UMSL’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni honored at Founders Celebration

Sep 27, 2024

Jerry Dunn, Timothy Green, Richard Winter and Evan Garrad have made an impact on UMSL’s campus and the St. Louis community.

UMSL community gathers together for annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Sep 23, 2024

On Sept. 20, 350 UMSL students and more than 500 alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Display honoring late UMSL alum Marty Hendin’s famed Trinket City still thrills Cardinals tour groups at Busch Stadium

Jul 19, 2024

Hendin, a 1970 UMSL grad, left a legacy of giving back that is still thriving, both at his alma mater and with his beloved Cardinals.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomes seven new members to UMSL Chancellor’s Council

Jun 27, 2024

Alumni Dan Isom, Sam Ganga, Wayne DeVeydt, Dave Reifschneider, Richard Winter, Evelyn Bailey Moore and Steve O’Loughlin are assuming their positions on the council in July.

Eye on UMSL: Building blocks

May 20, 2024

Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.

60 for 60: Bob Braun, Marty Hendin, Susan Sander Honich, Annette House, LaVell Monger and Rick Stream honored as exceptional alumni

May 20, 2024

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.

Nearly 400 students, faculty, staff and alumni turn out for spirited UMSL Night at the St. Louis Blues

Mar 25, 2024

The fans enjoyed themselves despite the home team falling 4-3 against the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche.

60 for 60: Mary Chant, Perry Drake, Corneille Ewango, Hongjin Li, Paul Matteucci and Letisha Wexstten honored as exceptional alumni

Jan 22, 2024

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.

Alumni 5K provides perfect excuse for alum Art Lauer to return to campus after decades away

Oct 16, 2023

Lauer, a 1978 graduate, reminisced about his years as a student while running alongside more than 400 participants in the third annual race.

UMSL community makes connections at UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Oct 2, 2023

Nearly 900 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni turned out at Busch Stadium Friday night for the annual event.

UMSL spotlights 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni at Founders Celebration

Sep 22, 2023

Petra Baker, Joseph C. Blanner, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Kevin Killeen, Mary McMurtrey and Bharath Mukka have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.

UMSL community gathers to celebrate 60th anniversary of the university’s founding

Sep 15, 2023

Hundreds of people took part in the festivities and shared a 60th birthday cake on Friday morning in the Millennium Student Center.

University of Missouri–St. Louis breaks ground on new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center

Jun 7, 2023

The new 31,000-square-foot center will serve as a gateway for prospective students while also providing a permanent home for the university’s more than 112,000 alumni.

UMSL honors new grads and young alumni at second annual New Grad Celebration

May 19, 2023

The event offered the opportunity for new grads to connect with fellow alumni over food, drinks and live music.

Eye on UMSL: In the penalty box

Apr 3, 2023

Friends Bobby Castille, Beth Kernaghan, Adrienne Groves and Claire Teichman spent time in the penalty box last week during “UMSL Night at the Blues.”

UMSL to mark 60th anniversary with yearlong celebration

Mar 13, 2023

The university will commemorate the date of its founding with Red and Gold Day on Sept. 15, and it will serve as a centerpiece of a celebration throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement

Dec 19, 2022

Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.

UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates

Dec 12, 2022

The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

Alumni Conversations speaker series kicks off with UMSL alumnus Joseph Stieven

Nov 7, 2022

Stieven, the chairman, president and CEO of Stieven Capital Advisors, spoke about the importance of ethics and shared a list of 10 principles that have helped guide his career.

Meet UMSL’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awardees

Oct 17, 2022

Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.

Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council

Sep 19, 2022

Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.

Rajiv Banavali and the science of sustainability

May 26, 2022

The chemistry alumnus is the senior vice president of science and innovation at WestRock Corporation, where he’s developing sustainable paper packaging.

UMSL Alumni Association celebrates new graduates, welcomes them into network

May 23, 2022

More than 100 people attended the New Grad & Young Alumni Celebration last Thursday evening at Glen Echo Country Club.

Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center to cement late alumnus Kirk Richter’s legacy of connection, care

May 9, 2022

The late UMSL Alumni Association president and his wife Maureen gave the lead gift for the construction of the new center near Alumni Circle.

UMSL celebrates 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Apr 25, 2022

Dean Joan Phillips presented the awards to alumni Joe Eimer, James E. Jordan, Susan O’Leary, Jay Plaskett and Peter Racen at a reception last Thursday.

August Jennewein, ShaQuina White and Chelsea Nollau receive UMSL Hero Awards

Mar 25, 2022

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.

Alumni Association honors legislators Brian Williams, Caleb Rowden, Marlon Anderson and the late Tom Hannegan

Jan 3, 2022

The Friends of Higher Education Award recognizes both Democratic and Republican members of the Missouri General Assembly for their strong support.

Eye on UMSL: Racing Triton land

Oct 18, 2021

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

Oct 18, 2021

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.

UMSL recognizes distinguished alumni, outstanding young alumni at hybrid Founders Celebration

Oct 8, 2021

The UMSL Alumni Association honored Melanie Adams, Rajiv Banavali, Jennifer Cobbina, Patricia Hendrickson, Amy Hunter and LaVell Monger.

UMSL honors 5 alumni with 2021 Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Sep 13, 2021

John Dohr, Christine Figge, Kenneth Marx, Steve O’Loughlin and January Realista are the newest members of the Salute to Business Circle of Excellence.

Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays

Nov 25, 2020

The holiday season, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, make now a key time to support UMSL students who are facing food insecurity.

UMSL alumnus Ken Cella set to become next chair of St. Louis Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors

Jun 25, 2020

The Edward Jones executive will be the third UMSL graduate in a row to serve in that role, following Ameren Chairman and CEO Warner Baxter and Thompson Coburn Chairman Tom Minogue.

UMSL Alumni Association’s ‘Crafts in Your Kitchen’ event offers an education from two alumni brewers

Jun 22, 2020

Associate Teaching Professor Bruce Hamper joined alumni-turned-brewmasters Derrick Langeneckert and Brian Owens to share insight into the process of making beer.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

UMSL celebrates six distinguished alumni at annual Founders Dinner

Oct 14, 2019

Sara Foster, Patrick Gadell, Orvin Kimbrough, Tom Migneron, Gary Morse and Luigi Wewege were honored during the event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton.

UMSL alumni honored during annual Salute to Business Achievement ceremony

May 7, 2019

Business alumni Michael Mohr, Opal Jones, Jessica Portis and Mark Deadwyler were recognized for their professional achievements May 1.

Panel discussion showcases innovative research from African American faculty members at UMSL

Feb 11, 2019

Wilma Calvert, Jerome Morris and Sha-Lai Williams Woodson shared their work as part of “A Conversation on Reframing Health, Education and Family in the Black Community.”

UMSL honors six distinguished alumni at Founders Dinner

Oct 5, 2018

Ken Cella, Gwen Moore, Michael Finkes, Tori Gillespie, Aaron Golchert and Mary Suiter have stood out for career success and commitment to community service.

Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL

Sep 13, 2018

Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL honors six alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards

Apr 30, 2018

The honorees were Isaac Butler, Stanley Freerks, James Lally, Dale Oberkfell, Laurie Phillips and Brian Salmo.

New ranking shows UMSL tops among Missouri schools offering need-based financial aid to upperclassmen

Oct 23, 2017

The university has taken proactive measures to help ensure students have the financial support they need to finish their degrees.

Lasting UMSL connections inspire lifetime of giving for Kirk and Maureen Richter

Oct 12, 2017

UMSL awarded the 2017 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy to Kirk and Maureen Richter.

Honored business alumni thank UMSL for transformational experiences

May 9, 2017

Kirk Richter, Don Mueth, Diann Gross, Robert Mastis, Denny Reagan and Luigi Wewege shared stories while being recognized last week at the Millennium Student Center.

UMSL celebrates 50 years of black student leadership

Feb 19, 2017

Brandi Fields, president of UMSL’s Associated Black Collegians, and ABC co-founder Bobby Norfolk were among a crowd of current and former student leaders who gathered together Feb. 18.

Hundreds of students, alumni and employers make countless connections at UMSL Internship & Job Fair

Sep 26, 2016

The event attracted more than 600 UMSL students and alumni – and over 290 recruiters who connected with attendees interested in jobs, internships and other career opportunities.

6 accomplished alumni in spotlight at annual event

Sep 27, 2015

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) Evelyn Bailey Moore, Julie Nash, Cassandra F. Kaufman, Judy L. Burns, Matthew D. Shank and Andrew J. Theising.

UMSL taps Linda Carter to lead alumni engagement efforts

Apr 29, 2013

In high school and college, Linda Carter dreamed of, and worked toward, becoming a hymnologist and researching the...

Louis Armstrong music to highlight UMSL Night at the Symphony

Jun 3, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Alumni Association has invited the UMSL community to hear a musical showcase of the Big Easy through a tribute to Louis Armstrong. “Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 9 at Powell Hall in St. Louis. The concert is UMSL Night at the Symphony.