflects on some of our favorite female-driven stories from the past year.

‘Black in St. Louis’ panel discussion tackles region’s future

Mar 4, 2019

The Better Together city-county merger proposal, youth success and education were among the topics debated during the event.