History and French graduate Jeannette Memmer sets her sights on PhD, museum industry

Dec 15, 2023

Memmer, who will serve as a student marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences, plans to study early modern European history in graduate school.

UMSL to honor nearly 1,000 students during fall commencement ceremonies

Dec 11, 2023

The weekend’s featured speakers include alumni Kathy Boyd-Fenger and Dan Isom as well as PhD candidate Riisa Rawlins.

Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend

May 15, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.

UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration

May 10, 2023

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.

Communication graduate Brandyn Chambers in the spotlight on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Beach’

Jun 24, 2022

Chambers, who earned his master’s degree in May, works with his father, Roosevelt, renovating homes through their company Chambers Development LLC.

UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday

May 9, 2022

The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.

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.

Congrats to UMSL’s newest grads

Dec 20, 2021

Whether you celebrated in-person or virtually, congrats grads! This is a huge accomplishment, and we’re proud of you.

Love of music brings Mark Briguglio back to college, almost 50 years after he started, to earn degree

Aug 17, 2021

Briguglio has studied music and psychology while working toward his bachelor’s in liberal studies, and he aims to provide music therapy to military veterans after graduation.

College of Nursing student marshal Hannah Williams marries and graduates in one day

Dec 21, 2020

Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.

Reflections upon graduation: Sarah Thomas revisits her UMSL experience through the lens of her journal

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas is earning her degree in media studies, a certificate in public relations and a minor in digital marketing communications.

Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree

Dec 14, 2020

Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.

CJ Jones finds community, clarity on the way to a pair of degrees at UMSL

Jun 3, 2019

Jones earned a BA in psychology summa cum laude and an MSW at UMSL, making a mark on campus and through involvement, research and clinical practice.

Recent communication grad Amanda Lilly stands out by putting in extra time and effort

May 28, 2019

The new alumna presented her master’s thesis just days after her father passed away and is continuing on to a PhD program at Purdue University.

A visual trip through Chancellor Tom George’s tenure at UMSL

Mar 25, 2019

UMSL Daily takes a look at some of the highlights of George’s 16 years leading the university.

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.

Members of UMSL’s Marketing and Communications team recognized for excellence

Jan 14, 2019

Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.

BES graduate inspired by grandson to return to school and get her degree

Dec 9, 2018

Everlene Falconer is looking forward to a new career assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like her 12-year-old grandson, Donovan, who has autism.

The fight for fairness: Spring grad battles rare kidney disease to make it to law school

May 16, 2018

Political science major Ashley Westbrook’s kidneys began to fail during her freshman year at UMSL. Medical treatment and serious determination got her to graduation, and law school awaits.

Lysa Young-Bates accomplishes decades-long dream of earning marketing degree

May 14, 2018

The new College of Business Administration alumna had put her degree plans on hold for years before coming to UMSL in 2017.

Professor Susan Feigenbaum featured on St. Louis Fed’s ‘Women in Economics’ podcast

Apr 27, 2018

Feigenbaum discussed ways to attract more women into the field – something she has done throughout her three decades at UMSL.

UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13

Apr 18, 2018

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.

Thomas Hoerr shares ideas on preparing students for success beyond school with ‘St. Louis on the Air’

Jun 2, 2017

The College of Education scholar in residence offered insights contained in his new book, “The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs.”

Economics graduate Matt Segrist to apply lessons learned at UMSL in new job at Post Holdings

May 11, 2017

Segrist is set to assume his post after receiving his bachelor of science and master of arts degrees in economics during this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.

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.

9 award-winning UMSL photos and the man behind the lens

Jan 27, 2016

Campus Photographer August Jennewein won the 2016 CASE gold award for Excellence in Photography in the platinum category for Division VI.

Eye on UMSL: Degree in hand

Aug 13, 2015

Nursing graduate Kirstin Hill smiles wide at the Aug. 8 commencement ceremony after completing her bachelor’s of science degree at UMSL.

More than 350 students to participate in Aug. 8 commencement

Aug 5, 2015

The University of Missouri–St. Louis will welcome the new graduates into the ranks of 92,000 fellow alumni.

Alan Byrd discusses college access, youth jobs on Nine Network’s ‘Stay Tuned’ series

Jun 2, 2015

Byrd said preparation for the working world begins early – as do common barriers.

First Opportunity Scholars graduate

May 27, 2015

Briona Perry and Elle Fitzpatrick are on to bigger dreams with their bachelor’s degrees in biology.

Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones

May 13, 2015

Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.

14 UMSL photos from 2014

Jan 13, 2015

When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.

Eye on UMSL: Graduation smiles

Jan 12, 2015

A few UMSL students pose after participating in a commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center.

Eye on UMSL: To the future

Jan 4, 2015

Chatis Santos celebrates and points to the future during the Dec. 20 commencement ceremony at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Santos majored in computer science.

December graduation applauds nearly 700 new UMSL alumni

Dec 21, 2014

The Dec. 20 ceremonies included remarks by three influential leaders in business, health care and live sound.

UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees

May 19, 2014

All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.

Congrats on your first job. Now start saving, accounting expert says

Apr 23, 2014

New college graduates will face an overwhelming number of financial choices, according to a new study by Gregory Geisler, associate professor of accounting at UMSL.

Catching up with Jason Kander

Mar 26, 2014

The Missouri Secretary of State, who delivered a commencement address for College of Arts and Sciences graduates in December, talked UMSL and higher education.

Eye on UMSL: Graduation smiles

Dec 19, 2012

Nadia King (left) and Kamilla Isakova celebrate their graduation from the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Dec. 15 outside the university’s Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center. Each earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. King hails from Minsk, Belarus, and Isakova from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Muny leader, former senator to speak at summer commencement

Aug 2, 2012

Nearly 300 University of Missouri–St. Louis students will experience a summer highlight Saturday (Aug. 4) when they receive their college diplomas. Two commencement ceremonies will be held in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Piano man

May 14, 2012

Accomplished pianist Tom Sullivan basks in applause May 10 following a performance in the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at UMSL.

Getting through college on the fast track: 20-year-olds graduate from UMSL

May 8, 2012

Among the more than 1,500 students graduating from the University of Missouri–St. Louis Saturday, four of them stand out for what they have in common. They’ve all earned high honors, entered college at the sophomore level and are 20 years old. (Since 1974, only 217 of more than 60,000 UMSL graduates were 20 years old or younger.) Not surprisingly, they’re highly focused individuals with grand plans.

Commencement speakers share wisdom

Jan 3, 2012

Commencement speakers often share words of wisdom with the new graduates that make up their audience. This line stood...

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year

Jan 3, 2012

As students graduating from the University of Missouri–St Louis looked to their future at commencement on Dec. 17, we...

Eye on UMSL: Congrats!

Dec 23, 2011

Chancellor Tom George congratulates Ann T. Piening McMahon after she received her doctorate in education Dec. 17 at...

Graduate determined to teach others about independent living

Dec 20, 2011

Jelani Murshid-Jackson never let an obstacle stand in his way. “It’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in life. Don’t...

Internship program helps graduate secure career

Dec 19, 2011

Jeff Corns walked across the stage during his commencement ceremony at the University of Missouri–St. Louis knowing...

Holidays mean diplomas for UMSL grads

Dec 13, 2010

Nearly 600 graduates of the University of Missouri–St. Louis will bring home a coveted college diploma following...

Alumnus to graduates: continue learning, be optimistic, have no regrets

Aug 10, 2010

Standing at the lectern, gazing at the bright and energetic faces of 325 graduates, Norm Eaker encouraged them to...

Express Scripts employees earn MBA from UMSL

Aug 3, 2010

Elizabeth “Libby” Newport didn’t have the opportunity to walk in commencement in 1994 when she earned a bachelor's...