Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
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Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Natissia Small helping prepare girls for future success as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
Small stepped into the role of CEO in April 2023 after nearly 28 years working at UMSL, most recently as vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration.
Associate Professor Emerita Chikako Usui honored by Japanese government for outstanding contribution to Japan-U.S. relations
A former president of the Japan America Society of St. Louis, Usui has spent her career building Japanese cultural awareness in St. Louis.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
Adam McBrady honored with Friendship Award from Japan America Society of St. Louis
The history alum helped drive collaboration between Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Masumi Sake on a beer to commemorate JASSTL’s 50th anniversary.
University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.
University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.
University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two CASE Best of District VI Awards in design
The design team was honored for UMSL Magazine as well as the Discover MORE Admitted Student Kit.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two CASE Best of District VI Awards in design
The design team was honored for UMSL Magazine as well as the Discover MORE Admitted Student Kit.
UMSL Marketing and Communications wins two CASE Best of District VI Awards in design
The design team was honored for UMSL Magazine as well as the Discover MORE Admitted Student Kit.
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Doctoral student Matt Austin tries to unlock mystery behind bumblebee populations
The third-year doctoral student in biology is trying to solve why some species are in increasing danger of dying off while others thrive.
Lions, tigers and alumni zoo administrators…oh my! Jeff Ettling and Kevin Hertell became leaders of zoos
Sedgwick County Zoo and Micke Grove Zoo each named a UMSL alumnus to its top administrative role.
Pat Tillman Scholar Heath McClung sets sights on next-generation prosthetics
One of about 2 million amputees in the U.S., the UMSL student notes that the population is expected to grow with the rise of Type 2 diabetes among baby boomers.
Jennifer McKnight’s new class pairs design students with dementia patients
Every UMSL course that she teaches demands a lot from her graphic design students, and the one she piloted over the summer was no exception.
A look into the lives of international students who choose UMSL
Several international students share their experiences at an American university in a Midwest city.
See the ball, hit the ball: Optometrist Ed Bennett treats Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham
Bennett monitors Pham’s vision and fits his contact lenses to help keep the athlete’s game strong.
After breaking glass ceiling in mayor’s office, UMSL alumna Lyda Krewson aims to expand city’s revitalization successes
A degree from UMSL helped Krewson launch her first career, in accounting, in 1977.
5 couples who found lasting love at UMSL share their stories of meeting on campus
A cherry tree, chance encounters and more make up the stories of five couples whose relationships started on campus and blossomed into lifelong love.
Niquita Loftis climbs ladder in federal probation department
Loftis completed her fourth UMSL degree – a PhD in criminology and criminal justice – in the spring while settling into a supervisor position at the office in Las Vegas.
In the spotlight: The Italian American philosopher at UMSL
A professor at the university since 2005, Gualtiero Piccinini works primarily in philosophy of mind with an eye toward psychology, neuroscience and computer science.
Partnership with Express Scripts has computer science students developing projects the company can license and use
The program is one example of how collaboration between the pharmacy benefit management company and the university is benefiting students.
Nick Husbye’s literacy clinic gets students teaching sooner
The innovative partnership with Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex has UMSL’s undergraduate preservice teachers and young children learning from each other.
Elderly needing care, students gaining experience: College of Nursing and Delmar Gardens team up
The two institutions have united to nurture both students’ clinical skills and the aging population of patients who need them.
Soul musician Brian Owens returns to a campus he never really left
The UMSL alumnus recently joined the Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative as its community music artist in residence, and the role is suiting him well so far.
Football, paramedic career, UMSL chemistry lead Chris Tipton to med school
Paramedic medicine inspired Tipton to pursue a master’s degree in chemistry at UMSL. His next step takes him back to his undergraduate alma mater.
A life well lived: Stories from the first graduating class in celebration of its 50th reunion
Hear nine members of the class of 1967 share their memories of a budding campus and their adventures in the decades since.
Hats off! UMSL graduated record number of students in 2016
UMSL students earned a total of 3,199 degrees this year with 632 of those degrees earned by underrepresented minority students.
In her own words: Actor and director Jacqueline Thompson finds empowerment on stage, fosters healing in audiences
Genuine connection with audience members comes first for the assistant professor of theater.
Teach in 12: Pivoting careers and talent where they’re needed – in the classroom
The innovative teacher certification program helps future educators take an accelerated path through training.
Compassionate care earns nursing alumna Julius Beck recognition
The 2015 graduate received a DAISY Award for her efforts on behalf of one of her patients at Mercy Hospital.
RubinBrown partner Steven Harris: National accounting leader with local heart
At RubinBrown and as chairman of the board of the National Association of Black Accountants, he aims to cultivate the next generation of business professionals.
First impressions: Several new students reflect on their earliest days at UMSL
Sherell Adams (pictured), Adis Handanovic and Kendall Buchman discuss the warmth and support they’ve found as new members of the Triton community.
Instruments from past inspire double major Dana Channell’s future
A perfect summer internship opportunity sent the UMSL junior on an exploration that was equal parts music and archaeology.
Women in science: 3 science departments, 3 women chairs
Wendy Olivas, Erika Gibb and Cynthia Dupureur serve as the UMSL department chairs for biology, physics and astronomy, and chemistry and biochemistry, respectively.
The St. Louis Mercantile Library: 170 years and counting
It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.
There from the beginning: Biz wiz, Alumni Association president gets new inclusive membership model rolling
Kirk Richter assumed the UMSL Alumni Association presidency in July 2015. His new role coincides with the rollout of the association’s non-dues-paying membership model.
UMSL optometrist offers new contact lens technology for all eye shapes, sizes
EyePrintPRO is a contact lens designed to match the exact contours of the individual eye, making contact lenses an option for those with irregularly shaped corneas.
UMSL alumni bring renewable ‘energy highway’ to Midwest
John Waterhouse and Kasey Woods are two of the three project managers overseeing construction of a 385-mile, high-voltage power line coming to the region.
In her own words: Navy pilot turned accounting professor talks aviation, teaching
Before she joined the accounting faculty at UMSL, Michele Meckfessel was a commander in the U.S. Navy, which frequently deployed her for counter drug operations.
Brains. Shoes. Choices. Cameron Roark excels at UMSL
The graduating senior is a two-term president of the Student Government Association, criminology and criminal justice major, mentor and frequent user of Dr. Seuss quotes.
Amy Hunter promotes understanding, peace through courage and activism
Amy Hunter fights for equality in St. Louis and beyond while pursuing a doctorate in social justice.
Love for Syria, children’s health inspires pre-med student Alaa Kuziez
After fleeing her home country’s civil war while in high school, Alaa Kuziez landed in Missouri and faced big decisions in a totally new place.
The Current, past and present: Student newspaper celebrates 50 years
Small, independent and nearly as old as UMSL itself, the newspaper that has regularly filled campus racks since 1966 marks a major milestone this year.
K.C. Strittmater helps Bolduc House Museum survive Missouri floods, renew commitment to history
K.C. Strittmater learned disaster management after flooding hit the Bolduc House Museum in Ste. Geneviève, Mo.
Gordmans CEO chose UMSL for accounting program, outstanding value
Accounting alumnus Andrew Hall became president and chief executive officer of Gordmans, an Omaha-based apparel and home décor chain, in August 2014.
UMSL achieves another milestone with CASE awards for marketing and communications excellence
CASE has honored UMSL with its two first-ever gold platinum awards for outstanding achievement, part of a record-tying four golds among its 11 total awards.
Student-athletes, great students
Take a look at some of the numbers generated by the 13 UMSL Tritons teams over the course of the 2014-2015 seasons.
Alumna Martha Philipp spreads wellness across campus, community she loves
“My whole goal was bringing yoga to the Normandy [Mo.] community,” says Philipp, a lifelong resident of north St. Louis County.
IS professor Shaji Khan creates cybersecurity lab to address demand, create information security professionals
Khan became interested in cybersecurity while earning his doctorate in information systems from UMSL.
Saving the planet one ecologist at a time
UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.
You belong: All alumni, all members of UMSL Alumni Association
A shift away from a dues-paying model to an open, all-inclusive membership means that all 92,000 alumni, by virtue of their UMSL degrees alone, are members of the association.
A little TLC for the hall that’s seen it all
Benton Hall was the first new building built on campus and is now slated for $25 million in renovations to classrooms, study areas, collaborative venues and student spaces.
UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools
Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.
Better learning through beer, zombies and HBO television: Nontraditional courses have proven popular with UMSL students
Students Brandon Garrison and Taylor Obst work on a batch of beer they’re brewing for the UMSL course Beer Brewing: Chemical and Biochemical Principles.
Nursing alumna Kenya Haney: Fierce leader, minority health-care advocate
The nursing alumna is the director of Cardiology Services and Respiratory Care Services at both Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.
Shaping up: New rec center strengthens heart of campus
UMSL’s student-driven Recreation and Wellness Center adds serious value and serious fun to the campus and the surrounding community.
Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough honored for leading United Way of Greater St. Louis
He was recently named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Most Successful 40 Under 40” honorees.
Remembering UMSL’s first and only palace
Table tennis tournaments were a regular thing on campus at The Fun Palace before it closed in 1984.
Alumna puts Japanese skills to work upon return from Tokyo
Rosella Ledermann speaks Japanese as a Harley-Davidson sales representative for international customers.
Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience
As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.
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- UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
- Helena Marvin, Lori Curtis and Daniel Gerth receive UMSL Hero Awards
- Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
- Eye on UMSL: Work in progress
- Provost Steven Berberich announces 17 faculty promotions for the 2024-25 academic year
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