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FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

 
National Ranking
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The Ed G. Smith College of Business earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, with its Online MBA ranked No. 33 nationally and No. 1 in Missouri.

Alumnus Jarad Perry earned his MS in Cybersecurity from the Ed G. Smith College of Business and now works at Mastercard as a manager of business process improvement.

 
Dr. Jill Bernard Bracy in the Inside UMSL Podcast

Associate Teaching Professor Jill Bernard Bracy of the Ed G. Smith College of Business was featured on the Inside UMSL podcast discussing how the Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence prepares students for real-world careers.

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UMSL celebrated nearly 900 summer and fall 2025 graduates during three December commencement ceremonies, with campus photographer Derik Holtmann capturing highlights from the celebrations.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

 

The Salute to Business Achievement Awards celebrate Ed G. Smith College of Business alumni who lead, innovate and serve. Know someone whose impact stands out? Submit a nomination for the 2026 awards by March 13, 2026. Submissions are welcome from individuals, organizations and businesses.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

 
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Greetings from the Ed G. Smith College of Business with updates for the Spring 2026 semester! Jalen Walker-Wright, Vice President of my Dean’s Student Advisory Board, invites you to learn more about our student life and engagement on campus. To all alumni and partners in the community, please visit the Calendar of Engagement and see the many ways you can get involved!

Shu Schiller, Ph.D.
Dean, Professor of Information Systems
Ed G. Smith College of Business
University of Missouri–St. Louis

MORE UMSL BUSINESS

 
  Chancellor Kristin Sobolik will step down July 1 and transition to chancellor emerita after nearly a decade of leadership at UMSL. - Read More
  

Dr. Vivek Singh was named a recipient for the UMSL Hero Awards in January 2026. - Read More

  New campus master plan ‘Taking Shape’ with community input and visioning for UMSL’s future. - Read More
  See the highlight of the Ed G. Smith College of Business in the UMSL Daily top stories and moments of 2025 in its Year in Review. - Read More
  Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and supply chain programs contributed to UMSL's renewed Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. - Read More
  UMSL Spring Career Fair connects students and alumni with top employers to explore jobs, internships and professional opportunities on March 13, 2026. - Learn More
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