Vice president for student success JENNIFER MCCLUSKEY, PHD, was featured in Degrees with Less Debt, a virtual series presented by St. Louis Graduates discussing barriers facing low-income and Black college students.

Assistant professor of interior design MIKE KELLER, ’00, MFA,  was featured by Zippia for his expertise regarding the interior design industry and emerging trends resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director of athletics and recreation LONNIE FOLKS, ’82, ’98, was a featured speaker for the Capital One Listening and Leading Series hosted by College Sports Information Directors of America.

Associate professor of biology KYRA KRAKOS, PHD, explored the connections between humanity and a sustainable world as a featured speaker for Pivot, a TEDx St. Louis virtual event.

ELIZABETH BUCK, PHD, RN, adjunct professor of nursing and past assistant dean for nursing, was named a Lift Up St. Louis honoree, representing educators and healthcare heroes, by The Great Forest Park Balloon Race.

Women’s bowling head coach BRANDI BRANKA, a player in the Professional Women’s Bowling Association, set a new Illinois women’s three-game bowling record by scoring an 868 at Bel-Air Bowl in Belleville, Illinois.

MICHAEL MEEHAN, PHD, adjunct professor of psychology, was named chief clinical officer for Great Circle, a behavioral health organization providing counseling, crisis programs and support for children and families.

Dean of the School of Adult and Online Education KATHERINE LOUTHAN was featured by University Business for her expertise on how to teach remotely in ways that are engaging and meaningful.

Life coach LESHAY MATHIS launched the podcast Disrupt U, which discusses innovation in universities and colleges and features Maryville faculty.

Instructor of cybersecurity BRIAN GANT, MS, examined cybersecurity threats of the new U.S. administration on The CyberWire Daily, a podcast providing cybersecurity news and analysis for industry leaders.