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Webster in the News Dec. 17, 2025 to Jan. 12, 2026

Webster in the News Dec. 17, 2025 to Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

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

Hellinger Discusses Venezuela

Professor Emeritus Dan Hellinger was interviewed live on KMOX about the impacts that the U.S.' intervention in Venezuela could have on the region. Hellinger also was quoted in the Latin American press about the U.S. incursion. Hellinger also was interviewed on KQED radio in San Francisco on the same topic (link not online). The KQED interview was rebroadcast on several other radio stations in the U.S.

Hellinger was interviewed by The Times (London) Radio about the role of Don Trump Jr. in the White House. He also appeared on PBS News Hour about the U.S. military build up around the world (clip not online).

Blazer Discusses the AI Navigator

Lisa Blazer was interviewed on KTRS about Webster's new AI Navigator. The interview was aired in its entirety (nearly 10 minutes) and was replayed several times in a 24-hour period. (Clip not online). She also was interviewed on KMOX.

Hall on Kamala Harris and Greenland

Bill Hall was quoted in Newsweek about a story Vice President Kamala Harris shared during a recent interview. She was recalling her attempt to reach President Trump after someone attempted to assassinate him.

He also was quoted by Newsweek about Greenland's reaction to President Trump's remark that he would invade Greenland.

Whitlock Discusses Ice Skating

Assistant Professor Evangeline Whitlock was interviewed on KMOX about the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which also served as the ice skating Olympic trials. The event was held in St. Louis.

Whitlock was also featured in a similar story in the Webster-Kirkwood Times.

Smith on AI, Social Media and X

School of Communications Lecturer Julie Smith was interviewed numerous times on KMOX on a wide-variety of subjects related to Artificial Intelligence and Social Media:

Claire Martin Profiled in the St. Louis American

The St. Louis American ran a short story on Professor Claire Martin's presentation at a conference in Romania.

School of Education Mentioned on KSDK

KSDK ran a feature story about a local family that partnered with Webster and Saint Louis universities to change the way that some schools teach children with special needs.

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