Multiple UMSL alumni honored at this year’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nov 17, 2016

Fifteen UMSL grads – all St. Louis metro-area teachers – were honored at Sunday’s event, which took place in Clayton.

Leaving Las Vegas: Out-of-state student Addy Lai finds a world of opportunity at UMSL

Nov 16, 2016

Through a happy accident, the senior psychology major ended up at UMSL four years ago, and she’s been making her mark across campus ever since.

Melissa Shenoy’s journey to Google job started with UMSL physics degree

Nov 15, 2016

A business analyst, Shenoy tracks insights for the company, supporting projects including Google Express, Google Play Books and Google Trusted Stores.

Science Learning Building grand opening celebrates new labs, closer coffee

Nov 14, 2016

Nearly 300 attendees of the grand opening received tours of the four-story, 75,000-square-foot facility as students demonstrated experiments and showed off their new space.

Godly Miracle Coupons and ad-libbed odysseys: Brain Stew enters its 26th year of publication

Nov 10, 2016

Meagan Burwell, Zachary Lee and Nicole Gevers continue the student publication’s traditions of satire and irreverent humor.

UMSL Patient Care Center, new home for College of Optometry, hosts grand opening

Nov 8, 2016

Designed with beauty and functionality in mind, the PCC boasts 35,000 square feet of clinical space, an abundance of new technology and partnership opportunities.

Alumna Stacy Isermann finds her entrepreneurial spirit

Nov 6, 2016

Embracing all educational opportunities in her pursuit of a degree in criminology proved to be the catalyst for her future business success.

Entomology expert talks pest genetics, control leading up to 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum

Nov 3, 2016

Titled “Mosquitoes: Ecology, Disease Vectors, and Control,” the 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum is Nov. 10 at the Saint Louis Zoo.

All things percussion: Matthew Henry grows UMSL program’s reputation and repertoire

Oct 26, 2016

The associate teaching professor has been expanding the percussive possibilities at his alma mater – and throughout the broader community – for over a decade now.

Honors graduates now classmates again while pursuing MFAs in fiction, poetry

Oct 24, 2016

Marie Carol Kenney and Jessie Eikmann are each on track for back-to-back UMSL degrees after finishing their undergraduate studies earlier this year.

Graphic design professor shows ‘Memory Palaces’ in South Korea, gives lecture in Japan

Oct 19, 2016

Following an exhibition of her work on Jeju Island, UMSL’s Jennifer McKnight traveled to Tokyo, where she gave a lecture on visual metaphor at Temple University.

Vince Schoemehl to share ideas on how to prepare St. Louis for the future at Oct. 26 MPPA gathering

Oct 18, 2016

The former St. Louis mayor and Grand Center Inc. president will be speaking during the event at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle honored with Harris Center World Ecology Award

Oct 17, 2016

Called “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-year-old continues to deep sea dive and fight to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.

Riverfront Times names MFA alumna among this year’s 75 reasons to love St. Louis

Oct 6, 2016

Amy Milton, who earned a graduate degree from UMSL in 2013, made the RFT’s annual Best of St. Louis issue this fall for proving “that nothing is funnier than honesty.”

Experiences while at UMSL helped prepare alumna Andrea Ellis to juggle work, law school

Oct 5, 2016

The 2015 economics graduate has continued her role in the Missouri Army National Guard amid a loaded schedule.

Meet Liz de Laperouse: New Harris Leadership Council volunteer chair, longtime conservation advocate

Oct 5, 2016

Liz de Laperouse, who spent some of her youth in what is now Zimbabwe, brings a worldly perspective to conservation and her new Harris Center role.

Chemistry alumnus shakes up classroom learning environment after unusual academic path

Oct 4, 2016

It took Joe Wilson 20 years to get his PhD in chemistry from UMSL due to a big tech detour, but his journey is paying off as a professor.

Education alumna honored at Excellence in Education gala

Oct 3, 2016

Bermuda Elementary kindergarten teacher Kimberly Berry was honored by The St. Louis American Foundation for her outstanding efforts in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.

More to mail than stamps: Computer science alumni, now USPS IT pros, earn consecutive promotions

Sep 29, 2016

Edwin Schaeffer, David Ellis and James Vaughn each stepped up to the title of computer programmer/analyst at the USPS St. Louis I/T Solutions Center.

From youngest in program to distinguished alumna: Nursing graduate charts course for the future

Sep 28, 2016

Belma Mahmutovic received the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award at the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in August.

Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair

Sep 26, 2016

The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.

Louder than words: Glendale couple receives UMSL fundraising award

Sep 25, 2016

Dynamic alumni duo Terry and Stan Freerks were honored with the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.

There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs

Sep 25, 2016

A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.

5 excellent alumni formally recognized at annual event

Sep 25, 2016

The UMSL Alumni Association celebrated five distinguished UMSL alumni at the university’s 25th annual Founders Dinner Sept. 22.

Harris Center’s cemetery bat survey featured on St. Louis Public Radio

Sep 19, 2016

The Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL recently hosted a bat survey at Bellefontaine Cemetery, with high school students and a local reporter joining the activity.

Leonard Johnson applies lessons from MPPA program in different ways around St. Louis

Sep 15, 2016

The alumnus is deputy chief of staff in the city’s Office of the Treasurer and has launched a mentoring program for college-bound high school students.

Alumna’s award-winning documentary ‘The First Secret City’ to screen at Gallery 210

Sep 13, 2016

Chronicling the local impact of atomic weapons waste from the Manhattan Project and the Cold War, the film will be shown and discussed on campus at 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

Art McCoy opens speaker series, talks leadership, initiative in Jennings

Sep 8, 2016

The distinguished alumnus and local school superintendent presented “Transformational Leadership in Times of Transition” at UMSL on Aug. 31.

UMSL’s online nursing program garners top US News ranking for graduation rates

Sep 1, 2016

The online RN to BSN program earned the No. 1 spot on the list “10 Online Bachelor’s Programs With the Highest 6-Year Graduation Rates.”

A mother-daughter academic journey

Aug 31, 2016

Kalynn and Kimberly Clinton reflect on experiences they have shared in pursuit of an education at UMSL.

Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project

Aug 29, 2016

The College of Business Administration’s latest accelerator project has attracted support from a key community organization.

Min Ji Choi learns the hustle and bustle of business careers

Aug 24, 2016

An internship with the tech company Swizzle recently helped prepare the business major for success in her field of interest.

Laughter, conversation and a zeal for St. Louis keep UMSL alumnus Josh McNew up late

Jul 27, 2016

A 2013 graduate of UMSL’s media studies program, he’s the co-creator and executive producer of the late-night comedy TV show STL Up Late.

UMSL sets record – for degrees awarded

Jul 26, 2016

With an all-time high of 3,199 students earning degrees from the university over the past fiscal year, the total number of UMSL alumni has now surpassed 95,000.

ULEAD program encourages positive civic engagement

Jul 25, 2016

In partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, UMSL doctoral students are working to build bridges for educators and underserved youth.

Short film by UMSL classmates headed for the big screen

Jul 14, 2016

Directed by media studies major Nicholas Rousseau in collaboration with Ben Smith and Clinton Jordan, “The Ultimate Fan” premieres July 19 at the Tivoli Theatre.

Off to med school: Biology grad readied herself for the challenge at UMSL

Jul 13, 2016

Along with her degree, Nicole Dmytryk’s efforts in the Pre-Medical Society, Chemistry Club, honors college – and in the research lab – have her prepped for this fall at Mizzou.

Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence

Jul 12, 2016

Hard at work developing her songwriting business since graduating from UMSL this spring, Teresa Frank started composing when she was 11 years old.

Five for nine so far, the Paubels keep choosing UMSL

Jun 30, 2016

As Illinois residents, the home-schooling family didn’t expect to develop such a strong connection to the university, but it’s proven an excellent fit.

David Baugher catalogs the unusual St. Louis

Jun 21, 2016

The UMSL alumnus delves deep into the region’s strange and wonderful locales and little-known histories in his latest book.

Digging into the dig: Daniel Pierce talks archaeology summer field school in Excelsior Springs

Jun 20, 2016

The UMSL archaeology instructor offers students hands-on field experience excavating Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Social work alumna walks on the bright side of outpatient care

Jun 15, 2016

Angela Ruppel, MSW 2011, took the plunge and returned to school years later for her master’s degree. Now she uses her social work skills to help Mercy Hospital oncology patients.

American Library Association’s flagship magazine names UMSL alumna’s dissertation among notable ones of 2015

Jun 9, 2016

Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.

There from the beginning: Biz wiz, Alumni Association president gets new inclusive membership model rolling

May 18, 2016

Kirk Richter assumed the UMSL Alumni Association presidency in July 2015. His new role coincides with the rollout of the association’s non-dues-paying membership model.

Graduating senior reflects on 7 things she’ll miss most about UMSL

May 18, 2016

From student discounts to unexpected pianos to rigorous classes, Lingru Kong shares what she’s enjoyed most during her time on campus.

UMSL alumni bring renewable ‘energy highway’ to Midwest

May 17, 2016

John Waterhouse and Kasey Woods are two of the three project managers overseeing construction of a 385-mile, high-voltage power line coming to the region.

Amy Hunter promotes understanding, peace through courage and activism

May 16, 2016

Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.

The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years

May 12, 2016

Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.

Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value

May 11, 2016

Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.

UMSL celebrates spring 2016 graduates, with nearly 1,600 students finishing their degrees

May 9, 2016

Graduating students will gather with family, friends and the campus community for commencement exercises set to take place May 14 and 15.