Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.
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UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL
Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.
UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL
Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.
Sociology graduate Addi Nunnelly applying lessons from the classroom in her work in the community
Nunnelly, a summa cum laude graduate at just 20 years old, exemplifies resilience, academic excellence and a passion for community impact.
Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate
Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and DEI Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.
Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate
Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and DEI Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.
Alumnus Dan Lauer leaves a legacy of success as founding executive director of UMSL Accelerate
Lauer led the creation of the Ameren Accelerator and DEI Accelerator as well as helping weave entrepreneurship into the curriculum in the College of Business Administration.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day
The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award
The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.
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Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Celsi Lyons grows professionally, personally while earning BSBA in marketing and management
The December graduate started Celsi’s Dog Care to help support her daughter while working toward her degree in marketing and management.
UMSL DEI Accelerator announces newest cohort
Each company in the 10-week program receives $50,000 in nondilutive capital, mentoring from UMSL staff and faculty, and the assistance of two UMSL student interns.
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council
Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.
Dan Lauer receives Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award from the St. Louis Business Journal
Lauer was among 14 honorees at the 18th annual awards presentation and received the recognition for his work with UMSL Accelerate’s DEI Accelerator program.
UMSL DEI Accelerator wins St. Louis Business Journal Fire Award
The program was recognized for its commitment to boosting diversity in the local startup economy and its success in providing paid internships to students.
DEI Accelerator Demo Day shows progress and success of latest class of founders
Founders Will Bubenik, Tony Davis, La’Crassia Wilderness, Valeria Rodriguez and Paris Rollins showcased their businesses during last week’s event.
A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space
The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.
UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Christian Hospital President Rick Stevens honored by St. Louis City NAACP
Sobolik and Stevens received the Freeman/Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award at the organization’s Annual Freedom Fund Dinner.
Education students hone entrepreneurial skills with help of UMSL Accelerate
Students pitched original social ventures after analyzing community needs, conducting audience research and identifying community partners.
3 reasons startups succeed (or fail) according to UMSL Accelerate’s Dan Lauer
Fattened Caf co-founder Charlene Lopez-Young’s story of pivoting to consumer goods during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates Lauer’s points.
Remembering the top UMSL Daily stories of 2021
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
UMSL Accelerate announces second Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator cohort
The UMSL DEI Accelerator will provide $50,000, mentorship, a business course, paid UMSL student interns and more to the five selected founders.
UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception
Applications for the second DEI Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29.
Video: Why it is important to invest in your community’s diverse entrepreneurs
Flipstik’s Akeem Shannon discusses how creating a diverse and inclusive business community starts by providing educational support and proper resources.
Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, DEI Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day
The DEI Accelerator works to promote growth for startups with diverse ownership. Each startup founder is awarded $50,000 and an additional $200,000 of in-kind resources.
UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs
The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities.
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- New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
- Biology graduate Julia Talbert working as research assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center
- McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
- UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
- New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
- College of Nursing receives funding from Missouri State Board of Nursing to develop new nurse educator certificate program
- Biology graduate Kordell Hamilton gains invaluable research experience while preparing to launch his career
- Mother-daughter duo graduates with same information systems capstone class
