There from the beginning: Biz wiz, Alumni Association president gets new inclusive membership model rolling

May 18, 2016

Kirk Richter assumed the UMSL Alumni Association presidency in July 2015. His new role coincides with the rollout of the association’s non-dues-paying membership model.

Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value

May 11, 2016

Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.

Business graduate programs named among ‘Best for Vets’

Apr 20, 2016

“Military Times” recently listed UMSL’s College of Business Administration among the top 25 graduate business schools for veterans in the nation.

ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities

Mar 9, 2016

UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.

Marketing expert talks Super Bowl commercials

Feb 9, 2016

Haim Mano, associate professor and chair of marketing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked about this year’s Super Bowl ads Monday on KMOV.

UMSL business scholar honored for career focusing on military research

Dec 13, 2015

Keith Womer was awarded the J. Steinhardt Prize, a prestigious honor that encompasses more than 40 years of research on military acquisition problems.

IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals

Dec 1, 2015

Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.

Business student Nour Salmeen benefits from big-city opportunities at UMSL

Nov 30, 2015

Salmeen was drawn to UMSL by the university’s strong business program, connections to the community and internship opportunities.

New Cybersecurity Lab opens as collaboration between IS, computer science

Nov 19, 2015

Several dozen faculty and staff gathered Nov. 13 for the grand opening of the lab, located on the second floor of Express Scripts Hall.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Kelly Kunkel

Nov 19, 2015

The business administration major is a student in the Pierre Laclede Honors College and senior forward on the UMSL women’s basketball team.

Dias named CollegeSwimming.com DII National Swimmer of the Week

Nov 11, 2015

The freshman business administration major collected four wins last week in two meets for the UMSL Tritons.

UMSL breaks ground on new business building

Nov 3, 2015

Anheuser-Busch Hall, named in honor of a lead $2.5-million gift from Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will streamline all the current business school operations in a centralized place.

UMSL alumnus among the world’s top-performing CEOs

Oct 21, 2015

Since 2005, George Paz, BSBA 1982, has served as CEO of Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefit management company in the country.

UMSL, IBM workshop allows Normandy High School girls to get techy

Oct 15, 2015

UMSL partnered with IBM on Oct. 9 to host a workshop for junior and senior girls from Normandy High School. The focus was to spark an interest in IT careers.

Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis

Oct 15, 2015

He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.

Athletics Q&A with senior forward Tyler Collico

Oct 15, 2015

He may be halfway through his final season as a collegiate soccer player, but he still has plenty of goals on the field he’d like to attain.

Ameren partners with UMSL to enhance Opportunity Scholars, Bridge programs

Oct 14, 2015

The initiative will help unprepared precollegiate students to matriculate, and it will provide new opportunities for underrepresented students interested in STEM careers.

Athletics Q&A with senior setter Lindsay Meyer

Sep 20, 2015

The senior is in her fourth season as a starting setter for the volleyball team. She ranks third in program history with 2,890 career assists.

3 staff members recognized for outstanding service, teamwork, care

Sep 16, 2015

The recipients of the 2015 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence include (from left) Mary Brown, Debra Black and Samuel Darko.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 16, 2015

The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.

All business is global business: College of Business Administration realigns to better prepare students

Aug 26, 2015

UMSL business students Nour Salmeen, Kevyn Gandaho and Alex Loehr and Joe Rottman, chair of the Department of Global Leadership and Management, are excited about the newly created department.

Young innovators compete in entrepreneurial program

Aug 10, 2015

Local high school students discuss their concept during The Pitch, a summer entrepreneurial program organized by UMSL’s College of Education.

Accounting student receives $10,000 merit scholarship

Jul 29, 2015

Paul Moritz received the scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. He plans to use it to earn his master’s degree in accounting from UMSL.

Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars

Jul 19, 2015

Bill Yakstis earned a bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2012 and continued on with his master’s degree in business administration.

Golfer Matt Barry earns 2015 GLVC Sportsmanship Award

Jul 16, 2015

Barry became the first UMSL student-athlete to earn the league’s individual sportsmanship award.

Xtreme IT! Summer academy gives students hands-on experience

Jun 25, 2015

Participants spent a week at UMSL attending workshops and visiting area businesses to learn more about information systems careers.

Chancellor Tom George: UMSL’s future has great promise

Jun 23, 2015

George discussed UMSL’s future on the June 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio.

Alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement

Jun 11, 2015

Honorees included (from left) Richard C. Bresnahan, Sandra Van Trease, Robert G. Spelbrink III, Tammy L. Hawkins, Chris Gaia and Russell Odegard.

Yates, Cope of men’s golf named to Division II PING All-Region Team

Jun 3, 2015

The duo helped UMSL to a 12th place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships and the 2015 GLVC Championship.

Simokaitis tabbed to 3 All-American teams

Jun 1, 2015

The UMSL junior relief pitcher earned second team, third team and honorable mention honors from different organizations.

Small college inside a large university: An oral history of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

May 28, 2015

The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the college.

UMSL alumnus, Muny CEO featured in Catholic St. Louis magazine

May 21, 2015

Dennis “Denny” Reagan began working at The Muny in 1968 as a summer hire. He became president and CEO in 1991.

Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience

May 11, 2015

As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.

Baseball has 3 earn All-GLVC honors

May 11, 2015

Junior outfielder Justin Busekrus, Senior starting pitcher Zach Sedlacek and junior relief pitcher Austin Simokaitis were all selected for the Tritons.

Faculty named inventor, investigator of the year

May 10, 2015

Haitao Li (center) was named Inventor of the Year by the National Academy of Inventors at UMSL’s annual Research & Innovation Week.

Wilson named NCBWA DII National Pitcher of the Week

May 7, 2015

The junior threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, while coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Governor releases funding for business building to be named for Anheuser-Busch

May 6, 2015

Jay Nixon announced the release of $10 million in state matching funds for the construction of the building, which is expected to begin this fall.

Wilson named GLVC Pitcher of the Week

May 5, 2015

The business administration major threw the program’s first no-hitter in 15 years, coming up just one error shy of a perfect game.

Business student garners praise for amazing skills as US sled hockey goalie

May 4, 2015

UMSL senior Steve Cash was recently featured on TeamUSA.org for his outstanding record as a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

UMSL hosts 2015 State of Digital Media Marketing Conference

Apr 23, 2015

Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, delivered a keynote about advertising in the digital age during the conference.

Verboven, Carvalhais earn All-GLVC honors in women’s tennis

Apr 19, 2015

Verboven has earned All-GLVC honors as a freshman while Carvalhais earned the distinction for the first time this year.

McLarty, Mueggenburg named All-GLVC in men’s tennis

Apr 19, 2015

McLarty was a three-time selection to the All-GLVC team while Mueggenburg earns the accolades for the second-straight year.

Business college and accounting programs maintain legacy of excellence

Apr 7, 2015

UMSL has St. Louis’ only business school with dual accreditation in accounting and business.

Maza-Martin earns GLVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Apr 2, 2015

The business administration major won all six matches played last week, going 3-0 in both singles and doubles.

Smith earns Daktronics Men’s Basketball Second Team All-Region honors

Mar 29, 2015

The senior led the UMSL Tritons with 17.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, which ranked 20th in NCAA DII.

Smith earns First Team All-GLVC honors, Wimbish tabbed to Second Team

Mar 24, 2015

The duo helped lead the Tritons to a 19-11 overall record, while finishing 10-8 in the GLVC.

Annual International Business Career Conference focuses on ‘Passport to Success’

Mar 19, 2015

More than 450 college students had the opportunity to meet and engage with business professionals during the annual UMSL event.

Mueggenburg named GLVC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Mar 19, 2015

The business administration major helped the Tritons to three team wins last week, including a 9-0 shutout against University of Illinois Springfield.

Lawrence, Kunkel earn All-GLVC honors

Mar 10, 2015

Senior guard Alexis Lawrence and junior forward Kelly Kunkel were named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team. Lawrence also made the All-Defensive Team.

15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015

Mar 2, 2015

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