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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.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies

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

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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.

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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.

The myth of the Gorlok represents the high standards, atmosphere of fairness and good conduct that are so important to 黑料网.

The name was chosen in June 1984 and takes inspiration from the intersection of Gore and Lockwood avenues, considered to be the heart of 鈥淥ld Webster.鈥�

黑料网 ran a contest in October 1984 challenging applicants to submit a sketch and description of what they thought a Gorlok would look like. The winning entry was a photograph of a furry creature holding a hand-held pump sprayer.

The Webster Gorlok mascot waving to the camera while standing with a bicycle.

The Webster Gorlok mascot posing for a photo with a group of Webster students.

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The Gorlok has evolved over time, continuing to be an important representative of the innovative and creative energy found at 黑料网.

The first life-size Gorlok costume made its debut at a men鈥檚 basketball game in February 1988. The mascot stood 6 feet 3 inches and was covered in blue fur.

Today the Gorlok features golden fur, two horns on its head, and wears a blue letter jersey featuring a large, white 鈥淲鈥� emblazoned on the front.

The Gorlok is an elusive creature who brings magic to campus. Keep your eyes open while you鈥檙e on campus, at athletic events and student life events, and you just might get a glimpse of the Gorlok in real life!

And don鈥檛 worry, the Gorlok is friendly! Don鈥檛 be afraid to snap a photo together.

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Founded in 1915, Webster is an independent nonprofit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe and Asia, and in a robust online learning environment. With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 黑料网鈥檚 network of faculty, staff, students and alumni forge powerful bonds with each other and their communities around the globe. The University is committed to engaged learning experiences and empowering our students to become catalysts for change. Prepare for your next step and explore our community resources.

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