The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
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Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
Expanded Anchor Accelerator internship program offers immersive entrepreneurial experience to UMSL students
The expanded program from the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center offers students an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with both founders and mentors.
First-year optometry student Luke Pellegrino builds on passion for working with low-vision patients by raising a puppy for Dogs Inc
In addition to his studies, Pellegrino is teaching the puppy basic cues and exposing her to new environments.
First-year optometry student Luke Pellegrino builds on passion for working with low-vision patients by raising a puppy for Dogs Inc
In addition to his studies, Pellegrino is teaching the puppy basic cues and exposing her to new environments.
First-year optometry student Luke Pellegrino builds on passion for working with low-vision patients by raising a puppy for Dogs Inc
In addition to his studies, Pellegrino is teaching the puppy basic cues and exposing her to new environments.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL designated ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for fifth time
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA recognized 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia on the 2025-26 list.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Leo Baudry led the 25th-ranked men’s golf team to a fourth-place showing in the Findlay Spring Invitational after finishing in a tie for fifth on the individual leaderboard.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Leo Baudry led the 25th-ranked men’s golf team to a fourth-place showing in the Findlay Spring Invitational after finishing in a tie for fifth on the individual leaderboard.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Leo Baudry led the 25th-ranked men’s golf team to a fourth-place showing in the Findlay Spring Invitational after finishing in a tie for fifth on the individual leaderboard.
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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.
Video: Meeting the needs of the business community through education
Dean Joan Phillips discusses how the College of Business Administration works to align its programs to ensure students graduate with the skills they need for success.
Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration
Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.
Counseling PhD student Zori Paul wins minority fellowship award
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Paul $20,000 for her PhD research on bisexual+ women of color.
Eye on UMSL: Summer reading
A student takes a book from the new Free Little Library created from a repurposed The Current student newspaper box in the Quad.
Sotheby’s cites UMSL professor’s academic research in $92 million sale of Botticelli painting
The auction house listed Kurt Schreyer’s book, “Shakespeare’s Medieval Craft: Remnants of the Mysteries on the London Stage” as an expert source in the record-setting sale.
Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines
The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.
UMSL to host St. Louis County COVID-19 vaccination clinic starting Friday through end of July
The clinic in the Millennium Student Center will provide vaccinations Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sharon Pruitt-Young showcases versatility at UMSL in writing career
Now an editor for National Public Radio, the English alumna got her start at UMSL with The Current and Brain Stew.
Eye on UMSL: Clear vision
New wall art on the side of the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Patient Care Center alerts motorists to the compassionate and expert care UMSL Eye Care provides its patients.
Andreia Figueiredo following passion for biology, bees to earn PhD at UMSL
Figueiredo, a native of São Luís, Brazil, has been researching color vision in orchid bees with support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center.
Litmag, campus publications showcase creativity and resilience during extraordinary school year
The latest edition of Litmag features a variety of creative works that highlight moments of hope and humanity during the pandemic.
Twins Luke and Leah Ledermann’s graduation from UMSL is rooted in family
Luke earned a degree in information systems and technology and Leah in modern languages with an emphasis in Japanese.
Susan Marino named new director of UMSL Charter Schools
Marino has served as executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy since 2012 and will begin her new position in July.
Deaf student Sunshine Miles fights through perceptions to become a nurse
Sunshine Miles hopes that by becoming a nurse she’ll be able to help the Deaf community feel that they can be part of the medical world.
A decade of opportunity: Opportunity Scholars Program impacts students and St. Louis area
The all-inclusive Pierre Laclede Honors College Program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year.
DNP students Robert Bohnert and Elise Schaller examine COVID-19 guideline adherence in youth sports
Schaller and Bohnert looked at adherence during high- and low-impact sports in low- and high-income communities in St. Louis County.
UMSL BSBA students connect with Universidad Anáhuac México through COIL initiative
Students collaborated on a six-week project that spanned multiple international business disciplines such as cross-cultural leadership, marketing and supply chain management.
Organizations can and need to be engaged in addressing inequality in the St. Louis region
Businesses should be intentional about improving recruitment, hiring and career development as well as broadening the base of companies with which they do business.
Media Coverage: May 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.
Media studies major Tori Foster develops a broad range of communication skills to succeed in the digital world
Foster will graduate magna cum laude in August with a degree in media studies, a minor in digital marketing communications and a certificate in public relations.
Eye on UMSL: Family ties
Director of Alumni Engagement Phil Donato (at left) is welcoming his son Joe Donato, a 2017 criminology and criminal justice graduate, back to campus to pursue his MBA this fall.
UMSL kittens: Construction workers find fuzzy trio in Seton Hall
Construction workers discovered a trio of 6-week-old kittens in Seton Hall on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Recently opened SSM Health Express Clinic serves community from UMSL Patient Care Center
The clinic provides non-emergency care to patients 2 years and older and offers walk-in visits as well as scheduled appointments.
Dharmendra Neupane creates big solutions on a nanoscopic scale
Dharmendra Neupane’s PhD research focused on nanoporous gold’s applications in medicine and biotechnology and led to a fellowship at the FDA.
Pretend Friends: An UMSL love story blossoms into a successful design studio
Anna and Daniel Clark fell in love while studying graphic design at UMSL and have gone on to marry, have kids and form a design studio.
UMSL preparing to welcome back students for fall semester with support services, events held in person
Positive public health trends will allow students to meet face-to-face with staff and faculty members and engage with each other in on-campus activities.
Mentors, friends shape economics graduate Alyssa Leibold’s experience at UMSL
Leibold completed the BS/MA Dual Degree program and served as a research assistant for Provost Marie Mora on an NSF-funded grant project.
Eye on UMSL: Break time
Students converse in the Quad on a warm spring afternoon at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Nikki Hurless wins ACES scholarship for counseling PhD research
Hurless’ dissertation examines how personal histories of trauma affect relationships between counselor trainees and their clinical supervisors.
Doctoral student Ernesto Lopez contributes to impactful work on crime trends during COVID-19 pandemic
Lopez has worked as a research assistant for Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Rosenfeld on the Council on Criminal Justice project.
Spanish graduate Nicole Newman aspires to be bilingual therapist
Newman will enter UMSL’s MEd counseling program this fall after earning a BA in Spanish.
Graduate David McFarland balances multiple roles while earning degree in mechanical engineering
McFarland, who was a teaching assistant and on the Joint Engineering Program student advisory board, graduated with a full-time offer at Icon Mechanical.
A bout with cancer and her daughter’s graduation inspire UMSL student Beauty Cooper to renew her own education goals
Transfer student Beauty Cooper appreciates support from UMSL as she returns to college to pursue her degree while studying psychology and philosophy.
A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.
UMSL names Reggie Hill new associate vice chancellor for strategic enrollment
Hill brings 15 years of experience working in higher education enrollment management, most recently at the University of the Ozarks. He’ll start his new position July 1.
UMSL grad Hunter Campbell headed to UMKC medical school with early acceptance
The Honors College and chemistry graduate hopes to eventually return to his home of Taylor Springs, Illinois, to practice rural medicine.
Provost Marie Mora announces 28 faculty promotions for the 2021-22 academic year
Seven faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, five earned the rank of full professor and 16 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Philosophy graduate Zanyar Rojhelat’s Kurdish heritage inspires his work exploring right to self-determination
Rojhelat will pursue his PhD in philosophy at the University of Ottawa after earning his master’s degree at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Women’s golfer Emma Thorngren closed out her stellar career at last week’s NCAA Division II Championship and earned first-team All-American honors for the second time.
May graduate and nursing student Emma Melton finds meaning in finding balance
Melton will be starting a dual degree DNP program at the University of Illinois at Chicago this fall while working as a labor and delivery nurse.
Sarah Butler, Steven Vance and Lee Slocum 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.
Social work graduate Adeline S. Ibrahim educates and empowers with The Future Generation Girls
Ibrahim helps girls and young women develop self-confidence and self-esteem and also connects them to community resources.
Eye on UMSL: Chapter Champions
Hazel Erby and Rita Heard Days received Chapter Champion Awards during the African American Alumni Chapter’s annual New Graduate Recognition Ceremony.
BES graduate Madison Halbrooks champions environmental education
Halbrooks has been active in campus conservation efforts through the Environmental Adventure Organization, the Green Team and the Sustainability Office.
Doctor of Business Administration research puts alumnus James E. Jordan Jr. on path to senior leadership at USDA
Jordan was named the director of the Program Assistance Division at USDA Rural Development after completing the three-year degree program at UMSL.
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