Building community through language, Japanese flourishes at UMSL

Dec 8, 2021

The Japanese program has grown considerably, adding faculty members, offering study abroad programs and fostering an active presence on campus.

Emily Blackburn implements advanced tools to help St. Louis police better understand crime and protect communities

Dec 6, 2021

Blackburn, a 2001 CCJ alumna, has served as the manager of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s crime analysis unit since 2012.

Infographic: Success in six months

Dec 2, 2021

UMSL alumni have found success within six months of graduation through employment, further education, service, entrepreneurship and more.

Working for an education: UMSL students’ tales of perseverance, support, sacrifice and success

Dec 1, 2021

UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities. 

Steven Louis Brawley preserves and celebrates St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ history

Nov 24, 2021

Brawley founded the St. Louis LGBT History Project in 2007. He also authored “Gay and Lesbian St. Louis” and has served as a trustee for the State Historical Society of Missouri.

Leader of the St. Louis Avant-Garde: Artist Brock Seals’ background fuels his ascent

Nov 23, 2021

Brock Seals is succeeding on his own terms in the worlds of art and activism, in the process creating a body of work both unique and inspiring.

Gateway Human Trafficking honors Anthony Harper with Blue Heart Award

Nov 22, 2021

Harper, a 1994 UMSL alumnus, has spent the past eight years working as a forensic interviewer for Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis.

Education alumna Elizabeth Bleier invests in the region’s future as executive director of Teach For America St. Louis

Nov 22, 2021

As executive director, Bleier is leading an effort to support St. Louis’ network of 600 Teach For America alumni with professional development opportunities.

15 entrepreneurs present startups during UMSL DEI Accelerator Pitch Day for a chance at a $50,000 capital injection

Nov 22, 2021

The founders had only five minutes to present problems, solutions, business plans and more to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $50,000 non-dilutive capital injection.

Education and English alumna Eleanor Taylor connects to students and family history through language learning

Nov 15, 2021

Taylor was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year and has been a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms fellow.

Alumnus Tim Hebel named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 under 40

Nov 8, 2021

Hebel, a 2016 graduate of the UMSL computer science program, founded Beanstalk Web Solutions while working toward his degree.

Gov. Mike Parson speaks at progress tour of $7 million UMSL Nursing Simulation Laboratories expansion, renovation

Nov 3, 2021

The project is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage by increasing UMSL Nursing’s capacity to graduate pre-licensure BSN students by 20%.

Alumna Leigh Bolin serves the remote communities of Alaska

Nov 1, 2021

Bolin has provided vital child advocacy and mental health services to remote areas of the state, sometimes traveling by plane to reach isolated villages.

Eye on UMSL: Tribute to a musical great

Oct 25, 2021

The musicians of the Jim Widner Big Band raised their instruments for a tribute to their band’s eponymous founding member, Jim Widner, during a memorial Saturday.

Teach in 12 graduate Scott Boyd goes from graphic design, target shooting to teaching

Oct 21, 2021

This fall, Boyd started his first education job as an art teacher at Lucas Crossing School Complex in Normandy, Missouri.

Eye on UMSL: Racing Triton land

Oct 18, 2021

Louie the Triton catches a ride with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during Saturday’s UMSL Alumni 5k Run & Walk.

UMSL Alumni Association draws over 200 participants in inaugural 5K Run & Walk

Oct 18, 2021

The racers got a unique look at campus with a route devised by Steve Picucci, head coach of the UMSL cross country and track and field teams.

Eye on UMSL: Song and celebration

Oct 11, 2021

The Everybodies band performed with featured vocalist Malena Smith at last week’s University of Missouri–St. Louis Founders Celebration.

UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration

Oct 8, 2021

The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 8, 2021

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.

UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception

Oct 4, 2021

Applications for the second DEI Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29.

Alumna Lauren Schoellhorn’s passion for teaching impacts students at Eureka High School

Oct 1, 2021

Schoellhorn, who teaches AP world history, AP art history and psychology, was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.

New class of Coro Fellows eager to learn, make an impact in the St. Louis community

Sep 27, 2021

The 10 new fellows recently began their training and will be spending time at dozens of organizations across the St. Louis area.

Optometry becoming a family tradition for brothers Alexander and Jon Kane

Sep 27, 2021

The brothers developed interests in health care and optometry listening to stories from their parents, a dentist and an ophthalmologist.

Fall Virtual Job Fair sees increased participation and engagement

Sep 24, 2021

More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 111 companies in a variety of industries.

Alumnus James Young wins Missouri Teacher of the Year

Sep 23, 2021

Young leads an innovative musical theater program at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, where students learn how to project self-confidence.

Alumna Delyn Stephenson wins prestigious Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellowship at Saint Louis Art Museum

Sep 20, 2021

During the paid yearlong fellowship, Stephenson will gain hands-on experience in areas such as audience development, curation and public programming.

Eye on UMSL: A Triton welcome

Sep 20, 2021

With a clink of the coffee cup, Louie the Triton welcomes Joshua Evans to his role as coordinator and VA certifying official of the UMSL Veterans Center.

UMSL wins fifth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Sep 20, 2021

The magazine recognized 101 U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights UMSL’s continued commitment to student success in annual address

Sep 14, 2021

Sobolik announced the creation of the St. Louis Scholars Program and plans for a full-need tuition assistance program beginning in Spring 2022.

UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Sep 13, 2021

John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.

Hybrid Founders event will celebrate contributions to UMSL virtually and in person

Sep 13, 2021

The 2021 Founders Celebration will include a large virtual celebration that will go live on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. CST and a small in-person one.

St. Louis Business Journal honors Natissia Small as champion for diversity and inclusion

Sep 10, 2021

UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration has been working to expand access to education for more than 25 years.

School of Social Work holds virtual seminar on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients

Aug 30, 2021

Alumni Sarah E. Bruno and Vincent Mazzoccoli educated viewers on up-to-date terminology and ways to provide better care in behavioral health settings.

New sport management program jump-starts students’ careers

Aug 30, 2021

Sport management student Eddie Cooney and alumnus Lucas Marroquin have landed positions with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City FC.

Alumna Sarah Javier named a ‘Most Influential Business Woman’ by St. Louis Business Journal

Aug 27, 2021

A graduate of the MPPA program, Javier now leads the Animal Protective Association of Missouri as president and CEO.

MPPA alumnus David Gipson leading Clayton as city manager

Aug 10, 2021

Gipson was named the 2021 recipient of the Jay T. Bell Professional Management Award from the Missouri City/County Management Association.

Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program

Aug 5, 2021

The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.

UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events

Aug 2, 2021

The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.

Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year

Jul 30, 2021

After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.

Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship

Jul 26, 2021

Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.

Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent

Jul 19, 2021

Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy

Jul 12, 2021

Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.

Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others

Jul 6, 2021

Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.

Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan

Jul 6, 2021

Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.

D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students

Jul 6, 2021

Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs at his alma mater.

Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri

Jul 1, 2021

College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.

Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’

Jun 30, 2021

During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.

Alumnus Ibrahim Shabazz sees connections among Honors College, accounting school and everything else

Jun 28, 2021

Shabazz starts the Master of Accounting program in UMSL’s College of Business Administration this fall.

New Student Organizations Coordinator Michaela Wells committed to fostering community among UMSL students

Jun 28, 2021

Wells had been working as a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Involvement and earned a master’s in higher education administration from UMSL in May.