Our History

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Established in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto, who sought to make education accessible to all, Webster has an extraordinary history reflecting a determination to equalize higher education.

Recognizing the growing interconnectedness of our world, for 40 years we have been building an action-oriented global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. In addition to the main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, Webster's locations extend across the United States and abroad.

138 Countries
Represented in our student body
Terhea Jones
Alumni Spotlight

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Terhea Jones

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Webster's Alumni Network
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Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies

Speaker walks in front of screen that reads "Higher Education in Prison: Human Right and Social Good"

As a worldwide university, Webster is advancing the study of human rights issues, while supporting teaching, research and service to promote global citizenship.

The Lore Behind the Webster Gorlok

At Webster, we pride ourselves on creating a campus as unique as you are, and that includes our mascot! The Gorlok is Webster's very own legendary creation and exemplifies the innovation, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking we encourage in our students, faculty and staff.

Get to Know the Gorlok!

Meet Our Mythical Mascot

The Gorlok is a mythical creature, uniquely created just for 黑料网!

It has the paws of a speeding cheetah, the horns of a fierce buffalo and the face of a dependable Saint Bernard.

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