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:
St. Louis Public Radio and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch interviewed Associate Professor Aimee Dunlap and Assistant Professor Sara Miller about the cicada broods emerging in the region after 13 years underground. With St. Louis Public Radio, the pair discussed working to map cicada density throughout St. Louis, as residents have noticed they seem to be absent in large portions of the city. They also spoke with the Post-Dispatch about the damage some cicadas are causing to tree branches.
The St. Louis Business Journal featured an innovative six-week program held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis to provides access to business and entrepreneurial curriculum, internship opportunities and personal development to 14 rising eighth-grade girls. The program is a partnership between First Bank and Girls Inc. and is modeled after Girls Inc.’s successful Eureka! program.
Media coverage:
Leah Beilman, Succeed student
Leader Publications: Seckman High student earns entry into exclusive college program
Brian Bishop, education alum
KSDK: Wentzville School District announces interim superintendent for 2024-25 school year
Garrett Brown, education alum
KC Live Theater: KS/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education Presents the 2024 Arts Integration Symposium
Lon Chubiz, associate professor of biology
Farm Progress: Team to study effects of drought, fire on forests
Kelly Deering, optometry alum
Women in Optometry: Recent Top Graduates: Where Are They Now?
Lori Flanagan, director of athletics
UMSLTritons.com: Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan Announces Retirement
Agata Freedle, assistant professor of counseling
American Psychological Association: The hidden grief of miscarriage
Sheila Grigsby, associate professor of nursing
The St. Louis American: Rissa Rawlins new Regional Health Commission CEO
Lydia Holland, optometry student
Optometry Times: AOA 2024: The Black EyeCare Perspective on allyship in eye care
Dan Isom, criminology and criminal justice alum
Red Latina St. Louis: Governor Parson Announces 19 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills Two County Office Vacancies
Mary Keithly, chemistry alum
The Associated Press: SSP International Hires Largest and Most Diverse Faculty Cohort for 2024 Summer Science Program
David Kimball, professor of political science
The Associated Press: Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists’ concerns
The Nevada Independent: Will Nevada elect Rosen and Trump in 2024? Or is recent polling a mirage?
Lyda Krewson, accounting alum
93.9 The Eagle: Former St. Louis mayor appointed to UM Board of Curators
KTTN: Governor Parson appoints 19 Missourians to various state boards and commissions
Ryan Krull, English and communication alum and adjunct professor of communication and media studies
St. Louis Magazine: Major digital expansion of SLM’s local journalism
Shellie Manes, education alum
Leader Publications: Fox C-6 names three assistant principals for next school year
Fatema Medhat, criminology and criminal justice and philosophy alum
Arab America: Arab America Foundation Announces 30 Under 30 Awardees–Class of 2024
Sam Moore, museum studies alum
St. Louis Business Journal: Business of Pride: Sam Moore helps launch Gateway to Pride exhibit at History Museum
Chris Pilz, former Tritons basketball player
Phelps County Focus: Pilz leaving Waynesville; takes Arkansas head coaching post
Pulaski County Weekly: Pilz leaving Waynesville; takes Arkansas head coaching post
Douglas Rothermich, business alum
PR Newswire: Fidelis Capital Welcomes Douglas Rothermich as Partner and Wealth Strategist
George Ruh, former Tritons basketball player
Columbia Missourian: ‘There’s just something for everybody’: Senior Games continue Friday around Columbia
Devin Sasser, optometry alum
Optometry Times: AOA 2024: The AOSA and sharing the wealth of knowledge with optometric students
James V. Shuls, associate professor of education
Bott Radio Network: Encounter with Judy Redlich
Phyllis Smith, education alum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis’ accidental actress Phyllis Smith returns in ‘Inside Out 2’
Bobby Sutherland, communication alum
St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis Character: Sports video guru Bobby Sutherland is an avid wakeskater
Yiuman Tse, professor of finance
Stay Happening: Exploring Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Cole Vanderfeltz, optometry alum
LaGrange Daily News: Missouri Eye Consultants Welcomes Dr. Cole Vanderfeltz to Their Nifong Location
Javahn Watkins, student
First Alert 4: North County valedictorian defeats the odds, encourages youth to take the right path
Jesse Willingham, optometry alum
Authority Magazine: Abbigail and Jesse Willingham of Brighter Outlook Vision: 5 Things We Wish We Had Known As A Couple Doing Business Together
Lei (Jeremy) Xu, assistant professor of entrepreneurship
The Conversation: More women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why
Other news:
Fox 2 Now: Get your tickets now for Ambassadors of Harmony’s A Cappella Live!
Fox 2 Now: St. Louis Symphony reveals 2024/2025 season lineup
KFF Health News: Chorus or Cacophony? Cicada Song Hits Some Ears Harder Than Others
KMOX: UMSL program helping current high schoolers explore becoming a teacher
KMOX Radio: Mike Claiborne: Inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
NPR: Chorus or cacophony? Cicada song hits some ears harder than others
Ozarks First: 2023 SFD Report: Opioid-related calls lowest since 2019
Spectrum News: Officials break ground on $46M St. Louis County Police complex
Springfield News-Leader: Poetry from Daily Life: Hearing dad’s drumming on the steering wheel in a poem’s beat
St. Louis Business Journal: Bob Clark’s concrete firm headed to county after rift with city
St. Louis Business Journal: Construction firm with big St. Louis presence hires new IT chief
St. Louis Business Journal: Taylor Geospatial Institute hires data and analytics director
St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis must invest in literacy programs | Opinion
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: New St. Louis MetroLink line connecting to North County may not happen
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri governor says budget vetoes on the horizon. ‘No question about it.’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: How to vote absentee, with and without an excuse, in St. Louis County
St. Louis Public Radio: How St. Louis became known as ‘Mound City’ despite settlers razing those monuments
Supply Chain Management Review: Supply chain certification programs
