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. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Kara Cissell, junior in nursing, was quoted Oct. 28 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Camp Rainbow celebrates 25 years of helping sick kids.”

Tim Eby, general manager of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted Oct. 24 in the Quincy (Ill.) Herald-Whig article “St. Louis, Quincy public radio stations raise $478,000.”

Susan Feigenbaum, professor of economics, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At issue: Two years after ACA becomes law, debate over costs and responsibility continues.”

William Fischetti, associate director of University Archives, was interviewed for the Oct. 11 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Hey Heidi: Who is John O’Fallon and why is he important to our area.”

Chancellor Tom George was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.”

John Hoover, director of the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted Oct. 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Explosion of printed books outpaced Internet age.”

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Youth violence in East St. Louis, Mayor Parks: We cannot tolerate it.”

Alumnus Daniel Isom, BS 1994, MA 2003 and PhD 2008 criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.” Isom was mentioned Oct. 3 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL may play role in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” He was featured in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Chief Daniel Isom to become UMSL professor.” Isom was mentioned Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 1 in the McClatchy Tribune News Service article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 4 in the St. Louis Beacon article “In debate over style, assertive Romney may have outflanked Obama.”

Noah Kirby, adjunct assistant professor of art, was quoted Oct. 2 in the Suburban Journals (Collinsville, Ill.) article “Industrial art conference returns to Granite City.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Associated Press article “FBI official: ‘Strong’ indications shooting of 2 border agents in Arizona was friendly fire.” The article ran in USA Today, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News and on websites for about 250 media outlets in 42 states and Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Klinger was quoted Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” He was quoted Oct. 23 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Brown Deer police failed to protect the public, officials say.” Klinger was quoted Oct. 24 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Brown Deer police need to provide answers.” He was quoted Oct. 31 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution article “Murky details mean tough call in MARTA shooting.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Oct. 5 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Layaway not perfect, but an increasingly good option.” The article also appeared in numerous newspapers throughout the United States.

Alumnus Doug Mertzlufft, BSBA 1984, was featured Oct. 12 in the St. Louis Construction News and Review article “Mertzlufft named Guarantee president.”

Richard Middleton, associate professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: Annually, thousands of immigrants naturalize here, but do they vote?” Middleton was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: New Americans don’t vote for many reasons, but life here might fix that.”

Michael Murray, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Media Studies, was mentioned Oct. 5 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “St. Louis Police Chief to join UMSL, Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence.”

Alumnus Clark Porter, BSW 2009, was featured Oct. 4 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Unlikely secret weapon: Former felon becomes probation worker.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted in the October St. Louis Magazine article “Missouri political races to watch.” Robertson was quoted Oct. 1 in the KMOX (1120) story “UMSL professor: On Wednesday’s presidential debate.” He was quoted Oct. 4 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “McCaskill surges in polls as Akin’s abortion comments draw fire.” He was quoted Oct. 1 in the McClatchy Tribune News Service article “Stalwart Missouri conservatives stick with Todd Akin for Senate.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was featured Oct. 25 in the St. Louis Jewish Light article “The Jewish vote: What does it mean? Does it matter?”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Oct. 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL defines role it wants to play in selection of next St. Louis police chief.” Rosenfeld was quoted Oct. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Charles County deputy’s unusual conviction fuels inter-agency feud.” He was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Department calls ‘hotspot policing’ a success.” Rosenfeld was interviewed for the Oct. 2 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Results of ‘hot spot’ policing released.” He was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis police initiative reports drop in violent crimes.” Rosenfeld was quoted Oct. 13 in The Washington Post article “As D.C. homicides decline, murder still a stubborn crime to solve and prosecute.”

Uma Segal, professor of social work, was quoted Oct. 1 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: Annually, thousands of immigrants naturalize here, but do they vote?” Segal was quoted Oct. 2 in the St. Louis Beacon article “No place like home: New Americans don’t vote for many reasons, but life here might fix that.”

Wally Siewert, director for the Center for Ethics in Public Life, was quoted Oct. 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Missouri term limits debated.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted Oct. 6 in the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News article “State handing millions to businesses who threaten to move.” Thomas wrote the Oct. 4 Business Insider article “Romney’s tax plan is as budget-busting as ever.” He was quoted Oct. 4 in the MSNBC story “Debate wrap: Substance.”

Alumnus Grayling Tobias, BSEd 1980, was quoted Oct. 13 in the Florissant (Mo.) Patch article “Hazelwood interim superintendent commits to schools, community excellence.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Oct. 25 in the St. Louis Beacon article “UMSL plaza will remember Marguerite Ross Barnett.”