Gov. Parson appoints UMSL alum Andrea Jackson-Jennings to Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners

Feb 9, 2024

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

Feb 8, 2024

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

Feb 5, 2024

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

Jan 3, 2024

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

Jan 2, 2024

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

Nov 17, 2023

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

Sep 22, 2023

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

Jul 24, 2023

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

Oct 17, 2022

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

Aug 8, 2022

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

May 12, 2022

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

Apr 18, 2022

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

Apr 11, 2022

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

Mar 18, 2022

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

Feb 4, 2022

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

Nov 22, 2021

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

Jul 19, 2021

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

Jul 12, 2021

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

Jul 6, 2021

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

Jun 21, 2021

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

Dec 21, 2020

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

Dec 7, 2020

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

Dec 4, 2020

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

Oct 30, 2020

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

Sep 21, 2020

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

Mar 31, 2020

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

Jun 17, 2019

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

Apr 24, 2019

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

Apr 12, 2019

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

Mar 25, 2019

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

Mar 15, 2019

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’

Feb 25, 2019

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

Jan 25, 2019

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

Dec 5, 2018

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

Nov 30, 2018

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

Nov 27, 2018

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

Oct 19, 2018

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

Oct 11, 2018

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

Sep 24, 2018

The annual event brought 134 companies on campus to meet with 525 students and alumni at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.

State teacher of the year award an unexpected honor for education alumna

Sep 20, 2018

Shelly Parks, who earned her MEd from the UMSL College of Education in 2006, inspires her students through building a community in the classroom.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign

Sep 4, 2018

UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.

Media outlets call upon UMSL political scientists for analysis of August election results

Aug 9, 2018

UMSL Department of Political Science faculty members helped statewide and national media outlets make sense of the Aug. 7 elections in Missouri.

UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content

Jul 23, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.

Social worker Elizabeth Fuchs follows a dream formulated at UMSL

Jul 5, 2018

Fuchs, who earned her BSW and MSW at UMSL, was recently featured in the annual “Champions of Pride” issue of The Advocate magazine.

BES alumna Kayla Colona has found her niche at Mission: St. Louis

Jun 20, 2018

The 2015 graduate oversees the volunteer program at the Beyond School portion of the local nonprofit, which works with underserved communities.

Education alumna Beth Goetz joins elite group as new Ball State athletic director

Jun 18, 2018

The former women’s soccer coach and UMSL Sports Hall of Fame member is one of fewer than 40 female athletic directors in NCAA Division I.

Nursing alumna Shunta Johnson honored for service to health care community

May 31, 2018

The BSN and MSN graduate was one of eight health care professionals recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation at its annual awards luncheon.

Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others

May 23, 2018

Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.

Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair

Mar 12, 2018

Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.

New UMSL marketing campaign highlights nursing, business

Feb 9, 2018

New TV spots feature successful young alumni testifying to the benefits they found at UMSL and how each college helped launch their careers.