Since 1996, Yossi Mekelberg has taught international relations (IR) and directed the IR program at Webster University’s London campus at Regent’s College. Born in Israel, he is also an associate fellow in the Middle East Program at the renowned Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

In late 2008 he visited the St. Louis campus to speak on human rights in the Middle East as part of Webster’s celebration of the Year of International Human Rights. Global Thinking conducted the following Q&A to learn more about his fascinating background and academic interests. FULL STORY

New Counseling Director Leads a Global Program
Webster’s Counseling program keeps growing, meeting needs around the world

Stacy Henning has crossed the U.S. consulting chief executives in healthcare. She’s started two companies and she’s launched her own private counseling practice after an intense stint with corporate America.

In short, Henning has the type of background and drive needed to lead Webster University’s worldwide graduate M.A. in Counseling program, with its 2,000 students at some 30 Webster campuses. FULL STORY

Webster’s Strength in Science Attracts Nurse Anesthesia Students
Program’s first male African-American graduate looks forward to an exciting career

Webster’s M.S. in Nurse Anesthesia program continues to attract a stream of applicants for a limited number of openings. As explained in depth when Global Thinking last featured the program, the “lucky” winners are accepted into an intense 2.5-year program that entails some 78 credit hours and 1,400 hours of administering anesthesia. FULL STORY