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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....

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....

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....

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....

UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative....

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....

UMSL Accelerate accepting applications for inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5....

UMSL celebrating 2020 and 2021 graduates with six in-person commencement ceremonies this weekend

The university is expected to confer nearly 1,000 new degrees as it holds its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019....