10/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2026 11:14
October 02, 2026
This regular column links to the most significant stories about Webster University or that quote Webster faculty and staff members.
Fortune Magazine interviewed Chief Financial Officer William Donovan about Webster's turnaround after years of dipping into the endowment to cover expenses. The article was part of a national look at Universities that have dwindling endowments. While many other Universities have not fared well, the article pointed out that Webster is in a "rebound" and is reversing its finances into positive territory.
The article was released on the news wire services and was republished by several other news outlets:
Dean Sam Dotson was interviewed on KMOX about modern policing tactics and his new role at Webster University.
Dean Emeritus Eric Rothenbuhler and his wife Jane Martin were interviewed live on FOX 2 (KTVI) about the 9/11 25th anniversary exhibit and lecture they put together. The event was co-hosted by the Kooyumjian Gallery and the Emerson Library on the Webster Groves campus.
The Webster-Kirkwood Times featured the event as a front-page story.
Professor Bill Hall was interviewed by Newsweek about how school voucher initiatives have become major issues in several elections across the country this year.
He also was interviewed by Newsweek about a quote from Republican Rand Paul who said that President Trump was responsible for the shrinking purchasing power of the average American.
Professor Dani Belo was interviewed on RT (Russian Television) about the degrading relationship between the United States and Canada. Please note: the interview is in Russian.
Several publications ran the announcement of Housr, a program that helps students find housing, is being used by several major universities. Webster University was mentioned.
The Tashkent Times reported that international student enrollment has soared in Uzbekistan in the past few years. The article said that Webster University is one of the primary factors in that increase.