In the News Nov 2, 2026

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

Dean Steger Discusses Rising Licensing Fees for Live Performances

Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Dean Paul Steger was interviewed by St. Louis Public Radio about the rising costs of licensing fees and how those are impacting small production companies.

Jameca Woody Cooper Discusses How the Time Change Impacts Mood and Sleep

School of Education Adjunct Professor Jameca Cooper was interviewed live on FOX 2 news about how the semi-annual time change can impact moods and steps that can be taken to mitigate that. 

Scott Jensen Inducted into State Hall of Fame

The Post-Dispatch ran Webster’s announcement about Professor Scott Jensen being inducted into the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri Hall of Fame.

Dean Steger and Adjunct Professor Muyco-Tobin Discuss "The City of the Arts"

The Post-Dispatch ran Webster University's announcement about its involvement in naming Webster Groves the "City of the Arts." Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Dean Paul Steger and School of Communications Professor Trish Muyco-Tobin were both quoted.

Missouri Highway Patrol to Train in the Luhr Building

KMOX news reported that the Missouri Highway Patrol would conduct numerous “active shooter” trainings in the Luhr Building. 

Webster Receives Two Regional Arts Commission Grants

Schools and Agents, an online news blog that follows news regarding study abroad programs, republished Webster’s announcement that it had received $18,000 in grant from the Regional Arts Commission.

Bill Hall Discusses How the Ecomomy Will Impact the Midterm Elections

Bill Hall was quoted in Newsweek Magazine about the impacts the midterm elections could have on the economy in the coming months. 

The Sargent Conservatory for Theatre Arts Mentioned in a Feature about Johnnie Brock's Costume Shop

St. Louis Public Radio ran a feature story on Johnnie Brock's, the St. Louis costume and decorations store. In it, the story mentions that Webster University is a frequent customer of the store when searching for props and costumes for Conservatory productions. https://www.stlpr.org/culture-history/2026-10-29/johnnie-brocks-dungeon-st-louis-cardinals-halloween-history