McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
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New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
MBA graduate Rebecca Bechtel swimming headfirst into post-UMSL career with job at Deloitte
Bechtel reached the Great Lakes Valley Conference finals all five of her seasons with the UMSL women’s swimming team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
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.
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.
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In just a few days the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus will be buzzing again with thousands of people, including about 1,200 new students.
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Michael Acid will soon spend two months helping with coral reef conservation efforts as he prepares to develop his own sustainable clothing line.
Dan Isom to share message for young leaders while commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
The Endowed Professor of Policing and the Community will deliver the keynote address at Hazelwood’s 15th annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.
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One of UMSL’s first-ever transfer students, alumna Laura George also remembers giving the university’s first senior recital back in 1969.
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Difference makers: 16 UMSL student stories for 2016
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Knowing languages and cultures gives French and business double major the edge at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Newly graduated UMSL alumna Sarah Rizzo will soon put her cross-cultural skills to good use at the multinational corporation.
Writing the divide: North St. Louisan, MFA alumnus wins RAC artist fellowship
Ron Austin is one of 10 local artists to receive a $20,000 artist fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission.
MFA students launch lively Natural Bridge podcast now available on iTunes
With three episodes already set to stream and download, the new podcast is envisioned as a companion to the literary journal published twice a year.
Water expert Natalie Johnson new executive director of Save the Dunes
The UMSL alumna will put to work her dual degrees in biology and education to help save the Indiana dunes and lakeshore.
Interdisciplinary studies grad looks toward med school, volunteers with local immigrants
Ageena Hass says the greatest joy of returning to school as an older adult is simple – it’s the privilege of getting to sit still and learn.
21-year-old music grad leaves college with no regrets and lots of lessons
Illinois resident Marta Kersulis credits UMSL faculty members with helping her grow as a pianist – and as a person.
Dec. 17 commencement features 3 ceremonies, 3 honorary degrees and 1,000 graduates
UMSL welcomes new graduates into the ranks of 96,000 alumni while honoring and hearing from local successes.
Public policy administration grad already applying his knowledge as Pine Lawn alderman
Elwyn Walls was elected to the board in April as part of a three-person slate hoping to improve government practices in the north St. Louis County suburb.
Top hospital, top choice: New nursing grad looks forward to working at Barnes-Jewish
Michelle Arrington is one of nearly 50 graduating College of Nursing students who already have their post-college jobs lined up.
Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work
Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.
Chancellor Tom George named honorary co-chair for EncounterPoint in Ferguson
The event aimed to foster relationship-building and social justice-enhancing partnerships across the St. Louis region.
Eye on UMSL: Last autumn leaf
This campus photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in the Eye on UMSL Flickr album.
Student center manager, history prize winner, translator: Meet graduating senior James Bragado
Finishing up degrees in both history and French at UMSL this fall, he’s become a familiar face in the Millennium Student Center as senior student facilities manager.
Leaf pattern, auxin levels and more shape grad’s research projects, path to molecular biology career
Stephanie Theiss did research on campus and at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center while also serving as president of the UMSL Biological Society.
A sweet deal: Sicilian graduate studies sugar chemistry, lands Monsanto job
Salvatore Pistorio will be a chemist II at Monsanto after recreating sugar molecules at UMSL using chemical synthesis and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Black Lives Matter panel tackles tough questions, creates space for positive discourse
Social justice experts, students, faculty and staff recently gathered together at UMSL to promote unity and healing and push for change.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The men’s basketball team picked up a pair of victories, including a home win over Trevecca Nazarene helped by Hunter Reine’s third double-double.
Soccer teammates Joe Rund, Evan Garrad earn recognition as Academic All-Americans on way to medical school
UMSL was one of two men’s soccer programs nationally to put two players on the Division II Academic All-America First Team.
Engineering creative spirit: Emma Seidel builds eclectic foundation, lands job
Nidec Motor Corporation will welcome her on board after she graduates this December.
Women’s Chorale members mentor young St. Louis singers all semester, put on unique concert
Culminating in this week’s performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, the community-oriented effort was initiated by UMSL faculty member Gail Fleming.
Aspiring young entrepreneurs workshop ideas in mock business accelerator
Dan Lauer and Charles Hoffman offered Normandy Middle School students an early start in innovative thinking.
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.
Technology conference sheds light on the future of cybersecurity
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Economics graduate Majana Reis among women featured in The Resilient Souls Project
The photography exhibit tells stories of survival, including Reis’. She fled civil war in Bosnia as a teenager and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UMSL.
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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.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams got off to 1-1 starts in GLVC play while the swimming teams combined to set 15 school records.
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.
Future students will soar higher with the Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship
UMSL’s Alan Byrd recently spoke with The St. Louis American about the new scholarship, which aims to attract talented local students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
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Professor Frank Grady and his Chaucer class react as one of the students makes a trenchant and amusing observation about a 14th-century tragic romance.
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.
Navigating the UMSL campus just got easier
Its 470 acres are now interactive, searchable and mobile-friendly thanks to a new campus map created by the university’s web team.
Media Coverage: November 2016
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UMSL first stop for incoming UM System president
During his campus visit this week, Mun Choi shared a collaborative vision that emphasizes student empowerment and community partnerships.
Political science department aims to prepare students for changing world with new international relations degree
The program is the first of its kind in the UM System, and it will take advantage of a wealth of international expertise that already exists at UMSL.
Teacher of the Year connects students to the past, empowers them for the future
By constantly working to consider history from multiple perspectives, Rob Good hopes his students develop their own sense of purpose and citizenship.
Alongside local teens, Matthew Washausen merges music and design, plans Dec. 16 showcase
For his senior capstone project, the UMSL graphic design student has been working with the young artists on the poster series “Audio Chroma: The Power of Music and Design.”
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.
Education alumna leads National Institute for STEM Education
Judith Zimny graduated from UMSL with a master’s degree in educational leadership in 1983. She was recently named vice president of NISE.
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