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.
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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.
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.
New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
The three-year program is Missouri’s first and only AACSB-accredited DBA program offering research concentrations in all areas of business administration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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Grace Derda, Janice Petty and Jim Schallom 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 implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.
College of Business Administration celebrates long history of educating students at Dean’s Mixer
Nearly 100 people, including former deans, alumni and faculty and staff, attended the event at Glen Echo Country Club.
UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.
UMSL ranked among nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Freedom of Speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression surveyed 55,102 student respondents from 254 colleges and universities in compiling the rankings.
UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
UMSL gets high marks for supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The publication ranked UMSL first in Missouri on its list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” which highlights how well universities graduate students who receive Pell Grants.
UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding
Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.
UMSL honors exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at annual State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to more than 20 faculty and staff members Friday.
Lon Chubiz, Katie Jochens and Tyrome Petty receive UMSL Hero Awards
The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.
UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
Transform UMSL: Blake Sutter discusses work underway to reshape UMSL campus
Sutter serves as the assistant director of planning, design and construction and is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the $100 million initiative.
James S. McDonnell Foundation awards $2.4 million grant to help St. Louis Anchor Action Network continue its work and expand its impact
The three-year grant will allow for additional staffing and programming to support network members.
Patricia Zahn helps strengthen connections between UMSL, wider community
Zahn is in her 13th year at UMSL and serves as the director of community outreach and engagement and legislative liaison while supporting the Des Lee Collaborative Vision.
Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le receive UMSL Hero Awards
This month, UMSL recognizes Sherry Hieken, Olivia Mendez-Alm and Dat Le with the UMSL Hero Awards.
UMSL students present research on equity in STEM at national conference
Tabish Gul shared research on closing allyship gaps in academia, while Kristen Woodhall presented findings on gender disparities in COVID-19 relief grants.
Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding
The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.
UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives Good Scout Award from BSA’s Greater St. Louis Area Council
Sobolik joined a group of prominent area leaders to receive the award, including Rick Stevens, Dennis Gipson, Ed Monser and prominent UMSL alumni Art McCoy and the late Kirk Richter.
University of Missouri–St. Louis breaks ground on new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center
The new 31,000-square-foot center will serve as a gateway for prospective students while also providing a permanent home for the university’s more than 112,000 alumni.
Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms
More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.
UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL
Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.
Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes 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.
Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.
UMSL kicks off commencement weekend with a Lavender Graduation celebrating LGBTQ+ graduates
A crowd of about 40 people gathered in the ED Collabitat to celebrate 13 LGBTQ+ UMSL graduates and their accomplishments.
Eye on UMSL: Senator Roy Blunt visits UMSL
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chatted with the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Gary Kremer, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during a reception last Tuesday.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries
The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL
St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County.
Eye on UMSL: Team colors
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives a signed St. Louis City CITY SC jersey from Yancey Jones, director of corporate partnerships with the MLS club, in her office last Tuesday.
Shlynda Hudson, Mary Bosnick and Dustin Massie 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 Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award
The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.
9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech
The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.
2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’
This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during 2023/2024 season
The orchestra will perform at the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall for 13 events during the upcoming schedule.
Feel the spirit: Snapshots of 2023 homecoming
Members of the UMSL community filled their plates at the annual Chili Feed, packed the stands to support the basketball teams and danced the night away at homecoming.
History & Whiskey: A Black History Month celebration with North County Inc.
UMSL historians Peter Acsay and Laura Westhoff lent their knowledge to last Thursday’s Black History Month event.
Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris 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.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik shares vision for strengthening St. Louis on Winning STL
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher Ian Caso interviewed Sobolik as part of the paper’s video series featuring discussions with local business and community leaders.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
Sport management partnership with CITY SC offers opportunity, expands access to soccer in region
UMSL students will have access to increased internship opportunities and work with the MLS club on community research initiatives.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to Titan 100’s 2023 St. Louis class
Sobolik has been honored alongside other leaders in accounting, banking, construction, education, energy, finance, law, nonprofit management, transportation and more.
Mary Jo Adams, Don Kelly and Lindsay Shy 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.
Game On: St. Louis CITY SC, UMSL to partner on esports and professional development education initiatives
St. Louis CITY SC Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Moore joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik in making the announcement Thursday in front of a spirited crowd in the MSC.
Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park
Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement
Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.
UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected vice president of Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Sobolik will serve a two-year term in her position as part of CUMU’s 14-member executive committee.
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- New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
- Biology graduate Julia Talbert working as research assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center
- McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
- UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
- New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
- College of Nursing receives funding from Missouri State Board of Nursing to develop new nurse educator certificate program
- Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
- Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
