The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
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3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
3 UMSL accounting students awarded $15,000 scholarships from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
The PCAOB was founded in 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the scholarships are directly funded by monetary penalties collected through enforcement actions.
Media Coverage: July 2024
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: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
Eye on UMSL: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
Eye on UMSL: Shining Star(fish) Awards
Betsy Sampson, a senior program and project support coordinator in Academic Affairs, talks about the accomplishments of UMSL staff members as she presents Shining Star(fish) Awards at a student success summit last Tuesday.
Alumni Tom and Karleen Hoerr investing in future students through support of College of Education, Transform UMSL initiative
The couple’s generosity will help provide students with state-of-the-art, purpose-designed spaces in the renovated Social Sciences and Business Building, in proximity to other campus resources.
Alumni Tom and Karleen Hoerr investing in future students through support of College of Education, Transform UMSL initiative
The couple’s generosity will help provide students with state-of-the-art, purpose-designed spaces in the renovated Social Sciences and Business Building, in proximity to other campus resources.
Alumni Tom and Karleen Hoerr investing in future students through support of College of Education, Transform UMSL initiative
The couple’s generosity will help provide students with state-of-the-art, purpose-designed spaces in the renovated Social Sciences and Business Building, in proximity to other campus resources.
KSDK salutes retiring Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan
Sports Director Frank Cusumano, a 1984 UMSL alum, interviewed Flanagan for a feature story during last Wednesday’s newscast.
KSDK salutes retiring Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan
Sports Director Frank Cusumano, a 1984 UMSL alum, interviewed Flanagan for a feature story during last Wednesday’s newscast.
KSDK salutes retiring Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan
Sports Director Frank Cusumano, a 1984 UMSL alum, interviewed Flanagan for a feature story during last Wednesday’s newscast.
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UMSL criminologist partners with St. Louis police to reduce crime
The idea was simple: create a partnership that would improve public safety in St. Louis. But how? Enter Richard Rosenfeld.
Who hires UMSL alumni?
Take a look at the top 50 employers of UMSL alumni in this infographic from UMSL Magazine.
UMSL sets record for gifts and pledges
An infographic breaks down UMSL’s best fundraising year.
A look at UMSL’s influential advisory group: The Chancellor’s Council
When UMSL Chancellor Tom George has a tough decision to make, he has an august panel of experts at his fingertips.
In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty
Authors, editors and translators include Frank Grady, Ruth Iyob, Kurt Schreyer and Steve Rowan.
Chicago-area UMSL alumni gather for first time
More than 1,000 UMSL alumni are based in the Chicago metropolitan region, with careers ranging from sales to information technology to the arts.
White House honors alumna for STEM outreach to minorities
In the lab or behind a lectern, scientist Danielle Lee is usually in the minority. Rarely does she see people who resemble her.
Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award goes to UMSL biologist Patricia Parker
In addition to her work at UMSL, Parker is also a senior scientist at the zoo and director of the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos.
Eye on UMSL: The agreement
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (seated, right) and Norman “Jay” Wilson (seated, left), executive director of admissions for the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, recently signed an articulation agreement.
Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree
For years she worked on policy initiatives and advising associations and task forces, so acquiring a legal degree made sense to her.
New tutoring program pairs students with alumni volunteers
UMSL alumna Carol Becker, BA psychology 1981, says that serving as a volunteer tutor has brought back fond memories of her own college experience.
Down but never out: Scholarship helps student finish degree
The Finish Your Degree Scholarship aided nursing student Laquisha Robinson in finishing her BSN at UMSL.
Meet Cameron Roark, Student Government Association president
The criminology and criminal justice major has also served as University Ambassador and participated in the Executive Leadership Consortium, which helped him land an internship with Rep. Lacy Clay’s office.
Research grant gives student chance to do fieldwork in Guyana
UMSL biology student Hannah Stowe was one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring.
Happy birthday St. Louis! UMSL helps the city celebrate 250 years
UMSL has existed for only a fifth of St. Louis’ 250 years, but has been a treasure trove of information and resources when celebrating the city’s sestercentennial.
A different kind of charging station
Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.
Educator talks evolution of teaching, state of education
What started as a profession selected out of financial convenience has led to a rewarding and successful career for Lynn Beckwith Jr.
Career Services works wonders, creates paths to great jobs
Roger Barker is a programmer analyst at Edward Jones, a position he landed after an internship with the company while still at UMSL.
Career Services helps UMSL engineering alumnus land MoDOT job
Jeff Chambers landed his position as construction inspector for MoDOT after completing his civil engineering degree in the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.
UMSL English student snags customer service gig with help of Career Services
Andrea Rees put her English degree to use as a customer service representative in the agriculture industry.
UMSL Museum Studies Program names new director
Cultural anthropologist and filmmaker Maris Boyd Gillette has been named the new E. Desmond Lee Professor of Museum Studies and Community History at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups
UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.
Michelle Obama honors museum studies alumna
UMSL museum studies alumna Elizabeth Pickard (right) accepted the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award at a White House ceremony on Nov. 10.
UMSL ranks high on 2015 list of ‘Best for Vets’ colleges
When it comes to student success among military veterans, the university is 28th in the nation, according to a new ranking.
Civic organization recognizes student for mentoring work
UMSL anthropology student LaVell Monger was recently named Mentee of the Year by the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Criminologist receives distinguished article award for work on incarceration trends
“The Transformation of America’s Penal Order: A Historicized Political Sociology of Punishment” by Michael Campbell was published in the American Journal of Sociology.
UMSL criminologists join KETC for discussion on police, community relations
Richard Rosenfeld and David Klinger were interviewed on the Oct. 30 episode of “Stay Tuned.”
UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks
Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.
Alumnus talks new mystery novel, St. Louis, time at UMSL
Rick Skwiot, BA sociology 1970, wrote “Fail,” which came out Oct. 27 via Blank Slate Press.
Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy
Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress
The much-anticipated Recreation and Wellness Center won’t open for another eight or nine months, but a few members of the UMSL community got a peek at its three-story interior.
Emerson selects UMSL alumna for 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award
Rhonda Spotanski, who earned her bachelor’s degree in eduction in 1998 and master’s degree in education in 2003 from UMSL, teaches sixth-grade English language arts at Hazelwood West Middle School.
Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries
“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.
National award-winning novelist visits MFA students
Award-winning debut novelist Anthony Marra (left) visited UMSL MFA in Creative Writing students including Matthew Vivian and read at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.
Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees
Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at UMSL
He will discuss “Revolution from below?” about the political demonstrations in China from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct 30 in 331 of the Social Sciences & Business Building.
Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort
UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.
Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society
Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.
Buddy program helps international students transition to life in US
The UMSL group is designed to meet the specific needs of international students, helping them transition smoothly to the US and thrive during their first months.
Witnessing on-campus political debate gives UMSL students immeasurable experience
St. Louis County executive hopefuls and UMSL alumni Rick Stream and Steve Stenger battled over a number of topics of the St. Louis Public Radio-sponsored event.
Psychology student uses research grant to explore the power of lucid dreams
Remy Mallett is one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads
Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.
International response to Ebola focus of guest lecturer
Michael Williams, an expert on race and ethnicity, will discuss “Ebola: The International Response & Crisis of Pan-Africanism” from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at UMSL.
Languages program receives high honor from Japanese Consulate
The program received a Salary Assistance Grant from the Japan Foundation, a prize that includes enough money to support a new Japanese Studies faculty position.
Eye on UMSL: Storyteller extraordinaire
Robert “Bobby” Norfolk, BGS 2003, wowed a crowd of more than 800 people during a special presentation at the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year
Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.
Students sing UMSL’s praises in Founders Dinner video
Adrian Liddell was one of several students who discussed why they chose UMSL in a new video that made its debut at the annual Founders Dinner on Sept. 26.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
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