As Bo.co’s loyal following of boba tea enthusiasts grows, Clark has started researching an urban planning concept for a self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly, walkable St. Louis community.
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MBA alum Lily Clark growing her boba tea company with bigger ideas on the horizon
As Bo.co’s loyal following of boba tea enthusiasts grows, Clark has started researching an urban planning concept for a self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly, walkable St. Louis community.
MBA alum Lily Clark growing her boba tea company with bigger ideas on the horizon
As Bo.co’s loyal following of boba tea enthusiasts grows, Clark has started researching an urban planning concept for a self-sustaining, environmentally-friendly, walkable St. Louis community.
Eye on UMSL: Honeysuckle hack
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries helps direct Pierre Laclede Honors College students working to remove invasive honeysuckle growing in the Bellerive Bird Sanctuary last Friday morning.
History Professor Minsoo Kang publishes debut novel, ‘The Melancholy of Untold History’
The postmodern saga interweaves the mythical and historical past of a fictional country, The Grand Circle, and the story of a grieving history professor in the present.
History Professor Minsoo Kang publishes debut novel, ‘The Melancholy of Untold History’
The postmodern saga interweaves the mythical and historical past of a fictional country, The Grand Circle, and the story of a grieving history professor in the present.
History Professor Minsoo Kang publishes debut novel, ‘The Melancholy of Untold History’
The postmodern saga interweaves the mythical and historical past of a fictional country, The Grand Circle, and the story of a grieving history professor in the present.
Senior Lauren Jordan’s perseverance rewarded with Women’s Transformational scholarship
Starting her own skin-care company, Lo Jordan Esthetics, allowed Jordan the flexibility to set her own schedule, creating an opportunity to pursue her business degree at UMSL.
Senior Lauren Jordan’s perseverance rewarded with Women’s Transformational scholarship
Starting her own skin-care company, Lo Jordan Esthetics, allowed Jordan the flexibility to set her own schedule, creating an opportunity to pursue her business degree at UMSL.
Senior Lauren Jordan’s perseverance rewarded with Women’s Transformational scholarship
Starting her own skin-care company, Lo Jordan Esthetics, allowed Jordan the flexibility to set her own schedule, creating an opportunity to pursue her business degree at UMSL.
UMSL students engage in ‘life-changing’ cultural exchange during Japan Study Tour
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
UMSL students engage in ‘life-changing’ cultural exchange during Japan Study Tour
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
UMSL students engage in ‘life-changing’ cultural exchange during Japan Study Tour
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
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Eye on UMSL: Flocking to campus
UMSL students land on campus this week with the hopes of incubating knowledge for future careers just like the campus geese land gracefully on Bugg Lake.
Kearsten Sakamoto finds passion for problem solving in Joint Engineering Program
Sakamoto hopes to work on solving issues such as unequal food access through transportation engineering.
Sylvia Harris, Roger Kujath and Vinita Henry named first recipients of 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.
UMSL-Nanjing partnership recognized as one of leading Chinese-Foreign Cooperative MBA Programs
MBA China and Manager Magazine ranked UMSL’s International MBA program with Nanjing University No. 11 in a pool of more than 200 programs.
PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere
Pizzella’s dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training.
Eye on UMSL: Through the looking glasses
Optometry students (from left) Amra Softic, Kristin Doerfler, Katie Wilhelmus, Taylor Ireland and Alisha Musau enjoyed a playful moment outside of Marillac Hall last week.
Jianli Pan receives “Inventor of the Year” award for patented technology to enhance security of Internet of Things systems
The technology, developed with doctoral candidate Jianyu Wang, uses blockchain and smart contracts to make IoT less vulnerable to attacks.
UMSL ranked among top 10 most affordable cybersecurity programs in the U.S.
Independent educational organization CyberDegreesEDU compiled the rankings and lauded UMSL for the quality of its programs, cybersecurity lab and scholarship opportunities.
Jason Hoeft works to jump start esports at UMSL
Esports is more popular than ever, and Hoeft hopes to create a club where students can game together and share their own interests in video games.
College of Optometry’s Carl Bassi develops $50 optics kits from unconventional materials
The kits include innovative materials that range from parts machined at UMSL to laser cat toys to the students’ trial lens sets.
Media Coverage: December 2020
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.
Humanist Ruth Kvistad hopes to help others through medicine, philosophy
An accidental injury put Honors College student Ruth Kvistad on the path to college and toward medical school.
Joan Phillips named new dean of UMSL’s College of Business Administration
Phillips has been serving as the dean of the Andreas School of Business at Barry University in Miami since 2018 and will assume her new position on March 15.
New glory for Union Station: Alumnus Steve O’Loughlin helps transform the once-dead mall and sees it through the pandemic
Under O’Loughlin’s leadership, Union Station has carved out a niche as a family entertainment destination with the St. Louis Aquarium as its centerpiece attraction.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
Biology major eyes medical school and career in emergency medicine after graduating summa cum laude
Brian Fogarty had been working as a paramedic when he decided to return to school to earn his bachelor’s degree on the way to becoming a physician.
Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system
The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.
UMSL extending competitive scholarship deadline for high school seniors to Feb. 1
There are more than 100 competitive scholarship opportunities open to first-time college students who have applied for and gained admission to UMSL.
December graduate Zaymon Harris makes a difference educating outside of the classroom
Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.
Boeing internship, MBA next up for business graduate Carmen Palencia after earning her degree
Palencia completed her BSBA in management, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
College of Nursing student marshal Hannah Williams marries and graduates in one day
Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.
Reflections upon graduation: Sarah Thomas revisits her UMSL experience through the lens of her journal
Thomas is earning her degree in media studies, a certificate in public relations and a minor in digital marketing communications.
‘I always have to be doing’: Lindsey Gevers fits Honors College, education and more in under four years
Gevers graduates with a job, one degree, two certificates, more than six scholarships and many hours working and volunteering across the St. Louis region.
Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis
The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.
Shop UMSL local for the holidays
Pick up your last-minute gifts from a wide variety of businesses from UMSL alumni and students.
CIAC, partners awarded grant to study home repair needs of older adults in St. Louis
The $178,000 RRF Foundation for Aging grant will be used to survey homeowners about their home repair needs and gather data to inform policy decisions.
UMSL and St. Louis Children’s Hospital collaborate to place nurses in five area charter schools
A $500,000 grant through the hospital’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds program will help fund the positions through spring 2025.
Communication graduate Sonja Thompson perseveres through challenges, loss to earn degree
Thompson has juggled parental responsibilities along with school and work and also grieved the loss of her mother while earning her degree.
December graduate transitions from combat engineer to police officer to civil engineer
John Gentilini graduates this month with a job at Civil Design, Inc. on its site development team after working his way through school with four jobs.
UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19
Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.
UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator cohort
The founders were chosen from more than 430 applicants and will each receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and nearly $200,000 in in-kind resources.
A new family tradition: The Pangs make up two generations of lifelong learners in the DBA program
Kei Pang is completing his dissertation as part of the DBA program’s first cohort, and his son Jo Pang is beginning courses this semester.
Dual Honors College publications win first in National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter Contest
The Honors College won first place for Provenance, an alumni newsletter, and Brain Stew, a student-produced zine that’s a home for uncensored humor.
December graduate Yuima Mizutani explores what ‘home’ means to third culture kids
Mizutani’s PhD dissertation examined how Asian students who have grown up internationally develop a sense of belonging in college.
Eye on UMSL: Warm reception
Sophomore communication major Danielle Moore was ready to greet and assist visitors at the welcome desk in the Millennium Student Center.
Media Coverage: November 2020
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 prepped Kara Bailey to be top of the class in the St. Louis restaurant scene
The planning and organizational skills Bailey developed as an early childhood educator have been instrumental in expanding Baileys’ Restaurants.
Infographic: From UMSL to city hall
Through roles as mayors and city managers, UMSL alumni have and continue to set policy and determine the future of their regions – St. Louis and far beyond.
‘Now the people have a voice’: Alumna Ella Jones leads Ferguson as mayor after historic win
After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.
UMSL waiving application fees for 2021, continuing to waive online fees in spring semester
The application fee waiver applies to all new undergraduate applications from both the United States and abroad.
Scholarship helps nursing student Jacquelyn Green help others
After her expected graduation in summer 2021, Green hopes to aid people worldwide as a travel nurse and a volunteer with an organization such as Mercy Ships.
Torin Samuelson prepares for career in information systems with help of Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
Samuelson has excelled academically with the help of the new financial aid program, adding a second major and securing three internships.
Qiang Dotzel honored with Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award
The teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics was one of 100 area educators to receive the award. Ten of the 2020 awardees are UMSL graduates.
College of Nursing’s Umit Tokac creates AI to recommend PTSD treatment plans for veterans
Tokac’s program uses input patient data to make probability statements about the success of different treatment options.
Doctoral student Ken Smith searches for patterns in genetic data for Alzheimer’s detection
Smith is working on a diagnostic technique by developing software that identifies connections among the genetic material of individuals with Alzheimer’s.
Sharonica Hardin-Bartley works to close opportunity gaps at University City schools
Hardin-Bartley earned her PhD in educational leadership and policy studies in 2014 and is in her fifth year as superintendent of the School District of University City.
Triton Pantry and Triton Emergency Fund providing help during the holidays
The holiday season, combined with the coronavirus pandemic, make now a key time to support UMSL students who are facing food insecurity.
‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module
The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
A leader for St. Louis: Chancellor Kristin Sobolik sees UMSL as integral to fostering inclusive prosperity in the region
Sobolik has been working closely with counterparts at some of the region’s leading institutions to develop a plan for more equitable economic development.
STL CyberCon offers ideas to create a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce
Nearly 350 people registered for the sixth annual conference, held last Friday in a virtual format. Attendees tuned in from as far away as Kuwait and India.
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