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 St. Louis Business Journal carried news of UMSL naming its College of Business Administration after an alum and donor. The Ed G. Smith College of Business is the first named college in UMSL’s history. The naming was affirmed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators on June 26. Smith, who has led American Direct Marketing Resources since founding it in 1983, has grown the company to a full-service direct response advertising agency serving clients in consumer marketing and customer acquisition.
Multiple outlets, including the Echo-Pilot, Shippensburg News-Chronicle and U.S. Army, featured Jim Beecher’s appointment as the new commander of the Letterkenny Munitions Center. Beecher is a business alum with a strong background in leadership and logistics. He earned an MBA and a graduate certificate in logistics and supply chain management from UMSL and previously served as executive officer for the director of Lead Materiel Integration, Army Sustainment Command Support Operations, at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.
Media coverage:
Stephen Bagwell, assistant professor of political science
The Conversation: Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
Diádié Bathily, former visiting scholar
Arts ATL: Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute and Afriky Lolo bring West African dance and culture to Atlanta
Sheila Burkett, information systems alum
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Two Early Filers For 3 Open Seats On Council
Michelle Byrd, music alum
The Argus: “Dear Lou”: Michelle Byrd Shares Her Journey to Success
Kiley Cline, business student and golf graduate assistant
The Advertiser-Tribune: H-L grad Kiley Cline excelling on and off the golf course
Darcella Craven, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: People in Business: Child Care Aware helps; Boone Center adds; OFS names; Armstrong Teasdale adds
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: People in Business: Stephens hires; T-REX adds; MAC expands; Marriott Grand names
Benjamin Dable, biophysics student
News@TheU: Undergraduate students get direct research experience at the U
Julie DeKinder, clinical professor of optometry and associate dean of academic programs
Vision Monday: University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry’s Julie DeKinder, OD, Appointed Chair of the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Lathon Ferguson, political science alum
The St. Louis American: Little Bit Foundation announces new vice presidents
Beth Goetz, former women’s soccer head coach
Iowa City Press-Citizen: Top salaries at the University of Iowa: Who’s making the big bucks?
Alex Gossett, Tritons basketball player
Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest: OPRF boys basketball has a strong summer
Daniel M. Grossman, assistant professor of marketing
The Guardian: My friends made plans without me – is it weird to invite myself?
David Kimball, professor of political science
KSDK: Sam Page indicted, accused of misusing public funds for Prop B flyer
Matthew Kliethermes, clinical professor of psychological sciences
KTTN News: Gov. Kehoe appoints 11 people to Missouri boards and commissions
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
St. Louis Public Radio: Could Missouri get caught up in a redistricting frenzy? It’s looking likely
Kim Probst, director of improving systems of care at MIMH
The Kansas City Beacon: ‘They need to be given the opportunity not to die’: Amid opioid crisis, federal cuts put harm-reduction efforts at risk
Brian Rich, education alum
Webster-Kirkwood Times: District Hires New Asst. Superintendent Of HR
Sandra Richason, psychology alum
Time.News: Sandra Richason Named League Executive Director
Shonta Smith, education alum
The St. Louis American: Dr. Shonta Smith addresses national education forum
Kristin Sobolik, chancellor
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities: CUMU announces 2025–2027 board of directors
Enroll ML: How Higher Ed Leadership Needs To Borrow From Business – Without Selling Its Soul
St. Louis Business Journal: People on the Move in St. Louis: Kristin Sobolik
Bryce Stenzel, Tritons baseball player
The Courier: Sluggers pound their way to 19-4 win over Southern Ohio
Eamonn Wall, Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies
Rochford Street Review: A world nicely shaped in microcosm: Eamonn Wall launches ‘Life Itself’ by Kevin Higgins
Ken Waller, public administration alum
Leader Publications: Waller announces District 22 state Senate run
Other news:
The Argus: Congressman Wesley Bell Hosts Job Fair to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunities
The Argus: Congressman Wesley Bell’s Job Fair on July 31st at UMSL
The Benzie County Record Patriot: BR Lunch Box chef transitioned from the stage to the stove
Discover + Share: How Rare is a Corpse Flower?
DRGNews.com: It’s a Wrap for the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 11th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam
First Alert 4: New USDA food safety lab launches in St. Louis to combat contamination
Forbes: Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees In Cybersecurity Of 2025
Fox 2 Now: New USDA Midwestern Food Safety Lab set to open in Normandy
Hoodline: USDA Unveils New Food Safety Lab in Normandy, Missouri, with Comprehensive Policy Plan to Enhance Public Health
Ladue News: FOCUS St. Louis’ 28th annual “What’s Right with the Region” Awards
Lee’s Summit Tribune: Remington R. Williams Award Recipient Announced
Missouri Business Alert: Missouri Minute: Anthem, MU Health Care reach deal; USDA food safety lab opens in St. Louis area
National Catholic Reporter: Bill Clay Sr., first Black congressperson from Missouri, dead at 94
Native News Online: Graffiti and Street Artists Paint at Eagle Butte Mural Sites on Day 2 of the 11th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam
Native News Online: Painting and Youth Activities Move to the CRYP Campus on Day 3 of the 11th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam
Spectrum News: New St. Louis USDA lab a key to ensuring food safety, Ag Secretary says
The St. Louis American: McDonnell Foundation supports tornado recovery effort
St. Louis Business Journal: Researchers focused on genome duplication, plant stability join Danforth Center
St. Louis Business Journal: Fire Awards 2025: API Innovation Center advances domestic drug production with six molecules in development
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: USDA food safety lab in Normandy opens. It will help with food safety testing.
St. Louis Public Radio: Bill Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black congressman who wielded power for 32 years, dies at 94
St. Louis Public Radio: Commentary: Chamber music thrives in St. Louis
Webster-Kirkwood Times: From The Pickleball Court To The Sky: Harold Maness Lives Large
West River Eagle: RedCan Invitational Graffitti Jam 2025 wraps up
Women in Optometry: Guiding Vision: ODs Leading Optometry Education Today
