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:
Scott Morris, executive director of theUMSL Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, spoke with Fox 2 Now about the EIC’s Anchor Accelerator and its ongoing work to expand access to entrepreneurial learning and to cultivate an innovative, collaborative culture across UMSL’s campus.
The Associated Press tapped Susan Brownell, professor of anthropology and expert on Chinese sport, to comment on the respective paths of two prominent Chinese-American Olympians: Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old freestyle skier, and Alysa Liu, a 20-year—old figure skater. Gu chose to represent China at the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, while Liu represented the United States.
The St. Louis American featured the UMSL School of Engineering’s SciFest: Engineering Expo at the Saint Louis Science Center. George Nnanna, founding director of the UMSL School of Engineering, and Xin Wang, professor of electrical engineering, discussed the new school’s programs and initiatives at the event.
Tablets & Capsules and The St. Louis American carried news of the $1 million federal investment to launch the API Innovation Hub on UMSL’s campus. The initiative will strengthen domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products (FDPs) through advanced manufacturing technologies.
Media coverage:
Diádié Bathily, former visiting scholar
St. Louis Magazine: St. Louis dancer Diádié Bathily shares Zaouli with the world during ‘Sinners’ Oscars performance
Justice Beard, women’s swimmer and biology student
Swimming World Magazine: NCAA Division II Championships Preview: Two Sides of Meet a Study in Contrasts
UMSLTritons.com: Beard Wins National Championship in 1,000 Free
Stacy Blankenship, nursing alum
Women We Admire: The Top 50 Women Leaders in Medicine for 2026
Elliott Brandon, MBA student
St. Louis Business Journal: Soccer pitch wins expanded UMSL entrepreneurship center student competition
Margaret Bultas, nursing alum
KTTN: Missouri governor names eight to boards and county positions
Nicolas Dunsworth, mathematics alum
University of the Ozarks News: Nicolas Dunsworth ’22 Establishes Honors Day Award to Honor Dr. Smith
Rachel Gaglio, assistant director of student outreach and support and education PhD candidate
Issuewire: America’s Best In Medicine Spotlights Rachel Gaglio, LPC, NCC, Psychotherapist And Doctoral Candidate In St. Louis MO
Diana Gamba, biology alum
UNM News: New UNM Herbarium curator continues legacy of women leading botanical discovery
Sarah Hoeynck, English alum
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Nerinx Hall Author
Elizabeth Holt, Chancellor’s Certificate recipient
Mid Rivers NewsMagazine: Cottleville alderman recognized by mayor
Sahba Jalali, optometry alum
PR Urgent: Performance Eyecare Welcomes New Optometrist Dr. Sahba Jalali to Its Columbia, Missouri Practice
Shea Kerkhoff, associate professor of literacy
First Alert 4: Missouri House bills could ban, limit kids from using social media; all Missourians could be required to submit ID’s
KBIA: Educators respond to Missouri Senate bill that aims to ban three-cueing from classes
Carl Kramer, cornea and contact lens residency coordinator
Eyecare Business: Industry Intel: TVC, Valley Contax, VSP Vision, and Europa Eyewear
Invision Magazine: Valley Contax Announces Carl Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS as New Professional Relations Director
Katie Lane, communication alum
Women We Admire: The Top 25 Women Chief Talent Officers of 2026
Lúcia G. Lohmann, biology alum
St. Louis Magazine: Lúcia Lohmann sees MoBOT as a ‘window from St. Louis to the world’
Jerome Morris, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education
News Wise: Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council
William Rogers, former associate professor of economics
KBIA: Boone County sees fewer sales and buyers, higher home prices
LaTisha Smith, education alum
The St. Louis American: LaTisha Smith appointed SLPS chief of student support
Kristin Sobolik, chancellor
FloValley News: Community Leaders in North County to be Honored
Paul Sorenson, co-director of Community Innovation and Action Center
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis has long had a vacancy problem — but the tornado made it much worse
Cassandra Suggs, education alum
The St. Louis Argus: School District of Washington Names Dr. Cassandra Suggs as Next Superintendent
Nancy J. Tecu, nursing alum
IssueWire: America’s Best in Medicine: Nancy J. Tecu, RN, Announces Retirement Following an Exceptional Career in Oncology Nursing
Mary Troy, professor emeritus of English
White River Now: Author Mary Troy brings prize-winning fiction to Lyon College Thursday
Renee’ T. Watson, education alum
The Eastern Echo: Final 4 candidates for EMU dean of students: Meet Renee’ T. Watson
Nathan Willett, education alum
The Kansas City Star: After Sam Graves’ exit, Kansas City councilman files to run for Congress
Remy Williams, late business alum
KSHB-TV: ‘Live Like Remy’: Kansas City family continues special bond with NAIA basketball team after son’s death
Rachel Winograd, associate professor of psychological sciences and head of the MIMH Addiction Science team
KBIA: Columbia adds free naloxone boxes as state funding under threat
Greg Zveitel, criminology and criminal justice alum
Call Newspapers: Three candidates, including one incumbent, vie for Sunset Hills Ward 2 aldermanic seat
Other news:
ASA Generations: An Intergenerational Life
Columbia Daily Tribune: Free Naloxone training event to be held in Hallsville
Construction Forum STL: UMSL/ULI to Offer Fundamentals of Economic Development Certificate Program
First Alert 4: International Waffle Day
First Alert 4: First Alert Forward: Training for Tech
Fox 2 Now: St. Louis County opens satellite voting sites for absentee voters
Lumiere Education: 14 Math Programs for High School Students in Missouri
PHC Pros: Scholarships Awarded at MCAA26, Indiana State University Crowned Champions of MCAA Student Chapter Competition
REJournals: CBRE to market former site of Jamestown Mall in St. Louis
St. Joseph Post: Local organizations observe Black Balloon Day to honor overdose victims
The St. Louis American: UMSL launches Geospatial Workforce Development Program
St. Louis Business Journal: The 2026 guide to St. Louis higher-education workforce programs
St. Louis Business Journal: The 2026 guide to St. Louis manufacturing workforce training programs
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis Public Radio adds inspired board members at critical media moment | Opinion
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Esports, Board Gaming & Makerspace Seeks Space In Brentwood
