Inaugural RISE Academy offers students mentoring, opportunity to develop professional skills

Nov 20, 2024

The two-semester program, led by Cindy Goodwin-Sak and a deep group of mentors, is focused on helping UMSL students improve their professional communication and networking skills.

Midwest BankCentre CEO Orv Kimbrough speaks on importance of ethical decision-making

Oct 31, 2024

Kimbrough was the featured speaker in the fifth installment of “Ethics: A Foundation for Success,” the alumni conversations series created by Joseph Stieven and his wife, Mary.

UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September

Aug 29, 2024

The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.

MBA helps 2-time UMSL grad Maggie Rapplean make partner at Moneta Group

Jul 17, 2024

In addition to running the Rapplean Team at Moneta and being a mom to three kids, she serves on the board of directors for Girls on the Run St. Louis.

MBA alum Angela Garland grows thriving Exit 11 coffee drive-thru business

Jun 3, 2024

Lessons learned during her graduate program at UMSL still resonate as Garland and her husband, Scott, continue to expand Exit 11.

Business Administration graduate Jalen Walker-Wright has created a lasting legacy at UMSL

May 13, 2024

Walker-Wright, who helped plan and organize 23 events as an undergraduate, will pursue his MBA after graduating in May.

MBA student Leo Sowa has made the most of his UMSL experience, on the pitch and in the classroom

May 6, 2024

Sowa, who is from Berlin, served as team captain his final two seasons on the Tritons soccer team

Foreign language students take part in speed networking with World Affairs Council of St. Louis

Apr 29, 2024

Students had the chance to connect one-on-one with representatives from organizations such as Bayer Crop Science, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Mastercard.

Eye on UMSL: Global exchange

Apr 24, 2024

Provost Steven J. Berberich presents an UMSL sweatshirt to Han Liming, who visited St. Louis over the weekend as part of a delegation from its sister city in Nanjing, China.

UMSL gets high marks in latest US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ rankings

Apr 9, 2024

UMSL’s graduate programs in social work, education, business and public affairs all made gains and were ranked among the top 125 nationally in the latest rankings.

UMSL Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces fourth Anchor Accelerator cohort, expanded entrepreneurship program

Jan 18, 2024

Scott Morris, executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, touted new courses, plans for future programming and a $3 million investment in the center’s facilities.

Lifelong learner: Finance Professor Yiuman Tse earns master’s degree in computer science

Jan 16, 2024

Tse wanted to add to his knowledge and enhance his teaching with his new degree, which he completed nearly 30 years after earning his PhD.

60 for 60: Veronique DiVoire, Martin Kardos, Steve O’Loughlin, T. Christopher Peoples and Olivia Soule honored as exceptional alumni

Dec 11, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.

MBA graduate Sophie Faulkner preparing to work behind the scenes in the golf business

Dec 10, 2023

Faulkner, a former UMSL women’s golfer, will begin working as an assistant club professional at Bellerive Country Club in February.

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.

UMSL establishes National Association of Black Accountants chapter

Oct 16, 2023

NABA, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black business leaders in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship.

Erin Sullivan, Megan Green Simonds and Corey Worth receive UMSL Hero Awards

Oct 2, 2023

The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus.

60 for 60: Maria Ellis, Stan Freerks, Ketosha Harris, Joe Russo, Mike Toohey and Luigi Wewege honored as exceptional UMSL alumni

Aug 13, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.

Business and education alumna Janelle Stowers named to St. Louis Business Journal ‘Most Influential’ list

Aug 4, 2023

The two-time UMSL graduate founded Stowers Realty Group in 2015 and has steadily built the business from the ground up. In 2022, she also opened the Realty Central Education Center.

Eboni Valentine’s education at UMSL continues to support career development

Jul 17, 2023

Valentine works as an executive assistant and marketing and communications coordinator in the College of Business Administration while pursuing her MBA.

With Pour Decisions STL, Kaje Sanford and Javia Gilliam are making cocktail culture more accessible

May 25, 2023

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.

UMSL alumnus and retired Boeing executive Terry Elmendorf becomes UMSL’s executive in residence

Jun 27, 2022

Elmendorf returns to the university after more than 30 years in various leadership positions at Boeing.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL

Jun 13, 2022

To date, 28 pharmacy students have completed their MBAs through a partnership between UHSP and UMSL’s College of Business Administration that began in 2013.

MBA graduate Alex LaPorta learns to lead on the court

May 16, 2022

As a star forward on the women’s basketball team, LaPorta earned multiple All-GLVC honors, but she also took pride in her performance in the classroom.

College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs

May 2, 2022

UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.

US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings

Mar 29, 2022

Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.

Online MBA to help busy adults advance in their careers with degree in 18 months

Jun 23, 2021

The fully online, cohort-based program provides teaching and support from expert faculty members and can be completed in 18 months.

Eye on UMSL: Family ties

Jun 1, 2021

Director of Alumni Engagement Phil Donato (at left) is welcoming his son Joe Donato, a 2017 criminology and criminal justice graduate, back to campus to pursue his MBA this fall.

UMSL receives renewed accreditation from AACSB for all business, accounting programs

Apr 12, 2021

Fewer than 2 percent of business schools worldwide maintain dual accreditation in business and accounting.

UMSL boasts region’s best graduate programs in criminology, public affairs in latest US News rankings

Mar 30, 2021

The DNP, part-time MBA and graduate education programs also received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

Boeing internship, MBA next up for business graduate Carmen Palencia after earning her degree

Dec 21, 2020

Palencia completed her BSBA in management, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Shop UMSL local for the holidays

Dec 16, 2020

Pick up your last-minute gifts from a wide variety of businesses from UMSL alumni and students.

Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Nov 30, 2020

Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.

Alumni James Lally, Tom Minogue and Dennis Jenkins receive Business Journal C-Suite Awards

Dec 9, 2019

They joined 11 other honorees at a banquet last Thursday at the Hilton at the Ballpark.

‘UMSL chose me’: Alumna and Interim CFO Tanika Busch uses her role to help transform students’ lives

Nov 25, 2019

During the last 22 years, Tanika Busch has advanced from an undergraduate student to interim CFO.

Legally blind MBA student Elton Thomas pushes own career forward while advocating for others

Nov 11, 2019

National Industries for the Blind honored Thomas with the 2019 Milton J. Samuelson Award in recognition of his career advancement at The Lighthouse for the Blind–St. Louis.

College of Business Administration signs dual degree agreement with South Korean university

Apr 12, 2019

The agreement with Chonnam National University will enrich MBA classrooms and allow students to become degree holders from both institutions.

Third annual UMSL|Hack aims to educate

Feb 21, 2019

MBA student and co-founder Mohamed Langi raised $25,000 to cover entry, food and prizes for the three winning teams.

3 UMSL alumni part of St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2019

Feb 8, 2019

Karen Englert, Shannon Favazza and Christopher Lehmuth are in the select group, which will be honored at an awards dinner Wednesday at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.

Marketing seniors Sam Craig and Gabrielle Mennemeier become first MDMC scholars

Nov 26, 2018

The new $2,500 scholarship from the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference is exclusively offered to UMSL marketing students.

Life in Malawi inspires Annie Mbale’s goal to empower women

Aug 6, 2018

The MBA student aspires to build a career working with women after a tumultuous childhood in the southern African country.

UMSL well represented in 2018 St. Louis Business Journal 30 under 30 class

Jul 16, 2018

MBA student Nicole Ward and alumnae Fredrecka McGlown and Kirsten Jones joined other honorees at a reception last week at The Caramel Room.

Korn-eak ‘Pann’ Thamrongwang finds ‘life-changing experience’ as UMSL MBA student

May 16, 2018

The Thailand native is one of four members of his family to earn a master’s degree from UMSL.

Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair

Mar 12, 2018

Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.

Return to UMSL opens world of opportunity for international MBA student

Jan 29, 2018

Engaging classes and a welcoming environment brought Kristina Medvedeva back to UMSL after a year-long exchange program.

Opal Jones works to house St. Louisans with HIV/AIDS

Dec 12, 2017

A business degree from UMSL helped Jones become the CEO of a nonprofit within 12 years of graduation.

Business alumna takes talents internationally with Mastercard

Sep 22, 2017

Tammy Hawkins is open to her software engineering career taking her just about anywhere in the world.

Michael Plumb named new editor-in-chief of The Current

Aug 13, 2017

The MBA student and media studies alumnus aims to increase engagement with the UMSL community.

Business student Nour Salmeen benefits from big-city opportunities at UMSL

Nov 30, 2015

Salmeen was drawn to UMSL by the university’s strong business program, connections to the community and internship opportunities.

Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis

Oct 15, 2015

He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.