UMSL Ed G. Smith College of Business

Join us April 16th at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate a historic milestone for the UMSL Student Investment Trust — the student-managed portfolio has surpassed $1,000,000 in assets!

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This achievement reflects years of strategic analysis, disciplined decision-making, and the leadership of both current students and alumni who helped build the foundation.

UMSL senior Matt Garland won’t graduate until December, but he’s already landed a job he loves, working as a QA analyst at Weissman.

It all started with a tour organized by UMSL alum Greg Shafer, who saw Matt’s potential during a class project and helped connect him with the opportunity. Add in support from passionate faculty like Brian Lawton, and you get a career that’s already taking off.

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Information systems student Matt Garland already working as QA analyst at Weissman - UMSL Daily Alum Greg Shafer, who serves on UMSL's Information Systems and Technology Advisory Board, helped connect Garland with his future employer.

Why do people keep replying “maybe” to invites?

Assistant Professor of Marketing Dan Grossman dug into the psychology, and found it’s all about a mental bias called motivated reasoning.

💬 Spoiler alert: most people don’t want a “maybe.” They just want a clear answer.

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Assistant Professor Dan Grossman explores the 'maybe' problem - UMSL Daily Grossman and his research collaborators found motivated reasoning as one of the root causes of why invitees so often respond to invitations with "maybe."

The UMSL Finance Career Conference gave students a chance to hear directly from professionals in energy, wealth management, and consulting, all in one day.

From keynote speaker Haley Rives’ career advice to engaging panel discussions, the event gave students a closer look at what’s possible after graduation.

Hosted and organized by the UMSL Finance Club, the conference helps students connect what they’re learning in class with the real-world finance industry. Read more about the event on UMSL Daily:

Finance Career Conference offers students opportunity to lead panel, fireside chat sessions - UMSL Daily Haley Rives, the managing director at Asset Consulting Group and a mentor for UMSL's RISE Academy, was the keynote speaker at the event.

The Student Investment Trust just passed $1 million in portfolio value.

It started with just $8,800 in 1988. Today, students from three trading groups (value, technical, and algorithmic) are outpacing the market!

One student-led trade alone netted nearly $19K in profit. And that was just the start.

Read more on UMSL Daily:https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/10/10/student-investment-trust-million/

Our Finance Career Conference brought students and professionals together for a full day of learning and connection. Speakers included Billy Dickens, Haley Rives, and panelists from across the energy and wealth management sectors. Thanks to everyone who helped organize and participated in the event.

Our Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi made another great impact at this year’s national meeting in San Antonio. They earned Superior recognition for their work with the VITA program, one of only eight chapters nationwide to do so. The group also connected with students and professionals from across the country through presentations, competitions, and service.

Read more on UMSL Daily.

UMSL’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter earns top awards at annual national meeting - UMSL Daily The UMSL chapter was one of eight chapters in the country to earn Superior recognition for its work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Hard work, perseverance, and seizing opportunities have defined Kerrie McKenna-Forbes’ 15-year journey at Bank of America. A proud UMSL accounting alumna, Kerrie balanced three jobs while completing her degree and Honors College coursework, setting the stage for a successful career. Starting as a teller, she has advanced to senior credit underwriter and is now a strong advocate for recruiting local talent from UMSL.

Read more on UMSL Daily: https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/08/11/kerrie-mckenna-forbes/

🎓🌍 Supply Chain PhD student Juana Jaramillo-Rios had a truly global summer! She represented UMSL at the Transportation Research Board Conference in Washington, D.C., and attended the prestigious Urban Logistics Summer School in Belgium. As the first UMSL student selected for the program, Juana is showing the world what Tritons can do through research, collaboration, and curiosity. Read more on UMSL Daily: https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/08/04/supply-chain-juana-jaramillo-rios-antwerp/

Three UMSL accounting students have been awarded one of the most prestigious scholarships in their field — the $15,000 PCAOB scholarship — recognizing academic excellence, financial need, and strong ethical character.

🎓 Donnie Henderson
🎓 Taofeeqat Sh*ttu
🎓 Autumn Starnes

All three bring unique journeys to the College of Business, and all share a drive to succeed, serve, and lead in the accounting world. Their stories are powerful reminders of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity and mentorship. Read more on UMSL Daily: https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/07/21/accounting-pcaob-scholarships/

Carli Knopf always dreamed of connecting with the world — and she made it happen. 🌏✨
UMSL graduate Carli Knopf turned her passion for global culture into purpose, studying international business and Japanese and spending a year abroad at Rikkyo University in Tokyo.

Next stop? A coveted role with the Disney College Program in Orlando.
Want to know how she turned global dreams into reality — and what’s next?

Read more on UMSL Daily: https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2025/07/17/carli-knopf/