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.
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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.
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.
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.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
UMSL alum Clara López Bueno making an impact on St. Louis business community
López, who originally came to UMSL from Spain to continue her tennis career, landed a job at World Wide Technology after graduating with her master’s in supply chain and analytics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Intramotev CEO Timothy Luchini, an adjunct instructor in the program, co-founded the startup focused on developing battery-electric self-propelled rail cars.
Riaz Zaidi earns 10th college degree, graduates with daughter
A lifelong learner, Zaidi graduated with a PhD in STEM education after previously earning degrees in areas such as aeronautical engineering, engineering management and international affairs.
Succeed student and Tritons swimmer Lawrence Sapp headed to Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
Sapp will compete in the 100-meter butterfly. He previously placed fifth in the event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games.
Nursing DNP graduate Lauren Hacker lands position as surgical nurse practitioner at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
After developing an interest in surgery while working in the OR, Hacker decided to go back to school to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
Honors College graduate Jay Gaskin pursuing career in media and entertainment, starting with internship at STL-TV
He graduated in May with an interdisciplinary studies degree combining art, business, political science and communication.
Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos selected as fellow in esteemed Eno Center for Transportation Leadership Development Conference
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Accounting student Angela Truesdale honored as recipient of prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
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UMSL alum Georgeann McLemore, fresh off White House internship, heading to Northern Ireland on prestigious Fulbright scholarship
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August graduate Elexis Hubbard applies social work skills, volunteer experience at UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center
Hubbard has been working with the Saint Louis Zoo to help develop a youth program for the WildCare Park opening in north St. Louis County in 2027.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
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August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
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UMSL Optometry graduates Mariah Strahm and Kevin Pizarro-Miller reinvigorate passion for humanitarian work in El Salvador
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Education graduate Lisa Foust named Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
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New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
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Senior business administration major Jesse Frey places second at St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educator pitch competition
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Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
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Counseling PhD candidate Rattanakorn ‘Gon’ Ratanashevorn wins prestigious Ralph F. Berdie Memorial Research Award
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UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
UMSL Litmag wins 1st place prizes from American Scholastic Press Association and National Council for Teachers of English
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