Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
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Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.
Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.
Fourth-year Optometry student Emerald Jones honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.
Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.
Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.
Chemistry Professor Michael Nichols discusses Alzheimer’s disease research in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nichols is investigating proteins linked to inflammation in the brain that occurs as part of the neurodegenerative disease.
Inaugural UMSL Engineering Camp helps high school students build excitement about the field
More than 30 high school students from grades 9-12, representing more than 20 area high schools, attended the weeklong camp.
Inaugural UMSL Engineering Camp helps high school students build excitement about the field
More than 30 high school students from grades 9-12, representing more than 20 area high schools, attended the weeklong camp.
Inaugural UMSL Engineering Camp helps high school students build excitement about the field
More than 30 high school students from grades 9-12, representing more than 20 area high schools, attended the weeklong camp.
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UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Doctoral candidates Ernesto Lopez, Bobby Boxerman do groundwork for newsmaking Council on Criminal Justice report
They have compiled crime data for the ongoing study of “Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities” with Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Rosenfeld.
Mentorship program at MIMH helps foster Megan Niehaus’ interest in neuroHIV
UMSL was one of five sites hosting students in the summer mentorship program organized as part of the International NeuroHIV Cure Consortium.
Senior Jonathan Gutierrez explores Washington, DC through new summer internship program
Gutierrez is the first UMSL student to participate in the program, where he’s split his time interning at the World Affairs Council of America and touring the city’s cultural institutions.
Anchor Accelerator wins St. Louis Business Journal Fire Award
The program was recognized for its commitment to boosting the local startup economy and its success in providing paid internships to students.
STARS program celebrates the work of its latest class of aspiring scientists
A group of 70 high school students from across the St. Louis region and beyond received hands-on training in scientific research through the six-week program.
Eye on UMSL: A new generation of scientists
High school students participating in the Students and Teachers As Research Scientists program gathered for a group photo in the Science Learning Building.
CLIMB Program provides area high school students hands-on research experience in UMSL labs
Thirteen interns from the Hazelwood, Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City school districts took part in this summer’s program.
MEd student Jillian Dunn serves her community on Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education
Dunn won a three-year term in April and is interested in increasing teacher satisfaction and engaging community stakeholders.
Eye on UMSL: A walking lunch
Members of the campus community took breaks from classes and work and walked on the treadmills inside the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Millennium Student Center to serve as polling place for primary, general elections
Residents of St. Louis County will be able to cast their votes on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus in both the primary and general elections this year.
UMSL students play valuable roles in furthering the mission of St. Louis-based Food Outreach
Leizel Thomas and Noah Young are helping address food insecurity for those living with chronic illnesses in the St. Louis area.
Student-athletes add long list of academic accolades to unrivaled year of competitive success
A record 158 UMSL student-athletes received academic All-GLVC recognition and 11 teams won team academic awards among other honors.
Communication graduate Brandyn Chambers in the spotlight on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’
Chambers, who earned his master’s degree in May, works with his father, Roosevelt, renovating homes through their company Chambers Development LLC.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating new opportunities
Kayla McKissack, Niana Lewis, Nick Ballenger, Jared Strickland and Kara Johnson were welcomed into the Opportunity Scholars Program at a reception on June 15.
DBA students receive grant to conduct ‘Ethics of Care’ research
Matthew Aplin-Houtz and Sarah Willey won a $5,000 grant from the Association of Fundraising Professionals to support their work.
Optometry students gain valuable experience working at Chickasaw Nation Department of Health
The rotation at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was coordinated by the Indian Health Service, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Counseling PhD student Monica Phelps-Pineda wins minority fellowship award
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Phelps-Pineda $20,000 for her doctoral research on multicultural counseling supervision and commitment to serving minority communities.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL
To date, 28 pharmacy students have completed their MBAs through a partnership between UHSP and UMSL’s College of Business Administration that began in 2013.
Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the next step
John Meriac, associate professor of Global Leadership and Management, meets with members of the 2023 DBA cohort last Friday at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
UMSL community saddened by death of Board of Curators Student Representative Remington Williams
Williams, who died in a car crash early Wednesday morning, had been pursuing his MBA as a member the UMSL Online MBA Program’s inaugural cohort.
UMSL again gets high marks for advancing gender equality, reducing inequality in Times Higher Education rankings
The university ranked No. 54 globally in the gender equality category and also scored highly in several other areas.
Business student Hannah Brazel helps a family in need through Be The Match
Brazel, a senior marketing major, donated peripheral stem cells to a patient with leukemia this spring, while working toward her bachelor’s degree and serving as Marketing Club secretary.
Finding their voices: Adam and Rachel Morgan work to forge paths for neurodiverse individuals
The mother and son duo work to provide therapeutic equipment, technology and educational resources through the Adam Morgan Foundation.
MSW student Seda Follis leaves behind big data for individual impact
Follis held positions in data analytics at Express Scripts and BJC HealthCare before enrolling at UMSL’s School of Social Work.
Alumna Letisha Wexstten building tool to assist disabled job seekers
Wexstten has created V15Able, a digital platform that allows job seekers with disabilities to connect with potential employers and showcase their skills.
UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network
More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.
After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche
Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind: Men’s golf team finishes fifth at NCAA Championship
The Tritons matched the best finish in school history by tying for fifth at the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship at TPC Michigan.
English graduate Paige Moultrie begins new chapter as fiction writer
Moultrie graduated magna cum laude, served as an editor for Bellerive and Litmag and earned three writing certificates while working full-time.
A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space
The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.
UMSL senior Joel Sylven crowned individual champion at NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship
Sylven, a sport management major from Falkenberg, Sweden, joins the 1973 men’s soccer team as the only national champions in school history.
Community Innovation and Action Center partnering with Children’s Funding Project to map money spent to support youth
Co-Director Kiley Bednar is helping facilitate the yearlong project to analyze money being spent to support children from cradle to career in a cohort of states.
Eye on UMSL: Years in the making
A student receives a hug from a family member outside the Mark Twain Athletic Center Saturday morning after graduating from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.
Black Faculty and Staff Association reviews ‘The State of Black UMSL’ and provides scholarships
Information systems major Clarence Baker Jr., nursing major Donyell Nelson, biology major Chinelo Onuijbo and finance major Corlia Spears received scholarships.
College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students
They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
Public policy administration graduate Aman Chishti bound for medical school
Chishti, who transferred to UMSL after starting college at UMKC, graduated summa cum laude and has been accepted to the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Senior Manon Labeur was the top UMSL finisher in the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship, placing 41st with a combined score of 230 in the 54-hole tournament.
Communication graduate Michael Graham set to be commissioned as medical service officer
Graham, who’s spent 10 years as a medic, came to UMSL to pursue his degree through the Army’s Green to Gold Active Duty Option program.
Opening doors: College of Nursing RN to BSN Program benefits area health
The program aims to increase the quantity of quality BSN-prepared nurses and speaks to the college’s vision of “shaping the future of nursing and health care in our community.”
Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care
The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.
UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday
The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.
Litmag showcases campus community’s creative talent
About 50 members of the UMSL Community gathered in the Writing Center Friday to celebrate the launch of the 34th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Both the women’s and men’s golf teams booked tickets to the NCAA Division II Championships by finishing fifth in last week’s regional tournaments.
English and French major Zara Konstapel excels in the pool and on the page
The All-American swimmer has also stood out in the classroom as an English major, winning a literature scholarship and contributing poetry to Litmag.
College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs
UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.
Eye on UMSL: Across the pond
Graduate students Nicole Shelley and Atharv Kulkarni relax alongside one of the Millennium Student Center ponds on a lovely spring day.
Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium
Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
Mirthweek brings people together for games, food and fun
Members of the campus community gathered to play games, ride bumper cars and share merriment during the annual celebration.
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- Jalene LaMontagne, colleagues win Robert P. McIntosh Award from the Vegetation Section of the Ecological Society of America for research on community synchrony in seed production
- Eye on UMSL: A global welcome
- Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
- Fontbonne University archives find new home on UMSL’s campus
- UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
- UMSL receives new $1.3 million grant from US Department of Education to continue delivering TRIO Student Support Services
- Fall semester kicks off at UMSL with new student convocation and other Weeks of Welcome events
- 2023 graphic design alum Nicole DuFour builds on passion for illustration with children’s book, ‘The Star Dweller’
- DNP graduate Victoria Cobb works with BSN students to treat loneliness in older adults
- Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named president of the St. Louis Optometric Society
