DBA students receive grant to conduct ‘Ethics of Care’ research

Jun 21, 2022

Matthew Aplin-Houtz and Sarah Willey won a $5,000 grant from the Association of Fundraising Professionals to support their work.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL

Jun 13, 2022

To date, 28 pharmacy students have completed their MBAs through a partnership between UHSP and UMSL’s College of Business Administration that began in 2013.

Eye on UMSL: Getting ready for the next step

Jun 13, 2022

John Meriac, associate professor of Global Leadership and Management, meets with members of the 2023 DBA cohort last Friday at Anheuser-Busch Hall.

UMSL community saddened by death of Board of Curators Student Representative Remington Williams

Jun 10, 2022

Williams, who died in a car crash early Wednesday morning, had been pursuing his MBA as a member the UMSL Online MBA Program’s inaugural cohort.

Business student Hannah Brazel helps a family in need through Be The Match

Jun 6, 2022

Brazel, a senior marketing major, donated peripheral stem cells to a patient with leukemia this spring, while working toward her bachelor’s degree and serving as Marketing Club secretary.

Anchor Accelerator Demo Day shows progress and success of latest class of founders

May 31, 2022

Founders Will Bubenik, Tony Davis, La’Crassia Wilderness, Valeria Rodriguez and Paris Rollins showcased their businesses during last week’s event.

Alumni Q&A: Mac’s Local Eats Owner Chris ‘Mac’ McKenzie

May 30, 2022

The 2000 BSBA graduate prides himself on putting the very best ingredients, as well as his heart and soul, into creating his famous smash burgers.

UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network

May 23, 2022

More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.

After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche

May 23, 2022

Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

May 19, 2022

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.

Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles

May 16, 2022

Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.

MBA graduate Alex LaPorta learns to lead on the court

May 16, 2022

As a star forward on the women’s basketball team, LaPorta earned multiple All-GLVC honors, but she also took pride in her performance in the classroom.

Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care

May 9, 2022

The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.

Eye on UMSL: International exchange

May 9, 2022

A delegation from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa meets with faculty members from the College of Business Administration last week.

Provost Steven Berberich announces 20 faculty promotions for the 2022-23 academic year

May 9, 2022

Four faculty members received tenure, three earned the rank of full professor and 13 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.

College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs

May 2, 2022

UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.

UMSL celebrates 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Apr 25, 2022

Dean Joan Phillips presented the awards to alumni Joe Eimer, James E. Jordan, Susan O’Leary, Jay Plaskett and Peter Racen at a reception last Thursday.

Ken Rapsilber, Dena Jenkins and Megan Gregory receive UMSL Hero Awards

Apr 25, 2022

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.

Eye on UMSL: Lunch is served

Mar 14, 2022

Alumnus and restaurateur Chris “Mac” McKenzie delivers food to two patrons at the new location for Mac’s Local Eats, which opened in November on Oakland Avenue.

Growing Fintech offerings put UMSL at the avant-garde of increasing market demand

Mar 14, 2022

With the exploding importance of technology such as blockchain, it’s increasingly critical that people in the workforce are educated and prepared to work at the intersection of finance and technology.

CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year

Mar 7, 2022

UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.

Scenes of celebration as UMSL comes back together for homecoming

Feb 28, 2022

Students, faculty, staff and alumni had their minds bent by a mentalist, packed the stands, feasted on chili and danced the night away at a ’20s-themed dance.

UMSL Accelerate accepting applications for inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Feb 28, 2022

Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5.

10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month

Feb 28, 2022

UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.

Supply chain student Gladwell Ndungu possess uncommon drive in pursuit of success

Feb 14, 2022

Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.

International Business Appreciation Month opens with panel discussion featuring journalists Ali Velshi, John Casey

Feb 2, 2022

The event, moderated by Dean Joan Phillips, was one of eight planned throughout February with the theme of Embracing Diversity and Opportunities.

UMSL Black Faculty and Staff Association names public lecture series after Jerome E. Morris

Jan 31, 2022

Morris, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education, served a three-year term as the BFSA president beginning in 2018.

With the help of UMSL Global, this year’s international students are prepped for success

Jan 24, 2022

UMSL welcomed 70 new international students from 12 countries during Global Triton Welcome, a weeklong orientation held earlier this month.

Students can bolster goals in an UMSL mentorship program with Edward Jones

Jan 18, 2022

International business major Paige Risenhoover is among the first 15 students to take part in the program since it launched in August.

Education students hone entrepreneurial skills with help of UMSL Accelerate

Jan 14, 2022

Students pitched original social ventures after analyzing community needs, conducting audience research and identifying community partners.

John Perez, Carla Jordan and Dan Freet receive UMSL Hero Awards

Jan 13, 2022

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.

3 reasons startups succeed (or fail) according to UMSL Accelerate’s Dan Lauer

Jan 6, 2022

Fattened Caf co-founder Charlene Lopez-Young’s story of pivoting to consumer goods during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates Lauer’s points.

Two degrees, one passion: Spanish graduate Hanna Lyon resets and finds her purpose

Jan 3, 2022

Lyon returned to UMSL five years after receiving her BSBA and earned her second bachelor’s in Spanish while raising her daughter, Mila.

Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021

Dec 25, 2021

UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.

UMSL team wins Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Invitational

Dec 20, 2021

Students Joshua Dobyns, Annmol Babu, Faith Clark, Bharath Mukka, Venkat Pathapati and Subhan Pial comprised the winning team.

UMSL celebrating 2020 and 2021 graduates with six in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend

Dec 13, 2021

The university is expected to confer nearly 1,000 new degrees as it holds its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019.

Working for an education: UMSL students’ tales of perseverance, support, sacrifice and success

Dec 1, 2021

UMSL students often balance multiple responsibilities while striving for a college degree to kickstart careers and better lives, families and communities. 

Up and running: Cross country teams laying the foundation for future success

Nov 26, 2021

Coach Steve Picucci guided the men’s and women’s cross country teams through their first full season of competition since his hiring in 2019.

15 entrepreneurs present startups during Anchor Accelerator Pitch Day for a chance at a $50,000 capital injection

Nov 22, 2021

The founders had only five minutes to present problems, solutions, business plans and more to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $50,000 non-dilutive capital injection.

UMSL faculty members help news media make sense of supply chain shortages heading into holiday season

Nov 19, 2021

Mitch Millstein and George Zsidisin from the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics shared their expertise in television newscasts earlier this week.

STL CyberCon panel highlights different paths to careers in cybersecurity

Nov 15, 2021

The seventh annual conference attracted more than 160 registrants and featured a discussion on the benefits of four-year degrees and certifications.

George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy

Oct 8, 2021

The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.

Charlotte Richards makes an impression on the volleyball court, off it

Oct 1, 2021

Richards is the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and will earn her degree in supply chain management in December.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating together

Sep 27, 2021

The faculty and staff of the UMSL College of Business Administration expressed their joy at being back together on campus during their annual group photo.

Karl Guenther, Patricia Parker honored at North County Inc.’s 44th annual Leadership Breakfast

Sep 20, 2021

Guenther received an Excellence in Partnership Leadership Award, and Parker received a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award.

UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 18, 2021

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Sep 13, 2021

John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.

Students hungry for connection at UMSL Fall Involvement Expo

Sep 7, 2021

Student organizations set up tables in the Millennium Student Center third floor rotunda to recruit new members last Wednesday.

Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry

Sep 7, 2021

Singh has studied different aspects of cloud computing including cost, security and operations and has expanded his research to incorporate machine learning.

New sport management program jump-starts students’ careers

Aug 30, 2021

Sport management student Eddie Cooney and alumnus Lucas Marroquin have landed positions with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City FC.