Alumnus Steve Albart, MPPA 1997, was featured May 6 in The Lincoln County (Mo.) Journal article “Albart ‘Champion of Kids’ recipient.”

The Arianna String Quartet, artist-in-residence, performed the concert “Voices of Spring,” which was selected on May 3 as an “Editor’s pick” and “Best Bet” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Jason Atkins, research associate for the Center for Nanoscience, was featured May 24 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “Arch Grants winners receive additional grants from UMSL.”

Ryan Barrett, interim director of the Veterans Center, discussed the struggles and opportunities to help veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life on the May 28 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education, was quoted May 2 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Common core curriculum meetings begin in Missouri.” Basile was quoted May 6 in the St. Louis Beacon article “New university for Missouri gets big backing.” She was quoted May 7 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Western Governors U. gets warm welcome in Missouri – mostly.”

Edward Bennett, associate professor of optometry, co-wrote the May 1 Contact Lens Spectrum article “Paying tribute to Sheldon Wechsler, OD, FAAO.”

Alumnus Michael Benz, BA English 1993, was featured May 15 in the St. Louis Review article “Six new priests ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.”

Kathleen Burns, academic director of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was featured in the May 19 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “AP courses vs. dual credit: What’s best for high school students?”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, discussed what’s next for students after they graduate on the May 9 episode of “Stay Tuned” on KETC (Channel 9). Byrd was interviewed May 20 for the KSDK (Channel 5) story “For-profit colleges investigation.”

Sarah Caudill, a junior chemistry major, was quoted May 31 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Student loan debt struggles; little known govt program could help.”

Rita Csapo-Sweet, associate professor of media studies, was featured May 30 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City resident/UMSL scholar wins award for cross-cultural engagement.”

Serene Darwish, a junior biology major, was featured May 16 in the Hazelwood (Mo.) Patch article “Hazelwood West graduate awarded grant to study birds in South America.”

Dorothy Denny, a social worker with Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis, was quoted May 2 in the KMOV (Channel 4) story “Father accused of abusing infant out on bond for previous child abuse allegations.”

Perry Drake, assistant professor of business administration, was quoted May 3 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Bonfyre, a local startup and app, offers a more private way to share.”

Julie Dunn-Morton, senior manuscript specialist for the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted May 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “3 tips for buying art on a budget.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted May 6 in the West (St. Louis County) Newsmagazine article “Hands-on Learning.” George was featured May 10 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL at 50: Value given.”

Alumnus Paul Hackbarth, BA communication 2008, was featured May 8 in The Rolla (Mo.) Daily News article “Q&A with the new Rolla Daily News managing editor.”

Carl Hoagland, Emerson Electric Company Endowed Professor in Technology and Learning, discussed what’s next for students after they graduate on the May 9 episode of “Stay Tuned” on KETC (Channel 9).

Alumna Vanessa Howard, MEd 2000, was featured May 22 in The St. Louis American article “Vanessa Howard is Ferguson-Florissant’s 2013 Teacher of the Year.”

Dan Isom, Endowed Professor in Policing and Community, was featured May 20 in the CNN iReport story “St. Louis initiative to reduce violence.” Isom was quoted May 20 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Coalition of city and county groups strives to tackle violence, uplift poor communities.” He was featured May 20 in the KPLR (Channel 11) story “Hot spot policing initiative expands to county.” Isom was featured May 20 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “St. Louis initiative to reduce violence focused on community support for sustainability.”

Sharon Johnson, associate professor of social work, was quoted May 23 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “$7 million more in mental health funding could go to St. Louis County children.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was interviewed May 16 for the “Missouri/Illinois legislative wrap up” episode of “Stay Tuned” on KETC (Channel 9). Jones discussed what happened during the 2013 Missouri legislative session during the May 20 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Alumnus Orvin Kimbrough, MBA 2002, was featured May 15 in the Associated Press article “Orvin Kimbrough to take over St. Louis United Way.” Kimbrough was featured May 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “United Way names Kimbrough president and CEO.” He was featured May 15 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “Orvin Kimbrough named new president & CEO of United Way.” Kimbrough was featured May 15 in The St. Louis American article “Orvin Kimbrough to lead United Way of Greater St. Louis.” He was featured May 16 in The Telegraph (Alton, Ill.) article “United Way reaches inside for new boss.”

Tony Kimple Jr., a freshman theatre and dance major, was featured May 30 in the Ladue (Mo.) News article “Volunteer Spotlight: Tony Kimple Jr.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted May 14 in the KOMU (Channel 8) (Columbia, Mo.) article “Target 8: Digging into law enforcement homicide of Timothy Simpson.” Klinger was quoted May 20 in the NBC News story “Cop in NY shooting that left hostage dead faced split-second decisions.” He was quoted May 21 in the CBS News story “Andrew Rebello update: Family of accidentally slain Hofstra Univ. student criticizes police.”

Edward Lawrence, professor of finance, was quoted May 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Too-big-to-fail problem may have a capital solution.”

Brian Levin, head coach of the softball team, was quoted May 6 in the Examiner (St. Louis) article “Woods’ walkoff lifts UMSL softball to first GLVC Championship.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the May 3 Psychology Today article “Sloppy psychology and Zero Tolerance Policies.”

Brenda McPhail, associate vice chancellor for development, was quoted May 30 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year.”

Tom McPhail, professor of media studies, was featured May 21 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City resident joins advisory group at Peruvian University.”

Gary Meier, who’s pursuing an MEd, was featured May 17 in the Riverfront Times article “Father Gary Meier, St. Louis Catholic priest, announces he is gay.” Meier wrote the May 21 Huffington Post commentary “No longer anonymous: Why I decided to come out as a gay priest.” He wrote the May 30 Huffington Post article “Questions after coming out as a gay Catholic priest.” Meier was featured May 25 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “In coming out as gay, Catholic priest sparks debate about church stance.”

Jean Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, was featured May 9 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “Jean Miller | People.”

Mohit Patel, research associate for the Center for Nanoscience, was featured May 24 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “Arch Grants winners receive additional grants from UMSL.”

Hannah Perryman, a freshman on the UMSL softball team, was featured May 1 in the Daily Herald (Arlington, Ill.) article “Elgin grad Perryman sets UMSL strikeout record.”

Alumnus Jerry Rabushka, BA political science 1983, was featured May 19 in the Vital Voice (St. Louis) article “Rabushka’s ‘Star Bryan.’”

Robert Ricklefs, Curators’ Professor of Biology, was quoted May 20 in the New Scientist article “Why penguins dumped flight for flippers.” Ricklefs was quoted in the May 21 Wired UK article “Study: Penguins stopped flying to perfect diving ability, saving energy.” He was quoted May 20 in the NBC News story “Penguins have flightless wings, all the better to swim with, my dear.” Ricklefs was quoted May 20 in the Discovery News article “How penguins lost their ability to fly.” He was quoted May 20 in the Science article “Why penguins don’t fly.” Ricklefs was quoted May 20 in the Nature article “Why penguins cannot fly.” He was quoted May 21 in the Scientific American article “Why penguins cannot fly.” Ricklefs was quoted May 21 in the LiveScience article “Why penguins quit flying.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted May 18 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Conflict-ridden Missouri legislation session could lead to more Nixon vetoes.” Robertson was quoted May 19 in the Associated Press article “Analysis: Missouri GOP success in eye of beholder,” which numerous media outlets ran, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Kansas City (Mo.) Star and St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the May 30 St. Louis Jewish Light article “Aftermath of Boston Bombings: Thoughts on fighting ‘War on Terror.’”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’s Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted May 3 in the KOMU (Channel 8) (Columbia, Mo.) story “Homicides in Missouri cities surpass mass shootings.” Rosenfeld was quoted May 15 in the Columbia Missourian article “ANALYSIS: Blacks ‘overrepresented’ in Columbia traffic stops and arrests.” He was quoted May 18 in The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) article “Crime experts question NOPD stats that paint New Orleans as a safe city with a murder problem.” He was quoted May 23 in The Times-Picayune article “New Orleans’ murder problem is its crime problem: Jarvis DeBerry.”

Wendy Saul, the Dr. Allen B. And Helen S. Shopmaker Endowed Professor for Education, was quoted May 4 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Book bank finds better ways to help developing countries.”

Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life, wrote the May 20 St. Louis Beacon commentary “Is political ethics an oxymoron?” Siewert wrote the May 28 St. Louis Beacon commentary “Ethics survey: Good news and bad.” 

Natissia Small, assistant dean of students and head of precollegiate programs, was quoted May 30 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL’s Bridge program helps students prepare.”

Bob Sunvold, head coach of the men’s basketball team, was featured May 28 in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier (Mattoon, Ill.) article “UMSL calls Sundvold back into head coaching.”

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was quoted May 22 in the St. Louis Beacon article “City officials see promise – and peril – in changing block grant process.”

Don Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted May 6 in the Reuters article “Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds.” He was featured May 20 in The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer article “Charlotte looks to airport rail yard as engine for growth.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, discussed the topic “fixing the debt” May 2 on the nationally syndicated television show “The Big Picture.” Thomas was quoted May 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “While CEO pay climbs, average workers tread water.” He wrote the May 24 Business Insider commentary “Mississippi sets a record for unreported subsidies.”

Alumnus Grayling Tobias, BSEd 1980, was featured May 2 in The St. Louis American article “Native son superintendent leads Hazelwood Schools.”

Erin Vasconcelles, counseling psychologist for University Health, Wellness, Counseling and Disability Access Services, was quoted May 25 in The State Journal-Register (Springfield, Ill.) article “Group helps growers share passion for orchids.”

Alumnus Brant Walker, BSBA 1987, was featured May 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Alton swears in new mayor.”

Judith Walker de Felix, vice provost for academic affairs, was quoted May 7 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Western Governors U. gets warm welcome in Missouri – mostly.”

Mel Watkin, director of the Public Policy Research Center Photography Project, was quoted May 29 in The St. Louis American article “’Normandy Proud’ photo exhibit.”

Tobi Williams, a senior psychology major, was featured May 30 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL’s Bridge program helps students prepare.”

Peter Wolfe, Curators’ Professor Emeritus of English, wrote the May 4 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Moral darkness covers le Carre’s new spy novel.”

Keith Womer, dean of the College of Business Administration, discussed what’s next for students after they graduate on the May 9 episode of “Stay Tuned” on KETC (Channel 9).

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Edward Bennett, associate professor of optometry, wrote the April 1 Contact Lens Spectrum article “A reporter from the 2013 GSLS meeting.”

Alumnus Aron Blanke, BM 1994 and MME 2004, was featured April 11 in the Ballwin-Ellisville (Mo.) Patch article “Which CCL teacher is Rockwood’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year?”

Amy Broadway, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the April 4 Psychology Today article “Living an ‘ordinary’ life with extraordinary abilities.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, wrote the April 13 Psychology Today article “When the brain’s biological clock goes haywire.” Brogaard was wrote the April 22 in the Psychology Today article “Do you suffer from emotional pain or anxiety? Pop a Tylenol.” She wrote the April 20 Psychology Today article “Micro-inequities: 40 years later.” Brogaard wrote the April 23 Psychology Today article “‘I can easily beat black jack.’” She wrote the April 26 Psychology Today article “Struck by Lightning.”

Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies, was quoted April 14 in the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World article “Film festival at KU to showcase reality of Africa.”

Julie Dunn-Morton, senior manuscript specialist for the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted April 20 in The Edwardsville (Ill.) Intelligencer article “St. Louis Mercantile Library plans annual show, sale.”

Cynthia Dupureur, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was quoted April 4 in the Riverfront Times article “Adrenaline boost: Music is more than a soundtrack for sports.”

Tim Eby, general manager of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted April 19 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “KWMU, Beacon online publication merging soon?”

Thomas Eyssell, associate dean of the College of Business Administration, was quoted April 3 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “$1.3 million UMSL study tracks credit report errors.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted April 18 in The St. Louis American article “AT&T invests in STEM at UMSL.” George was quoted April 24 in the Maryland Heights (Mo.) Patch article “Summer STARS program to draw students from across the nation to UMSL.”

Megan Green, director of new student programs, was quoted in the April 19 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “10 necessities for college students.”

Alumna Kenya Haney, BSN 2010, was featured April 18 in The St. Louis American article “Health salute: Eight excellent awardees.”

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was interviewed on April 1 for a KMOX (1120 AM) story about St. Louis gun crimes and gangs. The story was picked up by the Associated Press, appearing in news media outlets throughout the United States.

Dan Isom, professor of policing and the community, was featured April 3 in the St. Louis Review article “Former Police Chief Dan Isom says Catholic faith has played a role in his career.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted April 6 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Voting change helped the GOP.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in the April 16 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Boston bombs meant to maim and kill; easy to build.” Klinger was interviewed for the April 19 KPLR (Channel 11) story “Terrorism expert breaks down Boston bombings.” He was quoted April 23 in The Los Angeles Times article “Women shot during Dorner manhunt to receive $4.2 million from L.A.”

Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for university advancement, was quoted April 19 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “KWMU, Beacon online publication merging soon?”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the April 10 Psychology Today article “OCD, Tourette’s syndrome and addition: A real distinction?” Marlow wrote the April 17 Psychology Today article “Does colorblindness discriminate?”

Stephanie Merritt, assistant professor of psychology, co-wrote the April 8 St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter to the editor “Workplace smoking: The cost of perceived fairness and performance.”

Matthew Milunski, research assistant in the College of Nursing, co-wrote the April 8 St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter to the editor “Workplace smoking: The cost of perceived fairness and performance.”

Deb Moberly, adjunct associate professor of secondary and K-12 education, was featured April 22 in the Creve Coeur (Mo.) Patch article “Ask the Patch pro: Early childhood development expert to answer questions Thursday.” Moberly was featured in the article “Ask the Patch pro: Early childhood development expert to answer questions,” which appeared April 25 on several St. Louis-area Patch websites.

Charles Nowell, a junior majoring in studio art, was mentioned April 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Beer love goes from Soulard to Edwardsville and beyond.”

Hannah Perryman, a freshman softball player majoring in criminology and criminal justice, was featured April 6 in the Elgin (Ill.) Courier News article “College report: Hannah Perryman in top form at UMSL.”

Andrea Purnell, communications coordinator at Missouri Institute of Mental Health, was featured April 4 in the Ladue (Mo.) News article “2013 Visionary Awards.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the letter to the editor “Terrorist require different treatment than garden-variety criminals,” which ran April 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Rick Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted April 20 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Success of Boston surveillance photos cited in support for broader system here.”

Vicki Sauter, professor of information systems, was interviewed for the April 29 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Contact 2: Schnucks Cyber Attack.”

Staci Shelton, a junior majoring in public policy and administration, was quoted April 6 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “At global conference, students inspired to tackle local problems.”

Helene Sherman, associate dean of the College of Education, discussed why improving math literacy in the U.S. is important at a young age on the April 9 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Matt Taylor, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed for the April 29 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Professor talks about affect Collins will have on athletes.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted April 3 in the Florida Watchdog article “Not everyone agrees with Scott’s corporate tax cuts.” Thomas wrote the April 10 U.S. News & World Report column “Want jobs back? Axe business tax subsidies.” He wrote the April 11 Business Insider article “Obama could undo all progress made against senior poverty since 1965.” Thomas was quoted April 12 in the Moneynews.com article “Using chained CPI risks a senior poverty crisis.” He wrote the April 14 Business Insider article “There’s been a big global move against tax havens in the past week.” Thomas wrote the April 24 U.S. News & World Report column “The beginning of the end for austerity” He wrote the April 26 Business Insider article “Germany’s aggressive hunt for tax evaders is paying off.”

Whittney Thompson, a junior majoring in psychology, was quoted April 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Reality of clean-up eclipses excitement from Hazelwood tornado.”

Mark Tranel, director of the Public Policy Research Center, was quoted April 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Sales taxes in St. Louis relentlessly on the rise.”

Student performance group Vocal Point was featured in an Associated Press photograph while singing by a makeshift Boston Marathon bombing memorial in Boston. The photo ran in newspapers and media websites throughout the United States.

Alumnus Brant Walker, BSBA 1987, was quoted April 10 in the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat article “Write-in candidate defeats Alton mayor.”

Eamonn Wall, Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies, was featured March 27 article “Wall sees parallels in our two Wests.” Wall was quoted April 23 in The Portland (Maine) Daily Sun article “Spring poet at UNE raises timely issues of identity and place.”

Jim Widner, director of jazz studies, discussed the 10th annual Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival April 12 on “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Widner was quoted April 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival celebrates a strong decade.” He was interviewed on April 17 by KPLR (Channel 11) about the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.

Abigail Wood, a junior, was featured on April 15 by West Newsmagazine (St. Louis County).

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted April 5 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City student receives award from UMSL.” Yasbin was quoted April 12 in the Town and Country-Manchester (Mo.) Patch article “Parkway South student honored for foreign language excellence.” He was quoted April 5 in the Sunset Hills-Crestwood (Mo.) Patch article “Student’s foreign language achievement leads to award at UMSL.”

Dan Younger, professor of art, was featured April 12 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City resident, UMSL professor to appear on C-SPAN.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Melanie Adams, a student pursuing a PhD in Education, was featured March 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “They call her the ‘Crock-Pot queen.’”

Teresa Balestreri, director of career services, was quoted March 8 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “Hundreds turn out for UMSL spring job fair.”

Deborah Balser, director of the Public Policy Administration program, was quoted March 15 in the Times Record (Fort Smith, Ark.) article “Town talk: Miller attends national meeting.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, co-wrote the March 8 Psychology Today article “Is autism a perceptual disorder.” Brogaard was quoted March 28 in the Courrier International (Paris) article “Et le genie jaillit du cerveau [And the genius springs from the brain].”

Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies, discussed the Africa World Documentary Film Festival on the March 1 episode of “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Tony D’Souza, adjunct instructor in the Pierre Laclede Honors College, wrote the March 23 St. Louis Post-Dispatch commentary “Do students need to read ‘On the Road’?”

Tim Eby, general manager of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted in the article “UMSL’s grand presence at Grand Center,” which appeared in the March/April issue of St. Louis Construction News and Review.

Gail Hagler Fleming, lecturer in music, wrote the March 23 Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat commentary “Point; Passing school tax increase helps keep O’Fallon attractive to home owners.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted March 8 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “Metro upgrades nears UMSL campus complete.” George discussed UMSL’s 50th anniversary with Charlie Brennan on March 13 on KMOX (1120 AM). He was quoted March 15 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL honors Normandy mayor.”  George was quoted March 26 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “AT&T Foundation gives $200,000 to UMSL program.” He was quoted in the article “UMSL’s grand presence at Grand Center,” which appeared in the March/April issue of St. Louis Construction News and Review.

Alumna Jamie Jordan, MEd 2002, was featured March 21 in The St. Louis American article “U. City educator named Principal of the Year.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted March 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Slay’s path to victory ran through southwest and central areas of St. Louis.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted March 4 in the San Francisco Chronicle article “4 days, 5 deaths after officer-involved shootings.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, co-wrote the March 8 Psychology Today article “Is autism a perceptual disorder.” Marlow wrote the March 1 Psychology Today article “What is consciousness?”

Alumnus Tyrone McNichols, MEd 1991 and EdD 1999, was featured March 8 in The St. Louis American article “Normandy Schools selects new superintendent.” McNichols was featured March 7 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Ty McNichols named superintendent of Normandy School District.”

Ray Mundy, director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted March 13 in the Boston Globe article “Taxi fleet in Boston sues over app that hails rides.”

Alex Permann, second-year optometry student, was featured March 10 in the Yahoo! Sports story “Fan at Missouri Valley tournament hits half-court shot but misses out on $50,000 prize.” Permann was featured in the March 11 United Press International article “Skipped shot costs student $50,000.” He was featured March 11 in the Associated Press article “Fan hits half-court shot, misses $50,000 jackpot.” Permann was featured March 10 in the USA Today article “MVC fan’s $50,000 shot that doesn’t pay – in cash, that is.” He was featured March 13 in The Daily Caller (Washington, D.C.) article “Student makes half-court shot for $50k, basket doesn’t count.” Permann was featured March 11 in the Fox Sports Midwest segment “MVC fan hits half-court shot – but misses $50K.”

David Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted March 5 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Slay defeats Reed, Matthews in bid for fourth term.” Robertson was quoted March 6 in the Reuters article “St. Louis mayor headed for Democratic primary victory.” He was quoted Jan. 6 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Asked and answered: Five lessons from Tuesday’s Democratic primary.” Robertson wrote the March 11 History News Network commentary “Compromise as the Constitution’s Foundation.” Robertson discussed his new book, “The Original Compromise: What the Constitution’s Framers Were Really Thinking,” on the March 19 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He was quoted March 31 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Political heavyweights Cunningham, McNary clash in race for … Monarch Fire Board?” Robertson was interviewed for the March 14 episode of “The Riggins Report” on the Radio 2000 Network.

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, discussed ACT scores at schools in the St. Louis area on the March 5 episode of “The Charlie Brennan Show” on KMOX (1120 AM).  Rochester wrote the March 13 St. Louis Jewish Light commentary “Our kvetching culture.” He was featured March 18 in the Education News article “An interview with Martin Rochester.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted March 6 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “City’s criminologist calls crime ranking ‘baseless.’” Rosenfeld discussed new crime numbers in St. Louis on the March 5 episode of “Total Information PM” on KMOX (1120 AM). He was quoted March 9 in the Rockland County (N.Y.) Times and Huffington Post article “Crime rates are down – but why?”  Rosenfeld discussed with Charlie Brennan the success of New York’s stop-and-frisk program in high crime areas and whether it would work in St. Louis on March 20 on KMOX (1120 AM). He was featured March 1 in the Associated Press article “Researcher: Hot-spot policing works in St. Louis,” which ran in publications across the United States. Rosenfeld discussed hot-spot policing on March 1 with Mark Reardon on KMOX (1120 AM).

Stephanie Ross, professor of philosophy, was interviewed for “The Philosophy of Gardens,” the March 10 episode of the online program “Why? Radio” (Grand Forks, N.D.).

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was quoted March 13 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis and the Home Matters movement.”

Don Sweeney, associate director for the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted March 22 in the story “Mississippi River mayors call for more dam, lock funding,” which aired on “Marketplace,” an American Public Media program.

Eamonn Wall, Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies, was quoted March 15 in the South (St. Louis) County Times article “For Irish: Choosing parades.”

Sophomore student Abigail Wood was featured March 26 in the Eureka-Wildwood (Mo.) Patch article “One of 50 national Gold Scholars lives in Eureka.”

Alumnus Keith Zoromski, MA history 2009, was featured March 15 in the Carthage (Mo.) Press article “VFW honors Zoromski as Teacher of the Year.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Peter Abel, senior lecturer in communication, wrote a commentary titled “Setting a better example for the younger generation” that he read Feb. 6 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Theodora Binkholder, a junior majoring in anthropology, was featured Feb. 10 in the Sullivan (Mo.) Journal article “BHS grad studying in Costa Rica.”

Alumna Rebecca Boyer, BS accounting 1997, was featured Feb. 1 in St. Louis Business Journal article “Rebecca Boyer – CFO and vice president, KellyMitchell.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, wrote the Feb. 24 Psychology Today article “Remembering things from before you were born.” Brogaard wrote the Feb. 6 Psychology Today article “When 3 is cobber green and ‘kiss’ tastes of tomato soup.” She wrote the Feb. 23 Psychology Today article “How smart is your cat?”

Alumnus Steven Clark, BA English 1980, was featured Feb. 1 in the Maplewood-Brentwood Patch article “Maplewood author’s screenplay takes 2nd in regional competition.”

Alumnus Frank Cusumano, BA speech communication 1984, was featured Feb. 1 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “UMSL celebrates 50th anniversary.”

John Dalton, director of the MFA in Creative Writing program, was quoted Feb. 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Tips on publishing in literary journals at Natural Bridge party.”

Erika Gibb, associate professor of physics and astronomy, was quoted Feb. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Earth sees meteor and asteroid on the same day.”

Daniel Isom, professor of policing and the community, co-wrote the Feb. 6 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Gun crimes in St. Louis deserve special treatment.”

Alumnus Rick Jordan, BGS 2001, was featured Feb. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “A passionate affair with chocolate.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was interviewed about the dangers of searching for an ex-cop on Feb. 8 on CNN.  Klinger was quoted Feb. 19 in The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) article “No comprehensive, reliable database of police shootings exist.”

Janet Lauritsen, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned Feb. 13 in The Christian Science Monitor article “In US, big strides in reducing domestic violence.”

Alumna Natasha Jenkins Long, OD 2007, was featured Feb. 25 in the Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Neb.) article “Scottsbluff Vision Clinic gets new partner.”  

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Feb. 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Walmart’s pricing comparison doesn’t sit well with Schnucks.” Mano was quoted Feb. 22 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Hardee’s, Panera take very different paths to sell sandwiches.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the Feb. 5 Psychology Today article “Learn to be a Synesthete.”

Jennifer McKnight, associate professor of art, discussed graphic design as communication on the Feb. 1 episode of “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Joe Parks, director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, was quoted Feb. 6 in The New York Times article “Smoking, once used to reward, faces a ban in mental hospitals.”

Alumnus T. Christopher Peoples, BS civil engineering 2008, was featured Feb. 1 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “T. Christopher Peoples – president, Pitzman’s Co. of Surveyors and Engineers.”  

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Feb. 13 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Expert: Slay likely will win fourth term.”

Rick Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, co-wrote the Feb. 6 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Gun crimes in St. Louis deserve special treatment.” Rosenfeld was quoted Feb. 23 in the St. Louis Beacon article “After Newtown, local church remembers 41 young people killed by gun violence.” 

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was quoted Feb. 27 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis mayoral campaigns clash as election day nears.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted Feb. 6 in The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) article “Did Scott Walker’s budget cuts hurt economy? Some economists think so.” Thomas wrote the Feb. 6 Business Insider article “Washington could turn the retirement crisis into a disaster.” He wrote the Feb. 19 Business Insider article “Republicans can’t win the minimum wage fight.”

Mary Troy, professor of English, was quoted Feb. 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Tips on publishing in literary journals at Natural Bridge party.”

Mel Watkin, director of the Public Policy Research Center Photograph Project, was quoted Feb. 1 in the Riverfront Times (University City, Mo.) article “Angel Baked Cookies: Teens use photography to put the art of baking on display.”

Alumnus Richard Williams, BA anthropology 2011, was featured Feb. 20 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “St. Louis’ Prince Ea emerging from the hip-hop underground.”

Will Winter, research associate in the Public Policy Research Center, was quoted Feb. 12 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “McKee to make case for keeping Missouri tax credits coming.”

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted Feb. 24 in the Eureka-Wildwood (Mo.) Patch article “Eureka student only Rockwood recipient of UMSL science award.”

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Teresa Balestreri, director of career services, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Assessment tests offer students direction in choosing careers.”

Lawrence Barton, professor emeritus of chemistry, was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, was interviewed about synesthesia for the Jan. 24 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Brogaard wrote the Jan. 24 Psychology Today article “Whatever happened to the debate about aspirin and Reye’s?”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Visiting colleges crucial before making decision.”

The Dickson String Quartet, composed of UMSL Pierre Laclede Honors College students Ashley, Brandon, Benjamin and Daniel Dickson, were interviewed Jan. 18 on the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU program “Cityscape.”

J. Frederick Fausz, associate professor of history, was quoted throughout the article “Louis, Louis, Loo-ey: Recovering memories of St. Louis’ French heritage,” which ran in the January issue of St. Louis Magazine.

Chancellor Tom George was quoted Jan. 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “UMSL and World Trade Center partner for online education for international trade certificate.” George was interviewed about UMSL’s Jubilee and higher education trends Jan. 23 on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He was quoted Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.” George was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Alumnus Douglas Harms, MPPA 1982, was featured Jan. 4 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times article “Harms, Kurila given UMSL distinguished alumni award.”  

Dan Isom, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community, was featured in the January St. Louis Magazine article “St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom bids adieu.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, provided analysis of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address and upcoming legislative session on the Jan. 29 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Jones discussed Missouri lawmakers in 2013 on the Jan. 7 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio.

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Jan. 17 in the Associated Press article “Suspect in St. Louis school shooting had warrant,” which scores of media outlets throughout the country published.

Alumna Elizabeth Kurila, MPPA 2002, as featured Jan. 4 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times article “Harms, Kurila given UMSL distinguished alumni award.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Jan. 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “Panera’s ‘hidden menu’ comes alive on social media.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, was interviewed about synesthesia for the Jan. 24 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He wrote the Jan. 25 Psychology Today article “What’s this thing called ‘synesthesia’?”

Shirley Martin, dean emeritus of the College of Nursing, was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Alumnus Lawrence Miskel, BA political science 2001, BA German 2001 and MPPA 2006, was featured Jan. 17 in the Webster Groves (Mo.) Patch article “Webster Groves will be represented in President Obama’s inaugural parade.”

Kathleen Butterly Nigro, associate teaching professor of English, was quoted Jan. 6 in The Korea Times (Seoul) article “‘Madam is more appropriate.’”

Briona Perry, a sophomore majoring in biochemistry and Pierre Laclede Honors College student, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Jan. 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Inauguration on MLK Day to be a convergence of a ‘hope’ and a ‘dream.’” Robertson was interviewed for the Jan. 25 Truthloader (London) article “How fascists plotted to overthrow the US government.” He was quoted Jan. 4 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Political spending ‘arms race’ makes it a good year for TV stations.” Robertson was quoted Jan. 7 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Nixon, Mo. lawmakers, ready for 2013 legislative session.” He was quoted Jan. 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Ed Martin’s GOP takeover could signal continued rightward shift.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the Jan. 23 St. Louis Jewish Light article “Reform parents learn to adapt after son embraces Orthodox Judaism.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Jan. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis city, county police report overall crime down in 2012.” Rosenfeld was quoted Jan. 16 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Dotson: St. Louis crime drops 12.4 percent in 2012.” He was interviewed about St. Louis crime statistics for the Jan. 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Steven Rowan, professor of history, was quoted Jan. 4 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “Early Western maps traced ‘thoughts of God.’”

John-Mark Scott, a freshman majoring in accounting and Pierre Laclede Honors College student, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life, was quoted Jan. 13 in the Detroit Free Press article “Wayne County short on cash, but not on appointees.”

Kenneth Thomas, associate professor of political science, wrote the Jan. 14 Business Insider article “This is an insane time to consider cutting Social Security.”  Thomas was quoted in the article “States double down on incentives to woo companies,” which ran in the January issue of Governing. He was quoted Jan. 29 in the Columbia Journalism Review article “Praise, and criticism, for an NYT series on corporate welfare.” Thomas wrote the Jan. 30 Business Insider commentary “America wastes billions of dollars paying companies to move between states.”

Erin Tinker, a senior majoring in psychology, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Exploratory classes broaden college students’ knowledge.”

Lara Zwarun, associate professor of communication, was quoted Jan. 22 in The Korea Times (Seoul, South Korea) article “Don’t be duped by tricky statistics.”

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Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Character Education, wrote the letter to the editor “Positive representation of Muslims is welcome,” which ran Dec. 29 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, wrote the Dec. 3 Psychology Today article “Doctors Who Can’t Drive.” Brogaard wrote the Dec. 19 Psychology Today article “A mixing of the senses: Green 3s, purple pain and blue fear.” She wrote the Dec. 1 Psychology Today article “Are you having a senior moment? Fear not!” Brogaard wrote the Dec. 7 Psychology Today article “The making of a serial killer.” She wrote the Dec. 9 Psychology Today article “First do no harm.” Brogaard wrote the Dec. 11 article “Kim Peek, The real Rain Man.” She wrote the Dec. 13 Psychology Today article “Sleep driving and sleep killing.” Brogaard wrote the Dec. 16 Psychology Today article “Our brains weren’t hardwired to chatch con artists.”  She wrote the Dec. 22 Psychology Times article “It’s going to be a lonely, lonely Christmas without you.”

Donna Carothers, assistant director of the Office of Alumni Relations, was featured Dec. 20 in The St. Louis American article “Decking the White House halls.”

Michael Costello, assistant teaching professor of finance and legal studies, was featured Dec. 20 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “Michael Costello: Local international attorney now teaches business at UMSL.” He was featured Dec. 21 in the University City Patch article “Part II: An interview with local Michael Costello, a key figure in local soccer circles.”

Tara Galovski, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed Dec. 14 for the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Tara Galovski has tips on how to talk to your kids about the Conn. school shooting.”

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Dec. 11 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “In freedom, ex-felon becomes probation counselor,” which also aired on Minnesota Public Radio.

Edward Jarka, clinical assistant professor of optometry, was quoted in the article “Platelet-rich plasma successfully treats dry eye,” which appeared in the December issue of Primary Care Optometry News.

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted Dec. 23 in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article “Parties at odds over more election changes.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Dec. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Study of St. Louis police shootings recommends transparency, training.” Klinger was quoted Dec. 8 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch editorial “Progress on deadly force issues with St. Louis police.” He was quoted Dec. 17 in the Associated Press article “137 police shots, 2 dead: Many questions in Ohio.” Klinger was quoted Dec. 9 in the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) article “Border Patrol faces little accountability.”  He was quoted Dec. 11 in the ideastream (Cleveland) story “Nearly two weeks after police shooting, questions remain for residents and leaders.”

Lea-Rachel Kosnik, associate professor of economics, was quoted Dec. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Boeing, Wash U., others play ‘what if” with the fiscal cliff.”

Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, director of the Connecting Human Origin and Cultural Diversities program, was quoted Dec. 27 in The St. Louis American article “History Museum under Archibald addressed issues relentlessly.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the Dec. 18 Psychology Today article “Violence may be the answer.” Marlow wrote the Dec. 2 Psychology Today article “Feel like a cat, see like a bat.” He wrote the Dec. 8 Psychology Today article “Diagnostic breakthrough for mental illness.” Marlow wrote the Dec. 5 Psychology Today article “Yet another reason to legalize marijuana.” He wrote the Dec. 6 Psychology Today article “Learn while you sleep.” Marlow wrote the Dec. 12 Psychology Today article “The psychic espionage you paid for.” He wrote the Dec. 15 Psychology Today article “The hidden savant in you.” Marlow wrote the Dec. 21 Psychology Today article “There are no clear warning signs.”

Michael Ohnersorgen, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted Dec. 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Solstice heralds a winter that’s a little colder than last year.”

Alumnus Ben Poremba, BA philosophy 2003, was featured Dec. 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Creating a St. Louis food destination: Five questions with Ben Poremba.”

Alumnus Clark Porter, BSW 2009, was featured Dec. 11 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “In freedom, ex-felon becomes probation counselor.”

Lischen Reeves, a student pursuing a master’s degree in secondary education, was featured Dec. 19 in the Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “Far from homeland, Johnson County woman works to help Liberia.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, discussed the year in politics on the Dec. 26 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Dec. 20 in The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Ind.) article “No easy way to stop the next Newtown.” Rosenfeld was quoted Dec. 18 in The Washington Post article “A better target for gun control.” He was quoted Dec. 23 in The Washington Post article “In the sad world of mass shootings, ages of Newtown victims set them apart.” Rosenfeld was quoted Dec. 21 in The Baltimore Sun article “Gun sales spike amid talk of restrictions.”

Kathleen Sullivan-Brown, associate professor of education leadership and policy studies, was interviewed for the Dec. 20 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Arming teachers with guns.”

Donald Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was mentioned Dec. 10 in the Bloomberg Businessweek article “Barge lines want U.S. to pay costs of river improvements.”

Kenneth P. Thomas, professor of political science, wrote the Dec. 8 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Do business subsidies make sense for regions? No: Reform the nation’s wasteful incentive system.”  Thomas was quoted Dec. 11 in The Wall Street Journal article “States sweeten jet makers’ pot.” Thomas was mentioned Dec. 3 in the Bloomberg story “Schilling’s 38 Studios pitch leads to fraud lawsuit: Muni credit.” He was mentioned Dec. 13 in the article “Regardless how they’re counted, incentives do nothing for economic development,” which appeared on TheAtlanticCities.com, a sister website to The Atlantic. Thomas was quoted Dec. 22 in The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) article “Business subsidy or corporate welfare? The numbers can get fuzzy.” He wrote the Dec. 28 Business Insider article “Boy is this a galling tax dodge from Facebook: It paid 0.3% taxes on $1.34 billion profits.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Grant Black, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Economic Education, was quoted Nov. 26 in the Newsmagazine Network (Chesterfield, Mo.) article “Fiscal cliff looms large: Taxpayers could feel the pain.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, was quoted Nov. 2 in the Science Omega article “Synaesthesia and savant syndrome: Are we all superhuman?”  Brogaard wrote the Nov. 5 Psychology Today article “The superhuman mind.” She wrote the Nov. 6 Psychology Today article “Split brains.” Brogaard wrote the Nov. 17 Psychology Today article “Kids as super-witnesses.” She wrote the Nov. 19 Psychology Today article “The magical number seven, plus 67,883.” Brogaard wrote the Nov. 21 Psychology Today article “Positives of depression on artistic expression.” She wrote the Nov. 21 Psychology Today article “Brain waves as neural correlates of consciousness.” Brogaard wrote the Nov. 25 Psychology Today article “Identical twins are not genetically identical.” She wrote the Nov. 29 Psychology Today article “You can move external objects with your mind!”

Thomas H. Eysell, professor of finance, was quoted Nov. 4 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Tips for making retirement planning easier.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted Nov. 21 in the Ladue (Mo.) News article “UMSL: Training future leaders.”

Alumna Rebecca Haas, BFA 2010, displayed her artwork in the Gallery Visio exhibit “Synesthesia,” which was reviewed Nov. 9 in the St. Louis Jewish Light article “Synesthesia at UMSL gallery.”

Joseph Hendricks, a junior majoring in music, was featured Nov. 21 in The St. Louis American “Joseph Hendricks wins IN UNISON scholarship, debuts in Youth Orchestra.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted Nov. 4 in the Associated Press article “Time may be running out for Missouri’s Todd Akin.” The article appeared on websites for dozens of media outlets, including NPR. Jones was quoted Nov. 12 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Report: Number of postsecondary degrees on the rise, more work to do.” He was also interviewed on the same topic by KMOX (1120 AM). He was quoted Nov. 27 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis area boosts college graduation rate, but not enough.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted Nov. 8 in the Kirkwood (Mo.) Patch article “A Nixon White House in 2016? Possible, some pundits say.” Kimball was quoted Nov. 8 in the NPR story “Once again, Florida’s voting doesn’t add up.” He was quoted Nov. 8 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Sen. Claire McCaskill won with more than just Todd Akin’s comments.” Kimball was quoted Nov. 8 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Missouri mixes red with blue.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was interviewed for the Nov. 21 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Specialized unit could come to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.”

Chuck Korr, professor emeritus of history, was quoted Nov. 28 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Goold: Marvin Miller transformed economics of baseball.”

Sharon Levin, professor emeritus of economics, was quoted Nov. 2 in the Science Magazine article “A modest workforce proposal.”

Kristian Marlow, graduate student in philosophy, was quoted Nov. 2 in the Science Omega article “Synaesthesia and savant syndrome: Are we all superhuman?” Marlow wrote the Nov. 15 Psychology Today article “Let your unconscious mind read for you.” He wrote the Nov. 18 Psychology Today article “Good mothers don’t drink.” Marrow wrote the Nov. 20 Psychology Today article “Move with your mind.” Marlow wrote the Nov. 22 Psychology Today article “Don’t blame the turkey.” He wrote the Nov. 26 Psychology Today article “Just how blind are you?”

Tian Qian, a student pursuing a master’s degree in education, was quoted Nov. 13 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “International student enrollment soars on campuses nationally, in St. Louis area.”

Robert Ricklefs, Curators’ Professor of Biology, was quoted Nov. 1 in the Science News article “Extensive bird family tree rewrites some history.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Nov. 5 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “SurveyUSA: Mitt Romney, Jay Nixon, Claire McCaskill winning in Missouri.” Robertson was quoted Nov. 7 in the Associated Press article “Rape remark defined Akin’s campaign, McCaskill win.” He was quoted Nov. 1 in the Al Jazeera article “Todd Akin continues to split Republic Party.” Robertson was quoted Nov. 8 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Sen. Claire McCaskill won with more than just Todd Akin’s comments.” He was quoted Nov. 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Akin’s gaffe was all McCaskill needed.” Robertson took part as a political expert in a 2012 post-Election special on Nov. 7 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He was quoted Nov. 10 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Todd Akin may reincarnate as a champion of the religious right.” Robertson was quoted Nov. 26 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “Carnahan era in Missouri politics comes to a close.”

Don Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted Nov. 30 in the Associated Press article “Drought threatens to close Mississippi to barges,” which ran in scores of newspapers across the country and beyond.

Alumna Emily Thomas, OD 2008, was quoted Nov. 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Special eye surgery gives nearsighted patient the sight she never had.”

Kenneth Thomas, associate professor of political science, wrote the Nov. 13 Business Insider article “Online international political economy course.”

Alumnus Grayling Tobias, BSEd 1980, was quoted Nov. 9 in The St. Louis American article “Hazelwood School District names superintendent, associate superintendent.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Nov. 1 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL remembers Marguerite Ross Barnett.”

Richard Wright, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was interviewed for the Nov. 28 KMOV (Channel 4) story “A look into the number of home invasions in St. Louis area this year.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Kara Cissell, junior in nursing, was quoted Oct. 28 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Camp Rainbow celebrates 25 years of helping sick kids.”

Tim Eby, general manager of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted Oct. 24 in the Quincy (Ill.) Herald-Whig article “St. Louis, Quincy public radio stations raise $478,000.”

Susan Feigenbaum, professor of economics, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At issue: Two years after ACA becomes law, debate over costs and responsibility continues.”

William Fischetti, associate director of University Archives, was interviewed for the Oct. 11 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Hey Heidi: Who is John O’Fallon and why is he important to our area.”

Chancellor Tom George was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.”

John Hoover, director of the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Explosion of printed books outpaced Internet age.”

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Youth violence in East St. Louis, Mayor Parks: We cannot tolerate it.”

Alumnus Daniel Isom, BS 1994, MA 2003 and PhD 2008 criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.” Isom was mentioned Oct. 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL may play role in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” He was featured in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Chief Daniel Isom to become UMSL professor.” Isom was mentioned Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 1 in the McClatchy Tribune News Service article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 4 in the St. Louis Beacon article “In debate over style, assertive Romney may have outflanked Obama.”

Noah Kirby, adjunct assistant professor of art, was quoted Oct. 2 in the Suburban Journals (Collinsville, Ill.) article “Industrial art conference returns to Granite City.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Associated Press article “FBI official: ‘Strong’ indications shooting of 2 border agents in Arizona was friendly fire.” The article ran in USA Today, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News and on websites for about 250 media outlets in 42 states and Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Klinger was quoted Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” He was quoted Oct. 23 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Brown Deer police failed to protect the public, officials say.” Klinger was quoted Oct. 24 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Brown Deer police need to provide answers.” He was quoted Oct. 31 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution article “Murky details mean tough call in MARTA shooting.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Oct. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Layaway not perfect, but an increasingly good option.” The article also appeared in numerous newspapers throughout the United States.

Alumnus Doug Mertzlufft, BSBA 1984, was featured Oct. 12 in the St. Louis Construction News and Review article “Mertzlufft named Guarantee president.”

Richard Middleton, associate professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: Annually, thousands of immigrants naturalize here, but do they vote?” Middleton was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: New Americans don’t vote for many reasons, but life here might fix that.”

Michael Murray, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Media Studies, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.”

Alumnus Clark Porter, BSW 2009, was featured Oct. 4 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Unlikely secret weapon: Former felon becomes probation worker.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted in the October St. Louis Magazine article “Missouri political races to watch.” Robertson was quoted Oct. 1 in the KMOX (1120) story “UMSL professor: On Wednesday’s presidential debate.” He was quoted Oct. 4 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “McCaskill surges in polls as Akin’s abortion comments draw fire.” He was quoted Oct. 1 in the McClatchy Tribune News Service article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was featured Oct. 25 in the St. Louis Jewish Light article “The Jewish vote: What does it mean? Does it matter?”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” Rosenfeld was quoted Oct. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Charles County deputy’s unusual conviction fuels inter-agency feud.” He was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Department calls ‘hotspot policing’ a success.” Rosenfeld was interviewed for the Oct. 2 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Results of ‘hot spot’ policing released.” He was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis police initiative reports drop in violent crimes.” Rosenfeld was quoted Oct. 13 in The Washington Post article “As D.C. homicides decline, murder still a stubborn crime to solve and prosecute.”

Uma Segal, professor of social work, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: Annually, thousands of immigrants naturalize here, but do they vote?” Segal was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: New Americans don’t vote for many reasons, but life here might fix that.”

Wally Siewert, director for the Center for Ethics in Public Life, was quoted Oct. 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Missouri term limits debated.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 6 in the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News article “State handing millions to businesses who threaten to move.” Thomas wrote the Oct. 4 Business Insider article “Romney’s tax plan is as budget-busting as ever.” He was quoted Oct. 4 in the MSNBC story “Debate wrap: Substance.”

Alumnus Grayling Tobias, BSEd 1980, was quoted Oct. 13 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “Hazelwood interim superintendent commits to schools, community excellence.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Oct. 25 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL plaza will remember Marguerite Ross Barnett.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Kathleen Sullivan Brown, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was quoted Sept. 27 in the KPLR (Channel 11) story “Push for testing students in kindergarten.”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, was quoted Sept. 18 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Enrollment dropping at community colleges in St. Louis region, nationally.”

Jerry Dunn, director of the Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis, was quoted Sept. 6 in the KMOV (Channel 4) story “’Strange form of love’ leads to parents killing children.” Jones was quoted Sept. 8 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Experts field community questions on the Affordable Care Act.”

Julie Dunn-Morton, senior manuscript specialist in the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted Sept. 28 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Political collection at Mercantile Library ‘makes history real.’”

Alumna Kim Folwarski, OD 2011, was featured Sept. 4 in the Eureka-Wildwood (Mo.) Patch article “New Wildwood vision specialists envision bright future.”

Jean-Germain Gros, associate professor of political science, was quoted Sept. 15 in the Global Post (Boston) article “Candidates vie to lead the rebuilding of Haiti.”

Alumna Christy Hayes, OD 2011, was featured Sept. 4 in the Eureka-Wildwood (Mo.) Patch article “New Wildwood vision specialists envision bright future.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted in Sept. 5 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Morning headlines: Wednesday, September 5, 2012.” Jones was quoted Sept. 24 in the NPR story “Todd Akin bets he still has a chance.” He was quoted Sept. 9 in the St. Louis Beacon article “St. Louis area clinics’ program called model for expanded Medicaid under ACA.” Jones was quoted Sept. 8 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Experts field community questions on the Affordable Care Act.” He was mentioned Sept. 30 in the Los Angeles Times article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

Derrick Langeneckert, a student pursuing a master’s degree in biology, was featured Sept. 28 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Downtown St. Louis is getting a new craft brewery.”

Janet Lauritsen, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Sept. 19 in The New York Times article “Fewer children are found exposed to violent crime.”

Ed Lawrence, professor of finance, was quoted Nov. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Four years after Lehman, financial system is stronger but still vulnerable.”

Kelsey Proud, multimedia specialist for St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted Sept. 16 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “KWMU’s new facility gives it room to grow.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Sept. 18 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Akin faces uphill battle in Senate race.” Robertson wrote the Sept. 20 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Guest commentary: Paul Ryan’s budget plan could hurt many Missourians.” l He was quoted Sept. 26 in The Christian Science Monitor article “Todd Akin: Why some Republicans are now supporting him.” Robertson was quoted Sept. 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Candidates for Missouri’s attorney general see the race very differently.” l He was quoted Sept. 30 in the Los Angeles Times article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Sept. 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Scheduling changes help reduce crime, response times in St. Louis County.” Rosenfeld discussed police and crime in St. Louis on the Sept. 5 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.  He was quoted Sept. 27 in The St. Louis American article “Tracking guns used in local crimes.” Rosenfeld was quoted Sept. 21 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Police target violence by using data rather than instinct.”

Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, was quoted Sept. 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Democrats gather in Charlotte hoping to build momentum.”

Ken Thomas, associate professor of political science, was quoted Sept. 2 in The Sacramento (Calif.) Bee article “We need unions – so why are they fading?” Thomas wrote the Sept. 10 Business Insider article “US has lower wages and higher unemployment than all of these developed countries.”  He was quoted Sept. 16 in the Scripps Treasure Coast (Fla.) Newspapers article “Will Treasure Coast company failures have chilling effect on future incentives?” Thomas wrote the Sept. 26 Business Insider article “Mitt Romney’s unintentionally hilarious tax return FAQ.”

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Deborah Balser, director of the Public Policy Administration program, was quoted on Aug. 15 in the Williamson Herald (Franklin, Tenn.) article “Williamson County trustee completes professional certificate program.”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment management, was quoted Aug. 12 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Scared away from college by the fear of debt.”

Alumna Cathy Cartier, BA psychology 1977 and MEd 2007, was featured Aug. 10 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Affton teacher named Missouri’s best” and Aug. 10 in the Affton-Shrewsbury (Mo.) Patch article “Affton teacher named Mo. teacher of the year.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted Aug. 4 in the Clayton-Richmond Heights (Mo.) Patch article “Clayton students take six-week science research program.” George was quoted Aug. 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL fundraising campaign ends after drive far exceeded its goal.” The article was picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in numerous newspapers and on websites for media outlets like KMOX (1120 AM). He was quoted Aug. 10 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL develops ‘Plan B’ to renovate science lab complex.” George was quoted Aug. 12 in the Fenton-High Ridge (Mo.) Patch article “Here’s what Lindbergh did on its summer vacation.” He was quoted Aug. 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “UMSL raises $154 million through capital campaign.”

Louis Gerteis, professor of history, discussed his new book on Missouri’s role in the Civil War on the Aug. 14 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Barbara Harbach, professor of music, was featured Aug. 2 in a Fanfare review of recordings of her compositions.

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was interviewed for the Aug. 2 St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Eight’s a crowd: Which Dem will make the Mo. Lt. Gov. race?” Jones wrote the Aug. 3 St. Louis Beacon commentary “Things to think about as you go to the polls.” Jones was quoted in the Aug. 6 Washington Times article “McCaskill waits for GOP foe in Missouri.” He was interviewed live Aug. 8 for the KTVI (Channel 2) story “Post primary – Who won & what it means for November.” Jones discussed the key races and issues on the Missouri Primary ballot on the Aug. 6 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM. He was quoted Aug. 10 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Carnahan public legacy to end in January?”

David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was quoted Aug. 3 in The Washington Post article “Missouri to vote on prayer amendment as critics warn of legal nightmares.” Kimball was quoted Aug. 4 in the USA Today article “Missouri to vote on prayer amendment.”

Student Ashley Lock, who’s pursuing a master’s degree in education, was featured Aug. 14 in the Fenton-High Ridge (Mo.) Patch article “Lindbergh Schools new teacher Q&A: Ashley Lock.”

John McGrosso, violinist for the Arianna String Quartet, discussed the quartet’s participation in a concert to benefit the University City (Mo.) Children’s Center on the Aug. 10 episode of “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM.

Laura Miller, professor of Japanese studies, was quoted Aug. 15 in The Atlantic article “For Japan’s Justin Biebers, no Selena Gomezes allowed.”

Lois Pierce, director of the School of Social Work, discussed drug treatment courts on the Aug. 7 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM.

Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted Aug. 6 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “GOP race for Mo. Secretary of State finally heats up after quiet start.” The story also aired on KBIA (91.3 FM) in Columbia, Mo. Robertson was quoted Aug. 6 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Time for talking over, primary voters head to polls Tuesday.” He was quoted Aug. 6 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Campaign trail: Five questions about Missouri’s primary.” Robertson discussed the results of the Missouri Primary on the Aug. 8 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM. He was interviewed live about the primary election aftermath on Aug. 7 on KSDK (Channel 2). Robertson was quoted Aug. 7 in The Washington Post article “Republicans in Missouri pick Todd Akin to face Sen. Claire McCaskill in November.” He discussed the election results Aug. 8 on KMOX (1120 AM). Robertson was quoted Aug. 9 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “McCaskill’s dream opponent, Akin, still offers an uphill battle.” He was quoted Aug. 13 in the Associated Press article “Prayer, ads may have aided Akin in Senate bid,” which ran in several newspapers including The Kansas City (Mo.) Star.  Robertson was interviewed Aug. 11 by KMOX (1120 AM) about Mitt Romney’s vice president candidate Paul Ryan. He was quoted Aug. 22 in the NPR story “Cut off from party’s purse strings, Rep. Akin plans next move.”

Martin Rochester, professor of political science, was interviewed Aug. 16 about St. Louis-area school test scores for “The Charlie Brennan Show” on KMOX (1120 AM).

Ann Steffen, associate professor of psychology, was interviewed Aug. 13 by KTVI (Channel 2) for the story “Woman survives abduction/robbery at gunpoint in packed parking lot.”

Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, was quoted Aug. 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Black voters powered Lacy Clay’s victory.” Stein wrote the Aug. 13 St. Louis Beacon commentary “Looking at the city election numbers.”

Monica Steward, director of student engagement and advising for the College of Education, was featured Aug. 2 in The St. Louis American article “Monica Steward named director of student engagement.”

Don Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was interviewed for the Aug. 1 Marketplace story “Drought takes toll on river transport cities.”

Cathy Vatterott, associate professor of secondary and K-12 education, was interviewed for the Aug. 1 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Are kids getting too much homework?” The story also aired on KPLR (Channel 11).