The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.
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St. Louis Public Radio marks golden anniversary
The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.
St. Louis Public Radio marks golden anniversary
The station began broadcasting on June 2, 1972. It got an early start celebrating its anniversary when it hosted more than 300 guests at a gala on May 20.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
On the Air: St. Louis Public Radio turns 50, celebrates history and station’s future
Tina Pamintuan, a 20-year veteran of public media, is leading STLPR into its next 50 years after being hired last August to serve as the station’s CEO.
On the Air: St. Louis Public Radio turns 50, celebrates history and station’s future
Tina Pamintuan, a 20-year veteran of public media, is leading STLPR into its next 50 years after being hired last August to serve as the station’s CEO.
On the Air: St. Louis Public Radio turns 50, celebrates history and station’s future
Tina Pamintuan, a 20-year veteran of public media, is leading STLPR into its next 50 years after being hired last August to serve as the station’s CEO.
St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
St. Louis Public Radio’s website earns station national Murrow award
The major honor is one of many industry awards this spring recognizing the regional outlet for its journalistic excellence.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
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How is a news organization like a university?
St. Louis Public Radio Editor Margaret Wolf Frievogel discusses the similarities in her recent commentary.
Civic-minded donors contribute $3 million to help fund unique media merger for deeper, expanded coverage
Twenty-four individuals, four foundations and two trusts have contributed to support the expanded news operation of St. Louis Public Radio, the local NPR affiliate licensed to UMSL.
Editor welcomes listeners, readers to St. Louis Public Radio and The Beacon
Monday, Dec. 9, St. Louis Public Radio and the St. Louis Beacon merged. This milestone marks the end of more than a year of effort. But in a sense, we’ve just broken ground for the news organization we intend to build.
Pioneering nonprofit news operation gains approval
Newsrooms around the country are becoming quieter as layoffs and closures silence once-thriving organizations, but a University of Missouri–St. Louis site in midtown St. Louis will soon be bustling as its population of journalists doubles.
Curators to vote on merger of St. Louis Public Radio, Beacon
Two excellent St. Louis news organizations will become partners, under an agreement the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri System are expected to approve this week.
Gallery 210’s ‘Site’ exhibit garners good reviews
Artist Sarah Frost often works with discarded or unwanted items, repurposing and bringing new life into the objects while simultaneously preserving traces of the objects’ former utility.
Water issues expert gives keynote address at UMSL lecture series
The Las Vegas Sun News describes Pat Mulroy as one of the most powerful executives in the state of Nevada.
UMSL historian surveys St. Louis’ guiding spirit
In St. Louis’ nearly 250 years of existence, the Gateway City and the surrounding region has experienced many science and technology milestones. Those advances have shaped a port city into one of the United States’ most powerful manufacturing hubs and home to the “Biobelt.”
UMSL historian to give Field Notes keynote on St. Louis’ science history
As St. Louis approaches its 250th birthday, historian Kevin Fernlund will speak on its dynamic and fascinating science history. The professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will give the keynote lecture, “St. Louis: Gateway to Infinity,” for Field Notes, a celebration of science and art in Grand Center. The free lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19 in the St. Louis Public Radio auditorium in UMSL at Grand Center, 3651 Olive St. in St. Louis.
UMSL political scientists discuss Gov. Perry’s Texas touting in Missouri
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will tout the Lone Star State’s tax cuts in a trip to Missouri this week. St. Louis Post-Dispatch business columnist David Nicklaus wrote about the governor’s controversial visit, calling it a “job-recruiting campaign.” When discussing economic competition among states, Nicklaus turned to Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to weigh in as an expert on the topic.
UMSL education professor discusses Missouri’s school transfer law
Kathleen Sullivan Brown, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, discussed Missouri’s school transfer law with the St. Louis Beacon. Brown said even though the law is just now being used, it dates back 20 years and the court case that prompted the current rush to prepare for transfers began in 2007.
St. Louis Mosaic Project seeks to attract immigrants, boost regional economy
The St. Louis Mosaic Project was created to attract more people to the St. Louis area like University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Jason Jan, BSBA 1999. The native Malaysian ultimately stayed in St. Louis where he launched the frozen yogurt store and brand FroYo.
UMSL political ethics expert weighs in on St. Louis alderman’s solicitation letter
A letter from St. Louis Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. that solicited for money to help fund his daughter’s college education has led to media coverage by multiple St. Louis-area news outlets. KMOV (Channel 4) reported that the letter came close to blurring the line between Bosley’s public and private life, but was not illegal. The news station asked Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to weigh in.
St. Louis Beacon looks at 50 years of UMSL
This year is one of reflection and aspiration for the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The UMSL community will look back and ahead as it celebrates the university’s 50th anniversary. And that’s exactly what the St. Louis Beacon did with its comprehensive article published Jan. 31.
Political scientist discusses Missouri legislature topics for 2013
The Missouri legislature reconvened Wednesday after its holiday break. St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU assembled its political roundtable, including Terry Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to discuss the issues that will be at the forefront of the first 2013 session.
St. Louis Public Radio, St. Louis Beacon to explore journalism alliance
St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU and the St. Louis Beacon announced today their intention to explore forming an alliance to better serve the community through journalism.
Bridge’s summer classes attract more than 400
When the rest of their friends are sleeping this summer, hundreds of high school students are lining up for 8 a.m. classes at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The UMSL Bridge Program, the university’s award-winning precollegiate program, is now in it’s 26th year. And it’s enrollment has climbed to more than 400 this summer including it’s middle school program.
When it comes to presidential race, is it still ‘the economy, stupid?’
Bill Clinton introduced the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” during his first presidential campaign. And the economy seems to have factored heavily in every major political race since.
Rebranding effort eyed for UMSL South MetroLink station
A new name as well as retail and commercial operations were some ideas proposed for the area around the UMSL South MetroLink station, by a group of local experts from the Urban Land Institute St. Louis chapter.
Researchers discuss new ‘old’
The adage “You’re only as old as you feel” rings true today more than ever. Whether the reason is better health options, working later in life due to economical challenges or just the need to stay active, older adults are not created equal.
Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science
At one time, most practitioners of animal behavior in the U.S. were men, and existing paradigms reflected primarily a male perspective. That changed in the 1970s. The numbers and prominence of women studying animal behavior significantly increased, which led to a re-evaluation of existing assumptions and a reinterpretation of behavior from a more female-centered perspective.
Political scientists analyze Gov. Nixon’s State of the State address
Last night, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon gave his final annual State of the State address of his first term. And today,...
Poet’s work picked for Free Verse series
Drucilla Wall’s poem “Deer Woman at Fifty” prompted an observation and query from Richard Newman, editor of the St....
Business pioneer broke color barrier selling Pepsi
When Allen McKellar won an essay contest in college in 1940, he had no idea it would lead him to become a pioneer in...
Political scientist discusses national, local election races
2012 promises to be a busy election year featuring contests for several major congressional seats and the office of...
Aviation expert discusses American Airlines bankruptcy
American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp., filed bankruptcy this week in the shadows of heavy debt and large labor...
Conference attendees celebrate Women in the Arts
They came to the University of Missouri–St. Louis from as far away as Europe and both United States coasts, according...
‘What Is a City?’ intermingles science, humanities
The 17th annual “What Is a City?” conference at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will meet this year at the...
UMSL breaks ground for Grand Center building
The University of Missouri–St. Louis broke ground April 15 for a new $12 million building project that will feature...
Sports historian talks baseball finances, fans
Today marks the opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2011 season. What’s practically a local holiday is also a...
Pianist, scientist, relationship builder: Chancellor profiled by St. Louis Beacon
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George was the subject of a profiled published Wednesday by the St....
UMSL political scientists in the news
A pair of political scientists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis provided their expertise this week on a trio of news stories.
Music scholar gives overview of Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival
Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and jazz musician and band leader Gordon Goodwin discussed the 2010 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival last week on “Cityscape” on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
Political scientists discuss surge in candidate filing
David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science at UMSL, were quoted in articles about a higher-than-expected number of Missouri candidates filing for offices on ballots for the August primaries and November general election.
Political scientist touches on health-care reform
David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an article about whether the GOP or Democrats will benefit from the passage of health-care reform.
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