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:
First Alert 4 tapped Mohi Saki, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, to discuss last month’s total solar eclipse. Saki demonstrated three ways to make homemade solar eclipse viewing devices.
The Webster Journal profiled Maria A. Ellis, a music education alum and prominent conductor. Ellis founded the All-Star Youth Chorus as well as Girl Conductor, which has taken her across the country to lead clinics with choirs and music groups. Last June, she conducted singers from choruses across the country at Carnegie Hall.
Lily Clark, an UMSL MBA graduate, and her sister Lucy were featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The sisters founded Bo.co, a mobile boba tea company, that sells unique riffs on boba tea within Urban Eats (a shared kitchen and food incubator in St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood) and at the Soulard Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Media coverage:
Gillian Bowser, biology alum
Our Time Press: Q&A: Eco-Scientist Gillian Bowser, PhD on her Pioneer Filmmaker Mom Pearl Bowser
Maureen Clancy-May, education alum
KTTN: Governor Parson appoints 23 to positions across Missouri
Colleen Dolan, administrative justice alum
St. Louis Record: Appellate court to honor Judges Colleen Dolan and Sherri Sullivan
Max Gillman, Friedrich A. Hayek Professor of Economic History
MENAFN: Max Gillman says US needs to reduce interest rates, due to real estate market crisis
Moneygeek: Economic Recessions: History, Causes and Characteristics
AA (Turkey): Fed should lower interest rates, economist says, as US commercial real estate market is in crisis
Doris A. Graham, education alum
The St. Louis American: Four African American candidates Vie for STLCC Board of Trustees seats
Hana Haden, former assistant basketball coach
WJCL-TV: Georgia Southern names Hana Haden next women’s basketball head coach
Tyler Haynes, Succeed alum
PR Newswire: This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks Champions Change with New Community Messengers
Randy Hein, business alum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Bridgeton to elect new mayor Friday. Two councilmen want the job.
Lilly Huxhold, adjunct professor of digital design
Riverfront Times: Heavy Riff’s Disco Apocalypse Owes Its Name to Jackson Browne
David Kimball, professor of political science
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Tarrant County approves use of pre-numbered ballots. Do they ensure election integrity?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Infighting has killed St. Louis County headquarters plans this year
Brian Lane, education alum
EdGlenToday.com: Edwardsville School District #7 Announces Leadership Hirings
Sandra Langeslag, associate professor of psychology
ARCHYDE: What a new love does to your brain
Anita Manion, assistant professor of political science
The Center Square: Ethics investigations of speakers in Missouri, Illinois show need for possible reforms
Emma Murri, communication student
Trill Mag: How To Combat Burnout After Entering The Workforce
Joan Phillips-Hernandez, professor of marketing
NIU Today: College of Business to welcome new dean in July
Gualtiero Piccinini, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and associate director of the Center for Neurodynamics
Daily Nous: New: The International Society for the Philosophy of the Sciences of the Mind (guest post)
Leonid Pugachev, assistant professor of finance
WalletHub: 2024’s Best Online Checking Accounts
Megan Rapp, museum studies alum
Hannibal Courier-Post: Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum announces new executive director
Muddy River News: Rapp named Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum executive director
David A. Roither, philosophy and political science alum
St. Louis Record: 22nd circuit commission announces nominees for Ohmer circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis
Hannah Wolf Schmidt, education alum
Grinnell College News: Ten alumni selected for induction into Grinnell College Athletic Hall of Fame
Keli Schneider, education alum
Union eMissourian: Schneider named WINGS Teacher of the Year
Christopher Spilling, vice chancellor for research and economic and community development
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri lawmakers consider billions in incentives for ‘megaprojects’
Cathy Vatterott, professor emerita of education
The Good Men Project: Why Is a Grading System Touted as More Accurate, Equitable So Hard to Implement?
Brent Wildhaber, adjunct professor of history
KOMU: Jefferson City School District names new assistant principals
Alice M. Windom, former coordinator for the James T. Bush Center
The St. Louis American: Griot Museum is now home to Alice M. Windom Black history collection
Rachel Winograd, associate professor of psychological sciences and Missouri Institute of Mental Health
KSDK: Brother of heroin overdose victim reveals differences between addiction and dependence
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri House OKs bill toughening penalties for trafficking fentanyl
Other news:
AL.com: St. Louis teen creates kid-led nonprofit to help community
AmericanTowns.com: Chicago Theatre Veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson Shares Notes As First African-American Stage Actor To Play King Henry II In James Goldman’s Historical Drama ‘The Lion In Winter’
Columbia Missourian: National Academy of Sciences inducts two Missouri scientists at D.C. ceremony
First Alert 4: Loss of friend to gun violence spurred Urban Community Health Worker of the Year to help others
Fox 2 Now: UMSL’s Demo Day to celebrate young entrepreneurs
Fox 2 Now: The Sleeping Beauty ballet at the Touhill Performing Arts Center
Gasconade County Republican: Student researchers from UM System’s four universities present at Missouri State Capitol
KOLR-TV: St. Louis Ballet brings ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ to Springfield
Missouri Business Alert: SIUE and UM System extend fall enrollment deadlines amid federal financial aid issues
The Source: Buder Center grant to bolster training, support
Spectrum News: Area colleges extend enrollment deadline due to FAFSA delays
The St. Louis American: STL County Library to host Autism Expo on April 13
The St. Louis American: SLSO having the time of their lives playing Sibelius doubleheader
St. Louis Business Journal: Bold Spoon Creamery leverages grant money to expand its operations
St. Louis Business Journal: North County track project stalls over costs; councilwoman says fight isn’t over
St. Louis Business Journal: Symphony shows off Powell Hall progress, says renovation is on time
St. Louis Business Journal: 2 broadcasters return to St. Louis in nonprofit roles
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership: China delegation to be hosted by World Trade Center St. Louis and St. Louis-Nanjing Sister Cities Committee
St. Louis Jewish Light: From L.A. to Israel to St. Louis: BODYTRAFFIC’s dance of Jewish connections and joy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis Public Radio union looks to expand
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Missouri House poised to send spending plan to Senate
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: ‘Considerable work’ ahead for Missouri Senate on state budget
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Bel-Nor police closure highlights competition for north St. Louis County policing contracts
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Going to a show? Here are the best places to eat near St. Louis-area theaters
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: In budget gamesmanship, Missouri lawmakers could see doomsday spending plan
St. Louis Public Radio: A leading conservationist says the Midwest plays a key role in ocean health
St. Louis Public Radio: Sen. Brian Williams expects big changes to Missouri budget before it’s approved
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