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.
Lynn Beckwith, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was appointed by the state to a three-member special administrative board to run the Riverview Gardens School District. A story mentioning Beckwith in that role ran June 14 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Kurt Baldwin, cellist in the Arianna String Quartet, was mentioned in an article about the quartet announcing its 2010-11 season. The article ran June 1 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Kathleen S. Brown, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was quoted in a story about colleges becoming more convenient. The story ran June 25 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Susan Brownell, professor of anthropology, wrote an opinion piece regarding soccer in China. The commentary ran June 30 in The New York Times.
Lindell Chew, instructor of marketing, was quoted in a story about the release of the new Gillette razor, the ProGlide. The story ran June 4 at KWMU (90.7 FM) and on several other American Public Media sites.
Niyi Coker, professor of theater, wrote the play “Preemptive,” which is being staged in Nigeria. He and the play were mentioned in an article that ran June 6 in the (Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria) Punch. Coker wrote the play “Preemptive,” which will be staged through Nigeria. He was mentioned in an article about the play that ran June 14 in the (Isheri) Nigerian Compass. Coker was mentioned in an article about the winners of a playwriting competition receiving the opportunity to view his play “Preemptive.” The article ran June 24 in the Daily Sun in Lagos, Nigeria. Coker was interviewed about his new play “Preemptive.” The interview aired June 3 on the BBC World Service program “The Strand.”
Joy Dakich, lecturer in business, was interviewed for a story on KMOX (1120 AM) on the potential Boeing machinists’ strike and whether corporate America is trying to replace pension plans with 401K plans. The interview ran June 15.
David Gillham, violinist in the Arianna String Quartet, was mentioned in an article about the quartet announcing its 2010-11 season. The article ran June 1 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Barbara Harbach, professor of music, and her husband, Chancellor Tom George, made a $2 million commitment to UMSL. An article about universities raising money in a down economy mentioned Harbach and the gift June 4 in the St. Louis Business Journal and 40 additional publications produced by American City Business Journals. Harbach composed music that will be performed at free summer concerts at Washington University in St. Louis. She was mentioned in an article about the concerts that ran June 16 in the St. Louis-area Call Newspapers.
Terry Jones, professor of political science, conducted a poll on behalf of the St. Louis County Economic Council that showed a majority opposition to a proposal to build a casino in the Spanish Lake, Mo., area. Jones was quoted in article about the proposed casino that ran June 6 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jones conducted a St. Louis County casino poll. He was mentioned in a “Political Fix” blog entry about the poll that was posted June 8 on http://www.stltoday.com.
David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was one of two political scientists hired to analyze data from an election in Port Chester, N.Y. He was quoted about the election in an Associated Press article that ran in 225 publications in 43 states, the United Kingdom and India, including the Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Forbes magazine and The Washington Post. Kimball has studied straight-ticket voting. An article mentioning him and his research ran June 1 on the political website http://www.governing.com.
David Klinger, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in a story about police sexual misconduct. The story ran June 16 in the San Antonio Current. Klinger was quoted in a story about handling crowd control. The story ran June 29 in the National Post.
Chuck Korr, professor emeritus of history, was interviewed about his book about the role soccer played for a group of prisoners in Apartheid South Africa, as well as the role of soccer in the St. Louis area. The interview aired live June 3 on KWMU (90.7 FM).
Haim Mano, professor of business, appeared on KMOV (Channel 4) news for a story on the ineffectiveness of boycotting local BP gas stations since most of them are locally owned. The story ran June 14.
John McGrosso, violinist in the Arianna String Quartet, was mentioned in an article about the quartet announcing its 2010-11 season. The article ran June 1 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Joanna Mendoza, violist in the Arianna String Quartet, was mentioned in an article about the quartet announcing its 2010-11 season. The article ran June 1 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Rae Mohrmann, fitness instructor in Campus Recreation, appeared on KSDK (Channel 5) for a story on completing her goal of running a marathon in 50 states. The story ran July 7.
James Richards, associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Fine Arts and Communication, will participate in free summer concerts at Washington University in St. Louis. He was mentioned in an article about the concerts that ran June 16 in the St. Louis-area Call Newspapers.
Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was interviewed for a story about St. Louis and Missouri’s divisive relations. The story aired June 9 on KWMU (90.7 FM). Robertson was interviewed about the effect of term limits imposed on the Missouri State Legislature. The interview aired live June 2 on KWMU (90.7 FM).
Dave Rose, professor of economics, wrote a commentary about the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. The Op-ed ran June 7 in The Christian Science Monitor, Yahoo! News and MSNBC. Rose discussed the economy June 29 on KMOX (1120 AM). Rose discussed minimum wage June 16 on KMOX (1120 AM).
Richard Rosenfeld, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in a story about the resignation of St. Louis Police Commissioner Vincent Bommarito. The story ran June 1 in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Rosenfeld was quoted in a story about the decrease in crime rates. The story ran June 3 in the Chicago Defender.
Jack Snyder, lecturer in media studies, was the subject of a profile feature. The feature ran June 4 in the South (St. Louis) County Times.
Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was interviewed about the Arch ground and St. Louis earnings tax debate. The interview aired June 14 on KDHX (88.1 FM).
Kenneth Thomas, associate professor of political science, was interviewed about his study on tax increment financing in Missouri. The interviews aired live June 15 on KMOX (1120 AM), live June 21 on KTRS (550 AM) and June 23 on KWMU (90.7 FM).
Mark Tranel, director of the Public Policy Research Center, was appointed by the state to a three-member special administrative board to run the Riverview Gardens School District. A story mentioning Tranel in that role ran June 14 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Mel Watkin, director of the Public Policy Research Center Photography Project, was quoted in an article about an upcoming exhibit focusing on Dutchtown, a neighborhood in St. Louis. The article ran June 18 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Jim Widner, director of jazz studies, was mentioned in an article about the inaugural Jazz Education Network Conference at UMSL. The article ran June 7 in JazzTimes.
