To the members of the Webster University community: As Webster University continues its path toward a more inclusive global community, it is important to share steps our community collectively has taken to strengthen and nurture this core value. It...
The Queen’s New Gambit
A look back at the Wired Magazine article. THE QUEEN’S NEW GAMBIT: CHESS AS A GREAT AMERICAN SPECTATOR SPORT JASON FAGONE ENTERTAINMENT – WIRED MAGAZINE 02.12.13 6:30 AM At age 21, Susan Polgar became the first woman to...
Webster U Final Four Celebration with President Stroble & Provost Schuster
We finally had the Final Four celebration earlier today at Webster University (because Ray Robson and Katerina Nemcova were busy with the US Championships), organized by Webster University Chess Club. Webster President Dr. Beth Stroble and Provost Julian Schuster...
Message from the President & Provost of Webster University
Untitled Document May 6, 2015 Colleagues: As FY 14-15 comes to a close, this has been a historic year for Webster University on many fronts. Webster came into existence in 1915 with great, courageous purpose and we are moving into...
Webster University Chess Team Recognized At City Hall
The Webster University chess team was recognized by the city of Webster Groves tonight. It was declared April 21, 2015 Webster University Chess Team Day! This team has won three straight PanAm InterCollegiate & Final Four Championships! The team...
The Queen’s New Gambit
THE QUEEN’S NEW GAMBIT: CHESS AS A GREAT AMERICAN SPECTATOR SPORT JASON FAGONE ENTERTAINMENT – WIRED MAGAZINE 02.12.13 6:30 AM At age 21, Susan Polgar became the first woman to earn the title of grand master in the...
Dominguez – Robson 10-game match at Webster U
Webster University President Dr. Beth Stroble opened the second day of the match today. Rapid game 1: Dominguez 0-1 RobsonRapid game 2: Robson 0-1 Dominguez Score after day 1: 1-1 Rapid game 3: Dominguez 1/2 RobsonRapid game 4: Robson...
Polgar sisters at Webster University
Polgar sisters with Webster University President Dr. Beth Stroble A few months ago, world’s #1 Magnus Carlsen visited Webster University. Today, my sisters Judit and Sofia came to visit SPICE at Webster. Judit played a few fun blitz games...
Webster U President greeted the SPICE Chess Team
We had a big welcome back reception for the SPICE Chess Team with Webster University President Dr. Beth Stroble and many other VIPs. Dr. Stroble welcomed the whole team back, and congratulated Wesley So and Le Quang Liem for...
Webster U President and Provost welcome Magnus Carlsen and his father
On his last day in St. Louis, Magnus Carlsen, who just won the Sinquefield Cup, came back to Webster University for the 3rd time to play soccer and basketball with members of the National Division I #1 ranked SPICE...