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.

Niyi Coker, professor of theater, was the subject of a feature that ran Aug. 2 in the St. Louis Examiner.

Chancellor Tom George was quoted in an article about the Gateway for Greatness Campaign beating its $100 million goal two years early. The article ran Aug. 4 in NOCO, an online magazine. George was mentioned in a news brief about UMSL reaching its $100 million Gateway for Greatness Campaign goal two years early. The article ran Aug. 5 in the Ladue (Missouri) News.

Barbara Harbach, professor of music, was interviewed about her work as an American composer, organist, harpsichordist and educator. The interview aired live Aug. 18 on “Classic Discoveries with Marvin Rosen” on WPRB (103.3 FM) in Princeton, N.J.

Terry Jones, professor of political science, wrote an article about how Missouri’s passage of Proposition C, which rejects a mandate in the new health reform law, could be the beginning a national debate. The article ran Aug. 4 in the St. Louis Beacon. Jones was quoted in an Associated Press article about the Missouri Senate race. The article ran Aug. 5 in the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Mo. Jones, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about GOP potentially restricting attack tactics in ads. The article ran Aug. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Aug. 17 in the Lake (of the Ozarks, Mo.) Expo. Jones was quoted in an article about the U.S. Senate race between Rep. Roy Blunt and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. The article ran Aug. 29 in The Washington Times.

David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was interviewed about a stimulus-funded bridge built in Tuscumbia, Mo. The story aired Aug. 23 on American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” Kimball was interviewed about the upcoming election and current state of politics. The interview aired live Aug. 17 on KMOX (1120 AM).

Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about Missouri’s 9th Congressional District. The article ran Aug. 6 in the Columbia Missourian. Robertson was quoted in an article about whether the Tea Party made a difference in the Aug. 3 election. The article ran Aug. 4 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was quoted in a story about the political ramifications of St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and first baseman Albert Pujols attending a Glenn Beck political rally in Washington, D.C. The story aired Aug. 27 on KSDK (Channel 5). Robertson was interviewed about the results of the Aug. 3 election and the important races in the November election. The interview aired live Aug. 4 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM. Robertson was interviewed about Proposition C, a ballot initiative concerning a federal mandate to purchase health insurance. The interview aired live Aug. 4 on KMOX (1120 AM). Robertson was quoted in an article about accusations raised in the U.S. Senate race in Missouri. The article ran Aug. 24 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was mentioned in an article about the August election. The article ran Aug. 5 in the St. Louis Beacon.

Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, wrote an article about how marriage became a federal issue. The article ran Aug. 16 in the St. Louis Beacon.

Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was the subject of a Q&A feature about his support for changes in foreclosure laws and tougher regulation of lending rules. The article ran Aug. 6 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Media Coverage: September 2024
Media Coverage: September 2024

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 stories.

Media Coverage: September 2024

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 stories.

Media Coverage: September 2024

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 stories.

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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 stories.

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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 stories.

Media Coverage: September 2024
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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 stories.

Media Coverage: June 2024

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 stories.

Media Coverage: June 2024

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 stories.