In the News - July 2, 2026
July 02, 2026
This regular column links to the most significant stories about Webster University or that quote Webster faculty and staff members.
Mahfood Discusses Children's Summer Education
School of Education Dean Stephanie Mahfood was interviewed on KMOX about what parents can do to continue their children’s education during the summer.
Miller-Struttmann Discusses the Best Bee Gardens
Biology Professor Nicole Miller-Struttmann was interviewed on KMOX about her latest study that looked at the best types of gardens to have to attract native pollinators. The full interview is online and starts at the 8:09 a.m. mark. KMOX also put together a short teaser.
Webster Extends Uzbekistan Agreement
KMOV ran a story about Webster’s agreement extension with the government of Uzbekistan. Webster University extends partnership with Uzbekistan education ministry KTVI (Fox 2) also ran the story (clip not online). In a similar story, Trend, a news agency that covers Central Asia, ran a story about Webster’s agreement wtih the Uzbekistan Central Bank to explore offering academic programs in finance. Uzbekistan, Webster University boost financial sector research
Orr Discusses "Loud" Budgeting
Professor Emeritus John Orr was quoted in Wallethub about “loud” budgeting and the best practices for its use.
Flewellen Featured in St. Louis American
The St. Louis American ran a brief that said Webster University Associate Vice President of Mission Integration and Chief Diversity Officer Vincent Flewellen earned his doctorate in education.
Gad Guterman Featured in Broadway World
Broadway World ran a story about the play “God of Carnage,” which is being directed by Webster University Associate Professor Gad Guterman.
Bunch Named Interim Athletics Director
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran the University’s announcement about Chris Bunch being named interim athletics director.
SOAR Camps Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran the University’s joint announcement with Lighthouse for the Blind about the 20th anniversary of the SOAR program that is held annually on Webster’s campus.
Novo Nordisk CEO Speaks at Vienna Commencement
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran the University’s announcement that Maziar Mike Doustdar, CEO at Novo Nordisk, was the commencement speaker for the Webster Vienna Commencement.