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.
Jean-Germain Gros, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article about Haitians rioting in Port-au-Prince over election results. The article appeared Dec. 8 in The Christian Science Monitor and Dec. 9 in the MinnPost in Minneapolis.
Louis Gerteis, professor of history, was quoted in an article that looked back 150 years to a New Year’s Eve gathering of Missouri lawmakers when the country was on the brink of the Civil War. The article ran Dec. 26 in the Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune. Gerteis was quoted in an article about a series of stories that focus on central Missouri’s experience during the Civil War. The article ran Dec. 26 in the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Farida Jalalzai, assistant professor of political science, was mentioned in an article about a lecture she would give on “Women Presidents and Prime Ministers.” The article appeared Dec. 1 in the Metro St. Louis Suburban Journals.
Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about voter-approved initiatives not always being the final word. The article ran Dec. 3 in the St. Louis Beacon. Jones was quoted in an article about the St. Louis area’s fragmented approach to government and economic development. The article ran Dec. 19 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jones was quoted in an article about merging some of St. Louis’ many governments and the rise of regional cooperation. The article ran Dec. 20 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jones was quoted in an article about congressional redistricting in Missouri. The article ran Dec. 22 in The St. Louis American. Jones was interviewed about congressional redistricting in Missouri. The interview aired Dec. 21 on KTVI (Channel 2). Jones was mentioned in an Associated Press article about Rust Belt states losing people and political clout. The article ran between Dec. 21 and 23 in 307 newspapers and website publications in 47 states, Canada and Australia, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Forbes Magazine, the Denver Post, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Oregonian in Portland, San Francisco Chronicle, Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Buffalo (N.Y.) News. Jones was quoted in an Associated Press article about Missouri losing a congressional seat. The article ran on Dec. 21 and 22 in the News Tribune in Jefferson City, Mo.; and on websites for WDAF (Channel 4) in Kansas City, Mo.; KOAM (Channel 7) in Pittsburg, Kan.; WGEM (Channel 10) in Quincy, Ill.; WSMI (106.1 FM) in Litchfield, Ill.; and KFVS (Channel 12) in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jones was interviewed about the new Congressional redistricting of Missouri. The interview aired live Dec. 22 on KMOX (1120 AM).
Joyce Mushaben, professor of political science, was scheduled to give a lecture titled “Rethinking Togetherness.” The lecture was mentioned in an article that ran Dec. 22 in the West End Word in St. Louis.
Dave Robertson, professor of political science, was interviewed about 2010 Census data and what it will mean for Missourians. The interview aired live Dec. 22 on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 FM and KBIA (91.3 FM) in Columbia, Mo. Robertson was interviewed for a story about changes to Missouri’s congressional map. The story aired Dec. 21 on KMOX (1120 AM). Robertson was quoted in an article about Illinois possibly losing a representative in Congress following the 2010 census. The article ran Dec. 21 in the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat. Robertson was interviewed about the 2010 census results. The interview aired live Dec. 21 on KSDK (Channel 5). Robertson was interviewed about the most memorable headlines of 2010. The interview aired live Dec. 28 on St. Louis Public Radio.
Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, wrote an article titled “Another face of American exceptionalism.” It ran Dec. 16 in the St. Louis Beacon.
Todd Swanstrom, professor of political science, was quoted in an article about immigration driving growth in other parts of the country more than the Midwest. The article ran Dec. 22 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Diane Touliatos-Miles, professor of music, wrote the book “A Descriptive Catalogue of the Musical Manuscript Collection of the National Library of Greece: Byzantine Chant and other Music Repertory Recovered.” An article about Touliatos-Miles and her book rank Dec. 21 in The Hellenic News of America, a bilingual publication serving the Greek-American community.
