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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....

15 entrepreneurs present startups during UMSL DEI Accelerator Pitch Day for a chance at a $50,000 capital injection

The founders had only five minutes to present problems, solutions, business plans and more to a panel of judges for a chance to win a $50,000 non-dilutive capital injection....

UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception

Applications for the second DEI Accelerator opened on Sept. 29 and will close on Oct. 29. ...

Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, DEI Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day

The DEI Accelerator works to promote growth for startups with diverse ownership. Each startup founder is awarded $50,000 and an additional $200,000 of in-kind resources....

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges....

UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs

The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities....