The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
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Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
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.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center catering to guests with an array of interests from across the St. Louis region
The center hosted more than 200 events and counted more than 113,000 patrons during the 2024 fiscal year.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center catering to guests with an array of interests from across the St. Louis region
The center hosted more than 200 events and counted more than 113,000 patrons during the 2024 fiscal year.
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center catering to guests with an array of interests from across the St. Louis region
The center hosted more than 200 events and counted more than 113,000 patrons during the 2024 fiscal year.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
UMSL winds down year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, looks to build for the future
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration
Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
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Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration
The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.
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.
Meet UMSL’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awardees
Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration
The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.
George and Melissa Paz receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Pazs were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 30th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Express Scripts.
Hybrid Founders event will celebrate contributions to UMSL virtually and in person
The 2021 Founders Celebration will include a large virtual celebration that will go live on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. CST and a small in-person one.
Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’
“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.
Laura and Norman Eaker receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Eakers were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 29th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Edward Jones.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
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- New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
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- 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
