Harris-Stowe State University
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Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black public institution in Midtown St. Louis, renowned for its commitment to college affordability, social mobility, and accessible education. Rooted in its 19th-century origins as two distinct teacher-training normal schools, the university maintains strong programs in education while expanding popular offerings within the Anheuser-Busch School of Business, criminal justice, and STEM fields. The campus culture offers an intimate, supportive environment fostered by active Greek life and student organizations, all situated within walking distance of the city's vibrant arts and innovation districts.
Wikipedia:Harris–Stowe State University (HSSU) is a public historically black university in St. Louis, Missouri. The university offers 50 majors, minors, and certificate programs in education, business, and arts & sciences. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. It is located immediately east of the Saint Louis University campus. The school had a fall headcount enrollment of 1,098 students in 2023.
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