Webster University

10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 15:16

In the News – Gorga, Smith, Roberts, Belo, Hall, Hinson, Chakaryan, Cooper, Mahfood, Le, Dixon, Rankings, University Programs, and Alumni

In the News - Gorga, Smith, Roberts, Belo, Hall, Hinson, Chakaryan, Cooper, Mahfood, Le, Dixon, Rankings, University Programs, and Alumni

October 02, 2024

Gorga Discusses Crime, Immigration and Election Laws

Criminology Professor Allison Gorga was interviewed on KMOX about why crime rates are lower in immigrant communities than in areas dominated by natural-born U.S. residents. The story was picked up by other outlets in the region.

Gorga also was interviewed live on KTRS 550 about her role as an election judge in St. Louis County. She discussed her training, the rules about how polling locations are run, what clothing is not allowed in at a polling place, and when voters have to register to vote. The interview starts at about the 52 minute mark.

Smith Discusses Billboards in Arizona

School of Communications Instructor Julie Smith was interviewed by 12 News in Arizona about a series of billboards that Republican Party has leased in the state that is sharing a debunked conspiracy theory.

Chakaryan Discusses the Community Convening

Counseling Professor Hasmik Chakaryan was interviewed live on KMOX about the upcoming Community Convening symposium hosted by the Counseling program in the School of Science and Health.

Mahfood Discusses the Teacher Shortage

School of Education Interim Dean Stephanie Mahfood was interviewed live on KMOX about the teacher shortage in Missouri and potential solutions to the problem.

Roberts Discusses Credit Card Balances

Walker School of Business Professor Joe Roberts was quoted by MoneyGeek.com about the pros and cons of transferring credit card balances.

Belo Discusses Tensions with Russia

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Visiting Professor Dani Belo was interviewed by CHCH TV (Canada) about the recent escalation in tensions between Russia and the West. (CLIP IS NOT ONLINE).

Hall Discusses the Presidential Debate

Adjunct Political Science Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Asharq News about the recent debate between presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

Cooper Discusses Postpartum Depression

Adjunct Professor Jameca Woody Cooper was quoted by the Detroit Free Press about postpartum depression. The story was republished by USA Today.

Le Defeats Chess World Champion

Chess.com reported that Webster University Chess Coach Liem Le beat Chess World Champion Ding Liren during the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad.

Hinson Discusses Deflation and the CPI

Walker School Professor Steve Hinson was interviewed by MoneyGeek on two different economic topics:

Dixon Receives Championship for Diversity and Inclusion Award

Webster alumna and adjunct professor Trezette Dixon was featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for receiving the "Championship for Diversity and Inclusion" Award last month. She also was mentioned in coverage of the awards dinner.

Alumnus Featured by the Post-Dispatch

Webster University alumnus Byron Rogers was one of several local artists featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Webster-Nine PBS Collaboration Featured in the Webster-Kirkwood Times

The Webster-Kirkwood Times had a story about the Webster University collaboration with Nine PBS to create the children's education show "Teaching in Room 9."

Webster Named a Top Regional University

Several news outlets said Webster University was named among the best midwestern universities in the latest US News & World Report rankings.