Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
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Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
New school year starts by honoring faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards at State of the University Address
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented the accolades to exemplary faculty and staff members Friday.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.
UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.
UMSL welcomes new Commissioner Bennett Boggs, members of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The board held the first quarterly meeting of Boggs’ tenure leading the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development at the Touhill.
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Eye on UMSL: Team colors
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik receives a signed St. Louis City CITY SC jersey from Yancey Jones, director of corporate partnerships with the MLS club, in her office last Tuesday.
2023 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate the ‘women who tell our stories’
This year’s awards honored Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle Fisher, April Regester and Tanisha Stevens.
Scholar in Residence Robert Stanton speaks at Gateway Arch National Park
Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, discussed the bureau’s founding principles and how National Parks can bolster progress.
Eye on UMSL: A worldly welcome
New international students listened intently Monday morning at the University of Missouri–St. Louis during UMSL Global’s International Student Orientation.
UMSL community mourns the loss of longtime supporter and champion George Paz
Paz came from humble beginnings and earned a degree in business administration and accounting in 1982. He had tremendous career success as chairman and CEO of Express Scripts.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Stefani Weeden-Smith guiding development of St. Louis Anchor Action Network
Weeden-Smith began her role as director of the alliance of higher education institutions, hospital systems, corporations and nonprofits in September.
UMSL names Lisa Capone as vice chancellor for advancement
Capone is the associate vice president for development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education fundraising.
North County Inc. celebrates new home on UMSL campus
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed North County Inc. President and CEO Rebecca Zoll and her team to their new office during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
St. Louis Public Radio marks golden anniversary
The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.
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.
St. Louis Coro Fellows share experiences, lessons from the past year during graduation event
Danijela Bule, Elizabeth Collinger, Emily Desmond, Lorenzo Giamartino, Ebee Grellier, Hannah Motley, Manusha Jayasinghe, Ronald Jones, Raya Kazdan and Jesse Strod completed the program.
UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday
The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.
UMSL holds gala to celebrate St. Louis Mercantile Library’s 175th anniversary
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.
County Executive Sam Page delivers first State of the County Address at Touhill
More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Día Familiar event informs, entertains future Tritons
The open house for Hispanic families included bilingual information sessions and tours and a performance by the folk dance ensemble Grupo Atlántico.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
UMSL receives $1 million gift from late Helen Shopmaker to support Opportunity Scholars Program
Shopmaker’s gift will endow the scholarship, which serves first-generation college students and those underrepresented in the workforce.
Eye on UMSL: International Welcome
Director of International Student and Scholar Services and Internationalization Strategies Jessica Hylton snaps a group selfie during Friday’s International Welcome with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik.
UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik named to CUMU executive committee
CUMU focuses on strengthening institutions as they develop new responses to the pressing educational, economic and social issues impacting their communities.
John Perez, Carla Jordan and Dan Freet receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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.
Bob Samples retiring after 31 years as spokesperson, key policy advisor at UMSL
Samples has helped lead UMSL’s marketing and communications efforts since 1990, and he’s most recently served as chief of staff to Chancellor Kristin Sobolik.
Boys Scouts of America’s local council honors UMSL for support of STEM programming
UMSL was recognized for its long partnership with the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s STEM University program, among other initiatives.
Sharnice Burton, Stephen Chen and Paula Prouhet receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
A revamped Sue Shear Leadership Academy returns to campus
UMSL students Beauty Cooper and Tori Tappe participated in the program, which is designed to inspire women’s civic engagement and leadership.
UMSL celebrating first-generation students
The Opportunity Scholars Program and the Proud to Be First Scholars Program are two UMSL initiatives aimed at supporting first-generation students.
Gov. Mike Parson speaks at progress tour of $7 million UMSL Nursing Simulation Laboratories expansion, renovation
The project is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage by increasing UMSL Nursing’s capacity to graduate pre-licensure BSN students by 20%.
Eye on UMSL: Racing Triton land
Louie the Triton catches a ride with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during Saturday’s UMSL Alumni 5k Run & Walk.
UMSL Alumni Association draws over 200 participants in inaugural 5K Run & Walk
The racers got a unique look at campus with a route devised by Steve Picucci, head coach of the UMSL cross country and track and field teams.
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.
NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators
NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.
Tami Davenport, Phil Donato and Chris Sullivan receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL expanding opportunity for area high school students through St. Louis Scholars Program
The program will provide 20 students $8,000 per year in stackable scholarship funds along with specialized advising and mentoring.
UMSL faculty and staff members honored with Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik presented awards to seven faculty members and three staff members during Tuesday’s Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.
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.
UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.
Best Value Colleges rates UMSL in top 40 in US for affordable, quality online degrees
Value Colleges noted UMSL’s flexibility in offering both online and in-person options and that students may take advantage of the university’s career resources.
Shawne Manies, Jessica Rogen receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL’s Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center to receive $1.5 million in state funding
Gov. Mike Parson signed the FY22 state operating budget bills on Wednesday evening that directed funding to assist with the $7 million project.
UMSL ranks first in Missouri in Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list
The publication also ranked UMSL No. 37 nationally out of 366 institutions, marking the seventh straight year the university finished in the top 50.
Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration
Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.
UMSL to host St. Louis County COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting Friday through end of July
The clinic in the Millennium Student Center will provide vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sarah Butler, Steven Vance and Lee Slocum receive UMSL Hero Award
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL awards supplemental research funding to 79 faculty members through the CARES Act
The awards totaled nearly $115,000 and assisted faculty members whose research and creative works were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Times Higher Education ranks UMSL highly for gender equality, reducing inequality
The university continued to rank in the top 60 globally in the Gender Equality ranking and also scored highly several other categories.
Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond
The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.
4 areas where UMSL women lead the charge
UMSL Daily celebrates Women’s History Month with stories of UMSL women who have been making strides, taking charge and changing lives.
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