In the News –Keane, Rhiney, Hall, Curtis, Brown-Kennerly, Johnson, Hunt Gallery, Chess, Assner-Alvey, Roberts, Guffey and Bruce

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

Chancellor House is Sold

Chancellor Tim Keane was quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the sale of Webster’s former Chancellor House. The St. Louis Business Journal also ran a story. St. Louis Magazine also interviewed him and published their own story.KMOX also ran a story on the sale (Clip not online). 

Rhiney on AB-Bev Pulling Sponsorship of the Pride Parade

Professor Eric Rhiney was interviewed by KMOV about AB-Bev’s decision to no longer sponsor the St. Louis Pride Parade. 

Hall Quoted in Newsweek on Multiple Topics

Adjunct Professor Bill Hall was quoted in Newsweek Magazine about a new poll that showed a large percentage of Americans now want their state to secede from the United States and join Canada. 

Hall also was quoted by Newsweek about polls that show the Democratic Party likely will win the majority of seats in the next Congressional race due to dissatisfaction with the policies of President Trump. 

Hall also was quoted in Newsweek about the plummeting favorability numbers of President Trump. 

Curtis on the Importance of Cybersecurity Laws

Professor Jim Curtis was quoted in Politico about the importance of a Cybersecurity law that was passed in 2015 but is set to expire this year. 

Webster Summer Camps Promoted by Professor Brown-Kennerly and Johnson

Victoria Brown-Kennerly and Clint Johnson were interviewed live on KSDK’s “Show Me St. Louis” about Webster’s summer camp program. The story featured Phage Camp and Psychology Camp but mentioned numerous other offerings to the community. Webster University redefines summer camp for young learners.

ATRA Art Show Shared in Kansas City

KCUR FM, the NPR affiliate in Kansas City, rebroadcast the KWMU (NPR STL) story about the ATRA art show in the Hunt Gallery. 

Chess Team Wins National Championship

KMOX and KTRS both had stories about Webster’s chess team winning the national championship for the seventh time. (Clips not online).

Assner-Alvey's Work Featured in Analog Forever Magazine

Professor Robin Assner-Alvey’s work was featured in Analog Forever Magazine as one of “20 Women in Analog Photography You Need to Know in 2025!” 

Roberts Discusses How to Track Personal Finances

Professor Joe Roberts was quoted in Wallethub about the best tips for keeping track of personal finances. 

Guffey Quoted in International School Parent Magazine

Director General for Global Campuses Ryan Guffey was interviewed by International School Parent Magazine. 

Bruce Illustration Published in German Edition of Rolling Stone Magazine

Visiting Assistant Professor of Illustration, Racheal Bruce, had an illustration published in the  German version of Rolling Stone Magazine (content not online).