In the News: Commencement, Julie Smith, Burton, Dustin Smith, Hall, Struttmann, Granneman, and More
May 16, 2023
Commencement
Numerous media outlets interviewed Webster University Alumnus and Commencement Speaker Matt Vogel in the days leading up to the graduation ceremony.
- The Nine Network. Chancellor Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble was also on the show.
- KMOX. This interview was rebroadcast by other affiliate radio stations.
- St. Louis Public Radio.
- FOX 2 News.
Julie Smith
Julie Smith was interviewed on KMOX about a new law in Illinois that is intended to protect the financial rights of underage
content creators on YouTube, Tik Tok and other social media platforms. Illinois lawmakers
are trying to protect kid social media influencers.
Matthew Burton and Joshua Johnson
School of Communications Professors Matthew Burton and Joshua Johnson were interviewed
live on FOX 2 news to discuss the summer camps being held in the School of Communications this
year. The interview also promoted the list of all summer camps at Webster.
Dustin Smith
Business Professor Dustin Smith was interviewed by FOX 2 news about the Anheuser-Busch’s response to a boycott of Budweiser Light in the past
month, and what corporations should do to repair a brand reputation.
Bill Hall
College of Humanities and Social Science Political Science Adjunct Professor Bill
Hall was interviewed by Asharq News (Middle East) about President Biden’s chances of being re-elected President of the
United States next year.
Nicole Miller-Struttmann
Biology Professor Nicole Miller-Struttmann was interviewed on KMOX radio about the
impact that using herbicides on lawns during this time of year could have a detrimental
impact on native bees. (Clip not online.)
Scott Granneman
School of Communications Adjunct Professor Scott Granneman was on KMOV to discuss how various state departments of motor vehicles are selling personal information collected from people applying for driver’s licenses and car registrations to private companies for huge profits.
Sverdrup Project
Projection Lights & Staging News ran a story about the recent renovation of the west win of the Sverdrup Complex.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a story submitted by Spellman Brady about the renovation of the Sverdrup Complex.
Edward Jones Partnership
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a paid placement about the Edward Jones Career Pathways Partnership, which is run through Webster University.
Purina Therapy Dogs
The Canadian Insider ran a press release from Purina that mentioned that Webster University is participating in its Therapy Dog program, where dogs visit various schools to relieve stress during finals week.