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:
Sandra J. E. Langeslag, associate professor of psychological sciences, spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the science of love for Valentine’s Day. Langeslag explained how romantic love affects cognition and how she has been able to demonstrate the relationship between love and internal memory and attention processes through studies using brain scans.
Leader Publications highlighted Andrew Brody, a junior majoring sport management, and his experience volunteering at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Karen Boleska, the director of the sport management program, has led a trip to the Super Bowl since 2022, where a group of UMSL alumni, students and staff work to help produce the biggest sporting event in the country.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik was among the local leaders featured on St. Louis Magazine’s St. Louis Business 500 list. Of Sobolik, the publication stated, “At UMSL, Sobolik is reimagining the school’s trajectory. In 2024, the university secured unprecedented funding from the state to support its Transform UMSL project that will help upgrade its 350-acre campus. UMSL also recently received $15 million in capital funding to launch its School of Engineering and an $8 million grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation to help grow the school.” Shu Schiller, Dean of the College of Business Administration, and Scott Morris, Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, were also recognized on the Business 500 list.
Media coverage:
Brian Adler, assistant teaching professor of sociology
Construction Forum STL: Brian Adler Discusses Revitalization in Downtown St. Louis
Patrick Benson, social work student
First Alert 4: Backstory STL #2: Patrick Benson
David Byrd, business alum
El Paso Inc: David Byrd named CEO of The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
KTSM: Hospitals of Providence names new CEO for Sierra campus
Ashley Claxton, business alum
Construction Forum STL: Tarlton Promotes Ashley Claxton on HR Team
REjournals: St. Louis’ Tarlton adds human resources specialist
Charli Cooksey, education alum
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Charli Cooksey, WEPOWER
Walter Denton, adjunct professor
Williamson County Source: Meet the Finalists for Brentwood City Manager During Feb. 26 Meet and Greet
Williamson Square: Brentwood names new finalists for city manager job
Aimee Dunlap, associate professor of biology
St. Louis Public Radio: UMSL study will investigate pollinator activity at a roadside garden
Shakiba Enayati, assistant professor of business
Medical Xpress: Novel tool slashes opioid crisis costs by 30%, could save lives
Carrie Griffen, education alum
Hannibal Courier Post: Despite setbacks, music studio open and growing
Alexander Harris, optometry alum
Women in Optometry: Building a Legacy: Honoring the First Black OD Graduates
Andrew Hurley, professor of history
The New Yorker: Gary, Indiana, and the Long Shadow of U.S. Steel
Jim Lally, business alum
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Jim Lally, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
Ballotpedia News: Four candidates are running in the nonpartisan primary for Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri on March 4
KSDK: St. Louis mayoral race heats up as Spencer gains significant lead over Jones
KSDK: Mayor Jones, 3 challengers to participate in candidate forum Monday
Kelli McKee, counseling doctoral student
Fox 59: Ukulele Kids Club Welcomes Kelli McKee as New Executive Director
James Meyer, accounting alum
St. Louis Magazine: How a St. Louis mill became a key player in the global pasta business
Hansen Millett, optometry resident
Contact Lens Spectrum: Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grant Recipient Announced
Jerome E. Morris, E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education
KMOX Radio: Reparations in education require a connected community
Scott Morris, director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Scott Morris, UMSL Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center
George Nnanna, director of the School of Engineering
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: George Nnanna Named First Director of the University of Missouri–St. Louis School of Engineering
Marcella Piglia, accounting alum
Entergy: Meet the Pros: Marcelle Piglia
Nicole Pogue, optometry alum
New England College of Optometry: Finding New Passions Through Residency & Community Health
Peter Poletti, former adjunct professor
Collinsville Daily News: Meet the Candidate: Peter Poletti- Collinsville Township Assessor
Ben Poremba, philosophy alum
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis Business 500: Q&A with Ben Poremba, Bengelina Hospitality Group
J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor Emeritus
St. Louis Jewish Light: The diversity experiment failed
Hayden See, communications student
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley to anchor show on new sports media endeavor: Media Views
Kristin Sobolik, chancellor
CSUSM News Center: CSUSM to Host Annual National Symposium on Social Mobility
Douglas Swanson, coordinator of labor studies
WalletHub: States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
Alicia Uhl, education alum
Leader Publications: Fox C-6 names new principal, assistant principals
Brant Walker, business alum
RiverBender.com: Alton Mayor Candidate Brant Walker Advocates for Economic Development
Other news:
Boone County Connection: St. Charles County Wins Top Honor For Emergency Green Light System
Construction Forum STL: Registration Open For UMSL Economic Development Certificate Course
First Alert 4: Drug overdose death drop significantly in 2024 in Missouri
First Alert 4: St. Louis County has received $16M from opioid settlements but hasn’t used any, records show
First Alert 4: Ribbon cutting held for API Innovation Center on UMSL campus
HEC Media: Fighting U.S. Drug Shortages by Bringing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Production to the U.S.
Inside Higher Ed: 3 Questions for Joe Diamond, CEO of AllCampus
KSDK: Career Central: UMSL to host career fair for students, alumni
Library Journal: What’s Needed: St. Louis County Library Wins 2024–25 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize
Marketing Podcast Network: Discover How One Healthcare Tech Leader Transformed Their Marketing with AI with Brianna Miller
Metro State News: Too many Colorado children read below proficient levels. This new center aims to help.
Red Latina St. Louis: St. Louis CITY SC and CITY2 Gear Up for an Action-Packed 2025 Season and Strong Fan Engagement
Review of Optometric Business: From a Financial Perspective, is It Still Worth Going to Optometry School?
The St. Louis American: Health cuts could have devastating impact on Missouri
St. Louis Business Journal: UMSL lab space renovated for nonprofit
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership: UMSL Students Visit World Trade Center St. Louis
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: State education board renews two St. Louis charter schools for five years
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Symphony announces season schedule after return to Powell Hall
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: University of Missouri looks to reduce spending amid federal uncertainty
Tullahoma News: Flashback – Small Town Railroad Depots
Tullahoma News: Small Town Railroad Depots, Pt. 2
UMSLTritons.com: UMSL Athletics Unveils New Louie Logo
Washington eMissourian: Franklin County sees 41% drop in drug-related deaths
