Webster In the News

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

Fortune Magazine Reports on Webster's Financial Turnaround

Fortune Magazine interviewed Chief Financial Officer William Donovan about Webster’s turnaround after years of dipping into the endowment to cover expenses. The article was part of a national look at Universities that have dwindling endowments. While many other Universities have not fared well, the article pointed out that Webster is in a “rebound” and is reversing its finances into positive territory.

The article was released on the news wire services and was republished by several other news outlets:

• The Tri-City Herald in Washington state
• Financial Advisor Magazine
• The LA Daily News
• The Riverside Press Enterprise

Dean Dotson Discusses New Role at Webster

Dean Sam Dotson was interviewed on KMOX about modern policing tactics and his new role at Webster University.

Dean Emeritus Rothenbuhler Interviews on Fox 2 About the Sept. 11 Anniversary

Dean Emeritus Eric Rothenbuhler and his wife Jane Martin were interviewed live on FOX 2 (KTVI) about the 9/11 25th anniversary exhibit and lecture they put together. The event was co-hosted by the Kooyumjian Gallery and the Emerson Library on the Webster Groves campus.

The Webster-Kirkwood Times featured the event as a front-page story.

Bill Hall Discusses School Vouchers and Upcoming Elections

Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Newsweek about how school voucher initiatives have become major issues in several elections across the country this year.

He also was interviewed by Newsweek about a quote from Republican Sen. Rand Paul who said that President Trump was responsible for the shrinking purchasing power of the average American.

Dani Belo Discusses Devolving U.S.-Canada Relationship

Professor Dani Belo was interviewed on RT (Russian Television) about the degrading relationship between the United States and Canada. Please note: the interview is in Russian.

Housr Touts Partnership with Webster and Other Universities

Several publications ran the announcement that Housr, a program helping students find housing, is being used by several major universities. Webster University was mentioned.

Tashkent Times Reports Webster is Major Driver in International Enrollment

The Tashkent Times reported that international student enrollment has soared in Uzbekistan in the past few years. The article said that Webster University is one of the primary factors in that increase.