She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
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UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
UMSL alum Laura Burkemper helps others build their brands and scale their businesses
She also recently co-authored a book, “Empathy and Understanding in Business,” with expert negotiator Chris Voss.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
John Nichols entertains through multiple media and works to diversify golf
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
Eye on UMSL: Taking the oath
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2026 graduating class recite the Optometric Oath during the 25th annual White Coat Ceremony on May 17.
UMSL Optometry graduates Mariah Strahm and Kevin Pizarro-Miller reinvigorate passion for humanitarian work in El Salvador
The recent graduates joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in San Alejo in March.
UMSL Optometry graduates Mariah Strahm and Kevin Pizarro-Miller reinvigorate passion for humanitarian work in El Salvador
The recent graduates joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in San Alejo in March.
UMSL Optometry graduates Mariah Strahm and Kevin Pizarro-Miller reinvigorate passion for humanitarian work in El Salvador
The recent graduates joined Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Linda Marks for an I Care International clinic in San Alejo in March.
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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s and women’s basketball teams both secured narrow victories over crosstown rival Maryville, with the women overcoming a 16-point deficit.
Former Tritons golfer Stefaniya Ivanova stepping into her future, starting with job at TD Ameritrade
The December graduate from Russia was a four-time All-GLVC honoree and three-time WGCA All-American Scholar and earned degrees in mathematics and economics.
Semipro soccer star and optometry student nets attention from espnW
U.S. Army commissioned lieutenant Kailey Utley balances school with the sport she previously played as a Division I athlete at West Virginia.
Social work alumna takes seat on St. Louis County Council
Lisa Clancy, formerly the associate director of the UMSL Community Innovation and Action Center, now represents constituents from more than a dozen municipalities.
Undergraduates take first steps toward lifelong connections at Spring Involvement Expo
The event drew approximately 300 undergraduates interested in becoming involved in student organizations.
Proud to Be First Scholars Program aims to enhance opportunities for first-generation UMSL students
Economics Professor Emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose, are funding the demonstration project, which will match students with dedicated faculty mentors.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UMSL accreditation for next 10 years
The regional accrediting organization requires regular evaluations to make sure the universities it governs are living up to standards of quality and continual improvement.
UMSL volunteers deliver 373 service hours on MLK Day of Service
The 11th annual event attracted 119 volunteers who served at eight locations across the St. Louis region.
Three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Lucy Grimshaw, Whytney Clay and Victoria Franklin received the scholarship for their academic work and community involvement.
Eye on UMSL: Intersession overtime
While many students were away from campus during winter intersession, PhD candidate Mithila Bandara worked in Curators’ Professor of Chemistry Alexei Demchenko’s lab.
UMSL philosophers win nearly $1 million grant from John Templeton Foundation
Jon McGinnis and Billy Dunaway will explore writings of medieval Islamic thinkers and apply them to contemporary philosophy of religion.
Counseling student becomes published author with poetry collection
Clayton Adam Clark won the 2017 Moon City Poetry Award, leading to the publication of his collection, “A Finitude of Skin.”
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team finished off a four-game conference road swing by coming back to beat Truman State and Quincy, improving its record to 14-4 on the season.
Optometry student crafts handmade canoe and starts a family tradition
Porter Swartz, now in his second year at UMSL, cherished the opportunity to work on the project with his father and uncle during breaks from his studies.
Nursing student fights fire, saving neighbors’ dogs and home
Empowered by her nurse training, Lesley Colonia entered her neighbors’ smoke-filled unit and put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.
UMSL’s online bachelor’s program ranked among nation’s best
UMSL ranked No. 1 in Missouri and No. 29 nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.”
Conference examines impact of opioid crisis on workforce and role employers might play in solving it
“Opioids and the Workplace” featured more than two dozen speakers and brought an audience of more than 140 people to the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: Stark beauty
A towering tree outside the Arts Administration Building sat deep in snow as its branches reached skyward on a gray January day.
Members of UMSL’s Marketing and Communications team recognized for excellence
Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.
Emeritus professor’s sustainability efforts land him Creve Coeur Citizen of the Year award
Joe Martinich chairs the city’s Energy and Environment Committee and is a proponent for its Green Business Certification Program.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Freshman Kiara Stewart recorded the first double-double of her UMSL career in a come-from-behind victory at McKendree as her team salvaged a split of last week’s games.
Former social worker now makes community impact through cybersecurity research
An introductory class at UMSL inspired graduate student Adelaide Aboagye’s interest in cybersecurity.
New joint engineering Associate Dean Haiyan Cai aims to aid students
Cai brings eight years of experience as a National Science Foundation program director and UMSL chair of mathematics and computer science to the post.
The longtime leader of Fort Zumwalt is a champion for one of Missouri’s largest school districts
MEd alumnus Bernard DuBray has served as Fort Zumwalt School District superintendent for the past 34 years and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
UMSL alumnus stands out in his St. Louis County precinct as the only Bosnian-speaking officer
Adis Fajic’s path to the police force began with the criminology and criminal justice degree he earned at UMSL in 2012.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team snapped a 15-game losing streak against Southern Indiana on Saturday after pushing No. 1 Bellarmine to the limit in a loss earlier in the week.
New exhibition to showcase work of artists with disabilities at Gallery 210
The “This is Us” exhibition from Living Arts Studio/VSA Arts of Missouri will open with a reception on Jan. 26 and run through March 17.
Media Coverage: December 2018
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Alumna and former Vice Chancellor Kathy Osborn named 2018 Citizen of the Year
Osborn, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from UMSL, is the executive director of the Regional Business Council.
Templeton Foundation awards Center for Character and Citizenship $2.4 million to further leadership development programs
The funding will help the center, housed in the UMSL College of Education, further test its Cultivating Virtue in Leaders program.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team finished its nonconference schedule with a 9-1 record and heads back into conference play by hosting top-ranked Bellarmine.
A young chemist setting a new path for his family legacy
By embarking on a chemistry doctorate at the University of Michigan last fall, alumnus Nicholas Glenn forged a new family trade.
Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!
Louie would like to wish all students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Missouri–St. Louis the happiest new year in 2019.
A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
December graduate Angie Quiroga Torres balances school and swimming while earning biology degree
The Colombia native is planning to pursue a master’s degree in environmental engineering or environmental science beginning next fall.
Inaugural medical mission trip impacts patients and providers alike
A group from the College of Optometry treated approximately 800 patients over an eight-day period on a Helping Hands Medical Missions trip to El Salvador.
Doctoral research enhances NICU operations at area hospital
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Julie Nickles examined the impact of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s switch to the single-patient-room model.
STEM programs benefiting from $1 million gift from Bayer
The first-floor lecture hall in recently renovated Benton Hall will be named for the company in recognition of its generosity.
Eye on UMSL: Mission accomplished
New UMSL graduate Everlene Falconer (center) waved to her family in the stands after walking across the stage during commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
UMSL-BJC partnership pulls Parimal Kulkarni toward career in health care
The recent PhD in Business Administration graduate is now a senior advisor of data analytics at Providence Health Care in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Biology graduate copes with loss while earning her degree, eyes future as doctor
Destiny Walker has been trying to do her father proud since his death in 2016. She hopes to enroll in an osteopathic medical school next fall after graduating on Saturday.
Answering the tough questions: Psychology graduate’s research experience inspires career in trauma studies
After three years of research experience at UMSL, Claudia Campbell hopes to continue solving unanswered psychology questions.
Student veteran Miron Clay-Gilmore plans to pursue PhD in philosophy after completing degree at UMSL
Clay-Gilmore left an impression on the faculty members in the Department of Philosophy, who named him the undergraduate student of the year.
Comic book course inspires Trista Lewis to add a major
Lewis is pursuing a degree in graphic design in addition to marketing after getting the chance to use her creativity in Professor Dan Younger’s Comics & Cartoon Illustration course.
Nursing students educate at elementary schools in ongoing service learning program
The students craft fun anti-bullying, anti-drug and health and wellness lessons and games to teach students in first through sixth grades.
Freshman legislators visit UMSL on statewide tour
The 64 newly elected members of the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri State Senate toured the UMSL Patient Care Center, science complex and Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Alumna’s personal approach to Triton care gives rise to Student Social Services
What started as a pilot program within the Office of Student Affairs is now its own department led by social work and political science alumna Robin Kimberlin.
100 Black Men honors Assistant Professor Sheila Grigsby with a Pillar Award
The nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis awarded its Pillar Award for Health and Wellness to the College of Nursing faculty member during its annual gala.
Education alumna sees her way through tragedy, parenthood to UMSL degree
Kristin Bass took some time off school following the loss of her mother and the assumption of guardian duties for her nephews, but she was determined to finish her MEd.
11 student business ideas selected for first Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator cohort
The first cohort drew 37 applications from students in six UMSL colleges and schools.
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- UMSL political scientists researching pressures faced by local election officials and decisions to remain in their roles
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