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History of Webster and the military
Almost a century ago, female students at Webster University volunteered for the military, where they learned how to fly airplanes. The women would travel from the U.S. to military bases in Europe...
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Webster introduces Ghana study abroad through two month research program
A large, stone castle sits on the Ghanaian coast. The waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash against the structure’s faded white facade. A group of students stand on the barracks gazing at the sea. From...
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Service dogs assist veterans through mental illness
One month before Webster University graduate Tom Palozola committed suicide, he had to put down his rescue dog, a mastiff named Basilone. Palozola was among many other veterans who have service dogs as...
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Palozola’s legacy continues with the Zola Initiative
From California, to Texas, to New York, people from every corner of the country traveled to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis on June 2, 2017 to honor Corporal Tom Palozola at his funeral. The Marine...
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The heroic life and traumatic death of Tom Palozola
U.S. Marine Mike Nowicki woke up on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend thinking it was another celebration weekend. Then his phone rang. The call was about Nowicki’s friend of 18 years, U.S. Marine...
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Webster welcomes new admissions employees for the Spring semester
Webster University named W. Steven Winter its interim chief human resources officer. Winter served in human resource leadership roles for Staples, Ascension Health and BJC Healthcare. Winter will serve...
View ArticleSverdrup building construction update
Work crews will begin cutting electrical trenches in the concrete floors of the building on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The work is expected to be loud. Work crews will be installing wood blocking in the walls...
View ArticleHome campus power outage; morning, evening classes canceled
UPDATED 4:30 Webster will close West, East and Maria halls for safety reasons due to the power outage at 5 p.m. The Webster Village apartments will still be open. ——————————————————– UPDATED 3:00 p.m....
View ArticleThe Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese Near Year
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View ArticleSverdrup construction update
This is the latest update on the Svedrup 2018 construction project. In terms of progress, the reviews of test plots for “polished” concrete flooring have finished. Work continues on the HVAC and...
View ArticleFaculty and staff award nominations open
The Staff Member of the Year award is now accepting nominations for staff who have striven to further their contributions to the University. Nominations are submitted here until March 16 at 5 p.m. The...
View ArticleWebster University works with Webster Groves Police Department in the wake of...
“Run. Hide. Fight” These three words comprise the recommended method to follow when an active shooter is in the vicinity, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This method was used by...
View ArticleWebster University professor researches MLB hazing incidents
Allison Levin started to research rookie hazing in Major League Baseball (MLB) after she saw the Chicago Cubs dress up as characters from “Anchorman” in May 2017. The Cubs dressed up as a form of team...
View ArticleWebster University signs lease for Eden Seminary dormitories
Webster University signed a three-year lease with Eden Seminary for exclusive use of North Hall on Eden’s Campus. The university will provide housing for 30 students starting in fall 2018. The housing...
View ArticleWebster University hosts first ever bike share program
Webster University will host its first ever bike share program at 11:00 a.m. on March 8, 2018. The opening for the program will take place on the University Center patio and will highlight Webster’s...
View ArticleWebster University Library will host Adobe program seminars
The Webster University Library will host a series of Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) seminars for students in March and April. All Adobe CC products are free for Webster students and the library is...
View ArticleSOE to hold Equity in Education Conference April 14
The Webster University School of Education will explore the theme of “Equity in Education: Actions for Social Justice in Education” during its annual conference in the East Academic Building on April...
View ArticleSisu: a female exhibition, opens doors March 10
Members of the 2018 senior class from the Department of Art, Design and Art History will curate the exhibit “Sisu: A Female Exhibition.” “Sisu” is a Finnish cultural philosophy referring to the bravery...
View ArticleSVO to host Mental Health Advocacy panel
On March 21, Webster Student Veterans Organization (SVO) President Chris Fuller will moderate a Mental Health Advocacy panel in Browning Hall at 5:30 p.m. Mental health professionals will discuss tools...
View ArticleWebster music students receive top honors at competition
Three Webster music education majors were awarded for their craft by taking top honors at the St. Louis Chapter National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) on Feb.24, 2018. Sara Merrifield...
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