New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address

Aug 26, 2024

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.

UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins

Aug 19, 2024

There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.

UMSL’s Department of Supply Chain and Analytics entering second year of 5-year, $5 million Department of Transportation grant

Jul 29, 2024

UMSL faculty members are working on four different projects as part of the Region 7 consortium, a group of six universities in the Midwest.

UMSL names Shu Schiller new dean of the College of Business Administration

Jan 16, 2024

Schiller, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Wright State University, will assume her new position on April 1.

Sam Chevakula finds outlet for artistic side while pursuing master’s in supply chain analytics

Nov 1, 2023

Chevakula, who studied art as an undergraduate, has done work in design and video production for UMSL’s student-run public relations firm, The Barnett Agency.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics partnering with Cass Information Systems to bolster research, experiential learning

Oct 30, 2023

UMSL faculty members will benefit from industry data to enhance their research and can also build case studies and tailored class projects to benefit students.

Don Jackson switches careers with help of UMSL’s supply chain program

Oct 23, 2023

Jackson is on track to receive a master’s degree in supply chain analytics after spending two decades working in financial services.

Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year

Jun 5, 2023

Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.

UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL

Jun 2, 2023

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 honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception

Apr 23, 2023

Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.

UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception

Mar 20, 2023

Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics holds ‘speed networking’ event to help students secure career opportunities

Mar 15, 2023

The event helped students engage with local industry professionals to secure jobs and internships.

Students impress potential employers at Spring Career Fair

Mar 13, 2023

More than 425 students and alumni took part in the fair and had the opportunity to visit with 85 employers across a wide variety of career fields.

MS in Supply Chain Analytics student Abhishek Solomon gearing up for job at Bunge after graduation

Feb 13, 2023

Solomon is currently working as an intern at the company and is hoping to transition into a full-time role as a product owner for supply chain digitization initiatives.

Associate Professor Temidayo Akenroye’s research on supply chain fairness draws attention from World Economic Forum

Feb 9, 2023

Akenroye and collaborator Adegboyega Oyedijo from the University of Leicester offered five strategies to help improve supply chain fairness.

UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming

Feb 3, 2023

The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.

Trilce Encarnacion receives NSF grant to help grow diversity in STEM careers

Nov 7, 2022

Encarnacion developed a program called the Minority Issues Forum Undergraduate Students Workshop, which aims to help underrepresented college students get involved in STEM research.

UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 6, 2022

Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.

UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins

Aug 22, 2022

New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week.

Faculty members receive sabbaticals to develop new scholarship

May 25, 2022

Steve Bruce, James Campbell, Vanessa Garry, Kara Moskowitz, Lauren Obermark and Gualtiero Piccinini were granted sabbaticals in the 2022-23 academic year.

After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche

May 23, 2022

Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.

Eye on UMSL: International exchange

May 9, 2022

A delegation from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa meets with faculty members from the College of Business Administration last week.

UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 11, 2022

Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.

Supply chain student Gladwell Ndungu possess uncommon drive in pursuit of success

Feb 14, 2022

Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.

Graduate programs in criminology, supply chain management get top marks from Intelligent.com

Jan 3, 2022

UMSL also received top-five rankings for its online DBA and school counseling master’s programs in the website’s Best Colleges of 2022 rankings.

UMSL faculty members help news media make sense of supply chain shortages heading into holiday season

Nov 19, 2021

Mitch Millstein and George Zsidisin from the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics shared their expertise in television newscasts earlier this week.

Charlotte Richards makes an impression on the volleyball court, off it

Oct 1, 2021

Richards is the reigning Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and will earn her degree in supply chain management in December.

UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 18, 2021

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis 

Aug 16, 2021

Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.

Provost Marie Mora announces 28 faculty promotions for the 2021-22 academic year

May 17, 2021

Seven faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, five earned the rank of full professor and 16 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.

PhD candidate Juan Zhang uses drones to deliver real-life solutions

Feb 15, 2021

Zhang is pursuing her doctorate in supply chain and analytics, and her dissertation explores the cost and environmental tradeoffs of using drones to deliver packages.

UMSL offers new master of science degree in supply chain analytics

Nov 5, 2020

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.

Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’

Nov 2, 2020

“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.

UMSL hosts webinars discussing pandemic’s effects on supply chains and immigrants

May 11, 2020

Representatives from four local companies discussed how they have adapted during COVID-19, and Adriano Udani explained challenges facing immigrant groups.

Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year

May 8, 2020

Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.

Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation to foster novel solutions to transportation issues

Dec 17, 2019

UMSL Assistant Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy will be part of the operations cabinet for the new center, which aims to develop solutions to improve crumbling roads and bridges.

From skating for Team USA to helping fellow students, Shannon Keys is on a roll

Dec 9, 2019

Keys represented Team USA at the inaugural World Roller Games. At UMSL, she’s helping students prepare for their futures as president of Delta Sigma Pi.

UMSL designated first Regional IPSERA Centre of Competence in North America

Dec 2, 2019

To be certified, a university must at minimum have a chair dedicated to purchasing and supply management and at least three full-time researchers and educators working in that area.

Eye on UMSL: Future Tritons?

Oct 21, 2019

Members of the Ritenour High School freshman class enjoyed their tour of the UMSL campus and met with faculty members from the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics on Oct. 10.

Top USDA economist speaks on agriculture and trade at UMSL forum

Sep 27, 2019

Warren Preston, deputy chief economist for the USDA, delivered the keynote address at a collaborative forum on agriculture, trade and supply chain issues.

UMSL chemists to receive funding for projects as part of UM System’s $20.5M research investment

Aug 8, 2019

Cynthia Dupureur and Alexei Demchenko are leading two of the 19 innovative projects across the system’s four universities that are in line for funding.

UMSL supply chain ranks in top 15 for quality, affordable master’s programs

Aug 5, 2019

Great Value Colleges ranked UMSL among perennial powerhouses for online master’s programs.

Supply chain education helps former technician become versatile businessman

Jun 6, 2019

Three kids, school and a laborious job kept Jason Salzman up at night. Now with a professional career, he’s thankful for the sacrifice.

UMSL named top choice in Missouri for online business programs

May 30, 2019

College Consensus recognized UMSL’s BSBA program for its affordability, convenience and reputation.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics receives local recognition, national grant from global industry leader

May 20, 2019

UMSL was named the APICS St. Louis Company of the Year and has received funding for drone delivery research.

Business graduate Eric Dust leaving behind basketball court for job at Boeing after earning his degree

May 18, 2019

Knowledge and connections gained at UMSL helped the former transfer land a job as a procurement analyst working in supply chain for the aerospace company.

University of Missouri Research Board awards provide boost to promising research at UMSL

Mar 28, 2019

A total of 11 faculty members received grants for projects in psychological sciences, social work, counseling, supply chain and analytics, English and music.

Alumna Nicole Lograsso soars in career at Boeing while earning UMSL MBA

Feb 28, 2019

Patience paid off for Lograsso who landed a job for her dream company a few years after earning her BSBA.

Emeritus professor’s sustainability efforts land him Creve Coeur Citizen of the Year award

Jan 14, 2019

Joe Martinich chairs the city’s Energy and Environment Committee and is a proponent for its Green Business Certification Program.

UMSL-BJC partnership pulls Parimal Kulkarni toward career in health care

Dec 17, 2018

The recent PhD in Business Administration graduate is now a senior advisor of data analytics at Providence Health Care in Vancouver, British Columbia.