UMSL alumna and associate professor emeritus co-author book on educational equity

May 30, 2023

Sonya Murray-Darden and Gwendolyn Y. Turner’s new book “Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework for Accelerated Learning,” will be released on June 8.

New graduate Natalie Krauss set to pursue PhD in Medieval European History 

May 30, 2023

Krauss’ first time in college ended in failure, but she returned more than a decade later with a renewed focus and graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and history.

PhD graduate Christina Castellano will combine passions for teaching and women’s health as assistant teaching professor in UMSL College of Nursing

May 26, 2023

Castellano’s dissertation examined how empowerment and social support impact the postpartum experience for low-income mothers living in rural areas.

With Pour Decisions STL, Kaje Sanford and Javia Gilliam are making cocktail culture more accessible

May 25, 2023

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.

Criminology and criminal justice graduate Hayden Steingruby hopes to enter St. Louis Police Academy

May 22, 2023

Steingruby graduated summa cum laude with both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and also earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.

UMSL volleyball standout Charlotte Richards named 2023 GLVC Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award recipient

May 22, 2023

Richards is only the second UMSL athlete – and first female – to receive the award.

DeNae Howard grows her cookie business while earning accounting degree at UMSL

May 22, 2023

Howard has been applying lessons she’s learned in accounting and entrepreneurship to strengthen her cookie business, NaeAna’s Cookies.

May graduate Emily Sigmund to enter medical physics PhD program

May 22, 2023

During her time at UMSL, Sigmund assisted with comet spectroscopy research and interned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Optometry graduate Jacob Travis learns to meet patients where they are through humanitarian work in Kansas City and Alaska

May 22, 2023

As part of his fourth-year experience, Travis spent the spring semester working in Nome, Alaska, at Last Frontier Eye Care and Tundra Health Initiative.

Former UMSL golfer Michael Block becomes feel-good story of 2023 PGA Championship

May 22, 2023

Block, who played for UMSL in the 1996-97 season, finished as the low club professional in the tournament and capped his weekend with a final-round ace on the par-3 15th.

UMSL honors new grads and young alumni at second annual New Grad Celebration

May 19, 2023

The event offered the opportunity for new grads to connect with fellow alumni over food, drinks and live music.

Adam Presswood helps fans connect with the St. Louis Cardinals from a new perspective

May 17, 2023

Presswood, who earned a graduate degree in museum studies, now serves as the supervisor of stadium tours and museum operations for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

UMSL alumna Israel Collier advocates for Roma minorities in Moldova

May 11, 2023

While in Moldova, she started the nonprofit ACOPERI, which advocates for Roma fleeing Ukraine and provides direct services for the displaced.

UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration

May 10, 2023

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.

UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies

May 8, 2023

Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.

Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries

May 3, 2023

The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.

UMSL recognizes 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

May 1, 2023

The UMSL Business Alumni Chapter honored Patrick Chunn, Cathy Arshadi, Sam Ganga, Sarajeni Hammond and Rebecca Boyer for their achievements and leadership in business.

Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate

Apr 28, 2023

Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and Anchor Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.

9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech

Apr 17, 2023

The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.

UMSL graduate Lucy Grimshaw earns Fulbright scholarship to further her passion for social justice abroad

Apr 17, 2023

Grimshaw will pursue a master’s degree in the Department of Sociology and Center for Criminology at the University of Manchester.

Marcela Manjarrez shares lessons about ethics during Alumni Conversations speaker series

Apr 10, 2023

Manjarrez was the latest presenter in a six-part series put on by University Advancement and the College of Business Administration.

Just Enduring, a nonprofit organization cofounded by an UMSL graduate, supports bereaved parents and loved ones

Apr 3, 2023

Ben and Lara Gilham cofounded the organization after the loss of their 6-month-old son, Jackson.

Museum studies graduate Sam Moore brings untold stories to light at Missouri Historical Society

Apr 3, 2023

After leading several institutions in Pittsburgh, Moore returned to St. Louis to serve as the organization’s managing director of public history.

Matt White among first students pursuing master’s in fintech at UMSL

Apr 3, 2023

White’s background in political science and interest in the global economy attracted him to the new program.

Eye on UMSL: In the penalty box

Apr 3, 2023

Friends Bobby Castille, Beth Kernaghan, Adrienne Groves and Claire Teichman spent time in the penalty box last week during “UMSL Night at the Blues.”

2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’

Mar 27, 2023

This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.

Education graduate Tiffany Patton seeks to revitalize instructional coaching in Riverview Gardens School District

Mar 23, 2023

As the district’s new director of professional development, Patton is focusing on more practice-oriented, hands-on coaching models.

Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 13, 2023

More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.

Young Alumni Award recipient Candace Hall explores how to retain more diverse faculty in new documentary

Mar 6, 2023

Hall created “clusterluck,” a documentary that chronicles the importance of community for Black faculty.

10 inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month

Mar 6, 2023

These UMSL women share stories of perseverance, overcoming struggle and triumph.

UMSL sport management students travel to Super Bowl LVII

Mar 1, 2023

The students worked on the upper concourse level of State Farm Stadium, helping fans find their way to their seats and stadium amenities and answering questions.

Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming

Feb 27, 2023

Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.

Legacy Family Lunch & Pinning Ceremony kicks off a new tradition

Feb 27, 2023

Saturday’s event served as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate parents who are alumni and have children attending UMSL

Alumna Elizabeth Petersen receives inaugural Dr. Jane A. Miller Award, named in honor of her mentor

Feb 27, 2023

The award was created to recognize “encouragement, fostering and support of women in science and science education.”

UMSL mathematics alumna Jessie Bleile serving as new geospatial professor of practice

Feb 20, 2023

Bleile will teach an introductory GIS course next semester and continue to help the university expand its geospatial offerings.

St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

Feb 13, 2023

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region

Feb 1, 2023

UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.

Eye on UMSL: Lifting voices

Jan 30, 2023

Joanna Mendoza, Jim Henry and Deborah Godwin present a certificate of appreciation to alumnus Michael Rubin for establishing the Ambassadors of Harmony Foundation Scholarship.

Nursing alumna Hongjin Li researching supportive care for breast cancer survivors with support of new NIH grant

Jan 30, 2023

Her research investigates the role that acupuncture could play in alleviating symptoms such as joint pain, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression and anxiety.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

BSW graduate Donny Conner serves others as Marine, chef and social worker

Jan 17, 2023

Conner is now working as a vocational support specialist with the Succeed Program and is also pursuing an MSW at UMSL.

College of Education doctoral graduates conduct research, find meaning on trip to Kenya

Jan 13, 2023

The graduates led professional development workshops on selfcare for educators, collected data on learner-centered teaching and participated in a weekend children’s camp.

Boeing to launch Engineering Services Program to train students in UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program

Jan 12, 2023

The program, starting this semester, will provide as many as 20 UMSL students the opportunity to be paid and gain experience working on real-world engineering projects.

Alumnus Stephen Wade chronicles some of the biggest sporting events in the world, including 2022 World Cup

Jan 9, 2023

Wade has been covering international sports for The Associated Press since 1991, and he’s come to specialize in reporting on the politics and business associated with the games.

Former UMSL golfer Michael Block named 2022 PGA Professional Player of the Year

Jan 9, 2023

Block’s highlight-filled 2022 included wins at the Southern California PGA Professional Championship and the PGA Tournament Series event in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Alumni Q&A: Writer Mary Troy reflects on story inspirations, shaping UMSL’s MFA program and more

Dec 21, 2022

She taught in and helped mold UMSL’s Master of Fine Arts program for more than 20 years and also served as editor of Natural Bridge for a decade.

Photographer Myrina ‘Renaissance’ Otey-Myton tells the stories of unsung Black women

Dec 20, 2022

The UMSL alumna runs an annual project, Her Eminent Reign (H.E.R.), which highlights women of color whose achievements may be less known.

A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement

Dec 19, 2022

Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.