Colombian student’s love of learning takes her around the globe
Luisa Mercado earned a full ride scholarship to Webster in 2013. Now in her senior year, she hopes to start her masters degree in Saudi Arabia.
July 10, 2020
Profiles
Former mayor of Kirkwood Arthur McDonnell recalls victims, community adversity in the wake of the city council shooting
Art McDonnell continues his life despite the tragedy he lived through. Even so, he remembers the victims he knew personally.
Reporter Todd Smith’s scars will never heal after Kirkwood shooting
Todd Smith survived being shot during the Kirkwood City Council shooting in 2008. It was not the first shooting he survived.
Former Meacham Park resident dedicates herself to helping her community
Patricia Clark never allowed her busy schedule to stop her from being involved. She plans to work in her community and her church for many years to come.
Kirkwood pastor works to mend community relationship after City Hall shooting
Pastor David Bennett’s church has a slogan -- ‘The church has left the building.’ Bennett’s church opened its doors to the community 24 hours after the Kirkwood City Hall shooting.…
‘Life moves forward’ for family of officer slain in Kirkwood shooting
Kirkwood police officer Tom Ballman made the ultimate sacrifice for his community on Feb. 7, 2008.
Noor Tagouri encourages students to embrace uniqueness
Tagouri spent her early chlidhood rejecting her hijab. She now uses it to empower herself and others.
‘Whose Streets?’ producer explores racial injustice through film
In his film, Damon Davis depicts events following the death of Michael Brown from the perspective of Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists. ‘Whose Streets?’ gives insight about the “black experience” during this time and in the years that followed.
Webster alumna embraces Black History Month through music
Alyssa Hegwood graduated from Webster University in May 2015. Now, she writes, produces and performs her music around the St. Louis area.
Tom Oates honored in traditional funeral at Webster Ghana campus
Despite not being buried in Ghana, the late Tom Oates received a traditional Ghanaian funeral for his services to the campus and the Webster community.
John Buck displays leadership at Webster University
John Buck has both a master’s and doctorate in leadership and management. He also has a huge collection of Olympic enamel pins.
Webster student teaches children with disabilities in Ghana
When Jenna Rodriguez studied abroad in Ghana over the summer, she fell in love with the country and its people when she worked with a non-profit group to teach children with disabilities.
Student from Texas joins Conservatory technical direction program
Josh Swan was able to blend his love for theatre with his carpentry skills as a technical director.
Alum starts Jimmy John’s franchise
Torrey Woodcock opened a Jimmy John’s in Sullivan, Mo., making it the fourth Jimmy John’s location since he started his own franchise.
Webster Groves’ Michael Girsch looks to build Cardinals championship team
After 12 years in the Cardinals organization, Webster Groves resident Michael Girsch has worked his way up to General Manager. He looks to make improvements to the Cardinals in his first offseason on the job.
Niel DeVasto: Grandfather of the Gorloks
Outgoing Sports Information Director Niel DeVasto has spent his professional life dedicated to Webster University. He helped start Webster’s athletic program and form the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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