Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
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UMSL leaders showcase strategic communication and community impact at 2025 CUMU Conference
Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
UMSL leaders showcase strategic communication and community impact at 2025 CUMU Conference
Several UMSL staff members presented throughout the conference on topics that reflected the university’s anchor mission and collaborative approach within the communities it serves.
UMSL, FOCUS St. Louis working together to grow leaders today and in the future
The university will collaborate with the nonprofit on events such as the Start with Leadership Conference, the Youth Leadership St. Louis Program and the new NextGen Leadership Program for UMSL students.
Newly renovated and renamed Creative Arts Building ready to serve UMSL music and fine arts students now and for years to come
More than 100 guests visited the vibrant new space during an open house to mark its completion Tuesday evening.
Newly renovated and renamed Creative Arts Building ready to serve UMSL music and fine arts students now and for years to come
More than 100 guests visited the vibrant new space during an open house to mark its completion Tuesday evening.
Newly renovated and renamed Creative Arts Building ready to serve UMSL music and fine arts students now and for years to come
More than 100 guests visited the vibrant new space during an open house to mark its completion Tuesday evening.
Alumni, current and maybe someday future students turn out for fifth annual UMSL 5K
About 300 runners and walkers registered to take part in this year’s race, which crisscrossed North Campus on Saturday morning.
Alumni, current and maybe someday future students turn out for fifth annual UMSL 5K
About 300 runners and walkers registered to take part in this year’s race, which crisscrossed North Campus on Saturday morning.
Alumni, current and maybe someday future students turn out for fifth annual UMSL 5K
About 300 runners and walkers registered to take part in this year’s race, which crisscrossed North Campus on Saturday morning.
Susan TeStroete, Eboni Valentine and Derik Holtmann 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.
Susan TeStroete, Eboni Valentine and Derik Holtmann 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.
Susan TeStroete, Eboni Valentine and Derik Holtmann 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.
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UMSL honors Barbara Kohm and family with 2025 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
Kohm, with the support of her family, recently established the Kohm Scholars Program to assist high-achieving, low-income students in reaching their educational goals.
UMSL recognized as leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also ranked No. 136 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL community brings winning spirit to annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark
On Sept. 19, nearly 600 students, faculty, staff members and alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Eye on UMSL: An Irish welcome
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S., visited the UMSL campus during her three-day tour of Missouri.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and seven staff members were recognized following the annual State of the University Address.
State of the University Address highlights UMSL’s focus on sustainability, innovation as it prepares for bright future
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik delivered her annual address to an audience of UMSL faculty and staff members and supporters at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL marks a new era with dedication of Ed G. Smith College of Business
The first named college in the university’s history is honoring Smith, a two-time UMSL graduate and the founder and CEO of American Direct Marketing Resources.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
Record fundraising helping prepare UMSL to meet the needs of students and region into the future
UMSL alumni, friends and partner organizations contributed $46.7 million in gifts and pledges during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Nicholas Wetzel, Ryan Nelson and David Torrence 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.
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.
Johnna Murray, Rachel Thompson and Shawn Murphy 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.
UMSL’s newest graduates celebrate completion of their college journey
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured joyous scenes as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,700 spring and summer graduates during five commencement ceremonies.
UMSL partners with FOCUS St. Louis to host regional leadership conference at the Touhill
Nearly 400 professionals attended the half-day “Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation” conference last Thursday.
Sen. Kit Bond leaves behind legacy championing international education at UMSL
He established the Bond International Scholars program in 2018, and it has provided study abroad scholarships to dozens of UMSL and MU students since.
UMSL to honor nearly 1,700 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies
The weekend’s featured speakers will include Clayco Founder Bob Clark, James S. McDonnell Foundation President Jason Purnell, former Delmar DivINe Executive Director Jorge Riopedre and UMSL alumni Dr. Mansur Nurdel and Andrea Jackson-Jennings.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
The conversation took place as part of STL TechWeek to highlight the growing need for geospatial leaders.
2025 Trailblazer Awards celebrates individuals who educate and inspire generations
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.
Antionette Sterling, Travis Wente and Jenny Martin 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.
UMSL’s economic impact on the St. Louis region exceeds $522.5 million
UMSL alumni also contribute more than $14 billion to the St. Louis region, according to the analysis by nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach.
New Louie logo for UMSL Athletics revealed at pep rally before Pack the Stands
Designing the new Louie logo was a labor of love for Scott Matthews, co-founder of the St. Louis-based creative agency Tremendousness.
UMSL, API Innovation Center mark grand opening of new research and development labs in Science Complex
The new labs will play a key role in efforts to safeguard national health security and solidify the St. Louis region as a hub for domestic API production of critical medications.
UMSL leaders, alumni featured among St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500
The guide aims to highlight some of most influential, impactful and innovative leaders from different sectors of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Julie Dunn-Morton, Myron Burr and Linda Stein 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.
St. Louis County Council directing $10 million to UMSL’s planned North County Business and Workforce District
The funding will add to $80 million the university has received from the state of Missouri over the past three years as it works to transform and modernize its campus.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
Photographer Derik Holtmann was on hand to capture displays of jubilation throughout the day at the Mark Twain Athletic Center.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards highlight dynamic year for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
Five winners were honored during the celebration event in the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.
University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting finalize partnership to support future students
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Scout Executive and CEO Joe Sadewasser signed the new agreement at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the MSC.
UMSL partners with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to support future students with scholarships
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joined GSEM CEO Natissia Small at a signing ceremony on Tuesday to finalize the three-year agreement.
UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
Sadie Weiss, Tina Hyken and Cedric Carr receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Annual UMSL Alumni 5K is the latest stage of a year-long race for school counseling alum Marcy Morris
Morris has been running one race each month to commemorate her 50th birthday, and she was one of more than 230 participants in Saturday morning’s event.
Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
UMSL receives INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the fifth straight year
The university was one of 114 institutions nationwide to receive the honor, and one of only three in Missouri.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
St. Louis Anchor Action Network Director Stefani Weeden-Smith named one of St. Louis Business Journal’s Champions for Diversity and Inclusion
Weeden-Smith was honored along with 12 other individuals, one nonprofit and one for-profit company at the Business Journal’s annual awards luncheon at the Bayer Event Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Retiring UMSL Police Chief Dan Freet awarded Chancellor’s Medal
Freet has spent the past 11 years with the UMSL Police Department, the last seven as chief, and has been instrumental in ensuring campus safety, including with his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
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.
Amy Schechter, Marisa Omori and Mike Ellerman 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.
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