MEd graduates bring innovative learning techniques to new Dutchtown charter school

Nov 21, 2018

Kairos Academies, co-founded by Jack Krewson and Gavin Schiffres, will prioritize personalized learning and student self-direction when it opens next fall on the south side of St. Louis.

Optometry student overcomes cancer, national boards as a new father

Nov 21, 2018

After studying through testicular cancer treatment, Adam Wira is on track to graduate in the spring and plans to use his optometry degree for good.

Himalayan expedition connects anthropology major’s passion to a purpose

Nov 20, 2018

Amber McDaniel spent her summer serving vulnerable populations in northwest India as a student in the Himalayan Health Exchange.

Child hackers encourage ethical use of skills at UMSL’s STLCyberCon

Nov 19, 2018

Brothers Ittai and Reuben Paul presented the keynote address at the annual cybersecurity conference.

College of Optometry updates Marillac Hall for recruitment, student success

Nov 16, 2018

Four floors have been upgraded to both refresh existing study spaces and create new ones for students in the college.

Engineering student defies physics at Climbing Center

Nov 14, 2018

Angelos Kokkinis came from Greece to study physics and computer science and found rock climbing and engineering instead.

Jill Bernard Bracy brings passion, persistence to UMSL professorship

Nov 13, 2018

The business faculty member serves as the interim director of the Center for Transportation Studies while also teaching undergraduate marketing courses.

Eye on UMSL: Type and tea

Nov 12, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii led UMSL students in a Japanese calligraphy lesson Friday as part of a Japan-America Student Association event.

UMSL helps transform lives with fifth annual Transgender Spectrum Conference

Nov 12, 2018

Black Lives Matter Canada cofounder Janaya Khan served as the keynote speaker for the fifth annual conference, held Friday and Saturday at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.

Gabby Douglas discusses Olympic distinction, disappointments in UMSL address

Nov 12, 2018

The three-time gold medalist spoke about her dynamic gymnastics career as part of an annual speaker series.

Accounting alumnus advances his career while giving back to his hometown

Nov 7, 2018

Nik Brym heads Whelan Security’s accounting efforts four years after earning a bachelor’s degree from UMSL.

Associate Professor Zachary Cairns premiers new composition at German festival’s 10th anniversary

Nov 1, 2018

“Blumenlieder” debuted at an event titled “Hamburger, Sauerkraut and Champagne” at the American Days festival last month in Stuttgart, Germany.

Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy ponders possible privatization of Lambert airport

Oct 26, 2018

The transportation studies professor offered insight on the proposal in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.

MPPA student fostering arts community through quantitative research

Oct 25, 2018

Liz Deichmann co-founded an arts services nonprofit and has interned with the advocacy organization Americans for the Arts as well as the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission.

US Bank awards four UMSL students with cybersecurity scholarships

Oct 22, 2018

Adelaide Aboagye, Ian Bae, Vasyl Onufriyev and Andrew McCormick received the $2,500 scholarships.

UMSL introduces Rave Guardian app to enhance campus safety

Oct 22, 2018

Campus police encourage students, faculty and staff to download the recently launched mobile app.

UMSL brings Missouri Veterans History Project under its umbrella to memorialize veterans’ oral histories

Oct 15, 2018

A new agreement gives the project a home base in the Department of Military and Veterans Studies.

Startups present energy technologies during Ameren Accelerator Demo Day

Sep 17, 2018

Ten UMSL student interns helped the six companies prepare for demonstrations last Tuesday.

St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class

Sep 17, 2018

Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.

UM System launches accelerator program to foster, fund student business ideas

Sep 14, 2018

UM System President Mun Choi announced the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator during an address Friday.

US News & World Report grades UMSL as a great place for good students

Sep 10, 2018

The “A+ Schools for B Students” list recognizes institutions where students of all academic backgrounds can succeed.

Sweet 16: UMSL’s international business program celebrates 16 years in US News rankings

Sep 10, 2018

The College of Business Administration program earned a No. 20 national ranking.

Mechanical engineering student gains valuable business experience through Ameren Accelerator internship

Sep 5, 2018

Jonathan Olson worked with Narya Security, a company that specializes in solutions to ransomware infections.

UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program

Sep 4, 2018

Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.

International student-athlete snags internship, job offer with World Wide Technology

Aug 27, 2018

As Radoslaw Chupka’s final athletic season approaches, he’s prepared for life beyond swimming.

Accounting major Donella Johnson lands valuable internship opportunities at Boeing, Ernst & Young US headquarters

Aug 24, 2018

Johnson’s experiences with an aerospace leader and Big Four accounting firm took her from Seattle to New York City.

Weeks of Welcome provides ample opportunities for Tritons to get involved

Aug 20, 2018

UMSL’s Weeks of Welcome is designed to connect the community to the educational, cultural and social programs offered through the university.

New Pierre Laclede Honors College dean hopes to make a ‘hidden gem’ not so hidden

Aug 20, 2018

Edward Munn Sanchez shared his vision for the honors college after assuming his new position on campus Aug. 1.

Welcome home: Scenes from Move-In Day 2018

Aug 20, 2018

UMSL students were greeted by many friendly faces Friday when they moved into Oak Hall on South Campus.

Extensive undergraduate involvement inspires Yaniv Dudaie’s return to MBA program

Aug 15, 2018

The 2018 international business and finance graduate enhanced his education through a number of campus activities.

Leaving their mark: 3 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Most Influential Business Women class

Aug 13, 2018

The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Amy Kweskin, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Ginnie Westmoreland and the other honorees at a luncheon last week.

Life in Malawi inspires Annie Mbale’s goal to empower women

Aug 6, 2018

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

Aug 3, 2018

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

Jul 23, 2018

MBA student Damon Walker returned to West Africa in May after an inspiring volunteer trip in 2017.

Summer Academy strengthens academic standing of St. Louis youth

Jul 16, 2018

Nearly 300 high school students participated in the four-week UMSL Bridge Program initiative.

A crash course in customer service: Taylor ‘DeeDee’ Effinger experiences Disney magic in semester-long program

Jul 10, 2018

The mathematics major spent five months working in and exploring the Walt Disney World Resort.

UMSL interns to partner with six new startups in second annual Ameren Accelerator cohort

Jun 22, 2018

The six companies participating in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator offer energy, cybersecurity and construction solutions.

A career to hang his hat on: Cardinals superfan Tom ‘The Hat Man’ Lange retires after 22 years at UMSL

Jun 18, 2018

After retiring from UMSL Postal Services, Tom Lange has more time to dedicate his fandom of the St. Louis Cardinals.

John McCarthy navigates career, fatherhood in 11-year pursuit to become an engineer

Jun 11, 2018

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

Jun 11, 2018

Hopfer’s career at Centene began with a connection he cultivated at a UMSL-sponsored career fair.

A scientist with a brawny résumé and new feminist perspective

Jun 6, 2018

Drake Anderson’s research on the physiological effects of sexism fueled more than a future in psychology.

A look inside UMSL’s undergraduate research scene

Jun 6, 2018

Budding researchers are finding their roots as undergraduates at UMSL.

UMSL marketing students help nonprofits with digital strategies

Jun 4, 2018

More than 120 students have enhanced the online initiatives of 30 local organizations through involvement in a UMSL lab.

Debate on involvement, ethics of political parties unfolds on UMSL campus

Jun 4, 2018

Elected officials examined the influence of their own political parties during the annual Public Ethics Conference.

Cultivating the next writers of the literary world

Jun 1, 2018

The MFA in Creative Writing program is celebrating 20 years of giving rise to new voices and more than 50 books.

Chikako Usui recognized as ‘Connector of the Year’ by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis

May 29, 2018

Long before she was formally recognized, the UMSL professor has been a connector of people, corporations and cultures.

Gregory Faupel rebounds from drug addiction, HIV to Saint Louis Effort for AIDS career

May 24, 2018

Personal struggles propelled the MSW graduate toward a career in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.

Spring supply chain and analytics grad boosts resume through UMSL connections

May 21, 2018

Cassie Bianculli will enter a competitive management program after graduating with a BSBA earlier this month.

The best kale in town: 3 UMSL alumni combine expertise to produce some of St. Louis’ freshest greens

May 18, 2018

High school friends and UMSL alumni Tom Bortz, John-Paul Knobloch and Tim Hydar co-own Straw Hat Aquaponics.

Korn-eak ‘Pann’ Thamrongwang finds ‘life-changing experience’ as UMSL MBA student

May 16, 2018

The Thailand native is one of four members of his family to earn a master’s degree from UMSL.