VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
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Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
Five questions with Elena Jenkins, DNP student in the College of Nursing
Jenkins, who is also an artist, is passionate about maternal health and plans to open a birth center after graduation.
Five questions with Elena Jenkins, DNP student in the College of Nursing
Jenkins, who is also an artist, is passionate about maternal health and plans to open a birth center after graduation.
Five questions with Elena Jenkins, DNP student in the College of Nursing
Jenkins, who is also an artist, is passionate about maternal health and plans to open a birth center after graduation.
International course gives UMSL students opportunity to work with peers from Finland, Germany
Students and faculty members from Seinäjoki University in Finland and Aschaffenburg University in Germany were on campus as part of a long-standing collaboration with UMSL.
International course gives UMSL students opportunity to work with peers from Finland, Germany
Students and faculty members from Seinäjoki University in Finland and Aschaffenburg University in Germany were on campus as part of a long-standing collaboration with UMSL.
International course gives UMSL students opportunity to work with peers from Finland, Germany
Students and faculty members from Seinäjoki University in Finland and Aschaffenburg University in Germany were on campus as part of a long-standing collaboration with UMSL.
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EIC announces 12 companies selected for 2025 Anchor Accelerator
The expanded cohort for the 2025 Anchor Accelerator program includes Momentum Builder grants given in collaboration with EIC partners Schnucks, WEPOWER and Arch Grants.
TRIO Student Support Services helps students navigate challenges of college life
The office was created with a $1.3 million federal grant received in 2020 and provides academic coaching, mentoring, financial literacy and other services to about 80 students, most of them first-generation college students.
Eye on UMSL: The season of giving
Students from the University of Missouri–St. Louis deliver donated items to HavenHouse St. Louis as part of a capstone project.
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The volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a straight-set loss to top-ranked Ferris State in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.
Nursing PhD graduate Seyoung Baik researches disruptive clinician behavior among non-native English-speaking nurses
Baik presented his research, for which he was awarded the 2024 Jeanne O’Grady Memorial Fellowship, at the College of Nursing Fall Research Day on Dec. 4.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis delivers holiday cheer with Lakota toy drive
CASGSL staff members, students and community members have pitched in to organize and pack gift boxes for children on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
UMSL to honor more than 900 graduates during fall commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Rebecca Boyer and Eric’el Johnson as well as retired Vice Admiral Robert Sharp, the former NGA director.
Digging up the past: Michael Cosmopoulos helps students explore archaeology and culture in Greece
Cosmopoulos has spent nearly two decades leading an archaeological excavation in Iklaina, Greece, unearthing evidence of the origins of a two-tiered system of government.
Social work graduate Brianna Jones works to serve UMSL and the St. Louis community
Jones is president of the Student Social Work Association, and her work on campus earned her the 2024 UMSL Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
Keagan Bland set to become first graduate of UMSL’s Business Accelerated Master’s program
Bland chose to pursue information systems and technology when she transferred to UMSL, and she took a full summer course load to finish the Accelerated Master’s program this winter.
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Savon Wykle led four UMSL players in double figures with 14 points – nine in the second half – to help the men’s basketball team secure its first win of the season in Saturday’s GLVC opener at Illinois Springfield.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey and taxes
Professor Michele Meckfessel got in the spirit of the season while leading a talk about taxes for accounting students in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Doctoral candidate Victoria Inzana examines prison arts programs and their potential to contribute to rehabilitation
Inzana is on track to defend her dissertation and graduate this spring, and she recently accepted a position as a tenure-track assistant professor at Sam Houston State University beginning next fall.
Online MBA students travel to Costa Rica to complete project for capstone class
Students visited a wide array of local businesses, and the trip also included plenty of opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
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The women’s soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to No. 3 seed Grand Valley State on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.
Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills
The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.
10th annual STL CyberCon offers students variety of cybersecurity insights
Zack Lewis’ play-by-play account of a ransomware attack on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis was one of several highlights of the conference.
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The women’s soccer team claimed its first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 1-0 victory over McKendree in Saturday’s tournament final.
As president of the Missouri Optometric Student Association, Emerald Jones helps fellow students advocate for the future of the profession
The third-year optometry student is able to network with optometrists across the state, help out with conferences and learn more about the organization’s legislative work.
College of Education highlights initiatives to ease teacher shortages at Professional Learning and Innovation Partnership Breakfast
The event was an opportunity to celebrate the college’s partner educators and inform them about programs such as Teach in Residency, Teach in 12 and the Finish Line Teaching Apprenticeship.
2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards highlight dynamic year for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Five winners were honored during the celebration event in the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.
Counseling master’s program wins 2024 Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award
Assistant Professor So Rin Kim says the program’s rigorous standards, commitment to its values and community engagement have helped set it apart.
UMSL’s couple, marriage and family counseling program ranked No. 1 in state by CounselingPsychology.org
The website developed the rankings through a multifaceted assessment process that considered key criteria including quality, impact and effectiveness of programs.
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Senior midfielder Kayley Judy scored a pair of goals to lead the women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Rockhurst on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.
Eye on UMSL: Flying the flag
The UMSL Veterans Center hosted a flag raising ceremony in front of Woods Hall in honor of Veterans Day.
Biochemistry and biotechnology major Jay King nearing graduation with plans to pursue PhD in oncologic research
King has been active on campus with the University Program Board and also got involved in undergraduate research as a scholar in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program.
Eye on UMSL: Level up
Education major Wu Stegall, computer science major Jaylen Ellis and graphic design major Daniel Miller were among 18 competitors vying to win the UMSL Esports team’s Mario Kart Star Cup Tournament.
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Devin Livingstone and the men’s soccer team knocked off William Jewell and Truman State over the weekend to lock up their first Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament berth since 2021.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making
Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.
Students pitch business ideas during Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center’s 2024 Student Concept Competition
Jesse Frey, a senior business administration major, took home the top prize for Headlok, a heavy-duty hat retention clip for motorcycle riders.
Eye on UMSL: Serene lunch break
Cybersecurity graduate student Dipak Sunar eats a quiet lunch near the MSC Ponds on an early fall afternoon.
2024 UMSL Sustainability Summit kicks off seven-year series with strong opening event
McKinsey & Company partner Mekala Krishnan, the opening keynote speaker, set the bar high with a data-driven and solutions-oriented presentation and question-and-answer session.
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The women’s soccer team registered back-to-back shutouts against Quincy and Upper Iowa to run its winning streak to six and clinch a spot in the GLVC Tournament for the fourth straight year.
UMSL’s master’s in cybersecurity program ranked No. 3 in the country by Fortune
UMSL’s cybersecurity program offers students the opportunity to choose between an information systems and technology emphasis or a computer science emphasis.
Collaborative new fintech career event draws big crowd of business students
Officers and faculty advisors from the Accounting Club, the Finance Club and the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Club worked together to create a new event focused on the ever-evolving world of financial technology.
Eye on UMSL: Artistic advice
Fine arts majors had the opportunity to discuss their work with visiting artist Amy Callner and listen to her feedback.
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The 11th-ranked volleyball team swept Wayne State and Ashland but fell to No. 15 Grand Valley State at the 16th annual Midwest Region Crossover.
Finance Career Conference offers students wisdom from industry professionals
Morgan Koenig and Beth DeCamp, the keynote speakers for the annual conference that was first held in 2014, are UMSL alumni.
Grace Desjardins finds common ground to make change as 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow
A senior studying political science, Desjardins is using her time in the fellowship to organize a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence against women.
UMSL College of Nursing unveils $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center
The 21,000-square-foot immersive learning center offers state-of-the-art space, equipment and technology for the College of Nursing to train the next generation of nurses.
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Jada Holloman scored her seventh and eighth goals of the season in a 2-1 road victory over Illinois Springfield on Friday, part of a 2-0 week for the women’s soccer team.
UMSL chapter of accounting honor society Beta Alpha Psi maintains Gold standard
In 11 years with Johnna Murray as the faculty advisor, UMSL’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Gamma Psi, has been awarded Gold status 10 times and Distinguished status once.
Eye on UMSL: Name that dog
The university kicked off an initiative to help name the Geospatial Collaborative’s agile mobile robotic dog from Boston Dynamics.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Eye on UMSL: Toppling the Tower
Demolition of the SSB Tower began on Friday afternoon and continued Saturday morning during the annual UMSL Alumni 5K Run/Walk.
UMSL’s International Business program continues to be recognized among nation’s best
The university ranked No. 20 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best undergraduate international business programs, the 21st time in 22 years UMSL has been rated in the top 25.
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Sophomore outside hitter Addison Voorhees had a career-high 20 kills to help the 11th-ranked volleyball team hold off McKendree in Friday’s five-set road victory.
UMSL language students give back at World Languages Day celebration after participating as high schoolers
Jackson Clutts and Audrey Stuvland volunteered at the event, which drew more than 500 students from high schools across the St. Louis region.
UMSL receives INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the fifth straight year
The university was one of 114 institutions nationwide to receive the honor, and one of only three in Missouri.
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- McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
- Five questions with Elena Jenkins, DNP student in the College of Nursing
- International course gives UMSL students opportunity to work with peers from Finland, Germany
- Department of Biology incorporating Anatomage Table into curriculum to enhance student learning
- EIC announces 12 companies selected for 2025 Anchor Accelerator
- TRIO Student Support Services helps students navigate challenges of college life
- Eye on UMSL: The season of giving
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
