Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
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Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
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Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA graduate with geospatial-focused research
Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.
Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA graduate with geospatial-focused research
Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.
Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA graduate with geospatial-focused research
Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.
Inspired by UMSL study abroad trip, information systems graduate Sean Davis preparing for move to Rotterdam
After earning his UMSL degree, Davis is picking back up his career as a software developer and plans to use the DAFT visa to facilitate his move to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Inspired by UMSL study abroad trip, information systems graduate Sean Davis preparing for move to Rotterdam
After earning his UMSL degree, Davis is picking back up his career as a software developer and plans to use the DAFT visa to facilitate his move to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Inspired by UMSL study abroad trip, information systems graduate Sean Davis preparing for move to Rotterdam
After earning his UMSL degree, Davis is picking back up his career as a software developer and plans to use the DAFT visa to facilitate his move to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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’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’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.
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Former social worker now makes community impact through cybersecurity research
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brothers Ittai and Reuben Paul presented the keynote address at the annual cybersecurity conference.
Jill Bernard Bracy brings passion, persistence to UMSL professorship
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
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
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
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
Adelaide Aboagye, Ian Bae, Vasyl Onufriyev and Andrew McCormick received the $2,500 scholarships.
Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Sweet 16: UMSL’s international business program celebrates 16 years in US News rankings
The College of Business Administration program earned a No. 20 national ranking.
UMSL sophomores soar in Boeing FLITE program
Brendan Hulahan, Armin Topalovic and Sydney Roberson represented UMSL in the business internship program.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign
UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.
International student-athlete snags internship, job offer with World Wide Technology
As Radoslaw Chupka’s final athletic season approaches, he’s prepared for life beyond swimming.
Accounting major Donella Johnson lands valuable internship opportunities at Boeing, Ernst & Young US headquarters
Johnson’s experiences with an aerospace leader and Big Four accounting firm took her from Seattle to New York City.
New year, new faculty
UMSL introduced more than 20 new full-time faculty members to the university community during a two-day new faculty orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Extensive undergraduate involvement inspires Yaniv Dudaie’s return to MBA program
The 2018 international business and finance graduate enhanced his education through a number of campus activities.
Leaving their mark: 3 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Most Influential Business Women class
The St. Louis Business Journal recognized Amy Kweskin, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Ginnie Westmoreland and the other honorees at a luncheon last week.
Life in Malawi inspires Annie Mbale’s goal to empower women
The MBA student aspires to build a career working with women after a tumultuous childhood in the southern African country.
International volunteer missions spur MBA student’s passion for teaching, research
MBA student Damon Walker returned to West Africa in May after an inspiring volunteer trip in 2017.
A crash course in customer service: Taylor ‘DeeDee’ Effinger experiences Disney magic in semester-long program
The mathematics major spent five months working in and exploring the Walt Disney World Resort.
Information systems graduate Kyle Hopfer takes technological talents to Centene
Hopfer’s career at Centene began with a connection he cultivated at a UMSL-sponsored career fair.
UMSL marketing students help nonprofits with digital strategies
More than 120 students have enhanced the online initiatives of 30 local organizations through involvement in a UMSL lab.
Spring supply chain and analytics grad boosts resume through UMSL connections
Cassie Bianculli will enter a competitive management program after graduating with a BSBA earlier this month.
The best kale in town: 3 UMSL alumni combine expertise to produce some of St. Louis’ freshest greens
High school friends and UMSL alumni Tom Bortz, John-Paul Knobloch and Tim Hydar co-own Straw Hat Aquaponics.
Korn-eak ‘Pann’ Thamrongwang finds ‘life-changing experience’ as UMSL MBA student
The Thailand native is one of four members of his family to earn a master’s degree from UMSL.
Business alumnus Tom Santel named executive director of Civic Progress
Santel, a former executive at Anheuser-Busch, received an MBA from UMSL in 1987.
Lysa Young-Bates accomplishes decades-long dream of earning marketing degree
The new College of Business Administration alumna had put her degree plans on hold for years before coming to UMSL in 2017.
The tale of St. Louis ties behind Ameren Accelerator
Two leaders of the region’s first energy-focused accelerator trace their start before UMSL to boyhood.
UMSL honors six alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
The honorees were Isaac Butler, Stanley Freerks, James Lally, Dale Oberkfell, Laurie Phillips and Brian Salmo.
UMSL alums sweep nonprofit category in St. Louis Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards
Business graduates Benjamin Washington and Dwight Canning were recognized for their work at the Missouri Historical Society and St. Louis Community Foundation, respectively.
Alumnus Don Mueth returns to UMSL 33 years later as member of inaugural DBA cohort
The local finance executive is looking to advance his company through knowledge gained in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.
UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13
The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.
Latest Midwest Digital Marketing Conference offers insights on industry innovations, valuable networking opportunities
Nearly 1,700 people gathered for the annual conference last Tuesday and Wednesday at St. Louis Union Station.
UMSL’s new DBA program ranked in top 22 worldwide by CEO Magazine
The program’s accreditation, diversity of students and quality of faculty were central factors in its global ranking.
Armstrong Teasdale partner encourages students to seek, create career opportunities during Distinguished Speaker Series
Tessa Trelz, a trailblazing St. Louis attorney, shared her hopes for future female professionals during a campus lecture.
Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair
Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.
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