Loiterstein, a member of UMSL’s first graduating class, had planned on becoming a CPA but instead developed into one of the region’s largest wholesalers of Christmas trees.
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Alum Irwin Loiterstein enjoys more than 50-year career in Christmas trees
Loiterstein, a member of UMSL’s first graduating class, had planned on becoming a CPA but instead developed into one of the region’s largest wholesalers of Christmas trees.
Alum Irwin Loiterstein enjoys more than 50-year career in Christmas trees
Loiterstein, a member of UMSL’s first graduating class, had planned on becoming a CPA but instead developed into one of the region’s largest wholesalers of Christmas trees.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Fifth-year senior David Reynolds won the 50-yard freestyle and helped lead the Tritons to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay in Friday’s meet with Maryville and Missouri S&T.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Communication graduate Hope VanBennekom set to pursue master’s degree in security and disaster management
VanBennekom was drawn to crisis communications in the aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Michigan State University, where her daughter was then a college freshman.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
Brett Paubel carves out legacy of excellence and involvement at UMSL
Paubel, who was named UMSL’s Student Leader of the Year for 2024, has a job lined up with Big 4 accounting firm PwC after he finishes his CPA in 2025.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
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St. Louis Annual Conference on Reasons and Rationality attracts philosophers from around the globe
A group of 38 philosophers from locations as far as Brazil, Hong Kong, Stockholm and Zurich attended the conference, hosted by UMSL’s Department of Philosophy.
Sherry Fantroy-Ross, Heather Floden and Andrew Kliethermes receive UMSL Hero Awards
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.
New graduate Natalie Krauss set to pursue PhD in Medieval European History
Krauss’ first time in college ended in failure, but she returned more than a decade later with a renewed focus and graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and history.
Eye on UMSL: Spring sunset
A family paused to take in the sunset last week on the walkway outside of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
PhD graduate Christina Castellano will combine passions for teaching and women’s health as assistant teaching professor in UMSL College of Nursing
Castellano’s dissertation examined how empowerment and social support impact the postpartum experience for low-income mothers living in rural areas.
UMSL research jump starting movement to improve home repair system in St. Louis
Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials on Thursday.
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program expands college access for high school students
Over 30-plus years, UMSL’s ACP has grown into the largest dual-credit program in the state of Missouri and one of the most successful in the country.
With Pour Decisions STL, Kaje Sanford and Javia Gilliam are making cocktail culture more accessible
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMSL alumni created a mobile bar service that focuses on creating community.
UMSL selects Jessica Long-Pease to lead student affairs as vice provost
Long-Pease, who holds an EdD in higher education leadership, has nearly 20 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs.
Criminology and criminal justice graduate Hayden Steingruby hopes to enter St. Louis Police Academy
Steingruby graduated summa cum laude with both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and also earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.
UMSL volleyball standout Charlotte Richards named 2023 GLVC Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award recipient
Richards is only the second UMSL athlete – and first female – to receive the award.
DeNae Howard grows her cookie business while earning accounting degree at UMSL
Howard has been applying lessons she’s learned in accounting and entrepreneurship to strengthen her cookie business, NaeAna’s Cookies.
May graduate Emily Sigmund to enter medical physics PhD program
During her time at UMSL, Sigmund assisted with comet spectroscopy research and interned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Eye on UMSL: White coats
Members of the College of Optometry’s 2025 graduating class show off their white coats as family members and friends snap photos during Friday’s 24th Annual White Coat Ceremony.
Optometry graduate Jacob Travis learns to meet patients where they are through humanitarian work in Kansas City and Alaska
As part of his fourth-year experience, Travis spent the spring semester working in Nome, Alaska, at Last Frontier Eye Care and Tundra Health Initiative.
Former UMSL golfer Michael Block becomes feel-good story of 2023 PGA Championship
Block, who played for UMSL in the 1996-97 season, finished as the low club professional in the tournament and capped his weekend with a final-round ace on the par-3 15th.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Wilma Zanderau and Tove Brunell both received All-American recognition following the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship as the Tritons finished in 15th place.
UMSL honors new grads and young alumni at second annual New Grad Celebration
The event offered the opportunity for new grads to connect with fellow alumni over food, drinks and live music.
Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process
Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.
How a team of experts at UMSL is helping to build a culture of literacy in schools across the St. Louis area
With the help of a $5.1 million grant, the College of Education is providing professional development and literacy tools to teachers at 38 schools across the region.
Adam Presswood helps fans connect with the St. Louis Cardinals from a new perspective
Presswood, who earned a graduate degree in museum studies, now serves as the supervisor of stadium tours and museum operations for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.
UMSL kicks off commencement weekend with a Lavender Graduation celebrating LGBTQ+ graduates
A crowd of about 40 people gathered in the ED Collabitat to celebrate 13 LGBTQ+ UMSL graduates and their accomplishments.
Eye on UMSL: Senator Roy Blunt visits UMSL
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt chatted with the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Gary Kremer, University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik during a reception last Tuesday.
Litmag celebrates campus creativity with largest issue yet
About 75 members of the UMSL community gathered in the Millennium Student Center to celebrate the launch of the 35th installment of the student-run literary and art journal.
Math graduate Edmaelle Augustin joining J.P. Morgan’s Chase Leadership Development Program
Augustin is moving to Columbus, Ohio, and will begin the two-year program in July, working as an analyst through three eight-month rotations to learn about the company.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL is hosting the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships starting tomorrow and punched a ticket to be part of the field after finishing sixth in last week’s East Regional.
A trailblazer in inclusive education: UMSL’s Succeed Program celebrates 10 years transforming lives
Since its founding, Succeed has provided opportunities for UMSL students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop academic, living and vocational skills.
Richard B. Primack highlights how climate change is hitting famed Walden Pond during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture
The Boston University professor delivered last week’s lecture, presented by UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, at the Saint Louis Zoo.
UMSL alumna Israel Collier advocates for Roma minorities in Moldova
While in Moldova, she started the nonprofit ACOPERI, which advocates for Roma fleeing Ukraine and provides direct services for the displaced.
University of Missouri–St. Louis names Andrew Balkansky new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Balkansky, a longtime faculty member and administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will assume his new position on July 1.
UMSL launching competition for new alma mater, taking nominations for 60 alumni spotlights ahead of 60th anniversary celebration
Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to enter the alma mater competition or nominate successful alumni through the 60th anniversary website.
UMSL students take turn investigating financial crime in IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy
The Citizen Academy was created to expose students to the work of IRS-CI and financial crime investigations so they might consider it as a possible career.
Eye on UMSL: One last show
The Department of Art and Design showcased the work of BFA students Friday during the Senior Studio Art Capstone exhibition at Sculptureworks Ferguson.
Psychology graduate Sejla Muslic aims to support mental health among Bosnian community
Muslic, who came to the United States as a refugee from the Balkans when she was 7 months old, is also earning a certificate in children’s advocacy studies.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
UMSL students ‘Take A Paws’ to help manage stress before finals
The Office of Student Involvement partnered with Purina and Duo Dogs for a touch dog therapy event during Mental Health Awareness Month.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
Benjamin VandenBrink and Jacob Warner finished second and third in the men’s 5,000-meter run at the GLVC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Softball pitcher and biology graduate Mimi Bradley takes her passion for fitness and nutrition further with plans for medical school
Bradley will start at Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine this summer.
International Photo Contest features spectacular scenes from around the globe
Senior business major Jackson Zamora took first place for his photo of the northern lights illuminating the night sky over Tromsø, Norway.
Social work student Elexis Hubbard to put love of service to use as 2023-24 Newman Civic Fellow
As the president of UMSL’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, Hubbard has devoted much of her time to volunteering in the community.
Friends, supporters gather to celebrate upcoming renovation of University Libraries
The $12.1 million renovation project will open the building to the Quad, revitalize the interior and help better showcase the St. Louis Mercantile Library collections.
Inaugural cohort celebrates completion of UMSL Emerging Leaders Program
A total of 21 faculty and staff members from across campus made up the inaugural cohort and took part in four daylong retreats throughout the academic year.
Eye on UMSL: Capturing a legacy
Artist Nino “Tsel One” Rodriguez works on an interpretive mural conveying the breadth of work in the Department of Psychological Sciences and memorializing Bettina Casad.
UMSL’s annual Mirthweek Carnival offers food and fun for all ages
The annual event featured old-school carnival games, rides, fair food and plenty of fun.
Undergraduate Research Symposium features special performance of composer Hazel Felman’s work
Senior Shane Devine presented his senior thesis project, which consists of the first-ever biography of Felman, an annotated catalogue of all of her known works and a public performance.
Media Coverage: April 2023
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UMSL recognizes 5 alumni at annual Salute to Business Achievement Awards
The UMSL Business Alumni Chapter honored Patrick Chunn, Cathy Arshadi, Sam Ganga, Sarajeni Hammond and Rebecca Boyer for their achievements and leadership in business.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The softball team secured the No. 2 seed in this week’s Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament after splitting weekend series with sixth-ranked Indianapolis and McKendree.
Students get a chance to show off their work at annual Graduate Research Fair
Students from biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, computer science, education, political science, public policy, psychology and social work took part in the fair.
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- Biology graduate Julia Talbert working as research assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center
- McDonnell Foundation supporting St. Louis Public Radio initiative to improve dialogue across differences
- UMSL receives $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies in Missouri schools and area career centers
- New graduates celebrate their triumphs with family members, friends during fall 2024 commencement
- Language student Theresa Kallal finds meaning living life abroad in France and Spain
- College of Nursing receives funding from Missouri State Board of Nursing to develop new nurse educator certificate program
