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12/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 13/08/2024 04:01

In the News – Keane, Hall, Gorga, Miller-Struttmann, Literacy, Admissions

In the News - Keane, Hall, Gorga, Miller-Struttmann, Literacy, Admissions

August 12, 2024

This regular column features links to the most significant stories about Webster University or stories that quote Webster faculty and staff members.

Chancellor Keane on KMOX

Chancellor Timothy Keane was interviewed live on KMOX about being named Webster's new chief, his background, and why he chose to move back to St. Louis.

Gorga Discusses Crime Rates and Health Systems in Prisons

Criminology Professor Allison Gorga was interviewed on KSDK about the crime rate in St. Louis and how it has been trending down for more than a decade.

Gorga also was interviewed live on KMOX radio about a new study that said that prisoners who are treated by private health clinics have significantly higher death rates than those treated by state-managed medical offices.

Hall Discusses VP Harris' Impact on the Presidential Race

Adjunct Political Science Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Newsweek Magazine about the impact Vice President Kamala Harris' entry into the presidential race is having on polling numbers.

Miller-Struttmann Discusses Climate Change and the Impact on Flowers

Biology Professor Nicole Miller-Struttmann was interviewed live on KMOX along with Missouri Botanical Garden Curator of Biodiverstiy Data Matt Austin to discuss a study about climate change's impact on the blooming times of flowers in the Shaw Nature Reserve and what that potentially means for biodiversity in the future.

Belo Discusses Threats Against Taiwan

Visiting International Relations Professor Dani Belo was interviewed on the "Event Edit" podcast about the recent threats against Taiwan.

Reilly Discusses "Ferguson and Beyond" Art Show

Adjunct Professor Terri Reilly was interviewed on KSDK about the recent "Ferguson and Beyond" art exhibit that she curated on Webster's campus earlier this year.

Webster's Literacy Program Mentioned in National Story

Yahoo!News ran a story about the literacy program "Black Men Read." The article mentioned that Webster University helps train volunteers with the organization.

Webster Mentioned in Stories about Admissions and College Fairs

The Webster Kirkwood Times ran two stories to mark that school would be starting back in the next few weeks. The first story focused on the admissions policies of area colleges and universities. The second story focused on the numerous upcoming college fairs that will be offered regionally for high school students who are just starting their college selection process. Webster University was mentioned in both stories.