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:
Leader Publications featured Daniel Pierce, an anthropology and history alum, who is hoping to lead a new expedition into the Amazon Rainforest to uncover an ancient civilization. Pierce, a research archaeologist, and his research partner have used publicly available LiDAR data to remotely discover evidence of ancient civilization in a portion of Brazil that has rarely been explored in person by researchers.
Sandra Langeslag, associate professor of psychological sciences, spoke with New Hampshire Public Radio about the best ways to help heal from heartbreak, including outdoor activities.
Media coverage:
Abigail Ante, women’s golfer
Pacific Northwest Golf Association: Alaskan Golf Dreams: Abigail Ante and Jack Carr play their way from frozen tundra onto college teams
Laura Arnold, former adjunct professor of political science
KTVO-TV: Missouri governor announces 8 key appointments in child welfare and optometry
Christina Bourbon, education alum
Leader Publications: De Soto changes leadership roles at Athena, Dragon Annex
Sean Breeze, education alum
Leader Publications: Grandview R-2 makes administrative team changes
Myron Burr, Jr., former program manager of strategic initiatives
Citizen AI Portal: Clayton City Council Welcomes Myron Burr, Jr. as New Assistant City Manager
Hoodline: City of Clayton Welcomes Myron Burr, Jr. as New Assistant City Manager with Strategic Expertise
Jim Craig, teaching professor of sociology and veterans studies
KSDK: What could Trump’s federal force response to St. Louis look like?
Walter Denton, adjunct professor of public policy administration
Williamson Herald: City of Franklin hires assistant city admin for Community and Economic Development
Williamson Scene: Franklin Hires New Assistant City Administrator for Community and Economic Development
Mark Eggleston, student recruitment specialist
The Mexico Ledger: Students explore opportunities at college fair
Tiffanie Fowlkes-Comninellis, education alum
RiverBender.com: LC Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025 Semester
Max Gillman, Friedrich A. Hayek Professor in Economic History
Anadolu Ajansı: Fed lowers rates to shield labor market while inflation clouds loom
Greg Goette, engineering alum
St. Louis Business Journal: Greg Goette Promoted to Project Executive at Holland Construction Services Inc.
Brianne Hobbs, optometry alum
Optometric Management: Chicago College of Optometry Names New Dean
Adella Jones, chief of staff
The Argus: Citizens for Modern Transit Elects New Board Members
Yvette Kell, the director of campus recreation
Campus Rec Magazine: Episode 40: Campus Recreation Leadership Lessons from Yvette Kell
David Kimball, professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science
Fox 2 Now: How Missouri Democrats could block the GOP’s new map
The Hill: How Missouri Democrats could block the GOP’s new map
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri congressional redistricting would cement GOP control, analysis shows
David Klinger, professor emeritus of criminology and criminal justice
Vallejo Times-Herald: Reactions to Vallejo officer-involved shooting vary widely
Pete Kraus, communication alum
Civil + Structural Engineer Media: KAI 360 CS Hires Pete Kraus III as Project Manager
Janet Lauritsen, professor emerita of criminology and criminal justice
Houston Chronicle (via Yahoo News): Houston experienced fewer homicides over the summer, bucking past trends of seasonal spikes
Haitao Li, professor of supply chain and analytics and chair of the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis area retailers stock up for holiday season amid tariffs and rising prices
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
KSDK: Missouri PAC offers $1,000 to start Turning Point USA clubs after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Holleman: A city manager for St. Louis? Issue sparks clash between mayor, alderwoman
Rebecca Myers, future education student
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Iron Workers Local 396 member’s daughter wins $10,000 Godfrey P. Padberg scholarship
Quynh Nguyen, optometry student
Contact Lens Spectrum: CooperVision Welcomes 2025-2026 Student Leadership Society Members
Eyecare Business: CooperVision Names Student Leadership Society Members for 2025–2026
Anne Ream, optometry alum
Women in Optometry: Full-Circle Vision: Dr. Hobbs Returns to Midwestern University as Dean of Chicago College of Optometry
Richard Rosenfeld, late professor emeritus of criminology and criminal justice
Newsweek: Race, Crime and Media Bias Collide on a Charlotte Light Rail Train
Amber Simpson, education alum
24-7 Press Release: Marquis Who’s Who Honors Amber D. Simpson, PhD, for Expertise in Consulting Services
Darlene Majka Sredl, teaching professor of nursing
WebWire: Dr. Darlene Majka Sredl’s Book “Nursing’s Aerohemodynamic Theory” To Be Displayed at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair
Chris Sullivan, E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Youth Crime and Violence and chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Messenger: Crime fighters in cities need data. What happens when Trump erases it?
Nina Vicharnakorn, business alum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis County Council hires new auditor after firing her predecessor this summer
Other news:
The City Spotlight: CITY Home Game vs Houston Dynamo: Soccer in Society with Ruth Harker
Construction Digest: McCarthy Announces Completion of USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Midwestern Laboratory
Credit Union Daily: CommunityAmerica CU Expands Relationship With UM-St. Louis
Edwardsville Intelligencer: US News’ 2026 Best Colleges highlights Illinois and St. Louis leaders
The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Four EHS students selected for St. Louis Opera Theatre’s AIT program
First Alert 4: With continued reflection after the killing of Charlie Kirk, as violent incidents have led to safety considerations
Fox 2 Now: These are the top 10 colleges in Missouri according to Niche.com
KMOV: For a second year, Missouri sees a significant decrease in drug overdose deaths
KSDK: 3 St. Louis-area schools improve standing on US News’ best colleges list
Ladue News: Gen Horiuchi brings Broadway, classical ballet and original choreography to St. Louis
Pensacola News Journal: Next University of West Florida president could earn up to $1.2 million a year
St. Clair County Transit: Partners to Host Daylong “College Transit Challenge” on October 2, Reinforcing Benefits of Transit and Availability of Metro U-Pass Program
The St. Louis American: SLSO returns to Powell Hall with two world premieres and a banger by Strauss
St. Louis Business Journal: Big credit union to pay $500K for UMSL partnership
St. Louis Business Journal: 3 St. Louis-area schools improve standing on US News’ best colleges list
St. Louis Business Journal: Credit union with big St. Louis presence to merge with Texas-based financial firm
St. Louis Business Journal: Washington University’s endowment has surged. 2 local colleges have seen theirs drop.
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership: Irish Ambassador Visits St. Louis
St. Louis Magazine: NGA officially opens the doors to its new North City headquarters
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Opinion: St. Louis can once again build the arsenal of democracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra returns to renovated Powell Hall with weekend of fanfare
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis Symphony opens new era after renovations fueled by $173 million campaign
Webster-Kirkwood Times: STLCO Announces 76th Season
