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 American profiled Eric’el Johnson, an UMSL engineering alum, who has gone on to make her mark at Boeing. Johnson is a senior systems engineering manager at Boeing, where she helps connect engineering teams to deliver computing-related products for multiple different aircrafts. She’s also the founder of the Boeing Engineering Mentoring Program.
Shirley Washington of Fox 2 Now’s “The Pulse” sat down with Chancellor Kristin Sobolik to discuss changes coming to UMSL, the university’s success with students and what Sobolik hopes for the school’s future. Sobolik touched on the ongoing campus renovations related to the Transform UMSL initiative, and she also noted that the university’s research and sponsored activity has more than tripled since she arrived on campus in 2017. In the last fiscal year, UMSL received more than $88 million in research awards with $85 million in research expenditures.
Media coverage:
Anne Austin, assistant professor of anthropology
LNG in Northern BC: Ancient Nubians tattooed their babies. We don’t really know why
Camilla Donald, optometry alum
The Scientific Journal: Camilla Donald, OD, FAAO — Leading Optometry Expert; Founder, Signature Eyecare; American Board of Optometry Diplomate
Annie Dong, cornea and contact lens resident in the College of Optometry
Eyecare Business: Art Optical Awards Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grants
Vision Monday: Art Optical Awards Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grants
Paola Ehrmantraut, Spanish alum
Women in Academia Report: Four Women Named to New Faculty Positions at Universities
Ryan Inkley, accounting alum
PR Newswire: PI AgSciences announces leadership changes for North America and Finance Organizations
Jennifer Jackson, education alum
Springfield Business Journal: Jackson retires from SBJ
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
St. Louis Public Radio: Schmitt backs Trump’s decision to have Venezuela’s current vice president lead country
Dale Moll, English alum
Republic Monitor: Former Perryville resident pens second novel
LaVell Monger, anthropology alum
The St. Louis American: STL native LaVell Monger opens RTW Photography
Jennifer Morgan, accounting alum
Business Wire: Integrated Dermatology Taps Healthcare Finance Veteran Jennifer Morgan as Chief Financial Officer
George Nnanna, founding director of the School of Engineering
The St. Louis American: 2025 St. Louis American Year In Review
Brandon Ofem, associate professor of global leadership and management
Wallethub: States with the Biggest and Smallest Wealth Gaps by Race/Ethnicity (2026)
Scott Ream, optometry alum
E Communications: Scott Ream appointed to the State Board of Optometry
Howell County News: West Plains optometrist re-appointed to state board
KTTN: Gov. Kehoe announces two appointments to Missouri state boards
David C. Rose, professor emeritus of economics
Civitas Institute: The Moral Case for America in a Nutshell
Kristoffer Simpson, public policy and administration alum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Creve Coeur hires Crestwood’s city administrator
West Newsmagazine: Simpson named new Creve Coeur city administrator
Lee Slocum, professor of criminology and criminal justice
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis homicides continued a downward trend in 2025 — dropping 7%
Doug Swanson, coordinator of labor studies
Wallethub: Best Cities for Jobs (2026)
Luigi Wewege, business and finance alum
CEOWorld Magazine: Luigi Wewege, President of Caye International Bank, Appointed to CEOWORLD magazine’s External Advisory Board
Julie Wilson, accounting alum
Williamson Herald: Brentwood names Julie Wilson new finance director
Rachel Winograd, associate professor of psychological sciences and head of the MIMH Addiction Science team
Fox 2 Now: DEA St. Louis reports fentanyl shift as overdose deaths fall
St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri health workers on edge after federal addiction funding pulled, returned
Other news:
Broadway World St. Louis: Dance St. Louis to Present MOMIX: Alice At The Touhill Performing Arts Center
Community News: Pianist Eric Houghton to open Westminster recital series in Princeton
Current: Why university stations need to prove their institutional value — before a crisis hits
Construction Forum STL: Year In Review: UMSL Continues Building for a Stronger Future
Construction Forum STL: Getting the Word Out About Moving STL FORWARD From Talk to Focused Action
First Alert 4: SLMPD Police Chief takes second job with UMSL
Government Technology: How St. Louis-Area Schools, Colleges Are Integrating AI
HRTech Cube: UMSL Workforce Center Partners with Simplilearn on Career Pathways
Jefferson City News Tribune: Boone County residents may qualify for free mental health counseling
Legal Newsline: AFP-MO applauds Kehoe’s push to phase out income tax
Lumiere Education: 13 STEM Programs for High School Students in St. Louis, MO
Lumiere Education: 15 St. Louis Summer Programs for High School Students
PGATour.com: Akshay Bhatia, Odyssey’s latest putter technology validated by Tigers and Bears
Poets&Quants: Indiana Kelley Nabs Another No. 1 In 2026 U.S. News Online MBA Ranking
PR Newswire: UMSL Advanced Workforce Center announces new partnership with Simplilearn to launch career-focused learning pathways
The St. Louis American: Grassroots relief became North St. Louis’ Lifeline
The St. Louis American: 2026 MLK Commemorative Programming
St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis police chief Robert Tracy takes consulting role at UMSL amid contract changes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: These international students teach at St. Louis-area schools — and go to SLU for free
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: How St. Louis-area schools are integrating AI, from middle school to higher ed
St. Louis Public Radio: This Black-owned design firm has been transforming St. Louis communities for 45 years
University Magazine: The Student Guide to Studying in Missouri
Vision Monday: The AOA+ Pledge Garnered 63 Signatures From the Industry, Marking a Commitment to Support the Next Generation of ODs
We Are The Mighty: The best online colleges for veterans in 2026, according to US News and World Report
