The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
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Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
Eye on UMSL: Banging the drum for peace
The Department of Language and Cultural Studies sponsored a performance by Japanese taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his three children.
Alum Quahana Hendree turns inspiration into corporate art consulting career
Hendree completed her BSBA and a minor in art history in 1996 and is the founder and president of Q. Hendree Art Consulting.
Alum Quahana Hendree turns inspiration into corporate art consulting career
Hendree completed her BSBA and a minor in art history in 1996 and is the founder and president of Q. Hendree Art Consulting.
Alum Quahana Hendree turns inspiration into corporate art consulting career
Hendree completed her BSBA and a minor in art history in 1996 and is the founder and president of Q. Hendree Art Consulting.
Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Keeta Holmes, Shanta Kyles and Mark Briguglio receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Information systems student Matt Garland already working as QA analyst at Weissman
Alum Greg Shafer, who serves on UMSL’s Information Systems and Technology Advisory Board, helped connect Garland with his future employer.
Information systems student Matt Garland already working as QA analyst at Weissman
Alum Greg Shafer, who serves on UMSL’s Information Systems and Technology Advisory Board, helped connect Garland with his future employer.
Information systems student Matt Garland already working as QA analyst at Weissman
Alum Greg Shafer, who serves on UMSL’s Information Systems and Technology Advisory Board, helped connect Garland with his future employer.
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UMSL alum Brian Esselman named 2025 Missouri History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Esselman won the award for demonstrating creativity and passion in teaching American history at Affton High School.
Eye on UMSL: Glass work
Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.
Alum Sandra Van Trease honored as Director To Watch by Director & Boards magazine
Van Trease is being recognized for her exemplary work as a board member for multiple companies and organizations since retiring from BJC HealthCare in 2020.
UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
The Ed G. Smith College of Business will accelerate UMSL’s ability to attract, educate and support more students to earn business degrees and enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
Explore Germany with UMSL alum Franziska Hauptmann
Hauptmann now lives in Stuttgart for graduate school and works as a student quality engineer at Porsche.
Tritons treated to thrilling overtime win during UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues
Around 250 UMSL fans enjoyed watching the home team’s 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Alum Justin Bennett leads Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact effort
Bennett sits on the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers and serves as the compact commissioner for Missouri, the first state to sign on to the compact.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Gov. Parson appoints UMSL alum Andrea Jackson-Jennings to Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners
As a commissioner, Jackson-Jennings aims to advance the continuous improvement of mass transit in the St. Louis region.
Optometry PhD graduate Linda Fine Hunt publishes historical fiction novel about growing up in University City
Spanning from 1954 to 1966, the story follows 16-year-old Linda, a quirky individualist who sets out to learn more about the culture and history of her neighbors.
Benard Diggs earns PhD in education after decades-long career at UMSL
Diggs’ doctoral research focused on the unintended consequences of the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision.
UMSL alum Toni Hayes uses her passion for science to make a difference for people with rare diseases
Now living in Pepperell, Massachusetts, she works as principal scientist of toxicology for preclinical drug development at Apellis Pharmaceuticals.
Education graduate Elisabeth Farrel builds relationships, responsibility in middle school
Farrel is teaching sixth grade math at Windsor Middle School, where she helps her students balance newfound freedom and personal responsibility.
UMSL alumni honored as top election officials at 2023 ALL IN Awards Celebration
Eric Fey, an MPAA graduate, and Rick Stream, BSBA graduate, were recognized for their work jointly overseeing the St. Louis County Board of Elections.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
Recent UMSL graduate Amy Kenny pursues social psychology PhD
During her time at UMSL, Kenny explored her passions, taking part in lab research, creative writing and the University Singers choir.
Meet UMSL’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awardees
Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
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.
Infographic: Where UMSL nurses work
Thousands of College of Nursing graduates make up a large percentage of practitioners in both urban and rural areas, providing superior care and improving health outcomes in the bi-state region.
BES alumna Madeleine Trotier uses acrobatics and dance to educate with Circus Harmony
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor, teaches children STEM concepts and local history through acrobatics, juggling and tumbling.
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor,
UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy
A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.
Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
Education alumna Elizabeth Bleier invests in the region’s future as executive director of Teach For America St. Louis
As executive director, Bleier is leading an effort to support St. Louis’ network of 600 Teach For America alumni with professional development opportunities.
Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent
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
Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
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.
Kay Hood selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During her yearlong assignment, Hood will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Ebonie Williams brings ‘infectious energy’ to the Triton Telefund
Williams has connected with alumni across the country and raised more than $15,000 for UMSL students in need.
Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest
The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.
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.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
UMSL alumni connect and enjoy Spanish cuisine at virtual ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event
Ed Munn Sanchez and Brian Owens demonstrated how to make paella while 125 attendees followed along via Zoom, preparing the dish in their own homes.
Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19
The fund serves as a resource that helps students overcome financial obstacles, such as job loss, that may prevent them from pursuing a degree.
UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board
Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.
Coro fellowship stokes alumna’s passion for pursuing equity in education
Clara Karger, an MEd graduate, is part of a highly selective cohort of public affairs fellows taking part in experiential leadership training.
Economics alumna leads St. Louis Fed’s award-winning education initiatives
Mary Suiter, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, cultivated an affinity at UMSL for what would become her life’s work.
A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL
UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.
National award comes as pleasant surprise for education alumna
Therese Shain didn’t know until a school assembly that she’d been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award. She is among 33 honorees nationally in 2019.
Alumna’s editing work hits the big time in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Media studies graduate Sarah Cole was first assistant editor on the box-office smash, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Social work alumna takes seat on St. Louis County Council
Lisa Clancy, formerly the associate director of the UMSL Community Innovation and Action Center, now represents constituents from more than a dozen municipalities.
MSW alumna puts her training to work in advocating for death row inmates
Erin Land’s diverse UMSL experience helped set her up to secure a competitive job with the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Arizona.
5 UMSL alumni honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards
Each year, Emerson honors standout educators who are nominated by their schools’ administrators.
Circle of Educators group seeks to connect education alumni to UMSL, community
The new College of Education alumni group held its first “Conversations in Education” event Nov. 14, focusing on strategies educators can use to help students dealing with trauma.
Teach for America experience starts path to Missouri State Senate for education alumna
Lauren Arthur, who earned her MEd from UMSL in 2013, took office in the Missouri State Senate last month after winning a special election in June.
Education alumna encourages students to explore their identities through language
Tamara Wells (EdD 2016), who was honored at this year’s St. Louis American Foundation Salute to Excellence in Education, used her UMSL thesis project to develop CHAT Academy at Hazelwood.
Internship & Job Fair gives UMSL students a head start on their careers
The annual event brought 134 companies on campus to meet with 525 students and alumni at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
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