Student starts drug and alcohol support group
Sophomore Eby Strauss-Barrett started an on-campus recovery group for students struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. After four years of sobriety, Strauss-Barrett said the lack of a recovery...
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SGA president resigns
Valdimir Radojkovic cited “disrespect” from the dean of students. Vladimir Radojkovic resigned from his position as Student Government Association (SGA) President last week with one meeting left....
View ArticleStudents allege sexual and professional misconduct from professor, Title IX...
Editor’s note: Faculty members are not identified in this story in order to not reveal the identity of an individual who has not been charged with a crime. Webster University student Tamsen Reed filed...
View ArticleUPDATED: President Stroble addresses alleged sexual and professional...
Stroble announced an online portal for students and faculty to voice Title IX concerns. Updated at 7:20 p.m., May 17 Current and former students, faculty and staff may now access an online portal to...
View ArticleUniversity implements changes after game design allegations
The university now seeks new game design faculty after 13 students and former faculty released statements alleging a former professor of professional misconduct. Senior Nicholas Fuhrmann said he would...
View ArticleWebster implements Preferred Name Policy
Transgender student Kaden Grossman said he once feared teachers outing him during roll call. Now he can control which name appears on the roster. Kaden Grossman identifies as transgender. He said for...
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Webster rises six places in national college ranking
U.S. News & World Report ranked Webster based on on fifteen indicators including student outcomes, expert opinions and faculty resources. By Vanessa Jones U.S. News &World Report released its...
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Students begin recruitment for conservative political club
Webster students applying to form the Webster University Conservatives club hope to bring speakers like Dana Loesch and Ben Shapiro to campus. Sophomore Mikey Thomas said he experienced prejudice for...
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University cancels Webster Works Worldwide
Administration said Webster Works Worldwide needs improvement after 24 years of service projects. Webster University administration sent a letter to Webster faculty and staff over the summer explaining...
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Hawley advises closure of Confucius Institute
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to Webster this summer cautioning the school against continuing relations with the Confucius Institute. This summer, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley (R) wrote...
View ArticleUniversity freezes tuition for 2020-21 academic year
Webster announced a tuition freeze on Sept. 24 for both new and returning undergraduate students for the 2020-21 academic year. The freeze will ensure no tuition increase for students who qualify. To...
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Board of Trustees appoints Stroble chancellor, Schuster president
Chancellor Elizabeth Stroble said the changes in administration adhere to the 2015 “Strategic Plan,” “Global Impact for the Next Century.” On Thursday, Sept. 19, Board of Trustees Chair Robert Reeg...
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Webster remembers Andrew Goldbranson
Friends of Conservatory student Andrew Goldbranson reflect on his life three months after his death. Sophomore Meghan Storts said she can still feel the warmth of Andrew Goldbranson’s hugs almost three...
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Domestic violence survivors find healing through art workshop
“A lot of survivors have been told they’re stupid, worthless and have nothing important to say,” Women’s Wisdom Initiative founder Caroline Lovell said. “I think their resilience is remarkable and it...
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Human Rights Conference inspires students to volunteer
Two Webster students, Neha Purswaney and Addi Rios began volunteering for Welcome Neighbor STL after professor Lindsey Kingston introduced them to the organization. On Wednesday Oct. 9, Professor...
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Sodexo employees earn higher wages after complaints, protest
“With what these guys make, they can’t afford to live,” Service Employees International Union representative Mike Murphy said. Multiple Sodexo janitors who work at Webster confirmed a pay increase is...
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Report reveals stalking increase
The most recent instance of stalking on campus reported in the university crime log occurred on Feb. 2, 2019, but was not reported until Oct. 2. Webster University’s Department of Public Safety...
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Professor Lionel Cuillé presents Webster programs at Biennale du français
Cuillé founded Le Centre Francophone and the Transcultural Language Studies programs at Webster for students who have an interest in French language and culture. By Breanna Peirce Webster professor...
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Transgender actress Dominique Jackson shares struggle to find acceptance
“I was so determined to prove I wasn’t this abomination everybody said I was,” Jackson said at the Oct. 17 fall headliners event. Actress Dominique Jackson, a transgender activist, became well-known in...
View ArticlePublic Safety logs four rape reports
This month, the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) crime log recorded four allegations of rape, two instances of fondling, five instances of dating violence and one incident of stalking. All incidents...
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