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, directed the film “Pennies for the Boatman.” A story about the movie ran Nov. 11 in the Riverfront Times. Coker’s film was recommended to attendees of the 19th annual St. Louis International Film Festival, where the movie was screened, by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in an article that ran Nov. 12.
Farida Jalalzai, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in an article about voters launching a power surge of women in global leadership positions. The article ran Nov. 13 in The Christian Science Monitor and Yahoo Canada News.
Terry Jones, professor of political science, was interviewed about voters that political candidates would target on the day before the election. The interview aired Nov. 1 on KMOV (Channel 4). Jones was interviewed about election results. The interview aired live Nov. 2 on KETC (Channel 9).
David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for an article about the high turnout for the midterm election. The article ran Nov. 4 in the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat. Kimball was interviewed about election results. The interview aired live Nov. 2 and 3 on KMOV (Channel 4).
Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about Republicans posting big gains in the Missouri election. The article ran Nov. 3 in the Daily Journal in Franklin, Ind. Robertson was interviewed about Missouri’s status as a bellwether state. The interview aired Nov. 3 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Robertson was interviewed about why Robin Carnahan lost to Roy Blunt in the U.S. Senate race. The interview aired Nov. 3 on KCUR (89.3 FM) in Kansas City, Mo. Robertson was quoted in an Associated Press article about Republicans posting big gains in Missouri elections. The article ran Nov. 3 in the Columbia Missourian. Robertson was quoted in an Associated Press article about the Republican gains in Missouri elections. The article ran Nov. 3 on the website for WNCT (Channel 9) in Greenville, N.C. Robertson was interviewed for a post-election story analyzing the U.S. Senate race in Missouri. The story aired Nov. 3 on KBIA (91.3 FM) in Columbia, Mo. Robertson was quoted in an Associated Press article about how the election could have moved Missouri from a bellweather to a red state. The article ran Nov. 4 in the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Mo. Robertson was interviewed about the results of the 2010 midterm election. The interview aired live Nov. 3 on St. Louis Public Radio. Robertson was interviewed about the 2010 midterm election. The interviews aired live Nov. 1, 2 and 3 on KSDK (Channel 5).
Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about the St. Louis area stunting its growth by feeding on itself. The article ran Nov. 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Kenneth Thomas, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article about the St. Louis area stunting its growth by feeding on itself. The article ran Nov. 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
