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European campuses to cut 8-week study abroad
Starting fall 2013, studying abroad for an eight-week term will no longer be an option for Webster undergraduate students.
Read MoreSGA keeps advancements, tightens restrictions on Student Grant Fund
The changes require students to sign “statements of responsibility and financial acknowledgement.”
Read MoreWebster University trustee Laurance Browning, 83, dies
Laurance Browning, 83, was a lifetime trustee on Webster’s Board of Trustees. He died at his home in Maysville, Ky., on Sunday, Dec. 2.
Read MoreWebster graduates intern in Japan, New York
Internships with Japanese printing company, MTV taught graduates valuable lessons for future careers
Read MoreHard work key for interns, employers say
Students who had internships earned nearly 15 percent more on average — $30,000 versus $26,000 — than those who did not undertake an internship.
Read MoreWebster students intern around the world
The Global Internship Experience allows students to intern abroad.
Read MoreUniversity of Texas affirmative action case could affect college admissions
Abigail Fisher was denied admission into the University of Texas in 2008 because of what she is claiming to be racial discrimination. Fisher is Caucasian.
Read MoreHousing during winter break affects international students
Webster University international students unable to return to their home countries search for housing options as winter break approaches. Most students chose to apply for housing options, others stay with friends.
Read MoreWebster art students wanted for sculptures in proposed Webster Groves sculpture park
The Webster Groves City Council continued discussion of a proposed sculpture park at their council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The council plans to seek sculpture contributions from Webster University art students.
Read MoreAndrew Jolivette, tribal historian, speaks to students about his research on native people and HIV/AIDS
Andrew Jolievette said he never knew how the issues of AIDS, race and class intersected until he was diagnosed with the virus in 2002. He spoke about human rights and HIV/AIDS in relation to Native Americans at his recent presentation at Webster University on Nov. 28.
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