Ryan Fagan

1 week ago | blogs.umsl.edu | Ryan Fagan

Speaking after their presentations but before the results of the 2025 Student Pitch Competition had been announced, University of Missouri–St. Louis students George Morrow and Connor Shaw were all smiles, thrilled with the experience of sharing their business ideas in front of a panel of seven judges as part of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center event.

2 weeks ago | blogs.umsl.edu | Ryan Fagan

As president of the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Information Technology and Cybersecurity Club, one of Pavani Laxmi Priya Maheswarapu’s goals is to provide her fellow students with opportunities to connect with professionals in the industry. That’s why one of her priorities was bringing back the Information Systems Career Conference, which has not been held since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 weeks ago | blogs.umsl.edu | Ryan Fagan

As the founder of Scarlet Letter Beverage Company, Jesse Core understands the importance of innovation and adaptability for companies striving to grow in a crowded marketplace. With his relentless inner drive, Core – a December 2024 graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ Doctor of Business Administration program – has always tried to not merely keep up or stay slightly ahead of the curve, but to set the pace for the industry in his region of the country.

2 weeks ago | blogs.umsl.edu | Ryan Fagan

University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty and staff dance with members of Grupo Atlántico during the St. Louis Dance Showcase event hosted by Student Outreach and Support, the Office of Student Involvement and OSI Community and Belonging on April 2. The event featured performances by Alicia Sunshine Afro Dance Group and Grupo Atlántico. A variety of food was provided including jerk chicken tenders, Brazilian rice and beans, veggie spring rolls and pork potstickers.

3 weeks ago | blogs.umsl.edu | Ryan Fagan

Scott Morris is relentlessly pursuing the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ goal of making the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center an essential element of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the St. Louis region. This semester, a very important element of that equation has become a reality for Morris, the director of the EIC. UMSL students are now fully part of the creative environment with an immersive internship opportunity, working directly with the Anchor Accelerator founders and mentors.