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.
Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about how the recession would affect voters’ decisions at election time. The article ran Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon. Jones was interviewed about the Tea Party movement. The interview aired Oct. 13 on KTRS (550 AM). Jones was quoted in an article about whether or not the St. Louis city-county split can be healed. The article ran Oct. 19 in the St. Louis Beacon. Jones was quoted in an Associated Press article about the differences between congressional candidates Russ Carnahan and Ed Martin. The article ran Oct. 17 in the Greenwich (Conn.) Time; The News-Times in Danbury, Conn.; The Oregonian in Portland; Connecticut Post in Bridgeport; Daily Journal in Park Hills, Mo.; Columbia Missourian; and St. Louis Post-Dispatch and on the websites for KSBY (Channel 6) in San Luis Obispo, Calif.; KRIS (Channel 6) in Corpus Christi, Texas; KTVK (Channel 3) in Phoenix; WNCT (Channel 9) in Greenville, N.C.; WFAA (Channel 8 ) in Dallas; KTVB (Channel 7) in Boise, Idaho; WKRG (Channel 5) in Mobile, Ala.; KGW (Channel 8 ) in Portland, Ore.; WWL (Channel 4) in New Orleans; WHAS (Channel 11) in Louisville, Ky.; KREM (Channel 2) in Spokane, Wash.; and WSLS (Channel 10) in Roanoke, Va.; and Oct. 18 in the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Mo. Jones was mentioned in an article about a panel debating the prospect of St. Louis someday re-entering St. Louis County. The article ran Oct. 18 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times. Jones was interviewed for a story about the U.S. Senate race in Missouri. The interview aired Oct. 13 on “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.” Jones was interviewed for a story about the election. The interview aired Oct. 29 on KMOX (1120 AM).
David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for a story about last-minute allegations made in 3rd Congressional District and St. Louis County executive races. The interview aired Oct. 29 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
Nancy Kinney, associate professor of political science, was mentioned in an article about a debate between candidates running for St. Louis County executive. The article ran Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Tlaloc Rivas, assistant professor of theater, made his directorial debut at UMSL with “The Crucible.” An article about Rivas’ debut ran Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about the election campaigns of incumbent Rep. Russ Carnahan and his challenger, Ed Martin. The article ran Oct. 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Robertson was quoted in an article about how the recession would affect voters’ decisions at election time. The article ran Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was quoted in an article about the race for the 24th state Senate District seat. The article ran Oct. 6 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was quoted in an article about matchup of attorneys in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District representing a national trend. The article ran Oct. 10 on the website for Missouri Lawyers Media, http://molawyersmedia.com. Robertson was quoted in an article about women voters focusing more on issues and less on gender. The article ran Oct. 26 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was quoted in an Associated Press article about a congressional race between an anti-war veteran and a GOP moderate. The article ran Oct. 19 in The Advocate in Stamford, Conn.; The News-Times in Danbury, Conn.; Columbia Missourian; Connecticut Post in Bridgeport; and Greenwich (Conn.) Time and on the website for WHAS (Channel 11) in Louisville, Ky.; and KRIS (Channel 6) in Corpus Christi, Texas. Robertson was quoted in an Associated Press article analyzing Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race. The article ran Oct. 17 in the Columbia Missourian and Oct. 18 in the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Mo., Columbia Daily Tribune (Mo.), The Oregonian in Portland and Anchorage (Alaska) Daily News. Robertson was interviewed about the election. The interview aired live Oct. 29 on KMOX (1120 AM). Robertson was quoted in an article about the race for the 24th state Senate District seat possibly being the most competitive in Missouri. The article ran Oct. 7 in the St. Louis Beacon. Robertson was quoted in an article about last-minute campaigning around Missouri. The article ran Oct. 29 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, wrote an article titled “Fear itself.” It ran Oct. 20 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was mentioned in an article about a debate between candidates running for St. Louis County executive. The article ran Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Beacon. Swanstrom was quoted in an article about foreclosures crushing the American dream. The article ran Oct. 17 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Swanstrom co-wrote an article titled “Halt foreclosures in St. Louis.” The article ran Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
