Garretson’s role involves analyzing everything from site infrastructure to workforce demographics to tax structures.
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At Greater St. Louis, Inc., UMSL alum Kylee Garretson attracts companies to invest in St. Louis
Garretson’s role involves analyzing everything from site infrastructure to workforce demographics to tax structures.
At Greater St. Louis, Inc., UMSL alum Kylee Garretson attracts companies to invest in St. Louis
Garretson’s role involves analyzing everything from site infrastructure to workforce demographics to tax structures.
Over too soon: Top-seeded UMSL volleyball team falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to end magical season
The Tritons still accomplished a lot, with 19 consecutive victories, an unbeaten conference record and their first GLVC Tournament title.
UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center delivers diverse pathways to prepare the workforce of tomorrow
With a new location on the UMSL campus, the AWC offers everything from collaborative educational agreements with corporate partners to short-term skill development.
UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center delivers diverse pathways to prepare the workforce of tomorrow
With a new location on the UMSL campus, the AWC offers everything from collaborative educational agreements with corporate partners to short-term skill development.
UMSL’s Advanced Workforce Center delivers diverse pathways to prepare the workforce of tomorrow
With a new location on the UMSL campus, the AWC offers everything from collaborative educational agreements with corporate partners to short-term skill development.
3 questions with Karen Boleska, director of the sport management program
Boleska, who is also an associate teaching professor, launched the sport management program in 2020 and has worked hard to give UMSL students hands-on experiences in the industry.
3 questions with Karen Boleska, director of the sport management program
Boleska, who is also an associate teaching professor, launched the sport management program in 2020 and has worked hard to give UMSL students hands-on experiences in the industry.
3 questions with Karen Boleska, director of the sport management program
Boleska, who is also an associate teaching professor, launched the sport management program in 2020 and has worked hard to give UMSL students hands-on experiences in the industry.
Through hands-on learning, UMSL’s new School of Engineering helps meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri
The new school not only helps the university meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri but also gives students access to the only public engineering school in eastern Missouri.
Through hands-on learning, UMSL’s new School of Engineering helps meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri
The new school not only helps the university meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri but also gives students access to the only public engineering school in eastern Missouri.
Through hands-on learning, UMSL’s new School of Engineering helps meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri
The new school not only helps the university meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri but also gives students access to the only public engineering school in eastern Missouri.
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Sherell Adams (pictured), Adis Handanovic and Kendall Buchman discuss the warmth and support they’ve found as new members of the Triton community.
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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.
UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back
Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.
Rochelle Henderson’s numbers change patients’ lives
She earned her doctorate in political science at UMSL and is now the senior director of health services at Express Scripts in St. Louis.
Voices of Ferguson
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., on Aug. 9 changed the St. Louis region forever.
In his own words: Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life
The center’s goal, he says, is to help people in public life move further up that scale toward ideal statesmanship.
Building the UMSL brand
Take a look at efforts to build the UMSL brand in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.
Softball ranked No. 13 in NFCA DII Preseason Poll
The UMSL Tritons, ranked No. 13 in the final poll of the 2014 season, are coming off a program best 49-8 record, advancing to the NCAA Midwest Super Regional.
Record 4 UMSL marketing, communications productions win top higher ed honors
Call it “bragging rights,” but when compared against our geographic peers, few do it better than UMSL, according to the recently announced CASE Awards.
14 UMSL photos from 2014
When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.
UMSL lays foundation for leaders
A strong work ethic and business acumen pushed Joe Gorder up the ladder at Valero Energy Corp., where he was named president and chief executive officer in May.
Hannah Perryman will strike you out
The sophomore pitcher for UMSL’s softball team smashed the program’s record with 760 career strikeouts in two seasons.
UMSL Newman Center turns 50
The center remains a place of social gathering, where service and faith and sharing experiences build a warm community for students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Link in with UMSL|ASK
Alumni Sharing Knowledge, the phrase behind the acronym, is the basis for the new LinkedIn group formed and managed by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Community Relations.
UMSL criminologist partners with St. Louis police to reduce crime
The idea was simple: create a partnership that would improve public safety in St. Louis. But how? Enter Richard Rosenfeld.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
UMSL sets record for gifts and pledges
An infographic breaks down UMSL’s best fundraising year.
A look at UMSL’s influential advisory group: The Chancellor’s Council
When UMSL Chancellor Tom George has a tough decision to make, he has an august panel of experts at his fingertips.
In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty
Authors, editors and translators include Frank Grady, Ruth Iyob, Kurt Schreyer and Steve Rowan.
White House honors alumna for STEM outreach to minorities
In the lab or behind a lectern, scientist Danielle Lee is usually in the minority. Rarely does she see people who resemble her.
Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree
For years she worked on policy initiatives and advising associations and task forces, so acquiring a legal degree made sense to her.
Down but never out: Scholarship helps student finish degree
The Finish Your Degree Scholarship aided nursing student Laquisha Robinson in finishing her BSN at UMSL.
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