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 stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu.
Featured stories:
The Daily Beast talked with Minsoo Kang, professor of history, about Andrew Lee, a crypto mogul, serial entrepreneur and occasional hip hop artist, who has claimed the title of King of Joseon and Crown Prince of Korea. Joseon is what Korea called itself over a century ago, under the 500-year reign of its last royal dynasty, the House of Yi (sometimes styled as “Lee”). Kang, however, says those claims are dubious, “At the end of the day, the kingdom does not exist anymore.”
Fox 2 Now tapped Michele Meckfessel, associate professor of accounting, to speak on the affordability crisis in St. Louis County as home values and, consequently, property taxes continue to rise. Meckfessel has researched tax issues for years. She said many $100,000-$200,000 homes saw increased values. “At the lower home values, it’s easier to see a larger percentage increase but it’s also those homes and the families that live in those homes that are seeing inflationary pressures in every aspect of their life,” she said.
Chaebong Nam, assistant professor of social studies education, reflected on civics education with St. Louis Public Radio. Nam said one of the keys to civics education is beginning with what’s important to students rather than focusing on rote learning. “Students are building their self-knowledge and self-reflection on who they are — their values,” Nam said. “Then they progressively develop this thought into bigger thoughts of government and other levers of power.”
Media coverage:
Brittany Raji Alberty, communications alum
Illinois Business Journal: RiverBend Growth Association membership continues to thrive
Ed Bennett, professor emeritus of optometry
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses: Empirical Fitting of GP Lenses
Susan Brownell, professor of anthropology
BBC: A brief history of ‘panda diplomacy’ – with new additions to global zoos
DeAnn Brunts, business alum
Global Newswire: Heritage Grocers Group Expands Senior Leadership Team, Adds DeAnn Brunts to Board of Directors
Supermarket News: Heritage Grocers adds DeAnn Brunts to board of directors
Cameron Conner, education EdD student
The City-County Observer: Conner to serve as USI Director of Athletic Marketing and Fan Engagement
Keisha Elder, dean of the College of Optometry
Clemson World: Dean of Optometry – Keshia Sims Elder ’93
Shakiba Enayati, assistant professor of supply chain and analytics
Medical Xpress: Utilizing drones to deliver childhood vaccines could save lives, says research
Fred Fausz, professor emeritus of history
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Happy birthday, St. Louis! Or maybe it’s tomorrow. Turns out no one’s 100 percent sure
Jacqueline Fiddler, optometry alum
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis People in Business: Feb. 1, 2024
Max Gillman, Friedrich A. Hayek Professor in Economic History
CGTN America: Global Business: Turkiye’s Economy Struggles to Recover Year After Deadly Quake
Tim Green, business alum
Construction Forum STL: IBEW Local 1’s Tim Green Honored by UMSL
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: IBEW Local 1’s Tim Green honored by UMSL
Reggie Hill, vice chancellor for strategic enrollment and career advancement
Spectrum News: Some St. Louis-area colleges find new ways to support students seeking financial aid amid FAFSA delays
Courtney Hoette, business alum
Construction Forum STL: Courtney Hoette, MBA, Named Controller at BEX Construction Services
Terry Jones, professor emeritus of political science
St. Louis Magazine: Leadership insights from FOCUS St. Louis’ Yemi Akande-Bartsch
Rama Lakshmi, museum studies alum
The Print: The chaiwala-to-PM story is the stuff of museums. But the new Modi gallery fails to tap it
Sandra Langeslag, associate professor of psychology
National Geographic: Love doesn’t just tug your heart strings—it’s great for your brain health too
The New York Times: What New Love Does to Your Brain
Timothy E. Lewis, political science alum
Political Science Now: APSA Member Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Lewis, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Haitao Li, professor of supply chain and analytics
Eureka Alert: An innovative approach to shield against foodborne illness
Mizzou Engineering: $5 million NSF grant supports innovative approach to prevent foodborne illnesses
Jonathan Lidgus, director of UMSL’s Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Autism diagnoses are soaring. Here’s how some St. Louis-area colleges are responding.
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
Riverfront Times: Cori Bush Offers No Apologies — for Hamas Vote or Security Spending
Michelle Meier, counseling alum
St. Louis Business Journal: Social services agency appoints new chief program officer
Margret V. Oglesby, sociology alum
WebWire: Margret V. Oglesby’s “Seven Steps of Faith Traveling With God” Encourages Readers to Walk with God Daily
Kathy Osborn, education alum and former vice chancellor of university relations
St. Louis Business Journal: Kathy Osborn, head of Regional Business Council, to step down, replacement named
Scott D. Peterson, associate professor of English
The Saturday Evening Post: Before Taylor and Travis, There Was Helen and John
Leonid Pugachev, assistant professor of finance
Springfield News-Leader: This woman found municipal bonds worth $1 million at an estate sale. City refuses to pay
David Rolfe, finance alum
GuruFocus Value Insights Podcast: David Rolfe on the Importance of Learning From Mistakes and Embracing Good Investment Ideas
Kristen Rosamond, biology PhD student
Phys.org: Protected lands provide a last stand for critically endangered vultures in West Africa
Richard Rosenfeld, late Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Spectrum News: ‘Sensible Missouri’ ends 2024 ballot campaign for gun law changes
Julia Sakharova, associate professor of music
Corridor Business Journal: Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster
The Gazette: Orchestra Iowa hires concertmaster with Iowa ties
Shu Schiller, Dean of the College of Business Administration
The Chronicle for Higher Education: Transitions: Millsaps College Names Next President; New Provost Named at Columbia U.
Akeem Shannon, former Anchor Accelerator participant
Slash Gear: What Happened To Flipstik From Shark Tank Season 12?
James Shuls, assistant professor of education
News-Press Now: Study reflects tepid views on four-day calendar
Red State: Survey Says: Missourians Prefer the Five-Day School Week
Springfield News-Leader: Show-Me Institute: Missourians prefer a traditional five-day school week
Conner Stewart, student who completed the Link program and is now pursuing bachelor’s degree
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Autism diagnoses are soaring. Here’s how some St. Louis-area colleges are responding.
Todd Swanstrom, Des Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration
The Salem News-Online: Love Thy Neighbor organizers presenting in webinar
Other news:
BNN Breaking: Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Autistic Students in Higher Education
Columbia Daily Tribune: University of Missouri extends test-optional admission for a year
Columbia Missourian: UM curators extend test-optional applications
The Daily Mail: Mathematician reveals the formula for the perfect proposal – and claims you should spend 2.5 months’ salary on the ring
EdGlenToday: Transfer Students to Explore Options at L&C Spring Transfer Day 2024
First Alert 4: As teacher shortage persists, Parkway School District aims to grow teachers from within
First Alert 4: Missouri Republican Caucus: What you need to know
Fox 2 Now: Free St. Louis Symphony Orchestra tickets available at libraries
KOMU-TV: Boone County health department to host Naloxone education event Tuesday
KSHB-TV: ‘I could have gone down the same road’: KCFD learns new fentanyl overdose response training
Now Decatur: Deadlines approaching for numerous high school and college scholarships
Platte County Landmark: Drug overdose deaths have risen rapidly
Spectrum News: Here’s how Missouri Republicans, Democrats will choose their presidential candidates
The St. Louis American: SLSO premieres work by two Black women composers
The St. Louis American: Urban League, Anthem advance community health care
St. Louis Business Journal: CIC St. Louis plans $2M renovation of its lab space
St. Louis Magazine: A look at the St. Louis innovation ecosystem
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announces 2024-25 season schedule
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Autism diagnoses are soaring. Here’s how some St. Louis-area colleges are responding.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Holleman: Acting Bellerive Acres mayor tells business not to deal with dissenting alderman
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Spring classical music in St. Louis: R.E.M.’s Mike Mills plays with SLSO, Yo-Yo Ma returns
West Newsmagazine: New scholarship opportunity offered
