College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
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UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
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UMSL community reflects on Maya Angelou
“We have lost a wonderful poet and noble person,” says Drucilla Wall, poet in residence at UMSL.
Nermin Zimic wins AIGA award for genocide project
After graduating from UMSL in May, he’s already started working as an assistant art director at Falk Harrison, a brand communication agency based in St. Louis.
Kat Riemer walks in to gallery gig after earning art degree
The recent UMSL graduate gets to earn a living in the art world while gaining experience and furthering her knowledge.
Marquis Love wins awards, job for graphic design work
He won the Peoples’ Choice Award from AIGA Saint Louis for this design commemorating United Nations Day and started work at the agency Manifest Digital.
Charlie Nowell turns graphic design awards, internship into job
The newly minted graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis is used to producing art that stands out in a crowd.
UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees
All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.
Fast forward 20 years: UMSL, WUSTL reshape face of engineers in the region
Recognizing a need to educate place-bound and minority students looking for engineering careers, the universities partnered in 1993 to fill that void.
UMSL honors business alumni with Salute to Business Achievement Awards
Recipients of this year’s awards are (from left) Cletus Glasener, Sheila Burkett, Jolene A. Lampton, Sean C. O’Donnell and Orvin Kimbrough.
Bosnians’ road to success passes through UMSL
UMSL’s Bosnian students and alumni make their mark on the campus and the region.
Alumnus Ryan Barker educates policy makers, citizens about health care
Barker always knew he wanted to work in health care, though it took some time for him to figure out specifically what he wanted to do in the field.
Optometrist talks evolution of college, contact lenses
There’s a good chance no one knows the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis better than Vinita Henry.
UMSL helped Noelle Laudon find her true calling
She was about to embark on the wrong career path. So she shifted gears and set her sights on her true calling – nursing.
Alumnus rides successful law, political careers to Metro Transit chief
John Nations, BSPA 1985, oversees the agency responsible for operating the public transportation system for metropolitan St. Louis.
Novacks credit UMSL for their success
“UMSL helped me become serious about academics,” says Steve Novack, who serves as a member of the UMSL Chancellor’s Council.
Linda Carter explains new alumni engagement model
With the help of her team, she is really changing UMSL’s perspective on alumni relationships versus relations.
UMSL alumnus comes full circle
Patrick Gadell, BA political science 1973, has thrown himself into connecting students and alumni with UMSL in meaningful ways at all points in the engagement life cycle.
Eye on UMSL: Bad carp
Jackson Suhre (left) helps artist Joe Chesla with the installation of his poetry box, “Ode to Big Muddy Asian Carp,” for Poetry of the Wild/St. Louis Fusion.
Spring has sprung at UMSL
Students and ducks have long flocked to Bugg Lake at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Buildings, national rankings top UMSL chancellor’s report
With $120 million in construction and economic development on and around campus, more faculty awards and nationally ranked programs, “UMSL is stronger than ever,” Chancellor Tom George told his constituents.
MFA alumna breathes new life into december magazine
The prominent literary magazine december is warming up with the help of Gianna Jacobson, MFA 2010.
Media Coverage: March 2014
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 coverage.
White House honors UMSL alumna for STEM outreach to minorities
Danielle Lee was named one of 10 “Champions of Change” for her work to support and accelerate science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for African American students, schools and communities.
Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers
The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.
Community Builders Network honors UMSL alumnus, other neighborhood development leaders
Jim Lutz, BA psychology 1973, was one of several Community Builders Award winners announced earlier this month.
Media Coverage: February 2014
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 coverage.
Double Date creates international stir
The barbershop quartet is made up of UMSL students and recent alumni.
UMSL finance students earn scholarship in professional competition
Andrew Fretwell, Ben Klutenkamper and Hannah Russell were finalists in the 2014 Financial Service Professionals National Industry Issues Competition.
Thank you: UMSL students, donors celebrate scholarships
More than 200 people, equally divided between scholarship recipients and donors, met over lunch last Friday. When it was all over, there were tears, smiles and grand applause.
UMSL fitness guru named top volunteer
The St. Louis Track Club honored Rae Mohrmann for 200+ annual hours helping other runners.
7 scenes from UMSL Day
Nearly 1,000 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on March 15 for the biannual event.
Former editor, now Left Bank Books publicist talks latest UMSL Natural Bridge issue
Alumna Lauren Wiser, MFA 2013, served as managing editor for issues 29 and 30 of the literary journal produced by the university.
Alumnus finds it’s never too late to pursue dream career
KSDK photojournalist Jim Tuxbury returned to his alma mater to pursue an electrical engineering degree.
Distinguished Speakers Series to feature UMSL alumna Patricia Strange
The manager of Contracts and Pricing for The Boeing Company will discuss “Deciding Your Future” on March 12.
Media Coverage: January 2014
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 media placements.
IN UNISON offers performance, mentoring to UMSL music students
The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON scholarship has offered sweet musical experiences to five University of Missouri–St. Louis students this year.
Triton Toastmasters celebrates official charter status
The current group of Triton Toastmasters includes faculty, staff, alumni and two student members. At 28 members, there is still room for the club to add a few more.
MIMH movie to be screened at international film festival
A film produced by Kelly Gregory and Thom Pancella, both of MIMH at UMSL, will be screened Feb. 12 at the Picture This… Film Festival in Calgary, Canada.
2 faculty members, alumnus collaborate on website with Saint Louis Art Museum
Jeanne Zarucchi hopes a website she helped create will be a new learning resource for art teachers and French language instructors in the St. Louis area.
‘Everybody can’t be Beyonce’: 87 middle school girls get a lesson in life
The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at UMSL and three members of the National Association of Women Judges presented the 2014 Girls Summit.
4 UMSL alumni named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 2014 ’40 Under 40′
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.
Media Coverage: December 2013
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 media placements.
UMSL to host annual Global Game Jam
Are you a gamer? Programmer? Designer? Or just enjoy creating a virtual world? If so, the 2014 Global Game Jam could be for you.
New students, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming – it’s spring at UMSL!
More than 100 new students slogged through the snow and cold recently to get answers to their questions about the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
WomenArts Quarterly develops influence in short time
Despite just four years in circulation, the journal has found a reach beyond the boundaries of the UMSL campus.
UMSL staffer offers big-city advice to national organization
Tegan Klevorn, coordinator of student activities, wrote a “how to” on creating events at an urban university for the national magazine Campus Activities Programming.
UMSL PPA program honors 2 alumni
The UMSL Public Policy Administration program recently named Mary McMurtrey and John Shaw distinguished alumni.
Chancellor touts UMSL in new radio campaign
A trio of new radio spots highlight the direct outcomes that come from a UMSL degree, the high quality of UMSL faculty and the diverse success of alumni.
13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013
They include posts about students unearthing dinosaur bones, a faculty member studying the effects of viewing “The Biggest Loser” and an alumnus’ recollection of rapping in The Nosh.
Mobile web focus of UMSL teacher’s latest book
More people are accessing the web via mobile devices than ever before, but most website design is geared toward desktop computers.
Media Coverage: November 2013
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.
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