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 story:
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch covered the UMSL women’s soccer team’s Cinderella run through the NCAA Division II women’s soccer tournament. The Tritons advanced to the Elite 8 with a 2-1 win over Maryville at Lonnie Folks Field.
Media coverage:
Temidayo Akenroye, associate professor of supply chain and analytics
World Economic Forum: Why perceived fairness is so important to global supply chains
Anne Austin, assistant professor of anthropology
National Geographic: Here are 6 amazing ancient tattoos—and the stories behind them
David Bell, business alum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Schnucks names new leaders, Ted Schnuck becomes chief operating officer
WisBusiness: 1939 Group, Inc., Festival Foods: Announces David Bell as the company’s first-ever president
Robin Boyce, communication alum
St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis Character: Broadcast pioneer enters Hall of Fame
Myron Burr, Jr., former program manager of strategic initiatives
St. Louis Magazine: Clayton Community Spotlight: Myron Burr, Jr. joins Clayton leadership
John Butz, public administration alum
Phelps County Focus: Butz retires as Rolla City Administrator after nearly three decades of service
Ramiro Dominguez, education alum
RiverBender.com: Principia College President Dr. Meggan Madden Names Panthers’ Next Athletics Department Leader
Stephanie Dooley, finance alum
KTTN News: Governor announces new judicial and commission appointments
Max Gillman, Friedrich A. Hayek Professor of Economic History
Missourinet: UMSL economist on efforts to phase out Missouri’s income tax
Mark Groner, education alum
Leader Publications: Hillsboro High School principal to retire
Becky Hansis O’Neill, biology PhD candidate
KCUR: Missouri has native tarantulas. This scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes’
Shanta Kyles, student service coordinator
The St. Louis American: Shanta Kyles recognized as UMSL ‘Hero’
Emily K. Lane, assistant teaching professor of global leadership and management
Roofers Coffee Shop: Bridging the gap between generations: IIBEC webinar helps roofing and building professionals strengthen communication across ages
Leon Perry Jr., engineering alum
The St. Louis American: Leon Perry Jr. joins Case Engineering
Lee Slocum, professor of criminology and criminal justice
ASU News: 911 operators’ role often undervalued, researchers find
Carl Wood, education alum
Leader Publications: Northwest School District teacher receives Emerson award
Other news:
Construction Forum STL: New Student-Designed Greenhouse Breaks Ground
Construction Forum STL: Moving the STL Conversation FORWARD: A Bigger, Bolder Forum in 2026
First Alert 4: Ferguson Police see rise in pedestrians hit by cars
First Alert 4: Board of Curators outline what’s to come
FloValley News: UMSL to host U.S. Air Force Band Holiday Concerts
The Global HR Reporter: Bisk, The American Medical Informatics Association, and USF Health Launch Health Informatics Microcredential
Ozark Radio News: Governors Challenge Announces New Missouri Buddy Check 22 Day Webpage
The St. Louis American: A Powerful Force
The St. Louis American: Once seeking help, now leading change
St. Louis Business Journal: Big credit union completes merger, adds $3.5B in assets
St. Louis Magazine: Dance St. Louis kicks off landmark 60th season
St. Louis Magazine: Celebrate the holiday season with festive events and performances
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: October 2025 in photos: Harvest moon rises, tears fall, and more
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Rents soar across St. Louis region, especially where investors buy homes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, which trained Misty Copeland, comes to the Touhill
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘Emma’ and ‘Legally Blonde’ coming to St. Louis stages this holiday season
Streetsblog USA: St. Louis Competition Gets College Students Onboard Transit
Vision Monday: VSP Vision and American Academy of Optometry Foundation Award Nearly $200,000 in Scholarships
Washington eMissourian: Overdose deaths continue downward trend in Franklin County, statewide
