Webster University

Webster University is a private American university founded in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto as Loretto College. The institution has since grown to become a worldwide higher education provider with connections to Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and University of Missouri–St. Louis. Webster University has partnerships with Regent's University London, Kansai University, and University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

History

The history of Webster University dates back to 1915 when it was established as Loretto College by the Sisters of Loretto. The institution was initially a women's college and was later renamed Webster College in 1924 in honor of Daniel Webster. The college became a co-educational institution in 1962 and was granted university status in 1983. Webster University has connections to World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War through its military education programs, which have partnerships with United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps. The university has also been involved in various international relations initiatives, including collaborations with United Nations, European Union, and NATO.

Academics

Webster University offers a wide range of academic programs through its various colleges and schools, including the College of Arts & Sciences, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, and School of Communications. The university is known for its strong programs in business administration, international relations, computer science, and media communications, with connections to Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Carnegie Mellon University. Webster University has partnerships with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London for study abroad programs. The university is also a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Council of Independent Colleges.

Campuses and locations

Webster University has a global presence with campuses and locations in St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Wichita, Kansas, Denver, Colorado, and San Antonio, Texas. The university also has international campuses in Geneva, Switzerland, Leiden, Netherlands, London, United Kingdom, Vienna, Austria, and Shanghai, China. Webster University has partnerships with University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, New York University, and University of Texas at Austin for online education programs. The university is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the American Council on Education.

Student life

Webster University offers a range of student life activities and extracurricular programs through its various student organizations and campus recreation facilities. The university has connections to National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and United States Olympic Committee through its athletic programs. Webster University has partnerships with YMCA, American Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity for community service programs. The university is also a member of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association and the American College Personnel Association.

Notable alumni and faculty

Webster University has a long list of notable alumni and faculty members, including Ambassadors of the United States, Members of the United States Congress, and business leaders such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Mark Zuckerberg. The university has connections to Nobel Prize winners, including Malala Yousafzai, Barack Obama, and Angela Merkel. Webster University has partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Apple Inc. for career development programs. The university is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Notable alumni include John Danforth, Kit Bond, and Mel Carnahan, who have been involved in politics and public service with organizations such as Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, and United States Department of State.