Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
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Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
Fenson, who competed in the Olympic trials for curling while starting optometry school, plans to bring needed care to his hometown of Bemidji, Minnesota.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann trained at the world-renowned institution while working toward her PhD in ecology, evolution and systematics at UMSL.
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AACSB renews College of Business Administration’s dual accreditation for all business and accounting programs
Fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB dual accreditation status for business and accounting programs.
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Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
Brown spent three days in the nation’s capital participating in policy training, touring the National Mall and the White House and speaking with politicians such as Sen. Eric Schmitt.
UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
Students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Midwest attended the conference April 26-27 at the UMSL Science Complex.
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Vocal music students performed during a recital last Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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The baseball team secured the No. 8 seed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after taking two out of three in a wet weekend series against Maryville.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman’s paper on Self-Invitation Hesitation drawing national interest
Grossman and his colleagues found that potential self-inviters overestimate how irritated plan-holders would be by self-invitations.
UMSL providing educational opportunities, scholarships to students in Ferguson-Florissant International Baccalaureate Program
The new partnership reflects UMSL’s commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting student success in the St. Louis region.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
MSW graduate Irene Travis faces adversity and triumphs on the field and in the classroom
Travis battled back from a torn ACL to become a leader on the softball team while also pursuing two bachelor’s degrees as an undergraduate.
Striking a chord: How interns in the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative are making an impact
The collection of 25 local arts agencies and 15 local school districts dedicated to enhancing fine arts in the St. Louis region.
Explore Germany with UMSL alum Franziska Hauptmann
Hauptmann now lives in Stuttgart for graduate school and works as a student quality engineer at Porsche.
UMSL alum Semir Vajzovic invests in the next generation of engineers
Vajzovic is the director of asset, investment and risk management at Ameren and an adjunct instructor in the UMSL/WashU Joint Engineering Program
UMSL alum Megan Rapp helps preserve Mark Twain’s legacy in Hannibal and beyond
A driving force behind Hannibal’s thriving tourism industry, Rapp is the executive director of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
Through its humanitarian work, UMSL’s College of Optometry helps students see a new side of health care
UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends students to schools, Native American reservations and refugee resettlement institutions across the country.
David Roither’s career has carried him to a seat on Missouri’s 22nd Judicial Circuit
Roither was a three-time All-American swimmer at UMSL and earned degrees in political science and philosophy before embarking on his legal career.
Reaching for the cosmos: UMSL astronomy faculty members and students conduct cutting-edge comet research
Professor Erika Gibb and Assistant Teaching Professor Mohi Saki are studying the composition of comets with infrared spectroscopy to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.
UMSL community gathers on campus to take part in fun and games during annual Mirthweek celebration
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
Upcoming UMSL Optometry graduates Alexandra Buffington and Vivien Pham build on shared interest in humanitarian work in Guatemala
The group of volunteers through I Care International examined approximately 1,100 patients during the clinics in early March.
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UMSL’s golf teams are each headed to the NCAA Tournament after strong performances in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.
Students improve presentation skills while showcasing breadth of their work at Graduate Research Fair
Students from biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, English, political science, psychological sciences, and supply chain and analytics took part in the fair.
UMSL Alumni Association recognizes 4 leaders at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
College of Business Administration alumni Laura Burkemper, Paul Martin, Paul Matteucci and Dale Woods were honored for their impact on UMSL and their success in the business world.
University of Missouri–St. Louis collaborating with Scale AI to strengthen geospatial workforce
A new agreement will support scholarships for GIS students at UMSL and provide learning credit for Scale employees pursuing their GIS Certificates at the university.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
Amber Candela, Jennifer Chen, Lon Chubiz, Lara Kelland, Jerome Morris, Lee Slocum, Leighanne Heisel, Waldemar Rohloff and Kate Watt have been granted time to devote to research or course development.
Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy 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 English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
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The 20th-ranked women’s golf team took first place in the UMSL Spring Invitational, finishing 29 shots ahead of runner-up Indianapolis at Norwood Hills Country Club.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Morris serves as the director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, and Frey, a marketing major, is the founder of Headlok.
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.
UMSL Center for Character and Citizenship hosts Sen. Brian Williams and DESE Commissioner Karla Eslinger at Ed Collabitat
During the event, Williams and Eslinger had the opportunity to connect with more than a dozen superintendents from local school districts and hear from from students working on a civic engagement project.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
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Freshman Morgan Lint helped the women’s tennis team post victories against Illinois Springfield and Lewis to open the GLVC schedule.
Student Pitch Competition offers students opportunity to showcase business ideas in contest with $5,000 first prize
Senior business administration major Vasilya Kadymova, who runs baked treats company Luxury Delights with her sisters, finished first in the competition.
Eye on UMSL: Trash Bash
Members of UMSL Sustainability participated in the annual Confluence Trash Bash clean-up on South Campus in early April.
May sociology graduate Triniti West explores passions for community and public policy
West has served in leadership positions with student organizations, worked at the University Tutoring Center and participated in a panel discussion with local legislators.
Research and Innovation Celebration offers chance to recognize the impact of UMSL researchers
The university honored Ravindra Girivaru, Haitao Li, Jinjia Xu, Vijay Anand and Natalie Bolton with research awards.
MFA alum Serenity Dougherty’s PhD research examines stand-up comedy and audiences
Dougherty is using the relationship between stand-up comedians and the audience as a lens for better understanding the writing process, particularly feedback and revisions.
Information Systems Career Conference gives IST students opportunity to explore future options
Representatives from companies including Anheuser-Busch and Norton Digital Consulting were on hand to offer career advice and inform students of possible internship and job opportunities.
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DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
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Freshman Logan Mayo won his first collegiate tournament, claiming medalist honors at the Findianapolis Intercollegiate.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins GEONEXT panel discussing emerging careers in geospatial technology
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2025 Trailblazer Awards celebrates individuals who educate and inspire generations
This year’s recipients are Grace Desjardins, Adella Jones, Dawn King, Ekin Pellegrini, Chanua Ross and Lynn Staley.
UMSL criminologists Chris Sullivan, Lee Slocum contributing expertise in research, data collection to Save Lives Now! initiative
Save Lives Now! has a goal of reducing violent street crime across the St. Louis region by 20% over the next three years.
New Louie logo is a case study for area high school students at Cardinal Ritter College Prep
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- Optometry graduate Alex Fenson launching career in vision therapy
- 3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
- UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
- Returning to her roots: Lúcia Lohmann takes over leadership of Missouri Botanical Garden
- AACSB renews College of Business Administration’s dual accreditation for all business and accounting programs
- Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
- Succeed+ student Jaylin Brown meets with legislators in Washington to advocate for postsecondary education
- UMSL hosts Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference
- Undergraduate Research Symposium provides forum for students to share deeper learning
- Eye on UMSL: Lifting her voice
