In the News February 6, 2026

Kooyumjian Gallery and Webster's Bond Outlook

The Webster-Kirkwood Times ran a story about the upcoming extreme weather exhibit that will open in the Kooyumjian Gallery in February. 
 
The Webster-Kirkwood Times also ran an article on the recent upgrade to Webster’s bond outlook by Moody’s. 

Hall on Efforts to Impeach Kristi Noem

Bill Hall was quoted in Newsweek about efforts by Democratic Congressmembers to impeach U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Hall also was quoted on the improving chances of Democrats in upcoming midterm elections. 

Belo Discusses Greenland and NATO

 
 
Professor Dani Below was interviewed on KNX Radio in Los Angeles about the U.S.’ desire to control Greenland and how that would impact existing treaties with Europe and the NATO alliance. The interview was replayed on several other radio shows across the United States (clip not online).

School of Education's AI Certificate

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a story about how some schools are using AI in the classrooms to enhance learning. The story  mentioned that Webster has launched an AI certificate program for teachers to help them better use AI. That story was picked up by the news wires and received national coverage. 

Smith Discusses YouTube and Children Who Watch Short Video Clips

 
Julie Smith was interviewed on KMOX about how YouTube maintains its status as one of the largest social media platforms in the world, despite it still retaining its simple look and navigation that it launched with more than two decades ago. 

She also was interviewed about young children who watch short clips on YouTube and the potential impact on their social development. 

MacCartney on Webster's Technical Writing Certificate

 
The St. Louis Business Journal interviewed Dean Danielle MacCartney about a new technical writing certificate Webster launched in partnership with the company Scale AI. 

Short Documentary on the Community Music School

The Higher Learning Channel produced a short documentary about the Webster University Community Music School for its “Spotlight” program. 

Alumna Featured in the Crossville Chronicle

The Crossville Chronicle ran a feature story on Webster alumna Julie Ann Emory who has a role in the upcoming movie “Solo Mio.” Emory, who graduated from the Sargent Conservatory for Theatre Arts in 1994 with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Other notable appearences include the iconic role of Betsy Kellerman in “Better Call Saul,” Sarah Featherstone in “Preacher,” and the hotelier in the Disney+ miniseries “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.”