Our Mission Advancing historical knowledge, cultivating globally aware citizens, and enriching communities through research, education and public engagement.
Museum Studies program ranks in the top 25 nationally and 8th most affordable
UMSL history majors go on to successful careers in business, education, public history, communication and journalism, non-profit and public sector work, and other diverse fields
Award winning faculty rank in the top 25% of comparable research departments
Recent graduates accepted into law school, masters’ and doctoral programs - many now teach in the U.S. and abroad
Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Institute for Museum and Library Services, Missouri Council for the Humanities support our work
