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.

Jermine Alberty, director of the Mental Health First Aid Program for Missouri Institute of Mental Health, was quoted July 10 in the WDAF (Channel 4) (Kansas City, Mo.) story “Mental health first aid aimed at preventing tragedies.”

Deborah Baldini, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured July 22 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL dean receives Inclusion Award.”

Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education, was quoted July 24 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Students find sweet opportunity in north St. Louis.”

Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Education, was quoted July 14 in the NPR story “For most kids, nice finishes last.”

Christian Bertel, a senior nursing major, was quoted July 15 in The St. Louis American article “Hazelwood District partners with STL Children’s Hospital for Healthy Kids Express Asthma Van.”

Teddy Binkholder, a senior anthropology major, was featured July 22 in the Sullivan (Mo.) Independent News story “Binkholder helps UMSL place 2nd in ‘The Battle of the Boots.’”

Alumnus Gene Bradford, BS administration of justice 1978, was featured July 15 in the FloValley News article “Florissant author publishes new book about youth sports in America.”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment, was quoted July 8 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “UM System expands academic tracking platform to boost retention and graduation rates.” Byrd was quoted July 25 in the St Louis Post-Dispatch article “Chamber encouraging St. Louis area workers to finish college.”

Curt Coonrod, vice provost for student affairs, was quoted July 15 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “New rec center coming to University of Missouri – St. Louis.”

Perry Drake, assistant teaching professor of marketing, was quoted July 23 in the WTVY (Channel 4) (Dothan, Ala.) story “Cat fans lap up feline film festival.”

Bernard Feldman, associate dean of the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program, was mentioned July 7 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “STEM jobs easy to come by, hard to hire for, Brookings report says.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted July 15 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “New rec center coming to University of Missouri – St. Louis.” George was quoted July 29 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “UMSL sets fund-raising record.” He was quoted July 23 in the Club Industry article “Rec Center construction ongoing at Missouri–St. Louis.” George was mentioned July 31 in the Associated Press article “UMSL sets new record for fundraising.” He was mentioned July 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL sets fundraising record.”

Alumnus James Gillam, MBA 1997, was featured July 25 in the South (St. Louis) County Times article “Crestwood gets new public works director.”

Diana Graveman, adjunct instructor in continuing education and outreach, was featured July 10 in The Writers’ Lens article “STL Books hosts launch 7/15 for two new ‘Not Your Mother’s Book” anthologies.”

Barry Hykes, a senior biology major, was quoted July 15 in the KTVI (Channel 2) story “New rec center coming to University of Missouri – St. Louis.”

Dan Isom, the Endowed Professor of Policing and Community, was featured July 15 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Former top cop Isom heading anti-violence group.”

Terry Jones, Founders Professor of Political Science, was quoted July 2 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Race looms as potential factor in St. Louis County executive contest.” Jones was quoted July 8 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “St. Louis County executive candidates shy away from backing city-county union.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted July 10 in the American Press article “Politicians play voting games.”

Kaleb Kirby, a senior music major, was featured July 31 in the St. Louis Magazine article “Seven questions with percussionist Kaleb Kirby.”

David Klinger, professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted July 20 in The Press-Enterprise (Riverslide, Calif.) article “Some deadly police shootings unreported to state.” Klinger was quoted July 19 in the Las Vegas Review-Journal “Metro says officers facing more danger.”

Edward Lawrence, professor of finance, was mentioned July 28 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Express Scripts set to unveil latest expansion.”

Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for university advancement, was quoted July 29 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “UMSL sets fund-raising record.” Leifeld was quoted July 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL sets fundraising record.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted July 10 in the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) article “Major sponsor Target steps up to the plate for the All-Star Game.”

Robert Marquis, scientific director of the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, wrote the July 4 St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter to the editor “In praise of Ecology Center at UMSL.”

Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student, was featured July 15 in the Riverfront Times article “UMSL to offer beer-brewing course this fall.” Meisel was featured July 16 in the KMOV story “Local university to offer course credit for beer brewing.” He was quoted July 17 in the ALIVE Magazine article “On tap: Schlafly celebrates Belgian beer and mussels, UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall.” Meisel was featured July 14 in the FEAST Magazine article “UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall.” He was quoted July 14 in the KSDK (Channel 5) story “Beer brewing class comes to UMSL.” Meisel was quoted July 18 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “UMSL to offer beer brewing course.” Meisel was quoted July 24 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Celebrating (and teaching) beer in St. Louis.” He was quoted July 23 in the Craft Brewing Business article “University of Missouri to offer its first beer brewing course.”

Ray Mundy, director of the Center for Transportation Studies, was quoted July 17 in the Las Vegas Sun article “Why Uber has cracked the taxi market in 70 cities – but not Las Vegas.”

Michael Murray, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Media Studies, was interviewed July 21 in the KTVI (Channel 2) segment “Kim Hudson’s first day as the 9 a.m. show anchor.”

Robert Paul, professor of psychology, was featured July 2 in the Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune article “Missouri Institute of Mental Health appoints new director.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted July 14 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “For Republicans, silence is golden when it comes to Akin’s book.” Robertson was quoted July 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Gov. Jay Nixon vetoes record number of bills.” He was quoted July 29 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “Campaign for Missouri road and bridge repair omits the words ‘tax increase.’” Robertson was quoted July 28 in the KMOX (1120 AM) article “Billionaire Sinquefield donates to candidate Rick Stream’s campaign.” He was quoted July 29 in the KMOX story “Expert: Primaries often more important than general elections.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curator’s Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the July 30 St. Louis Jewish Light article “The Rebbe and me.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted July 3 in the NPR story “Top NYPD cop: Stop-and-frisk is not ‘the problem or the solution.’” Rosenfeld was quoted July 30 in the St. Louis Public Radio article “What does it take to police St. Louis?” He was interviewed about hot-spot policing on the July 30 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a St. Louis Public Radio program.

Alumnus Randy Sanderson, BSBA 1977, was featured July 17 in The St. Louis American article “Wade Funeral Home welcomes new owners.”

Howard Schwartz, professor emeritus of English, was quoted July 20 in the St. Louis Jewish Light article “Summer reading list.”

Hari Secic, a Bosnian exchange student, was quoted July 22 in the KSDK (Channel 5) article “Bosnian refugee goes to Harvard.”

Natissia Small, assistant dean of students, was quoted July 23 in The St. Louis American article “UMSL Summer Academy prepares students for college.”

Todd Swanstrom, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration, was interviewed about development in the St. Louis region on the July 17 episode of “Stay Tuned” on KETC (Channel 9).

Derion Tabb, a senior in communication, co-wrote the July 10 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Stopping ‘summer melt’ among high school graduates.”

Kenn Thomas, senior manuscript specialist for the State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center–St. Louis in the Thomas Jefferson Library, was referenced, along with his book, in the July 7 Gawker article “ Was Shia LaBeouf’s erratic behavior an MK-ULTRA programming glitch?”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted July 16 in The Fiscal Times article “Corporate tax inversions will cost U.S. billions — and we’ll all pay.”

Eric Wiland, associate professor of philosophy, was quoted July 6 in the Slate article “Hands off your grad students!”

Alumna Jennifer Yackley, MA political science 2004, was featured July 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Rock Hill reaches agreement over plan for Lucky’s Market that includes tax aid.” Yackley was featured July 18 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times article “Yackley named city administrator.”

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted July 14 in the FEAST Magazine article “UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall.” Yasbin was quoted July 23 in the Craft Brewing Business article “University of Missouri to offer its first beer brewing course.”