Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
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Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
Ekin Pellegrini elected president of Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini is the founding director of UMSL’s DBA Program and also serves as associate dean of graduate business programs.
Supply Chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
Rokka, who earned three degrees in her home country of Nepal before enrolling at UMSL, has made the most of her experience on campus, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing
Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.
Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing
Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.
Accounting alum Donella Johnson has experienced success and found purpose at Boeing
Johnson serves as a project manager and also helps manage the FLITE Program, in which she once served as an intern.
UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director
The center will provide resources to UMSL students in all colleges and academic disciplines, including scholarships and funding opportunities.
UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director
The center will provide resources to UMSL students in all colleges and academic disciplines, including scholarships and funding opportunities.
UMSL establishes Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, names Scott Morris director
The center will provide resources to UMSL students in all colleges and academic disciplines, including scholarships and funding opportunities.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
Alum Alexus Russell flourishes at Wells Fargo and hopes to help small businesses thrive
Russell earned her degree in accounting at UMSL and for nearly two years has worked as a senior financial controls and oversight analyst.
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Clinical psychologist Ryan Carpenter studies how alcohol use contributes to opioid deaths
Carpenter has received a grant of more than $800,000 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to support a five-year, multi-phase study.
Warren Gibson, Tanya Nettles and John Shanklin 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.
Students check back into Oak Hall on Move-In Day 2022
Last week, UMSL students began their college experience by moving into Oak Hall and discovering their new home for the academic year.
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.
Alumnus and Salute to Business Achievement honoree Joe Eimer gives back to move students forward
Eimer has stayed connected to the university, hiring several UMSL graduates and serving on the IST Advisory Board.
UMSL alumnus and retired Boeing executive Terry Elmendorf becomes UMSL’s executive in residence
Elmendorf returns to the university after more than 30 years in various leadership positions at Boeing.
DBA students receive grant to conduct ‘Ethics of Care’ research
Matthew Aplin-Houtz and Sarah Willey won a $5,000 grant from the Association of Fundraising Professionals to support their work.
Optometry students gain valuable experience working at Chickasaw Nation Department of Health
The rotation at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was coordinated by the Indian Health Service, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Students boost careers with MBAs from UMSL
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.
Anchor 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.
Alumna Letisha Wexstten building tool to assist disabled job seekers
Wexstten has created V15Able, a digital platform that allows job seekers with disabilities to connect with potential employers and showcase their skills.
UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network
More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.
After several paths, business graduate Maya Harter finds her niche
Harter earned her BSBA in marketing this month and will begin pursuing a master’s in supply chain analytics this fall.
Black Faculty and Staff Association reviews ‘The State of Black UMSL’ and provides scholarships
Information systems major Clarence Baker Jr., nursing major Donyell Nelson, biology major Chinelo Onuijbo and finance major Corlia Spears received scholarships.
College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students
They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
College of Business Administration celebrates 50th anniversary of graduate programs
UMSL offers quality AACSB-accredited degree programs and specialty certificates that are flexible and affordable.
Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career
Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.
Community is a major theme at the UMSL Spring Student Involvement Expo
Student organizations hoped to attract new members, and students who attended wished to identify organizations that aligned with their interests, beliefs and social needs.
UMSL hosts Women’s History Month workshop focused on salary negotiations
Emily Rapko McEneny, associate director of Career Services, led the workshop and gave attendees tips on salary negotiation and how to assess one’s skills and value.
Assistant Registrar Danielle Faucett grows from first-generation graduate to industry expert
Faucett recently published an article about course scheduling in the pandemic in the Winter 2022 issue of AACRAO’s College and University Journal.
CEO Magazine ranks UMSL’s DBA program among world’s best for fifth straight year
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
Supply chain student Gladwell Ndungu possess uncommon drive in pursuit of success
Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.
UMSL kicks off annual celebration of Black History Month
Tuesday’s viewing of “King Richard” was the first of 16 planned events throughout the month of February.
From the Navy to UMSL: Benjamin Ebert’s eclectic journey through higher education
The Navy veteran and single dad is pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminology and criminal justice and a bachelor’s in anthropology.
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.
UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour
The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus.
Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology
Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.
Twins Luke and Leah Ledermann’s graduation from UMSL is rooted in family
Luke earned a degree in information systems and technology and Leah in modern languages with an emphasis in Japanese.
Communication student Briana Riley learns from internship on Alderman Bill Stephens’ winning campaign
Riley’s work with the campaign gave her hands-on experience in social media content, graphic design and newsletter and media writing.
Students find purpose and preparation by participating in UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
Student support is the driving force behind the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest, which will be held online April 26-29.
Opportunity Scholarship empowers academically gifted high school graduates to study at UMSL
Eva Konde, Abigail Wall, Max Evets, Miranda Martin and Candra Mottert are the latest recipients of the all-inclusive scholarship and will join this fall’s freshman class.
Mirthweek is back, just in time for some springtime fun
The annual ode to all things fun serves as a both a reward for students and a way to relax.
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics
Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
UMSL graduate Rob Jones gets a boost from the Joint Engineering Program to build a business of his own
Jones worked toward his degree part-time for more than a decade while simultaneously working his way up at Wellston-based John Harder & Company.
Fox 2 spotlights UMSL archaeology professor’s visit to ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit at Saint Louis Science Center
Anne Austin used infrared light technology to study a tattoo with the wording “Pope Pius” in the “Mummies of the World” exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, Anchor Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day
The Anchor 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.
Pioneering paths to success: 2021 Trailblazers Awards pays tribute to the spirit of women’s suffrage
Susan Jones, Shhdwafi Youssef, Nikole Shurn, Laura Kuensting, Anita Manion, Nancy Singer and Danielle Friz all received awards at virtual event held last Wednesday.
A Women’s History Month coffee conversation: Getting to know UMSL’s newest dean, Joan Phillips
Phillips assumed her new post as dean of the College of Business Administration this week and participated in Tuesday’s virtual discussion.
UMSL recognized as ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for efforts to foster engagement
The national designation is emblematic of UMSL’s commitment to encourage civic engagement and voter participation among its students.
Women’s History Month kickoff event reveals challenges, triumphs, grace and magic
Overture, a discussion to celebrate and share the experiences of women at UMSL, was held March 1 as the first of many events in observance of Women’s History Month.
International Business Appreciation Month events guide business students through pandemic obstacle course
NBCUniversal executive Yvette Miley, along with business experts and alumni, gave students advice for starting their careers during virtual events throughout February.
Gender studies professor examines how the stories of enslaved people were told
Kathleen Nigro re-examined a 1930s federal writers project that recorded the narratives of American enslaved people in a Black History Month presentation.
PhD candidate Juan Zhang uses drones to deliver real-life solutions
Zhang is pursuing her doctorate in supply chain and analytics, and her dissertation explores the cost and environmental tradeoffs of using drones to deliver packages.
UMSL students laid groundwork for new Lindbergh exhibit at Missouri History Museum
Museum Studies MA students completed a 93-page concept packet in fall 2017 for what would become “Flores Mexicanas: A Lindbergh Love Story.”
Children’s Advocacy Center staffer strives to help interviewees find their voice
Beverly Tucker has worked as a forensic interviewer at the UMSL-affiliated Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis for the past 20 years.
John Cusack discusses career highlights, political insights in front of energetic Touhill crowd
Actor John Cusack held a Q&A session with fans following a screening of “Say Anything” on UMSL’s campus to help celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary.
St. Louis artist Saunders Schultz’s work to be featured in exhibition on UMSL campus
“Saunders Shultz: Visionary Abstractions” opens Sunday at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and will be on display through the end of the year.
Ask an Expert: Why your phone won’t become self-aware and other fears about AI
From election manipulation to identity impersonation, AI is a tool easily misused, say Badri Adhikari, Cezary Janikow and Gualtiero Piccinini.
UMSL alumni help set the tone on newly empowered Saint Louis Public Schools board
Susan Jones and newly elected members Tracee Miller and Adam Layne sit on the seven-member board, which regains governance July 1.
Eye on UMSL: Play Gloria!
Office of Admissions staffers and senior BSBA student Brandon Pesek helped celebrate the St. Louis Blues’ first full day as Stanley Cup champions Thursday on the MSC Bridge.
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- Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
- Supply Chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
- UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
- Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
- Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
- May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
- Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
- MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
