The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
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Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Eye on UMSL: Chalk With Us
UMSL’s Honors College partnered with the Office of Student Involvement, State Historical Society of Missouri and others to create the event honoring St. Louis women.
Bovey Zhang and Lucas De La Pena discuss UMSL’s esports program on latest episode of Inside UMSL
Zhang, the director of the Tritons esports team, shares how he pursued his passion and the community he’s trying to build with the esports program at UMSL.
Bovey Zhang and Lucas De La Pena discuss UMSL’s esports program on latest episode of Inside UMSL
Zhang, the director of the Tritons esports team, shares how he pursued his passion and the community he’s trying to build with the esports program at UMSL.
Bovey Zhang and Lucas De La Pena discuss UMSL’s esports program on latest episode of Inside UMSL
Zhang, the director of the Tritons esports team, shares how he pursued his passion and the community he’s trying to build with the esports program at UMSL.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
UMSL alum Ja’Mel McCaine running innovative creative lab at Clark Family Library
The space McCain manages offers the type of tools that Scott Morris, director of UMSL’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, is excited to share with his student entrepreneurs.
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UMSL alumni have found success within six months of graduation through employment, further education, service, entrepreneurship and more.
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UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities.
‘Build it, they will come’: Betty Van Uum makes UMSL campus her legacy
In her 38 years at UMSL, Betty Van Umm has helped facilitate every expansion on or off campus.
Steven Louis Brawley preserves and celebrates St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ history
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.
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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.
‘En Nuestras Palabras’ panel investigates varied experiences of multilingual speakers in US
Over the course of an hour, the panelists investigated questions of identity, experiences and relationships with Spanish, Portuguese and English language.
UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration
The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.
Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program
The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.
Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri
College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.
Alumnus Ibrahim Shabazz sees connections among Honors College, accounting school and everything else
Shabazz starts the Master of Accounting program in UMSL’s College of Business Administration this fall.
Associate professor’s role in Shakespeare In the Park production of King Lear is a hometown honor
Jacqueline Thompson is performing in Shakespeare In The Park’s “King Lear” until June 27.
A decade of opportunity: Opportunity Scholars Program impacts students and St. Louis area
The all-inclusive Pierre Laclede Honors College Program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year.
Pandemic inspires alumna to create ‘Surviving the Frontlines’ journal and planner for nurses
Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.
Assistant Professor of Biology Lon Chubiz wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
Chubiz’s research focuses how some bacteria make lipid monolayer membranes and how that helps them adapt to different soil environments.
Four takeaways from Amp it Up: Turning Up Women’s Leadership is Good for Business
Mary Simeoli, Title IX coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity at Union College, talked about women in the workplace during a virtual event last week.
UMSL holds virtual version of annual Spring Involvement Expo
On Wednesday, Student Involvement held a digital version of the Spring Involvement Expo featuring 20 student organizations.
Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion
In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.
9 ways to Start Safe, Stay Safe during the spring semester
Learn or review the protocols and practices in place to ensure a successful and healthy spring semester.
Shop UMSL local for the holidays
Pick up your last-minute gifts from a wide variety of businesses from UMSL alumni and students.
MSW student Madeline Seefeldt finds an unlikely home
During her time at L’Arche, Seefeldt has cared for adults with intellectual disabilities and raised awareness about the organization through community outreach.
A new family tradition: The Pangs make up two generations of lifelong learners in the DBA program
Kei Pang is completing his dissertation as part of the DBA program’s first cohort, and his son Jo Pang is beginning courses this semester.
Education prepped Kara Bailey to be top of the class in the St. Louis restaurant scene
The planning and organizational skills Bailey developed as an early childhood educator have been instrumental in expanding Baileys’ Restaurants.
Infographic: From UMSL to city hall
Through roles as mayors and city managers, UMSL alumni have and continue to set policy and determine the future of their regions – St. Louis and far beyond.
Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection
Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.
Sharonica Hardin-Bartley works to close opportunity gaps at University City schools
Hardin-Bartley earned her PhD in educational leadership and policy studies in 2014 and is in her fifth year as superintendent of the School District of University City.
‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module
The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day
Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.
Alumna Tanika Busch named vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik announced that Busch would step into the position on a permanent basis effective immediately.
State Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell makes fitness fun for everyone
Cockrell has forged strong bonds with students, staff and parents at Crestwood Elementary School while overhauling the school’s fitness program.
Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy sees pitfalls in airport privatization bills
The director emeritus of the UMSL Center for Transportation Studies and executive director of the Airport Ground Transportation Association on the new bills.
Optometry alumna’s Humaneyezing Healthcare brings the art of doctoring to Instagram
With her Instagram account, Delaram Shirazian brings together her passion for improving doctor-patient communication and community health care.
University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons 2019-20 year in review
College sports were cut short during the 2019-20 academic year, but UMSL athletes still turned in some All-American performances and excelled in the classroom.
UMSL earns CASE award for exceptional fundraising efforts
UMSL won an Overall Improvement award in the category for Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $215 Million.
Eye on UMSL: Mail run
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Roxanne Reid creates meaningful change through Diversity in Health Care course, research
The assistant teaching professor of nursing hopes her students will become better practitioners through confronting their biases and understanding others.
Gyanpriya Maharaj studies Guyana’s biodiversity, ecology and butterflies
Maharaj collaborates with scientists around the globe to research the behavior of Guyana’s wildlife and forest restoration.
Infographic: Social mobility at UMSL
Social mobility at at UMSL is driven by people who work hard and care deeply about creating an environment rich in access, student success and favorable outcomes.
Natural Bridge managing editor builds virtual community through online reading series
Molly Harris organized three Zoom readings featuring 17 writers and translators from the literary journal’s 2019-2020 issues.
Jennifer Fletcher-Kelley brings medical care to rural Midwest and South through role at Air Evac
Fletcher-Kelley found her niche as a flight nurse, and her role as VP of patient care services allows her to make a positive impact for others daily.
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UMSL graduates Pell Grant recipients far better than many universities that score high on traditional rankings based on prestige factors such as admissions rates or endowment size.
Big dreams from the latest cohort of the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition
Emily Haas, Emily Delgado and Brian Trull found success and elevated their startups thanks to the Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator Pitch Competition.
Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt
Austin uncovered more than 30 distinct tattoos on a mummy at Deir el-Medina, Egypt. Her research has gone on to challenge understandings of the practice.
Confronting coronavirus through art
Associate Professor Jennifer McKnight and Professor Jeff Sippel guided students, alumni and friends through art making at home in the wake of coronavirus.
UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation
A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.
Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Sobolik will continue to build upon the work she’s done to advance the university and expand its reach since 2017, when she came to UMSL as provost.
Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.
‘Holla if You Hear Me’ event examines intersection between disability and Black history
The event featured a talk from the executive director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and presentations by UMSL SUCCEED students.
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Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.
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- May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
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- MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
- Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
- DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
