2007 GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50 AWARDS: Webster University

St. Louis Commerce Magazine, Dec 2007 by Dalin, Shera

Webster University

470 East Lockwood Avenue

St. Louis, MO 6319

(314) 968-6900

www.webster.edu

Richard S. Meyers, President

David Garafola,

Vice President, Finance

Description: Webster University is a leader in international education. A 100 network of campuses brings more than 125 nationalities into Webster's global classrooms. Webster students enjoy the benefits of learning from and learning with an international faculty and student body.

Employees:

2004: 597

2005: 595

2006: 633

Annual Revenue:

2004: $146 million

2005: $152 million

2006: $170 million

History: Founded as Webster College in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto as a women's college, today's Webster University is a non-sectarian, private, coeducational, non-profit, international university based in St. Louis with a worldwide network of more than 100 campuses across the United States, Europe and Asia. The University enrolls approximately 20,000 students worldwide and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Distinction: Webster University is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in higher education, meeting the needs of students in an ever-changing world and incorporating an international perspective throughout the curriculum. The University has also demonstrated civic leadership in the redevelopment of the downtown St. Louis Old Post Office Building, and is a significant contributor to workforce development in support of the BioBelt.