From intern to director: Tim Hydar makes big leap at Little Bit Foundation

Jul 21, 2017

The 2016 business grad is making a positive impact for St. Louis students by managing the annual distribution of more than 200,000 essential items.

GlobalHack summer camp at UMSL brings coding literacy to local youth

Jul 7, 2017

The software company and the university have worked to make technology training accessible – even to 10-year-olds who otherwise might not be exposed to IT education.

Business professor streamlines project scheduling through innovative technology

Jun 16, 2017

The future of resource allocation and task scheduling lies in the laboratory of Haitao Li.

Behind the yellow tape: Business college prepares for building opening in August

Jun 9, 2017

Anheuser-Busch Hall is expected to open at the start of the fall semester.

Enterprise Opportunity Driver scholar starts career in familiar setting

Jun 4, 2017

Rachel Gann not only received multiple offers prior to graduation, she landed her entry-level dream job.

North County Inc. honors development at UMSL

May 26, 2017

Chairman Scott Negwar presented Chancellor Tom George with a Community Development Award during the organization’s annual leadership breakfast.

A ‘short, sweet ride’: Mother-daughter graduates share transformative journey in earning degrees

May 25, 2017

Donna and Ashlie Vickers have shared many things in life, but neither thought they would split a college commencement weekend.

Honored business alumni thank UMSL for transformational experiences

May 9, 2017

Kirk Richter, Don Mueth, Diann Gross, Robert Mastis, Denny Reagan and Luigi Wewege shared stories while being recognized last week at the Millennium Student Center.

Bigger, better every year: Midwest Digital Marketing Conference had Union Station buzzing

Apr 17, 2017

The UMSL-produced conference attracted more than 2,000 people and hosted presenters from big-name companies like BuzzFeed, Facebook, Twitter and Google.

4 UMSL business alumni receive CFO of the Year awards

Apr 11, 2017

The honorees all earned their BSBAs from UMSL and are all being honored for their exemplary performance and leadership prowess.

UMSL teams with Ameren to spark energy innovation and attract job-creating tech startups to St. Louis

Apr 2, 2017

Three alumni are providing vision and leadership to the first-of-its-kind energy industry partnership.

Emerson vice president says women, minorities are answer to American shortfall in growing STEM economy

Mar 15, 2017

Pamela Jackson’s address on “Women in STEM Careers” was the latest in the Distinguished Speaker Series at UMSL.

Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016

Jan 2, 2017

Here’s a look back at some of the students who have chosen to get involved, lend a hand and overcome great obstacles over the past year.

Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates

Dec 15, 2016

UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.

The future of IT: Bluemix for Girls inspires confidence in young women

Oct 25, 2016

UMSL information systems majors were on hand to assist participants, helping to bridge the gender gap in tech and highlight career options.

Globetrotting MBA student lands job at KPMG

Oct 18, 2016

Alexandra Loehr’s adventures around the world have brought her to St. Louis for the start of a fruitful career.

There’s just one choice: Founders Dinner video highlights campus community and programs

Sep 25, 2016

A video highlighting UMSL’s nine colleges and schools, beautifully diverse campus and vibrant sense of community debuted at the university’s 2016 Founders Dinner.

Just desserts: Ambitious business student opens ice cream parlor

Sep 19, 2016

In his senior year at UMSL, Van Liu will soon open Snow Factory and bring a taste of Thai-style ice cream to the Delmar Loop.

LaunchCode partners with UMSL, provides pathways to programming careers

Sep 7, 2016

LC 101 courses will give UMSL students and local community members tools to jump start a career in technology.

International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience

Aug 9, 2016

After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.

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.