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:
Several local news outlets, including Fox 2 Now and KSDK, covered the UMSL women’s soccer team’s historic run in Division II NCAA Tournament. The Tritons won a share of the GLVC regular-season title and reached the national quarterfinals for the first time since 1982. The team’s season ended with a 3-2 loss to Washburn.
The local media, including Missouri Business Alert, St. Louis Business Journal and St. Louis Post-Dispatch, also featured the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center’s announcement of its 2026 Anchor Accelerator cohort. The program will grant nine entrepreneurs of a total of $90,000.
Forbes tapped Tonya Haynes, the director of clinical operations and associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing, for tips on traveling for individuals with disabilities. Haynes, who is also a Champion of Change with Autism Speaks, relayed what she learned on a recent family trip to California.
Media coverage:
Anne Austin, assistant professor of anthropology
Archaeology Magazine: Why Did Nubians Tattoo Children 1,400 Years Ago?*
Live Science (via Yahoo News): 1,400 years ago, Nubians tattooed their toddlers. Archaeologists are trying to figure out why.
James Campbell, retired professor of supply chain and analytics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via the Macon Telegraph): The buzzing skies of Woodstock: Walmart drones make it Air Drop City
Marcia Countryman, associate teaching professor of accounting
Mid Rivers News Magazine: Business Briefs
Mark Delaney, education alum
Mid Rivers NewsMagazine: Francis Howell names interim superintendent to long-term role
Ed Holhubner, business alum
Missouri Farm Bureau: Hawley, Matthews and Holhubner receive MOFB Outstanding Service to Agriculture awards
Maureen Karig, assistant teaching professor of supply chain and analytics
WalletHub: Overview of Credit Reports & Credit Bureaus
Haitao Li, professor of supply chain and analytics and chair of the Department of Supply Chain and Analytics
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Enterprise expands beyond rental cars, buys St. Louis trucking company Hogan
Dale Moll, English alum
Republic Monitor: Former Perryville resident pens second novel
Nathan Muchhala, associate professor of biology
AZ Animals: I Used to Be Afraid of Bats — Until an Expert Explained How Much We Depend on Them
George Nnanna, founding director of the School of Engineering
KTRS Radio (via UMSL YouTube): UMSL on Air: Dr. George Nnanna on KTRS
The St. Louis American: 2025 St. Louis American Year In Review
Jennifer Proemsey, business alum
Walls & Ceilings: Lawrence Group Hires Talent Development Coordinator
Anne Ream, optometry alum
Houston Herald: Houston optometrist inducted into hall of fame
Ryan Schepers, biology alum
Webster-Kirkwood Times: Horticulture Program Cited
Dato Shahril, psychology alum
Business Today: Destini Appoints Dato Shahril, Formerly Of MRT, As Executive Director
Amber Simpson, education alum
The Associated Press: Marquis Who’s Who Honors Amber D. Simpson, PhD, for Expertise in Consulting and Human Resources
Other news:
The Associated Press: Hazelwood School District, Central High, and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Break Ground on Student-Designed Greenhouse
Construction Forum STL: UMSL’s New School of Engineering Helps Meet Demand for Trained Engineers
Construction Forum STL: 4theVille Offers Docent Training Program to Better Share STL’s Rich Black History
Fox 23 Now: DEA steps up fight against fentanyl by targeting cartels with distribution in both Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois
Ladue News: A bevy of nostalgic holiday experiences to spark your sentimental side
RiverBender.com: STEM to Sky! Panel During Take Flight Forum Spotlights Scholarships, Opportunities, and Regional Collaboration
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership: St. Louis County Port Authority Awards Nearly $5 Million to Grant Recipients
St. Louis Magazine: Tips to prepare St. Louis parents for 2026 early-bird summer camp signups
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: ‘That’s St. Louis’: SLU, UMSL, Washington U. all still in chase for NCAA soccer titles
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: These international students teach at St. Louis-area schools — and go to SLU for free
St. Louis Public Radio: 4theVille offers a docent training program to better share St. Louis’ rich Black history
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis County Port Authority approves nearly $5M in grants for nonprofits
