In the News – Keane, Cummings, Gorga, Wood, Hall, Carter, Smith, Roberts, Butz, Kooyumjian Gallery

This regular column features links to the most significant stories about Webster University or stories that quote Webster faculty and staff members. 

Keane Publishes an Op-Ed in the Business Journal

Chancellor Tim Keane wrote an op-ed in the St. Louis Business Journal about how fear is impacting the economy of the region. In it, he discussed the inclusive nature of Webster University’s culture and how that negates fear about living in the area.

Cummings Discusses MBA Enrollments

George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology Simone Cummings was quote in the St. Louis Business Journal about the trend of falling enrollments in MBA programs at regional universities. In it, she discussed what Webster is doing to reverse that trend. The story was also read on air on KMOX (clip not online).

Gorga Discusses Jailhouse Deaths in St. Louis

Criminology Professor Allison Gorga was interviewed by St. Louis Public Radio (KWMU) about concerns over the rising number of deaths in the St. Louis City Jail.

Wood Performs Live on KMOV

Director of Jazz Studies Bennet Wood was interviewed live on KMOV’s afternoon show “Live in St. Louis” about his new album and his position as a professor at Webster. 

Hall Talks About Presidential Pardons

Adjunct Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Al Sharq (Dubai) about the presidential pardon in the United States.

Roberts Gives Advice on Car Insurance and Credit Cards

Professor Joe Roberts was quoted in MoneyGeek about whether seniors are charged more for car insurance. He also discussed with MoneyGeek the pros and cons of a credit union credit card. 

Smith Discusses a Lawsuit Against and AI Company

School of Communications Instructor Julie Smith was interviewed on KMOX about a lawsuit filed by parents in Texas accusing an AI company of encouraging their children to commit suicide or murder. 

Carter Featured in Stage Left

The online magazine Stage Left had a promotion of Professor Jeffrey Carter’s performance at the Blue Strawberry. 

Film Series Featured on KDHX

KDHX published a story on the Webster Film Series showing the movie “A Traveler’s Needs.” "The Take-Up," a film blog, also reviewed the Webster screening.

Butz Featured in BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com had a blurb about Webster University Alumnus Norbert Leo Butz’s upcoming performance at the Legacy Theatre.

Kooyumjian Gallery Promoted by the Rockwood School District

The Rockwood School District parent newsletter included a short article about the annual Juried High School Photography Exhibit at the Kooyumjian Gallery.