‘Fake news’ prompts new focus on media literacy
Since taking office in January, Donald Trump and his administration have issued statements referring to the media as both “fake” and “among the most dishonest human beings on earth.” With this in mind,...
View ArticleWebster upgrades system to Office 365
Webster began upgrading its email and password systems to a Microsoft server, Office 365, late last year and is now finalizing the transition. According to Patrick Giblin, Director of Public Relations,...
View ArticleSGA to finalize smoking ban proposal
The Student Government Association (SGA) will meet to finalize and propose a draft of Webster’s smoking policy Feb. 22. The committee overseeing the proposal will review and revise this policy based on...
View ArticleNew dean of arts and sciences will be announced soon
The search for a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Webster University is nearing a close. The 13 members of the dean search committee turned in their final recommendations on the three...
View ArticleStudents criticize usefulness of GCP program
While the Global Citizenship Program (GCP) is a point of a pride for Webster University, some students see it as a hinderance to their academic goals. Junior legal studies major Jeffrey Abney said he...
View ArticleMarletto’s Marketplace to get a menu makeover
Three new restaurants have been announced for Marletto’s Marketplace. The renovations are planned to begin summer 2017. Dean of Students Ted Hoef announced the plan at the Student Government...
View ArticleLocal restaurants fundraise for Rain Stippec
After a Webster University alumna was severely injured in a shooting in Soulard Feb. 6, local restaurants have donated thousands to her recovery fund. Rain Stippec, a 2014 graduate of Webster’s dance...
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Broadcaster Soledad O’Brien talks diversity in Webster speech
The diverse crowd of people that formed the audience of Soledad O’Brien’s speech in the Loretto-Hilton Center reflected the focus of O’Brien’s work throughout her career as an award-winning journalist....
View ArticleWebster announces new Arts and Sciences dean
Webster University has named Anton “Tony” Wallner as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Wallner’s tenure will begin in the summer, in time for the opening of Webster’s new...
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Webster issues statement of support for transgender students
Webster University issued another statement repudiating an executive order from President Donald Trump, this one revoking federal protections for transgender students. Webster students left positive...
View ArticleSimone Cummings named business school dean
Simone Cummings has been promoted to the position of dean at Webster’s George Herbert Walker School of Business. Cummings is currently an associate professor and associate dean of Academic Quality...
View ArticleMarletto’s offers food from countries on travel ban list
Webster University’s biggest cafe, Marletto’s Marketplace, offered food Feb. 28 from the seven countries included in President Trump’s original travel ban. Seven dishes were served – one from each of...
View ArticleRussian grandmaster visits SPICE
Webster’s chess team received a visit for the current Russian and European chess champion, Alexander Riazantsev, on March 6. Riazantsev visited the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE),...
View ArticleWebster to host conference for private liberal arts colleges
Webster will host a conference of independent colleges in mid-March titled “Securing America’s Future: The Power of a Liberal Arts Education.” The conference is hosted by the Council of Independent...
View ArticleChess player founds Webster Economic Association
The formation of the Webster Economic Association (WEA) was inspired after chess grandmaster Manuel Leon Hoyos went to the American Economic Association’s annual meeting in Chicago this January. Hoyos...
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Webster hires Simone Cummings as Walker business dean
The Walker School of Business and Technology is aiming for a new level of prominence at Webster University under the newly-appointed dean Simone Cummings’ leadership. “When you think about Webster, you...
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Marletto’s makeover coming fall 2017
Renovations for Marletto’s Marketplace, planned to begin Summer 2017, will bring new life to the old dining hall. Associate vice president and dean of students Ted Hoef announced the plan at the...
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Conference talks privilege, identity
From transgender rights to immigration policy, this year’s Diversity and Inclusion conference had many timely topics to discuss. The second-annual two-day conference held March 1-2 consisted on nine...
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Webster transgender inclusion seminar teaches ‘allyship’
For Webster University student Kalani Seaver, one horrible line for a transgender person to hear is “you do not look like you are trans.” Seaver said this statement gives a physical aspect to what...
View ArticleDelta Phi Epsilon hosts body positivity week
Webster University’s only sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon, held a week-long event to spread body positivity in order to shed light on eating disorders. Positive messages were written on sticky notes and...
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