Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics receives local recognition, national grant from global industry leader

May 20, 2019

UMSL was named the APICS St. Louis Company of the Year and has received funding for drone delivery research.

Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree

May 18, 2019

Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.

Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL

May 13, 2019

Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.

UMSL alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement ceremony

May 7, 2019

Business alumni Michael Mohr, Opal Jones, Jessica Portis and Mark Deadwyler were recognized for their professional achievements May 1.

More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2019

Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.

Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year

May 3, 2019

Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.

Trials pave the path to triumphs for UMSL alumna, employee Jennifer Simms

Apr 29, 2019

The two-time alumna and 20-year UMSL employee has always served as an inspiration to her children, especially when times have gotten tough.

VR game development transports information systems student into new frontiers

Apr 29, 2019

May graduate Guy Goodpaster got his first taste of virtual reality programming for a UMSL class project.

Midwest Digital Marketing Conference serves as experiential learning opportunity for student attendees

Apr 22, 2019

This year’s seventh edition of the MDMC drew its biggest crowd ever – more than 1,850 – to more than 80 learning sessions and panels at St. Louis Union Station.

Top international business journal recognizes Professor Janet Y. Murray for substantial research contributions

Apr 17, 2019

Murray received a Journal of International Business Studies silver medal for her significant work in the publication.

College of Business Administration signs dual degree agreement with South Korean university

Apr 12, 2019

The agreement with Chonnam National University will enrich MBA classrooms and allow students to become degree holders from both institutions.

UMSL alumnus takes creative talents, witty humor to Yahoo!’s NBA social platforms

Apr 11, 2019

John Nichols, who earned his business administration degree in 2008, has made a career out of creating viral content and commenting on the NBA.

University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL

Mar 28, 2019

A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.

Rebecca Boyer shares career wisdom during Distinguished Speaker Series event

Mar 25, 2019

The accounting alumna spoke during the annual event in honor of Women’s History Month at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Student-designed hiring platform earns $15,000 in first EQ Student Accelerator competition

Mar 25, 2019

Letisha Wexstten finished first in the competition with HireMe, an online platform designed for job seekers who have disabilities.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

UMSL named one of nation’s Most Affordable Colleges by Study.com

Mar 20, 2019

Quality educational offerings, high freshman retention rate and generous financial aid contributed to UMSL’s No. 8 ranking.

DBA program ranked among best in the world by CEO Magazine

Mar 20, 2019

UMSL ranks within the top 16 in the U.S. and top 26 internationally.

Face time: Students mingle with and try to impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 18, 2019

More than 300 current students and alumni attended last Friday’s fair, which featured representatives from 120 companies and organizations.

UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship

Mar 14, 2019

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a bachelor’s degree in computing technology and a business administration emphasis in entrepreneurship.

Alumna Nicole Lograsso soars in career at Boeing while earning UMSL MBA

Feb 28, 2019

Patience paid off for Lograsso who landed a job for her dream company a few years after earning her BSBA.

Columbia University lecturer William Duggan outlines steps that lead to innovation

Feb 20, 2019

Nidec Motor Corporation sponsored Friday’s event in conjunction with UMSL’s Doctor of Business Administration program.

3 UMSL alumni part of St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2019

Feb 8, 2019

Karen Englert, Shannon Favazza and Christopher Lehmuth are in the select group, which will be honored at an awards dinner Wednesday at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.

‘A grand opportunity’: Business student Jenisha McDonald selected as 2019 Katherine Dunham Fellow

Jan 28, 2019

A passion for playwriting motivated McDonald to apply for the Arts and Education Council-sponsored fellowship.

Proud to Be First Scholars Program aims to enhance opportunities for first-generation UMSL students

Jan 24, 2019

Economics Professor Emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose, are funding the demonstration project, which will match students with dedicated faculty mentors.

Emeritus professor’s sustainability efforts land him Creve Coeur Citizen of the Year award

Jan 14, 2019

Joe Martinich chairs the city’s Energy and Environment Committee and is a proponent for its Green Business Certification Program.

Former social worker now makes community impact through cybersecurity research

Jan 11, 2019

An introductory class at UMSL inspired graduate student Adelaide Aboagye’s interest in cybersecurity.

A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018

Dec 25, 2018

Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.

UMSL-BJC partnership pulls Parimal Kulkarni toward career in health care

Dec 17, 2018

The recent PhD in Business Administration graduate is now a senior advisor of data analytics at Providence Health Care in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Freshman legislators visit UMSL on statewide tour

Dec 13, 2018

The 64 newly elected members of the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri State Senate toured the UMSL Patient Care Center, science complex and Anheuser-Busch Hall.

UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement

Dec 10, 2018

Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.

Acclaimed DBA program transforming business leaders into practitioner-scholars

Dec 7, 2018

Now in its second year, the doctoral degree program is helping solve business problems through applied research.

Retired Emerson president provides insights on charting a successful career path

Dec 3, 2018

Edward Monser emphasized the importance of honesty in his CEO Speaker Series address last Wednesday at the Millennium Student Center.

Marketing alumnus entrusted with an iconic German brand

Nov 27, 2018

Alexander Schlaubitz leads Lufthansa’s global content production and works to preserve its German traditions.

Marketing seniors Sam Craig and Gabrielle Mennemeier become first MDMC scholars

Nov 26, 2018

The new $2,500 scholarship from the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference is exclusively offered to UMSL marketing students.

Entrepreneurship curriculum finds strength under John Palmer’s purview

Nov 26, 2018

The College of Business Administration professor is collaborating with faculty campuswide to develop innovative entrepreneurship courses.

Child hackers encourage ethical use of skills at UMSL’s STLCyberCon

Nov 19, 2018

Brothers Ittai and Reuben Paul presented the keynote address at the annual cybersecurity conference.

Jill Bernard Bracy brings passion, persistence to UMSL professorship

Nov 13, 2018

The business faculty member serves as the interim director of the Center for Transportation Studies while also teaching undergraduate marketing courses.

Accounting alumnus advances his career while giving back to his hometown

Nov 7, 2018

Nik Brym heads Whelan Security’s accounting efforts four years after earning a bachelor’s degree from UMSL.

New actuarial science degree program already attracting students to UMSL

Nov 5, 2018

The program helped seal Grace Goedde’s decision to join the Tritons volleyball team after transferring from East Central College.

Ask an Expert: Ray Mundy ponders possible privatization of Lambert airport

Oct 26, 2018

The transportation studies professor offered insight on the proposal in this edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.

US Bank awards four UMSL students with cybersecurity scholarships

Oct 22, 2018

Adelaide Aboagye, Ian Bae, Vasyl Onufriyev and Andrew McCormick received the $2,500 scholarships.

Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy

Oct 8, 2018

The couple has committed more than $5 million to support students and help address needs such as the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of a nursing simulation lab.

Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates

Oct 8, 2018

LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.

UMSL honors six distinguished alumni at Founders Dinner

Oct 5, 2018

Ken Cella, Gwen Moore, Michael Finkes, Tori Gillespie, Aaron Golchert and Mary Suiter have stood out for career success and commitment to community service.

UMSL love story leads the Wrights to dream careers in law, ministry

Oct 3, 2018

Business alumni Stephanie and Charles Wright celebrated 46 years of marriage in August after meeting as students in 1972.

Hillel International chapter begins serving students at UMSL

Sep 24, 2018

Recently retired Professor Susan Feigenbaum led efforts to secure UMSL’s chapter. Mindy Woolf is serving as the executive director with Lea-Rachel Kosnik its faculty adviser.

St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class

Sep 17, 2018

Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.

Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL

Sep 13, 2018

Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.