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.

James Bashkin, research associate professor of chemistry, received a $1.85 million grant from the National Institutes for Health for his research on HPV. A story about it aired May 13 on KWMU (90.7 FM).

Lynn Beckwith, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was appointed by the Missouri State Board of Education to the Riverview Gardens School District’s special administrative board. An article about the appointment ran May 20 in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the website for KSFX (Channel 28) in Springfield, Mo.; and on May 21 in the St. Louis Examiner, the (Park Hills, Mo.) Daily Journal, The St. Louis American and the websites for KMOV (Channel 4), KRCG (Channel 13) in New Bloomfield, Mo., KTVI (Channel 2), KOAM (Channel 7) in Pittsburg, Kan., and KFVS (Channel 12) in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Beckwith was interviewed about the appointments for a story that aired May 20 on KSDK (Channel 5) in St. Louis. He was quoted about the appointment in an article that ran May 20 in the St. Louis Beacon.

Berit Brogaard, associate professor of philosophy, was interviewed for a story about her research on luck. The article ran May 30 in the Modesto (California) Bee.

Kathleen S. Brown, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was interviewed about charter schools. The story aired May 13 on KTVI (Channel 2).

John Cattanach, director of the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, was interviewed about the “Spring to Dance” festival. The interview aired live May 21 on KWMU (90.7 FM).

Niyi Coker, professor of theater, wrote the play “Preemptive,” which is slated for a Nigerian tour later this year. An article about Coker and his play ran May 20 and May 27 in the Daily Sun in Lagos, Nigeria. Coker was scheduled to give a lecture at an African Film Festival at the St. Louis Public Library’s Schlafly Branch. An article mentioning Coker’s participation in the festival ran May 20 in The St. Louis American.

David Curry, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in a story about the Vietnam record of Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Stories ran May 18 in The New York Times, CNBC, The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times.

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about Florissant, Mo., Mayor Robert G. Lowery and the municipality’s operation as a “strong mayor” form of government. The article ran May 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jones wrote an article analyzing the public’s opinion on the role race had in Barack Obama’s election to president. The article appeared May 3 in the St. Louis Beacon. Jones discussed the role of race in the 2008 presidential election, polling and the St. Louis region’s high number of municipalities in an interview that aired May 10 on KDHX (88.1 FM). Jones discussed the St. Louis region’s high number of municipalities and the possibility of a merger between the county and city of St. Louis during a live interview May 10 on KTRS (550 FM). Jones discussed the just-completed session of the Missouri State Legislature. The interview aired live May 17 on KWMU (90.7 FM). Jones wrote a commentary about the Missouri tobacco tax. A recording of him reading his commentary ran May 18 on KWMU (90.7 FM).

David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was mentioned in an article about the origins of straight-ticket voting. The article ran May 13 in Governing magazine.

Charles Korr, professor emeritus of history, wrote “More Than Just a Game,” a book how political prisoners on Robben Island in South Africa created a soccer league and used the sport to continue the fight against apartheid, which was scheduled to be featured on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” Korr, his book and the ESPN feature were mentioned in a column that ran May 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Janet Lauritsen, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in a story about the rise of violence against women. The story ran May 27 on Policenet.com

Greg McCalley, associate vice provost for student affairs, was quoted in an article on increased summer school enrollments in the nation’s public colleges and universities. The article ran May 26 in USA Today.

Emily McEneny, assistant director of career services, was interviewed about the current job market. The story aired May 13 on KSDK (Channel 5).

Students participated in the NASA/Missouri Space Grant Consortium. A story about it ran May 12 Nanotechnology Now.

Lois Pierce, professor of social work, was quoted in a story about how birth control has given women more options. The story ran May 11 in the St. Louis Beacon.

Robert Ray, professor of music, performed in a concert with singers from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. The article ran May 19 in the Daily Journal in Park Hills.

Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted in a story about Missouri lawmakers efforts to wrap up bills in the final two weeks of the current legislative session. The story aired May 3 on KWMU (90.7 FM) and KCUR (89.3 FM) in Kansas City, Mo. Robertson was quoted in a story about how Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will handle the more than 100 hundred bills sent to him by the General Assembly. The story aired May 17 on KWMU (90.7 FM). Robertson was quoted in an article about the upcoming Senate showdown between Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt. The article ran May 30 in (St. Louis) Missouri Lawyers Media.

William Rogers, assistant professor of economics, was quoted in a story about unions attracting new businesses to areas. The story ran May 27 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Richard Rosenfeld, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in a story about many major police departments failing to report solved homicides to the FBI. The story ran May 23 in Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller, Evansville (Indiana) Courier Press, Memphis (Tennessee) Commercial Appeal and 16 similar publications. Rosenfeld was quoted in a story about decreases in crime rates. The Associated Press story ran May 25 in 21 publications including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer and New London (Connecticut) Day. Rosenfeld was quoted in a story about the FBI solving homicides. The story ran May 30 in the Journal (Indiana) Gazette. Rosenfeld was quoted in a story about the rise of violence against women. The story ran May 27 on Policenet.com

A story about the STARS program ran May 19 in the Suburban (St. Louis) Journal. STARS is a summer science research program for high school students.

Steven Rowan, professor of history, was scheduled to speak at the Gems of Genealogical Wisdom conference in Maryland Heights, Mo. He was mentioned in news briefs about the conference on May 1 in the South (St. Louis) County Times and May 10 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, wrote an article about the Tea Party. The article ran May 24 in the St. Louis Beacon.

Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon seeming to not get along, despite similarities. The article ran May 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English, was interviewed about the varying pronunciations of Missouri and Illinois. The interview aired May 7 on KMOV (Channel 4).

Mark Tranel, director of the Public Policy Research Center, was expected to be appointed by the Missouri State Board of Education to the Riverview Gardens School District’s special administrative board. An article about the appointment ran May 20 in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Globe-Democrat and the Web sites for KSFX (Channel 28) in Springfield, Mo.; and on May 21 in the St. Louis Examiner, the (Park Hills, Mo.) Daily Journal, The St. Louis American and the Web sites for KMOV (Channel 4), KRCG (Channel 13) in New Bloomfield, Mo., KTVI (Channel 2), KOAM (Channel 7) in Pittsburg, Kan. and KFVS (Channel 12) in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Tranel was interviewed about the appointments for a story that aired May 20 on KSDK (Channel 5) in St. Louis. He was quoted about the appointment in an article that ran May 20 in the St. Louis Beacon. Tranel received the Elmer Belsha Leadership Award for long-term commitment to the north St. Louis County region. A story about the award ran May 30 in the FloValley News (Florissant, Mo.).

A story about the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ joint undergraduate engineering program with Washington University ran May 17 in The St. Louis American. Ameren gave a $500,000 to UMSL’s College of Business Administration. Stories on the gift ran May 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Business Journal and online is 62 business journals throughout the United States, and May 16 in The St. Louis American.

Jim Widner, director of jazz studies, was quoted in articles about the Jazz Education Network Conference at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The articles ran May 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and May 19 in the St. Louis Beacon. He was mentioned in an article about the conference that ran in the May issue of JAZZed magazine. Widner was mentioned in articles about the success of the inaugural JEN Festival at UMSL. The articles ran May 22 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and May 24 in Downbeat magazine.