The Webster University StoryGLOBAL IMPACT BEGINS AT HOME

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We have always been creative, innovative,

talented

and not afraid of taking risks.• Webster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus in St. Louis,

Missouri, U.S.A., is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online and corporate, as well as American-style traditional campuses in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

• Webster University ensures high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

Core values: Students; Learning; Diversity and Global Citizenship.

ABOUT

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We have a rich history that reflects a

commitment to preparing students for an ever-

changing world.• Founded by the Sisters of Loretto—Catholic nuns

• Established as one of the first women’s colleges west of the Mississippi River

• Became coeducational in 1962

• Transferred ownership from Catholic Church to lay board of directors in 1967

• Continue to operate today as a private, non-profit institution unaffiliated with any religious institution

• Poised on a path for growth

• We have been and always will be committed to bringing higher education to wherever it is needed in the world.

HISTORY

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Small class sizes in a suburban environment

provide a rich educational experience, where

cultural and entertainment opportunities

abound.• In 1915, we opened our doors in St. Louis with 5 students

• Today, we have almost 22,000 students worldwide with approximately 8,000 of those students in the St. Louis region

• Undergraduate programs

• Graduate programs

Webster University is helping to turn St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, into The Gateway to the World.

ST. LOUIS GROWTH

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We’ve built a global network guided by a mission

to welcome diversity and expand opportunity.International Campus Locations

• Geneva, Switzerland; 1978

• Vienna, Austria; 1981

• Leiden, the Netherlands; 1983

• London, United Kingdom; 1986

• Shanghai and Chengdu, China; 1996

• Hua Hin/Cha-am, Thailand; 1999

• Accra, Ghana; 2013

• Athens, Greece; 2015

Our locations offer flexibility and help students better understand the world.

GLOBAL REACH

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Webster University enriches lives and provides

opportunities for purposeful careers.• Established relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense

• First military location opened in 1974

• Today, we have a presence on approximately 40 military installations across the U.S.

• One of the largest providers of military education

• When students move, Webster academic credits move with them

• Recognized for providing quality, affordable, targeted and military friendly professional programs

• More than 25,000 military alumni

When your duty assignment changes, take classes online or at new location.

MILITARY CONNECTIONS

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Webster University enriches lives and provides

opportunities for purposeful careers.• Kansas City Metro was first Metro location and opened in 1972

• Today, we have a presence in over 40 Metropolitan locations acrossthe U.S.

• Busy working adults come to the Metro locations to start or finish degrees

• Convenient education is relevant to career progression

What students learn in the classroom in the evenings can be put into action the next day at work.

METRO GROWTH

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Online classes taught by the same high-quality

instructors who teach in the classroom.• A leader in offering online education

• Started offering online courses in 1999

• Today, over 9,000 students take online courses in Webster’s Online Learning Center

• Students can customize their learning experience by taking some courses online and some in the classroom—or all online

We offer flexible, convenient, 24/7 access to higher education.

ONLINE GROWTH

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A diverse mix of students provides for a

stimulating and rigorous academic environment.

• We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for international students from more than 100 countries around the world

• We attract students from diverse cultures, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Our students are prepared to work well with people of all cultures and succeed in their home towns or anywhere in the world

We have a strong respect for our own and others’ values.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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Our five colleges and schools are guided by an

interdisciplinary vision to ensure every student

receives a highly personal education.Schools and Colleges

• College of Arts & Sciences

• George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology

• Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts

• School of Communications

• School of Education

Global Citizenship is a core element in all Webster University programs.

ACADEMICS

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Distinguished faculty members have the right

balance of global scholarship and professional

experience. • Published authors

• Widely quoted in the news as subject-matter experts

• Committed to teaching, learning, scholarship and service

• First-class, real-world knowledge

Faculty members with strong local and international connections strive to ensure our students work well with all cultures.

FACULTY

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The same rigorous academic standards are

applied across the board at every campus, in

every classroom and online.• Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahlc.org.

• This accreditation, which was awarded in 1925, includes undergraduate and graduate levels at all Webster University locations

• Business and Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

• Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

• Additional international recognitions and accreditations have been awarded in China, Thailand, Austria, the Netherlands and Ghana

Specialized accreditations are seals of quality for those programs.

ACCREDITATION

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Webster faculty, staff and graduates are equipped to work well with people of all cultures and be successful in their chosen careers anywhere in the world.

• More than 172,000 alumni worldwide

• Advance in current careers

• Start new careers

• Expand businesses into new markets

We offer an elite global network of accomplished and connected citizens.

OUTCOMES

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We are dedicated to student success.

• Small classes, personalized learning

• Fun, talented and smart students, faculty and staff

• Committed to local location, yet connected with the worldwide network of global locations

• Opportunity to travel and study abroad connecting with people from around the world

• Hands-on practical application combined with academic rigor and theory

• We are committed to sustainability

Highly interactive classes encourage innovation, collaboration and

self-expression.

STUDENT LIFE

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For Webster students, the world is their

classroom.• In-depth experience: Each international campus offers a range of

majors and programs

• Short-term or long-term opportunities

• Widely respected: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

• Travel scholarships awarded to all qualified students

All qualified students have the opportunity to travel and study with Webster.

STUDY ABROAD

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Webster course offerings are relevant to our

community and to the world around us.

• IN BUSINESS: Connecting with local companies and industries in the fields that keep our communities strong

• IN EDUCATION: Aligning programs with partner institutions to create meaningful academic experiences

• IN THE COMMUNITY: Supporting a wide range of community organizations to effect social change

We are locally committed wherever we are.

LOCAL

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LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

We are celebrating our Centennial through November 2015.100.webster.edu#webster100

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