Posts Tagged ‘Webster University’
Webster University chess team wins Final Four championship
Susan Polgar said her team spent hundreds of hours researching through databases for for potential opponents.
Read MoreDOCUMENTS: Webster projects $400,000 budget cut
Provost Julian Schuster conveyed the 2014 fiscal year budget projections to the Salary and Fringe Benefits Committee of Faculty Assembly.
Read MoreWebster extends $1,500 registration limit to students in need
The proposal would allow students to register for classes at a higher debt limit of $1,500 instead of the current $500 limit, which has been in place for seven years.
Read MorePossible credit card fraud at Webster Groves Schnucks
Grocery chain Schnucks Markets Inc. reported that it was hacked last month and credit card information was stolen from thousands of customers.
Read MoreVacancy: Comptroller 1 of 2 SGA executive board positions without nominee
While SGA candidates want to move out of being seen as a “student bank” they are about to be without a comptroller, the position in charge of finances.
Read MoreGap in faculty pay scales between public and private widens
Public universities are worried about losing their faculty to private institutions, who can pay more.
Read MoreInternational student application to US grad schools slows
The rate of international students applying to graduate schools in the United States has slowed to its lowest level in eight years, according to a report from the Council of Graduate Schools.
Read MoreGalaxy Radio looking to acquire low-power FM radio license
With a Low Power FM license, The Galaxy radio station would be able to broadcast on-air to students.
Read MoreAssisting the Masses
How mass transit is benefiting Europe, and what St. Louis should do to keep up.
Read MoreWebster administration’s arbitrary financial decisions need greater accountability
In an article on Susan Polgar’s blog, Schuster said, “For the first time in the almost 100-year history of our university, we are the national champion.” Every Webster University club, athletic team or activity participant should feel insulted by this insinuation. Unlike the prodigal chess team, the majority of Webster University’s sports teams and clubs are underfunded, but still excel on a successful level despite discomfort.
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