McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
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New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
New graduate Kristen McDonald lands on right career path with degrees in data science and analysis, economics
McDonald started her college career majoring in nursing at MU before transferring to UMSL. She graduated cum laude and is on track to earn her master’s degree in economics next spring.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Biology graduate Jesse Laseter getting acclimated in new job with Missouri Department of Conservation
Laseter, who graduated magna cum laude, is working as a resource management technician as part of the department’s community conservation team.
Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Students showcase their research during Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
UMSL students Brittany Bounds, John Granicke, Jesse Laseter, Zachary Pfeiffer, Cory Perkins, Julia Talbert and Addison Vogt took part in the annual event in Jefferson City, Missouri.
David Gerstenecker eager to make connections around campus as UMSL’s new chief information officer
Gerstenecker spent more than 26 years working in information technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before coming to UMSL.
David Gerstenecker eager to make connections around campus as UMSL’s new chief information officer
Gerstenecker spent more than 26 years working in information technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before coming to UMSL.
David Gerstenecker eager to make connections around campus as UMSL’s new chief information officer
Gerstenecker spent more than 26 years working in information technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before coming to UMSL.
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UMSL teams with Ameren to spark energy innovation and attract job-creating tech startups to St. Louis
Three alumni are providing vision and leadership to the first-of-its-kind energy industry partnership.
Genocide survivor pursues international relations degree with goal of one day doing humanitarian work
Justin Kimenyerwa is a central character in the documentary “The Last Survivor” after fleeing the Congo and coming to the United States as a refugee.
Mun Choi to serve as University of Missouri System’s 24th president
The University of Missouri Board of Curators this week selected him as the 24th president in the history of the four-campus system.
A little TLC for the hall that’s seen it all
Benton Hall was the first new building built on campus and is now slated for $25 million in renovations to classrooms, study areas, collaborative venues and student spaces.
Accounting alumnus makes his business about connections
Jeffrey Smith, founder of Brown Smith Wallace, was a member UMSL’s first graduating class in 1967.
Businessman returns to school to earn MBA, mentor entrepreneurial scholars
Bill Yakstis earned a bachelor’s degree from UMSL in 2012 and continued on with his master’s degree in business administration.
UMSL’s Benton Hall receives state funding for major renovation
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a package of bills that designates $13.6 million in state bond funds toward renovating the building.
UMSL alumnus receives UM System award for giving back
Hubert H. Hoosman Jr. received the 2015 University of Missouri System’s Presidential Citation Award.
UM System, UMSL committed to educating north St. Louis County students
Promising north St. Louis students will have a better chance to achieve their goals of earning a college degree through the new North County Scholarship Program.
UMSL English professor awarded President’s Award for Leadership
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ron Yasbin, on behalf of the UM System, surprised Mary Troy with the award during a faculty meeting.
Education professor awarded President’s Award for Cross-Cultural Engagement
Wendy Saul (center with scarf) receives the award from UMSL Associate Provost Paulette Isaac-Savage.
Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership
The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.
First class of UM Entrepreneurial Scholars and Interns includes 3 UMSL undergrads
UMSL students (from left) Audrey Engel, Andrew Neely and Teresa Frank were selected for the inaugural class.
George Paz: A leader who delivers
A UMSL alumnus, Paz, BSBA 1982, is the CEO of Express Scripts.
3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System
A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.
UM System President endorses Total Rewards Task Force recommendations, opening a dialogue on medical, retirement and other benefits
On April 10, University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfef endorsed the Total Rewards Ad Hoc Task Force recommendations, which were also presented to the UM Board of Curators.
Outstanding UMSL faculty receive honors at UM System awards ceremony
The University of Missouri Board of Curators and UM System President Timothy M. Wolfe honored five University of...
UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year
University of Missouri–St. Louis students will have 19 new scholarship options to help pay for school this fall thanks to university donors and a program established by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and implemented by the University of Missouri System.
Connection to Hungary spurs scholar’s passion for cultural engagement
Rita Csapó-Sweet grew up a first-generation Hungarian-American. Her parents came to the United States after World War...
Passion for technology wins UMSL professor award for innovative teaching
Carl Hoagland is a visionary. As the Emerson Electric Endowed Professor of Teaching and Learning at the University of...
Vicki Sauter wins UM President’s Award for University Citizenship
When Vicki Sauter was 18 years old, her father fell victim to an attempted armed robbery on the street outside her...
UMSL chancellor discusses university’s growth, challenges, Jubilee
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will kick off its Jubilee, a yearlong celebration of UMSL’s 50th anniversary, with a spectacular evening of entertainment and fun on Feb. 1. UMSL Chancellor Tom George talked about the Jubilee, reflected on the university’s growth over a half century and discussed challenges in higher education last week on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
UMSL to establish endowed scholarships through Missouri Matching Program
Finding a way to honor their mother, a devoted lifelong educator, was something Marie A. Casey and her family thought about for many years. When the opportunity to create an endowed scholarship in her mother’s name arose at Casey’s alma mater, she was ready.
Higher education linked to longer, healthier lives
Since becoming University of Missouri System president, I have been travelling the state far and wide touting the advantages of higher education, offering examples like a more informed citizenry, higher income and more engagement in society.
Partnership between UMSL and Missouri Institute of Mental Health is one to be ‘proud of’
It’s 8:30 a.m. and Joseph Parks has already fielded four conference calls, all of them while driving into St. Louis from his home in Columbia, Mo. Parks is the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Once a week, he makes the trip to MIMH, which is housed on the grounds of the old St. Louis State Hospital.
Teacher of music teachers enters hall of fame
Fred Willman, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Music and Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has influenced music education and music educators for almost half a century. His contributions were recognized in January with his induction into the Missouri Music Educators Association Hall of Fame.
Chancellor announces Monsanto gift, redesign of Natural Bridge
With a $1 million gift to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Chancellor Tom George announced the Monsanto Company will fund a community education center in the university’s new building in Grand Center. George also announced funding of the “transformative” redesign of a portion of Natural Bridge Road from Hanley to Lucas and Hunt roads that runs through the campus in North County.
Food for thought
For Patrilie Hernandez, a senior at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, food is both a profession and a passion. With an educational background in the culinary arts and hospitality management, Hernandez has spent several years working in kitchens. Throughout her life, feeding others has been a point of pride and something she took great pleasure from.
Students win tuition debate; 3 percent hike approved
One local media outlet looked at the news positively: “University of Missouri students can expect a more modest tuition increase than anticipated in the next academic year.”
Eye on UMSL: Meet the press
Sharon Stevens, education reporter at KSDK (Channel 5), interviews Timothy M. Wolfe, the new president of the...
Pierre Laclede Honors College develops scholars
Personal and academic successes are the cornerstones of the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of...
Chemists’ research helps prevent septic shock
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis chemists have collaborated to find a way to “turn off” the immune system when it...
UMSL breaks ground for Grand Center building
The University of Missouri–St. Louis broke ground April 15 for a new $12 million building project that will feature...
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