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08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 14:55
In the News: New School Year, Hall, Miller-Struttmann, Roberts, Rossi, Kilgallon, and Alumni
In the News: New School Year, Hall, Miller-Struttmann, Roberts, Rossi, Kilgallon, and Alumni
August 29, 2024
This regular column features links to the most significant stories about Webster University or stories that quote Webster faculty and staff members.
KSDK Runs Two Stories on Webster's New Academic Year
KSDK ran a short story about students moving into the residence halls, marking the start of a new academic year. KSDK also ran a story about the start of the school year and interviewed Dean of Students John Buck. (Clips not online).
Hall Discusses Harris' Stances on Debt and of the Democratic Party's Odds of Winning the White House, House and Senate
Political Science Adjunct Professor Bill Hall was quoted by Newsweek Magazine about Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' policy stances on student and medical debt.
Hall also was quoted by Al Sharq News about the chances of the Democratic Party winning the White House, Senate and House in the upcoming national election.
Jenifer Lewis Featured in the Ladue News
The Ladue News had a feature story on Webster University alumna Jenifer Lewis, focusing on her recent star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Miller-Struttmann's Study on the Shaw Nature Reserve Featured on KMOX
Newsbreak redistributed a KMOX interview with Professor Nicole Miller-Struttmann about a study she recently completed that tracked the blooming times of flowers in the Shaw Nature Reserve.
Professor Roberts Discusses Insurance
Professor Joe Roberts was interviewed by Finance Buzz on two consumer-related stories:
* Best Car Insurance Companies
Rossi Publishes an Op-Ed
Uzbekistan Visiting Professor Michael Rossi had an op-ed published in Modern Diplomacy magazine.
Kilgallon Discusses Trophies, Championships and the Importance of Supporting Student Success in the Classroom
Athletics Director Scott Kilgallon was featured on the Greenville University's Athletics Podcast. The first half of the interview focuses on the coaches trading friendly barbs about competition between the institutions, but the second half delves into the responsibilities that athletic directors have, including the importance supporting students athletically and academically and making sure student athletes have a well-rounded college experience.
Parker Promoted to Brigadier General
Newsbreak ran a story that said Webster alumnus Col Bill Parker was promoted to Brigadier General.
Nikolaus Discusses Her Book and How She Rediscovered Her Love for Soccer at Webster
KMOX interviewed Webster alumna Ally Nikolaus about her new book "I'm Gay and I Drink Water." In the interview, Nikolaus credits her soccer coach at Webster for helping her "find my love of soccer," which led to her eventually seeking out therapy and battling alcoholism and mental health issues. The Webster-Kirkwood Times also had an interview with Nikolaus.