The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. 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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.

Edward Bennett, professor of optometry, wrote the Oct. 1 Contact Lens Spectrum article “GP Annual Report 2013.”

Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Education, was quoted Oct. 24 in the Education Week article “There have been a lot of shootings this year. Children have noticed.”

Tierra Brown, a senior majoring in media studies, was featured Oct. 22 in The St. Louis American article “‘For Colored Girls’ role is transformative experience for UMSL student.”

Kathleen Burns, director of UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program, was featured in the Education DIVE article “3 innovative learning models: Why universities retooled old approaches.”

Alumna Nicole Colbert-Botchway, MBA 2002, was featured Oct. 10 in The St. Louis American article “Nicole Colbert-Botchway recognized by UMSL as Distinguished Alumni.”

Alumnus Cedric Cook, BS electrical engineering 2001, was quoted Oct. 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL, Washington U. have engineered success for 20 years.”

Daniel Doerr, international admissions officer, was quoted Oct. 17 in The Korea Times (Seoul) article “Faking your way up.”

Alumna Maggie Grady Elz, BA history 1969, was featured Oct. 23 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Former Ferguson woman holds fast to Cardinals in enemy territory.”

Bernard Feldman, professor of physics and astronomy, was quoted Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Magazine article “Postseason baseball offers a broadcasting buffet for those turning into the Cardinals-Dodgers games.”

Chancellor Tom George was featured Oct. 24 in The St. Louis American article “Chancellor George, Barbara Harbach’s gifts top $2.5M.”

Alumna Gianna Jacobson, MFA 2010, was quoted Oct. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Editors of literary journals find the lure of the short story.”

Alumna Shirley Jenkins, BS electrical engineering 2004, was quoted Oct. 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL, Washington U. have engineered success for 20 years.”

Alumna Opal Jones, BSBA 2000, was featured Oct. 10 in The St. Louis American article “Agency serves homeless people living with AIDS.” Jones was featured Oct. 9 in The St. Louis American article “Opal Jones recognized as Distinguished Alumni by UMSL.”

Terry Jones, Founders Professor of Political Science, discussed St. Louis’ Zoo-Museum District’s efforts to raise more money on the Oct. 8 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KMWU.

Barbara Harbach, professor of music, was featured on the Oct. 4 episode of “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Harbach was featured Oct. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Harbach’s ‘Jubilee Symphony’ celebrates UMSL’s 50th anniversary.” She was featured Oct. 9 in the St. Louis Magazine article “UMSL celebrates 50 years with the premiere of composer Barbara Harbach’s ‘Jubilee Symphony.’” Harbach was featured Oct. 24 in The St. Louis American article “Chancellor George, Barbara Harbach’s gifts top $2.5M.”

Robert Howard, lecturer in music, discussed the composition and premiere of the “Jubilee Symphony” on the Oct. 4 episode of “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Oct. 24 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “UMSL criminologist says Mo. sex offender laws need to be reevaluated.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 18 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Missouri Republicans take different voting paths, but share same destination.” Kimball was quoted Oct. 15 in the Los Angeles Times article “New Jersey expected to vote against partisanship.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was discussed whether use-of-force policies put public safety at risk on Oct. 30 episode of “AirTalk,” a program on KPCC (89.3 FM) in Pasadena, Calif. Klinger was quoted in the Oct. 4 CBS News story “Officers may have thought Miriam Carey was intent on terrorism, says expert.” He was featured in the Oct. 31 American Prospect article “Why are police shooting of innocents on the rise?” Klinger was quoted Oct. 24 in the Digital Journal (Toronto) article “Op-Ed: Are police killing more people?”

Edward Lawrence, professor of finance, was quoted Oct. 23 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Political novice draws scorn and lawsuit for questioning business as usual.”

Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for advancement, was quoted Oct. 24 in The St. Louis American article “Chancellor George, Barbara Harbach’s gifts top $2.5M.”

Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, associate professor of secondary and K-12 education, was quoted Oct. 17 in The St. Louis American article “Work by Abraham Lincoln Walker at 10th Street through Nov. 9.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Oct. 19 in the KPLR (Channel 11) story “Holiday shopping beginning earlier and earlier.”

Jennifer Medina, assistant professor of theatre and dance, was featured Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Take Five: Common Thread founder on dancing the story of Henrietta Lacks.”

Alumnus Michael Nye, MFA 2006, was quoted Oct. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Editors of literary journals find the lure of the short story.”

Joseph O’Sullivan, dean of the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program, was quoted Oct. 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL, Washington U. have engineered success for 20 years.”

Alumnus T. Christopher Peoples, BS civil engineering 2008, was featured Oct. 9 in The St. Louis American article “T. Christopher Peoples named Distinguished Alumni by UMSL.”

Gerda Ray, associate professor of history, was quoted Oct. 15 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Report on ‘Public cost of low-wage jobs’ sparks response in St. Louis.”

Tara Roberts, a student pursuing a master’s degree in social work, and her research were featured Oct. 22 in the Ste. Genevieve (Mo.) Herald article “HOPE Alliance begins work on campaign to educate public about heroin.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Oct. 14 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Vote them out! But will Election Day reflect public’s disapproval.” Robertson was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Both parties dig in heels as shutdown continues.” He was quoted Oct. 16 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Fundraising totals show Stenger ahead of Dooley.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the Oct. 30 St. Louis Jewish-Light commentary “Lowering the bar for bar and bat mitzvahs.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Oct. 11 in the TIME article “Police have a plan to deal with St. Louis’ crime rate: Play with the numbers.”

Howard Schwartz, professor emeritus of English, was featured Oct. 6 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Howard Schwartz’s poetry ends where it begins.” Schwartz was featured Oct. 9 in the St. Louis Jewish Light article “Howard Schwartz’s gifts glitter in ‘The Library of Dreams.’”

Ciera Simril, a senior majoring in communication, wrote the Oct. 9 St. Louis American article “Hold yourself accountable.”

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was quoted Oct. 31 in the 40 South News article “Maplewood is a ‘rebound community,’ hear a talk about it at city hall.” Swanstrom and his research on St. Louis neighborhoods rebounding from decline were featured Oct. 24 on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, wrote the Oct. 17 Business Insider article “Median wealth increases, but U.S. still stuck at 27th in world.” Thomas wrote the Oct. 25 U.S. News and World Report commentary “Ted Cruz will vote against tax haven reform.”

Alumnus Grayling Tobias, BSEd 1980, was featured Oct. 9 in The St. Louis American article “Grayling Tobias is UMSL Distinguished Alumni.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Oct. 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL, Washington U. have engineered success for 20 years.”  Touhill was featured Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Touhill to discuss UMSL’s first 50 years.”

Keith Womer, professor of management science, was quoted Oct. 29 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Employers find applicants soft on ‘soft skills.’”