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.
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.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.
DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.
DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.
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Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Retired Judge Brenda Stith Loftin eager to give back to her alma mater UMSL
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UMSL saluted more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies, and photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyous scenes.
University community exceeds goal of UMSL Serves initiative
Students, faculty, staff and alumni have completed more than 60,000 hours of volunteer service, the economic value of which is estimated to be more than $2.2 million.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
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Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
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Explore Japan with UMSL alum Erikah Taylor-Allen
Taylor-Allen, who earned a bachelor’s in Japanese, has lived in Tokyo for more than a year while working as an English language teacher with Berlitz Japan.
UMSL celebrates members of The 1963 Society with luncheon
Members of The 1963 Society are alumni and friends who have invested in the university’s future through legacy or estate gifts.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
UMSL alumni Jeanne Dee, Bill Dickens, Morgan Koenig and Janelle Stowers were honored for their leadership in the business world.
Foreign language students take part in speed networking with World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Students had the chance to connect one-on-one with representatives from organizations such as Bayer Crop Science, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Mastercard.
Students engage UMSL community during Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 70 undergraduates presented their original, mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
UMSL hosts workshop for researchers affiliated with Taylor Geospatial Institute
The workshop provided an opportunity to showcase the technology tools available in UMSL’s Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab, which opened this semester.
60 for 60: Marie Casey, Mike Jones, Maria Kerford, Terrence Rogers and Dawn Shiang honored as exceptional alumni
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Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Eye on UMSL: Walk about
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UMSL celebrates 60 years of chemistry education
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Former BJC HealthCare Group President Sandra Van Trease touts value of ethics in business
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UMSL Litmag wins 1st place prizes from American Scholastic Press Association and National Council for Teachers of English
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Education alum Samantha Lurie receives $50,000 Food City grant to support Show Me The World Project
Over the past 11 years, the program has helped more than 150 students from eight area high schools embark on their first international trips.
Nearly 400 students, faculty, staff and alumni turn out for spirited UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
The fans enjoyed themselves despite the home team falling 4-3 against the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche.
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UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
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UMSL biology alumni featured at 2024 Margalef Endowed Symposium
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Joint Engineering Program marks 30 years of training quality engineers for the St. Louis workforce
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15th annual International Business Career Conference expands students’ understanding of global business
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Dwayne Perry building on family legacy in UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
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Honors College’s Audri Adams named National Academic Advising Association’s Region 7 award winner for Excellence in Advising
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UMSL students travel to Las Vegas to work Super Bowl LVIII
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60 for 60: Syed Ali, Sylvia Fallon, Tim Green, Hubert H. Hoosman Jr., and Jim Tuxbury honored as exceptional alumni
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Gov. Parson appoints UMSL alum Andrea Jackson-Jennings to Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners
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Benard Diggs earns PhD in education after decades-long career at UMSL
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Alum and UMSL Sports Hall of Famer Beth Goetz named athletic director at University of Iowa
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Marcia Countryman, Heather Robinson Coburn and Alexander Salois receive UMSL Hero Awards
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UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023
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New graduate Rachel Goldmeier applying lessons from MPPA program to work at Community Innovation and Action Center
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