Our Mission
Advancing historical knowledge, cultivating globally aware citizens, and enriching communities through research, education and public engagement.
Facts and Figures
- 1612 BA graduates and counting
- 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