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 coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.

Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education, was quoted March 11 in the St. Louis Public Radio and the Beacon story “Panel on Normandy’s future begins meeting in private.” Basile was mentioned March 13 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Normandy transition panel will now hold public meetings.” She was quoted March 27 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “Normandy is gaining public support, task force is told.”

Edward Bennett, professor of optometry, wrote the March 1 Contact Lens Spectrum article “Sclerals dominate GSLS posters.”

Alumnus Kyle Brost, OD 1987, was featured March 9 in the Southeast Missourian (Cape Girardeau) article “Governor nominates Cape residents to optometry, historical records boards.”

Kathleen Sullivan Brown, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was quoted March 26 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Accounted for: ‘Where are you starting? Where are you going? How are you going to get there?’”

Kathleen Burns, director of UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program, wrote the March 1 College Planning & Management article “Advancing the achievers.”

Michael Cosmopoulos, the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Endowed Professor of Greek Studies, was featured March 30 in the Greek News article “UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos inducted into St. Louis Academy of Science.” Cosmopoulos was mentioned March 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “STL science leaders to be honored April 9.”

Matthew D. Davis, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, wrote the March 19 St. Louis American column “Turner, Normandy and lynching.”

Fred Fausz, associate professor of history, was mentioned March 31 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “Osage Nation leaders help explain St. Louis’ earliest days.”

Greg Geisler, associate professor of accounting, was quoted March 31 in the Wallet Hub article “Best & worst states for finding tax help.”

Andrew Hurley, professor of history, was a guest March 15 on blog talk radio show “Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys.”

Femi John, a student pursuing an MBA, was featured March 10 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “UMSL basketball player making most of opportunity.”

Terry Jones, Founders Professor of Political Science, was quoted March 26 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Republicans hope Dooley-Stenger showdown will pay a GOP dividend.”

Susan Kendig, teaching professor of nursing, was mentioned March 19 in The St. Louis American article “Final push for Obamacare enrollment.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted March 31 in the Associated Press article “Missouri redistricting effort aided GOP gains.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted March 9 in the Green Bay (Wis.) Press-Gazette article “When police shoot: Seven fatal shootings by officers since 2002, analysis shows.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted March 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Selkirk family distances itself from troubled Ivey-Selkirk auctioneers.”

Stella Markou, associate professor of music, was mentioned March 15 in the KDHX (88.1 FM) story “Everything’s hunky-dory in Titipu!”

Robert Marquis, professor of biology, was mentioned March 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “STL science leaders to be honored April 9.”

Nathan Muchhala, assistant professor of biology, was mentioned in the March National Geographic Magazine article “Call of the Bloom.”

Tracy Mulderig, a doctoral candidate in industrial/organizational psychology, was featured March 22 in the Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune article “Student representative prepares for first UM Board of Curators meeting.”

April Regester, assistant professor of special education, was quoted March 5 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Missouri schools take pledge to end the ‘R-word.’”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, discussed the possibility of a single unified school district for St. Louis city and county on the March 11 episode of “The Charlie Brennan Show” on KMOX (1120 AM). Rochester wrote the March 26 St. Louis Jewish Light commentary “Fog of war, and of law, grows denser.”

Daniel Rust, assistant director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted March 21 in The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) article “Burke Lakefront Airport: An asset to the city or a waste of prime real estate?”

Lana Stein, professor emeritus of political science, wrote “Commentary on lessons from the ZMD: Efficiency and accountability don’t work well together,” which aired March 31 on St. Louis Public Radio.

Alumnus Steve Stenger, BSBA 1993, was featured March 13 in The St. Louis American article “Who is Steve Stenger?”

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was quoted March 4 in the St. Louis Magazine article “Despite past stereotypes, St. Louis County might think twice before it rejects a reunion with the city.”

Donald Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted March 2 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Jefferson County port plan may actually float.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was mentioned March 20 in the Rockville Centre (N.Y.) Herald article “Is America really as rich as people think?”

Diane Touliatos, Curators’ Professor of Music, was mentioned March 7 in the St. Louis Public Radio commentary “The evolution of music from ancient times to today.”

Mark Tranel, director of the Public Policy Research Center, was quoted March 1 in the Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune article “Journalism school’s survey center to be closed.”

Cathy Vatterott, professor of secondary and K-12 education, was quoted March 17 in the Huffington Post article “Students probably do less homework than you think, study says.”

Richard Wright, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted March 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Does a cashless society mean less crime?”