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Commencement ceremony goes virtual, seniors left wondering why
The graduating class of 2021 will not be walking across the stage at The Muny for their commencement ceremony this year. The decision, made by the university, has left the seniors upset and curious....
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Second opportunity for relief funds available
Students need to apply by March 31 to be considered for the funds. Time is ticking for Webster students to cash in on the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II). On March 15, students were...
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Club crafts blankets for children
Eleven students attended the blanket-making event. The completed blankets will be donated to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Webster University Students for Biological Sciences (SBS) student...
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WebsterVOTES helps Webster earn title of Voter Friendly Campus
Junior Charlie Sturr said WebsterVOTES helped them register to vote their freshman year. “I think due to WebsterVOTES, students are reminded of how important it is to vote,” Sturr said. After the...
View ArticleJackie Joyner-Kersee announced as commencement speaker
Webster University appointed Jackie Joyner-Kersee as the commencement speaker for the online 2021 commencement ceremony. Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic medalist, earning her the title of...
View ArticleWebster seeks Student Ambassadors
For student Haley Emelko, being a student ambassador is a chance to represent the chancellor and the university. Emelko also says ambassadors act as a liaison between the outside world and what happens...
View ArticleWebster partners with non-profit InsideTrack to offer Emergency Coaching Network
The Emergency Coaching Network will be accessible until December 2021. On March 24, the Gorlok Gazette newsletter arrived in student, faculty and staff inboxes, informing of the university’s new...
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Webster Students Research Bees and the Community Through Shutterbee
If you live in St. Louis and have a backyard (or access to a local park), you can become a citizen scientist. By Charlotte Renner To bee or not to bee, that is the question– but not for some Webster...
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Webster promotes global Red Card Campaign
Nearly one in three women are victims of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Webster University is involved in a campaign seeking to make a difference. After the U.S. women’s soccer team won...
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Game design program earns state’s No. 1 spot
Webster’s Game Design program was ranked No. 1 in Missouri. Senior Zach Ridings was glad to see the program turn around after students reported Title IX violations in 2018. Out of all the programs...
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Study Abroad office ‘cautiously optimisic’ about fall return
Virtually no students were able to study at different campuses during the 2020-2021 academic year. However, Webster is hopeful that Study Abroad options will return next fall. After a year of battling...
View ArticleHigher Education Emergency Relief Fund II deadline extended
Students now have until April 15 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for the federal grant. On April 7, Webster University sent an email to students regarding the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF...
View ArticleWebster organizes vaccine opportunities for students
Webster will be bussing residential students to The Dome April 14 and 15. The school will then host a clinic for other students, faculty and staff at the Luhr building on April 24 and 29. A shuttle bus...
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Three philosophy alumni tell experience, give advice to students at third...
On April 7, three Webster alumni with degrees in philosophy connected with Webster students via Zoom. Philosophy major Ethan DeMunbrun attended the event. Philosophy major Ethan DeMunbrun tuned in to...
View ArticleDirector of Community Engagement to start new position with the city of...
Jennifer Starkey has been with Webster since 2013. On May 3, she will start her new position for the city of Webster Groves. Jennifer Starkey will be leaving Webster University on April 23. She is...
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School of Communications’ staff member organizes food drive
School of Communication’s assistant to the dean, Susan Napoleon, worried about children’s access to food as summer draws near. So, she decided to set up a food drive to help. For some children, summer...
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Webster plans COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Webster students, along with the Webster community, can sign up to be vaccinated at the Luhr Building on April 24 or April 29. The last day for the sign-up link is April 21. Webster is continuing its...
View ArticleStudent Government Association results
Webster’s Student Government Association (SGA) elections came to a close on April 16. The results are as followed: Hannah Jirousek is the new president with 96.5% of the 168 votes cast. Fahima Band Ali...
View ArticleWebster receives grant for Master of Science in Nursing
Webster University’s Nursing Department is receiving new lifeblood as the recipient of a $111,725 grant from the Nursing Education Incentive Program from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Only seven...
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Advertising class wins first gold award for ‘Not a Date’ campaign
Webster advertising students create an award winning campaign despite challenges due to the pandemic. Webster University’s ADVT 4910 Campaigns class received two top awards in the American Advertising...
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