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.
LATEST IN College of Business Administration
Rob Wilson, Amy Banken and Stephanie Eaton 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.
Rob Wilson, Amy Banken and Stephanie Eaton 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.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
UMSL alum David Drinkard has built nearly two-decade-long career in U.S. Foreign Service
Drinkard currently serves as the economic unit security chief for the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium.
UMSL alum David Drinkard has built nearly two-decade-long career in U.S. Foreign Service
Drinkard currently serves as the economic unit security chief for the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium.
UMSL alum David Drinkard has built nearly two-decade-long career in U.S. Foreign Service
Drinkard currently serves as the economic unit security chief for the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium.
Alum Rich Kluesner making legacy gift to help future students share in opportunities he gained through UMSL
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
Alum Rich Kluesner making legacy gift to help future students share in opportunities he gained through UMSL
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
Alum Rich Kluesner making legacy gift to help future students share in opportunities he gained through UMSL
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
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.
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.
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.
MORE IN College of Business Administration
Men’s golfer named GLVC best for October
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Joe Atkisson competed in three events in October, averaging 74.4 over eight rounds en route to being named the Great Lake Valley Conference Men’s Golf Player of the Month. Atkisson was selected by a vote from the league’s men’s golf coaches. He’s only the second ever UMSL Tritons men’s golfer to earn the distinction.
IS professor honored for her service
Self-proclaimed computer geek Vicki Sauter has been highlighting and showcasing the accomplishments of women in information systems for years, but last month the tables were deservedly turned.
HealthSouth whistleblower to discuss ‘crossing the line’
Accounting fraud is nothing new in today’s corporate culture. One of the more memorable of the last decade was the 2003 HealthSouth Corporation scandal in which the company’s chief executive officers had instructed employees to “pad the numbers” to overstate the annual profit.
Diversity initiative director to discuss utilizing St. Louis’ work force
St. Louis is a diverse community. How do companies attract and retain an advanced multicultural work force? The St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative is helping businesses make that happen.
4 certificate programs enhance educational offerings at UMSL
Adding interdisciplinary learning opportunities and fulfilling career-driven educational needs are what spurred the University of Missouri–St. Louis to create four new academic certificate programs, according to university officials.
Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence at UMSL
The Gateway for Greatness Campaign at the University of Missouri–St. Louis concluded this summer after surpassing an initial $100 million fundraising goal and a subsequent $150 million goal. The university raised more than $154 million through gifts by 57,900 donors. Of those contributors to the campaign, 257 gave more than $100,000, and 31 gave more than $1 million.
China hub to be focus of UMSL business lecture
Could St. Louis soon be a cargo hub for China? What would this mean for the region? Tim Nowak, executive director of the World Trade Center St. Louis, will discuss “The Midwest Cargo Hub Update” at 8 a.m. Oct. 4 at World Trade Center St. Louis in Clayton, Mo.
Express Scripts helps energize campus
Thanks to Express Scripts, the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ carbon footprint just got smaller. With funding from the company, UMSL has completed its first solar panel installation to generate electricity. The roof of UMSL’s Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center, just across the street from Express Scripts headquarters, features a 25-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electricity.
Brewery president to discuss Schlafly’s ascent in St. Louis, region
Twenty years ago many people would have never pegged St. Louis for a growing craft beer hub. And the largest American-owned brewery in St. Louis would have belonged to another famous local family.
Finance major excels at Boeing internship
Jonathan McMiller sees himself as a sponge. “I want to absorb as much as I can,” McMiller said. “Every opportunity I have to learn something or experience something, just gives me a greater understanding of the world.”
Enterprise scholars begin college journey
John-Mark Scott, a graduate of Hazelwood Central High School in St. Louis County, found his passion in an accounting class in high school. After applying to the accounting program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, he was pleasantly surprised to be selected as an Enterprise Opportunity Driver Scholarship recipient.
UMSL to establish endowed scholarships through Missouri Matching Program
Finding a way to honor their mother, a devoted lifelong educator, was something Marie A. Casey and her family thought about for many years. When the opportunity to create an endowed scholarship in her mother’s name arose at Casey’s alma mater, she was ready.
Finance scholar begins newly endowed professorship
Yiuman Tse’s biggest obstacle this summer was adjusting to the extreme St. Louis heat. But settling into his new position at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been a breeze. On July 1, Tse became the Peter G. Schick Professor of Finance in the College of Business Administration at UMSL.
Study abroad program offers language, cultural opportunities
Chantal Rivadeneyra yearned to learn French with a native’s accent. Scott Morrissey hungered for a foreign adventure. And Jack Tucker wanted to refine his Spanish skills.
Water transportation economist discusses drought’s impact on river shipping
The Midwest sure could use some rain. But what the region lacks in precipitation, it makes up for in news stories about the drought. One that hits close to home is the recent Marketplace piece on the extended dry spell’s toll on river transport cities, like St. Louis.
Muny leader, former senator to speak at summer commencement
Nearly 300 University of Missouri–St. Louis students will experience a summer highlight Saturday (Aug. 4) when they receive their college diplomas. Two commencement ceremonies will be held in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus at UMSL.
Marketing expert talks sales tax holiday, Olympics advertising
When it comes to advertising, consumer behavior is the key to any successful campaign, according to marketing expert Haim Mano. Whether selling pencils or cars, he explained to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch advertisers must appeal to the buyer.
High school students find ‘Xtreme’ fun at UMSL’s summer program
For the fifth consecutive summer, a group of tech-savvy high school students have gathered on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis to try their hand at the world of information technology.
Eye on UMSL: Corned beef on rye
UMSL alumni siblings Robert “Max” Protzel, BSBA 2004, and Erica Protzel, BFA 2008, serve up Protzel’s Delicatessen’s signature corned beef on rye with a pickle, which the family-owned establishment has been serving since 1954.
Eye on UMSL: Computer part art
Xtreme IT! participants (from left) Cameron Caves, Manyongbe Kamara, Thinh Nguyen and Amani Coleman dig through boxes of old computer parts while looking for pieces to be used in an art project. Vicki Sauter, professor of information systems at UMSL and co-founder of Xtreme IT!, said the goal of the art project was to show the reusability of the computer and its parts
Students develop formula, algorithm for school bus routes
Transportation continues to be a growing cost for area school districts facing annual budget cuts. University of Missouri-St. Louis doctoral students Jeremy North and William Ellegood may have just discovered a way to save thousands of dollars on busing and routing for districts. The pair recently won first place at the Graduate School Research Fair for their project “Applying Business Logistic Optimization Modeling to School Bus Routing.”
Marketing expert talks legacy of ‘Queen of Carpet’
St. Louisans will no longer be able to get “Rich man’s carpet at a working man’s price,” as the self-proclaimed “Becky, Queen of Carpet” has landed, ending her more-than-30-year reign over the region’s flooring industry.
Panel to discuss IRA pros, cons
To IRA or not to IRA? That is the question. Panel experts will explore the pros and cons of individual retirement accounts for the discussion “Do you have an IRA for the IRS?” at 8 a.m. June 7 in the Student Government Association Chamber in the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Tatyana Telnikova has a handle on bikes, beer and business
If you ask Tatyana Telnikova, she’ll tell you most of the important decisions she’s made in her life have taken place over a beer in a bar. “And they’ve all turned out great,” she says with a smile.
Getting through college on the fast track: 20-year-olds graduate from UMSL
Among the more than 1,500 students graduating from the University of Missouri–St. Louis Saturday, four of them stand out for what they have in common. They’ve all earned high honors, entered college at the sophomore level and are 20 years old. (Since 1974, only 217 of more than 60,000 UMSL graduates were 20 years old or younger.) Not surprisingly, they’re highly focused individuals with grand plans.
Eye on UMSL: Hybrid teaching
Mimi Duncan, lecturer in information systems at UMSL, helps Lucas Matecki, a junior business major, on May 3 during Duncan’s course Computers and Information Systems 1800. The hybrid class combines online lessons and weekly in-person teaching at Express Scripts Hall. CIS 1800 is a pilot course funded by a grant from Next Generation Learning Challenges, a nonprofit initiative that’s working to improve college readiness and completion with technology.
Express Scripts founder to discuss new book
Harlan Steinbaum knows a thing or two about tough calls. A businessman for more than 20 years, he has made thousands of hard decisions, but one call became his career-defining moment.
Business College honors 5 alumni for achievement
Five University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration alumni were honored Thursday for their outstanding achievement and success.
Business students place 3rd at Midwest Model European Union
Each year, a contingent of business students from the University of Missouri–St. Louis gain first-hand experience with European Union policies and decision-making mechanisms by creating proposals and prepping a delegation that attends the Midwest Model European Union. This year, 10 students led by Betty Vining, assistant teaching professor of marketing at UMSL, participated in the simulation at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Marketing expert talks power of pricing
Consumer behavior has been under the microscope of marketers for years. Determining the buying habits of individuals is big business and many consumers can be deceived by the power of pricing.
Business alumni to be honored for achievement
Five University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration alumni will be honored for their business achievement and success during the upcoming 2012 Salute to Business Achievement Awards banquet.
Eye on UMSL: Accounting excellence
Did you know that UMSL has an outstanding accounting program? Our students have a CPA exam pass rate that’s 10 percent higher than the national average, and more than 80 of our alumni are chief financial officers at businesses and nonprofit organizations around the country. The photo: Stephen Moehrle, professor of accounting at UMSL, teaches Financial and Accounting Reporting II on Jan. 30 in 336 Social Sciences & Business Building. The picture, by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.
International photo, poster contest winners unveiled
A photograph of women at an outdoor bread stall in Tajikistan took the top prize in the seventh annual international photo contest sponsored by International Studies and Programs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Former Express Scripts leader to discuss ‘tough calls’
As a businessman for more than 20 years, Harlan Steinbaum has made thousands of decisions. However, one call became his career defining moment.Steinbaum, former chairman of Express Scripts, will discuss that moment and his new book based on his experiences, “Tough Calls from the Corner Office” during a Business Forum at 5:30 p.m. April 10 in 126 Social Sciences and Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Finance student to release gospel CD
Kenya native Joanna Waceke Slaughter, a business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has always enjoyed singing in her church but never thought she’d pursue it further.
Future of state universities in doubt?
Are we observing a downward spiral toward the end of the state university? In the past three years the University of Missouri–St Louis has suffered budget cuts in state appropriations of $2.9 million, $3.7 million and $3 million. In the coming year we are projected to see a $6.8 million cut. This represents a decrease of more than 25 percent of state funding.
IS professor talks student demand
Information system jobs in St. louis are on the rise, according to the career site Dice.com. And with rapid and continuous growth over the last two years, the demand for qualified information systems professionals is high.
Pin it: Marketing expert talks branding on Pinterest
Pinterest, the newest social media site, is gaining momentum in the Midwest not only with users but with companies using the site to brand themselves.
Lambert director to speak on aviation, leadership
Navigating through the highs and lows of the aviation industry can be both challenging and rewarding.
MasterCard executive to discuss ‘The Learning Transfer Climate’
Capitalizing on shared social and informal learning techniques is beneficial to all growing companies.
Students make tax season less taxing
Tax season is in full swing, and for some people the cost of preparing the annual returns can be taxing. Students from the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis want to ease the burden by offering free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens Feb. 10 through April 14 at various locations.
Programmers, designers gather at 2012 Global Game Jam
It wasn’t just any weekend. It was two days to create the ultimate video game. More than 100 programmers, artists and designers descended upon the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Jan. 27 for the 2012 Global Game Jam.
Marketing expert talks new J.C. Penney pricing strategy, future of retail
A world without sales or semi-annual clearance blowouts could be the future of retail if one industry insider’s model proves successful.
Developer to discuss NorthSide Regeneration
Developer Paul McKee Jr. has a vision for the rebirth of north St. Louis. And although at times his idea has been...
Eye on UMSL: Game on!
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (standing) joins UMSL information systems students Nijaiananth Sivagurunathan (left) and...
Expert talks sticker shock in 2012
The new year may bring more than resolutions and predictions, it may include higher prices on many of the things you...
Xtreme IT! needs you to vote early, often
Xtreme IT!, a precollegiate summer academy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis needs your help. The academy has...
Former AB executive to discuss doing business in China
As the global business world evolves and grows, learning key components to doing business overseas is essential. Steve...
Accounting break dancer creates clothing company, scholarship for extraordinary talents
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Ryan Bradley is more than a year away from graduation, but he has already...
‘Mr. UMSL’ takes on new role
David Ganz refers to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as his home away from home. So, after more than 45 years at...
LATEST NEWS
- Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
- UMSL receives INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the fifth straight year
- Associate Professor Emerita Chikako Usui honored by Japanese government for outstanding contribution to Japan-U.S. relations
- UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
- Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
- Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
- Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
