In addition to researching the international business component for their capstone class, the group explored the wide variety of geographical and cultural areas in and around Santiago.
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Online MBA trip to Chile creates an unforgettable experience for master’s students
In addition to researching the international business component for their capstone class, the group explored the wide variety of geographical and cultural areas in and around Santiago.
Online MBA trip to Chile creates an unforgettable experience for master’s students
In addition to researching the international business component for their capstone class, the group explored the wide variety of geographical and cultural areas in and around Santiago.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Mara Rieder led the women’s basketball team to road victories at Lewis and Indianapolis as the Tritons ran their winning streak to five games.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center awarded $75,000 Small Business Administration grant
The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development awarded grants to 76 organizations as part of its 2025 Growth Accelerator Competition.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
UMSL students earn real-world entrepreneurial experience in expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program
UMSL students Nick Eberhardt, Clayton Bruce and Lauren Jordan worked hand-in-hand with local businesses and their founders during the spring semester.
Assistant Professor Tessa Garcia-Collart leads immersive two-day seminar in Finland
After teaching her seminar at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Garcia-Collart traveled to Helsinki to further her research on consumer happiness.
Assistant Professor Tessa Garcia-Collart leads immersive two-day seminar in Finland
After teaching her seminar at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Garcia-Collart traveled to Helsinki to further her research on consumer happiness.
Assistant Professor Tessa Garcia-Collart leads immersive two-day seminar in Finland
After teaching her seminar at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Garcia-Collart traveled to Helsinki to further her research on consumer happiness.
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Marcia Countryman honored as MOCPA’s 2025 Outstanding Educator of the Year
As faculty advisor for the Accounting Club, Countryman organizes multiple networking events featuring UMSL alumni and accounting professionals from across the region.
Supply Chain PhD student Paula Penagos wins Best Video award at prestigious INFORMS conference
With her video, titled “Sheltering under the storm,” Penagos demonstrated not only her talent for producing important research, but the ability to convey the results in an impactful manner.
UMSL Innovation Center celebrates official grand opening
The newly renovated and newly renamed facility has already made an impact, not just on the UMSL campus but the community as a whole.
Eye on UMSL: Swag prep
The annual Information Systems and Technology Alumni Social is planned, budgeted, marketed and organized from conception through execution by students in Damon Walker’s class.
12th annual International Business Case Competition draws talent from across the country
The three-person team from UMSL finished third in the competition, which focused on creating an innovative marketing strategy and marketing plan for Dot Foods.
Eric Zhang pursues passion for piano while also studying supply chain management
The dual major won last year’s UMSL Young Artist Competition and was the featured performer at this year’s Founders Celebration.
Alum Georgeann McLemore returns to share her success story with current students
UMSL Teaching Professor Michael Costello invited McLemore back to show his students what is possible when they embrace opportunities offered by the university.
MasterCard VP Regina McWilliams’ DBA research accepted for journal publication
For McWilliams, having her research published in the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management was a way of honoring Bettina Casad, the original chair of her dissertation committee.
Supply Chain symposium breaks new ground in its sixth year
Each of the four sessions at the 2025 symposium partnered UMSL faculty members with industry experts to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Supply chain department research helps Beauty Supply Refresh adjust to market fluctuations
Zahra Rahmati and Sowmya Kumpatla developed a mathematical optimization model to help the company revamp its supplier selection decisions to adjust to a quickly changing marketplace.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces first-ever All-Campus Pitch Competition
The EIC will offer pitch workshops to help student participants refine their proposals before the competitions start in the spring semester.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman explores the ‘maybe’ problem
Grossman and his research collaborators found motivated reasoning as one of the root causes of why invitees so often respond to invitations with ‘maybe’ instead of a definitive ‘yes’ or ‘no.’
Finance Career Conference offers students opportunity to lead panel, fireside chat sessions
Haley Rives, the managing director at Asset Consulting Group and a mentor for UMSL’s RISE Academy, was the keynote speaker at the event.
Information systems student Matt Garland already working as QA analyst at Weissman
Alum Greg Shafer, who serves on UMSL’s Information Systems and Technology Advisory Board, helped connect Garland with his future employer.
Student Investment Trust portfolio eclipses $1 million plateau
The value of the UMSL fund has nearly doubled over the past two years, with students in each of the three methodology groups each beating market averages in that time frame.
Eye on UMSL: Opportunities abound
The Ed G. Smith College of Business’ “Skills for the Future” event gave students the chance to connect with academic advisors, career and professional development staff and faculty members.
Susan TeStroete, Eboni Valentine and Derik Holtmann 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 DBA program leaves its mark on Engaged Management Scholarship Conference
UMSL DBA students authored 36% of all papers submitted to the premier event, which was held on the campus of Pepperdine University.
Accounting department offers valuable opportunities for career connections to local firms
The Accounting Club’s ‘Launch Your Career’ event featured 11 UMSL accounting alumni representing their firms as they dispensed advise and answered students’ questions.
Stephen Moehrle, Michael Nichols and Lee Slocum named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Study abroad program to Oxford University includes local Shakespeare influence
UMSL students spent two weeks in England, staying at Christ Church College, soaking up the local history and attending lectures and presentations with a pre-law focus.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
MBA alum and former UMSL golfer Manon Labeur finds success at Commerce Trust
Labeur, whose time on the course with UMSL included a hole-in-one and an appearance in 2022 NCAA Division II Championships, is a senior private client advisor associate at Commerce Trust.
UMSL’s Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence set to open for fall semester
The Center is founded on three pillars – research, education and outreach – and designed to increase the visibility and impact of UMSL’s award-winning supply chain department.
Accounting alum Kerrie McKenna-Forbes celebrates 15 years at Bank of America
McKenna-Forbes worked three jobs while taking classes – including Pierre Laclede Honors College classes – as she earned her accounting degree from UMSL.
Accelerated Master’s student Grant Ebert filling big shoes as Accounting Club president
Ebert, who has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program the past two years, finished an audit internship at CliftonLarsenAllen this summer.
Supply Chain PhD student Juana Jaramillo-Rios completes prestigious summer program at University of Antwerp
Jaramillo-Rios also had the opportunity to represent UMSL with a presentation at the Student Honor Panel at the Transportation Research Board Conference on Marine Security.
Alum Sandra Van Trease honored as Director To Watch by Director & Boards magazine
Van Trease is being recognized for her exemplary work as a board member for multiple companies and organizations since retiring from BJC HealthCare in 2020.
For second consecutive year, three UMSL accounting students awarded prestigious $15,000 PCAOB scholarship
To be eligible for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board award, students must carry a GPA of 3.3 or higher and be nominated by faculty members.
May graduate Carli Knopf takes international experience to Disney College Program
During her time at UMSL, Knopf studied international business and Japanese, and spent a year studying abroad at Rikkyo University in Tokyo.
Business alum Ryan Bowman ready to hit ground running with Terrace Wealth
Bowman, who earned his BSBA from UMSL in 2013, served two tours of duty in Iraq with the United States Army after graduating from Francis Howell Central High School.
Master’s grad Shiori Kaji has audit accounting role lined up with Anders CPA
Kaji, whose parents traveled from Japan for the UMSL commencement ceremony in May, wants to use her accounting degree to advance the cause of conservation biology.
UMSL names College of Business after accomplished alum and marketing industry leader Ed G. Smith
The Ed G. Smith College of Business will accelerate UMSL’s ability to attract, educate and support more students to earn business degrees and enter the workforce as highly skilled professionals.
International Business grad Max Hood learned to ‘lean in’ to UMSL opportunities
Hood’s dedicated involvement with the University Program Board, the Office of Student Involvement and UMSL’s social media channels made a big impact on campus.
Student marshal Ruman Singh excited to start doctoral program in computer science at UMSL
Singh, who has carried a 4.0 through his time in the master’s program, chose UMSL to kickstart his career change.
Accounting grad Abby Foust is law school-bound
Foust, who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College, went on three study abroad trips during her time at UMSL.
Addison Eaker starting new job at Wells Fargo while pursuing Accelerated Master’s degree in fintech
Eaker, who graduated magna cum laude with her BSBA, served as president of the Finance Club and was an integral part of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
Justin Bennett becomes first UMSL DBA graduate with geospatial-focused research
Bennett, the co-founder of Pinnacle Business Strategies, got his start in the geospatial field when he enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school.
Inspired by UMSL study abroad trip, information systems graduate Sean Davis preparing for move to Rotterdam
After earning his UMSL degree, Davis is picking back up his career as a software developer and plans to use the DAFT visa to facilitate his move to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
With tweaked format, Midwest Digital Marketing Conference informs, entertains growing crowds
With an increased attendance of nearly 700 participants, the 13th annual MDMC focused more on offering higher-level roundtables and masterclass sessions as opposed to introductory talks.
Sgt. Clayton Fair makes impact at UMSL while earning graduate certificate in accounting
Wanting to earn his accounting certificate and become a better financial fraud investigator, Fair wound up sharing his experience and expertise with other students as Beta Alpha Psi president.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
DBA grad Jesse Core produces eye-opening large-scale field experiment with Harps Foods
Core, founder of Scarlet Letter Brewing Company, conducted research at Harps Foods locations aimed at finding out if giving emerging brands more shelf space could increase overall sales for the retailer.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
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