Webster University

02/25/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2025 13:13

In the News – Blazer, Belo, Kwon, Hellinger, Dunne, Smith, Johnson, Cummings and Alumni

In the News - Blazer, Belo, Kwon, Hellinger, Dunne, Smith, Johnson, Cummings and Alumni

Lisa Blazer Quoted in a Story about Webster's Economic Recovery

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a front-page story about Webster's economic turnaround and enrollment growth. Vice President of Enrollment Management Lisa Blazer was quoted.

Belo Discusses Tariffs and Co-Authors an Op-Ed

International Relations Associate Professor Dani Belo was interviewed by KTVI news about the tariffs imposed on Canada by the Federal Government.

Belo also co-authored an op-ed in The Hill Times about the impact the new U.S. administration is having on its long-time alliances.

Kwon's Research Featured on KWMU

Professor JB Kwon was featured in a story by KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio) about an NEA grant he received to fund a study exploring the differences between how white and black artists are treated in the professional art world.

Hellinger Interviewed about Central/South American Relations with the U.S.

Professor Emeritus Daniel Hellinger was interviewed by KMOX about what could be impacted in U.S. - Central/South American relations by the new administration in Washington D.C. Hellinger was one of four professors interviewed in St. Louis that discussed relations with various countries.

Dunne Discusses a Judicial Conflict of Interest Case in Warren County

Adjunct Legal Studies Professor Peter Dunne was interviewed by KSDK about a case in Warren County where a judge removed a deputy district attorney from office and suggested that hundreds of cases that she prosecuted may need to be reviewed. The story was republished by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Smith Discusses Media Literacy

School of Communications Instructor Julie Smith was interviewed on KMOX about a Media Literacy Bill the Missouri Legislature is debating. Smith also testified in front of the Legislature in support of the bill earlier this week.

Johnson Featured in an Alumni Newsletter

School of Communications Assistant Professor Joshua Johnson was profiled in the Vermont College of Fine Arts' Alumni Newsletter.

Dean Cummings Featured in St. Louis Magazine

Walker School of Business & Technology Dean Simone Cummings was featured in St. Louis Magazine.

Norbert Leo Butz Interviewed on KMOX

KMOX interviewed Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts alumnus Norbert Leo Butz about his show at the Blue Strawberry in the Central West End and his time at Webster University.

Copeland Featured for His New Book

The Webster-Kirkwood Times ran a feature article on Webster Alumnus Jeff Copeland, who published a book about Andy Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn. The books is available in bookstores now.