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.
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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.
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.
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.
Eye on UMSL: Peak performance
University Singers and Vocal Point performed together in a concert last month to close out the spring semester.
Eye on UMSL: Peak performance
University Singers and Vocal Point performed together in a concert last month to close out the spring semester.
Eye on UMSL: Peak performance
University Singers and Vocal Point performed together in a concert last month to close out the spring semester.
Media Coverage: May 2025
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.
Media Coverage: May 2025
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.
Media Coverage: May 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Media Coverage: July 2021
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.
Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.
New agreement helps St. Charles Community College business students transfer credits seamlessly to UMSL
Under the agreement, 64 credit hours taken at SCC will transfer to the business administration degree program at UMSL.
Why we’re excited to return to campus
After the 2020-21 school year, Tritons are ready to make a triumphant return to campus.
Optometry student Patrick Stifter makes an impact through role as AOSA treasurer
Stifter is proud to have helped launch the AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grants, which is intended to help minority students enter the profession.
UMSL faculty and staff bring volunteers to the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam
Assistant Teaching Professor Dana Klar led a team that created children’s programming, assisted artists and fed the community during the event.
Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship
Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.
Educators from across St. Louis take part in IT Career Summit hosted by UMSL
The three-day summit highlighted the role that K-12 educators can play inspiring students to pursue IT careers and offering them training to be successful.
Eye on UMSL: Let us show you around
Senior social work major Brittney Parker led a group of students from Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, on a tour on July 14, pausing in front of the UMSL Triton Store.
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.
CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior
A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program.
STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research
Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.
Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent
Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.
Eye on UMSL: Convenient care
The convenience of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at UMSL brought student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda to campus last Wednesday.
UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour
The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus.
Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide
Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India.
Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology
Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.
Roxanne Vandermause named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Vandermause has served as interim dean since January 2020 and now looks forward to steering the college through a period of growth in her permanent role.
Ask an Expert: Amber Reinhart on vaccine hesitancy and persuasive health messaging
Reinhart advocates for clear, consistent and transparent messages and shares the best ways to change minds.
Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media
Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.
Eye on UMSL: Campus improvements
Crews were hard at work last week carrying out the demolition of Bellerive Hall on South Campus as part of UMSL’s plan to consolidate its footprint and reduce deferred maintenance.
Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy
Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.
Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship
Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.
Video: Why it is important to invest in your community’s diverse entrepreneurs
Flipstik’s Akeem Shannon discusses how creating a diverse and inclusive business community starts by providing educational support and proper resources.
Media Coverage: June 2021
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.
Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection
Three international students from Nepal (from left) Dhanbir Lingden, Ganesh Shrestha and Saroj Kafle stroll through North Campus after a grocery run.
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
Video: Helping students transition to college, especially first-gen students, helps build an inclusive workforce
Natissia Small discusses UMSL’s Bridge Program, which helps students in grades 9-12 successfully transition to college.
D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students
Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs at his alma mater.
Bird Skins Workshop helps biology students get up-close look at feathered fliers
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries organized the workshop, which taught students how to taxidermize migratory birds donated by the St. Louis Audubon Society.
UMSL’s Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center to receive $1.5 million in state funding
Gov. Mike Parson signed the FY22 state operating budget bills on Wednesday evening that directed funding to assist with the $7 million project.
Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri
College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.
Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’
During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.
Renamed Geospatial Collaborative working to foster research collaboration to address community needs
The center is helping facilitate connections with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and geographic information system-related companies in St. Louis.
Tritons student-athletes excel academically during a challenging year
A record 150 UMSL student-athletes earned Academic All-GLVC honors, including 19 who posted 4.0 GPAs throughout the academic year.
New Student Organizations Coordinator Michaela Wells committed to fostering community among UMSL students
Wells had been working as a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Involvement and earned a master’s in higher education administration from UMSL in May.
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL graduates among Business of Pride Award honorees
Keyne Quiroga-Anania, who earned a bachelor’s in education, and Gary Mudd, who received an MBA, are recipients of the inaugural award.
UMSL ranks first in Missouri in Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list
The publication also ranked UMSL No. 37 nationally out of 366 institutions, marking the seventh straight year the university finished in the top 50.
New Triton Student Advocacy and Care initiative highlights student-parent success stories
Student Parent Success Stories features the personal and academic journeys of 10 exceptional UMSL students with children.
White House cites UMSL criminologists’ research while announcing new strategy to combat gun violence, other crime
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Richard Rosenfeld and doctoral student Ernesto Lopez have been studying the rise in violent crime over the past year.
Online MBA to help busy adults advance in their careers with degree in 18 months
The fully online, cohort-based program provides teaching and support from expert faculty members and can be completed in 18 months.
Veteran Brad Cary builds passion for ocular disease career in UMSL College of Optometry
Cary decided to become an optometrist after serving in the Army Nurse Corps and then working as a civilian nurse.
How university researchers bring ‘fresh insight, lower cost’ to businesses of every size, industry
Research Enabled, led by staff at UMSL, is an online portal that facilitates matches between industry needs and research solutions.
August graduate Gabriela Hernandez takes indirect path to biology degree, has plans for PhD
Hernandez has landed a position as a lab assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center and will begin applying to doctoral programs this fall.
Eye on UMSL: No peeking
Research assistant Riaz Zaidi stood by and observed a group of K-12 students from Girls’ Inc. as they performed a blindfolded exercise in the Ed Collabitat.
Kay Hood selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During her yearlong assignment, Hood will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Associate professor’s role in Shakespeare In the Park production of King Lear is a hometown honor
Jacqueline Thompson is performing in Shakespeare In The Park’s “King Lear” until June 27.
Super involved Lauren Dermody finds passion and love in UMSL College of Optometry
Dermody discovered specialties and studies such as low vision and pharmacology but also her fiancé – optometry student Matthew Falconer.
Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis
A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.
Justine Patterson, Loyola Harvey and Mike Toohey receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
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