Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Committed to Social Justice and Racial Equity

There’s a place for everyone at Webster. We believe a diversified community leads to an increase in creativity, decision-making, and an appreciation of different perspectives. From our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council to our working groups and sponsored events, our University is committed to inclusive excellence and prioritizes collaborative initiatives. Each of our efforts are curated to achieve sustainable and significant community-wide transformations.

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Our Diversity and Inclusion Statement

For us, diversity and inclusion are more than meeting a goal or focusing on a specific representation with a combination. It involves expressive dialogue and offerings of distinct talent, thought, and inquiry from individuals from various backgrounds. We recognize that diversity and inclusion cultivate academic excellence. Our University also understands the success of each individual strengthens the community.

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Making a Difference

Webster's Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference

Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Starsky D. Wilson and Vincent Flewellen sit in comfy white chairs on stage for conversation

Success by the Numbers

The 2024 DEI Conference included 24 conference presenters including speakers, moderators and panelists over the course of 7 conference sessions. The conference drew more than 2,000 registered attendees from 23 countries, and 152 different colleges, universities and K-12 schools were represented globally. Thank you to our 11 sponsors who allowed the conference to be free to attend.

Explore all of Webster's previous Diversity, Equity & Inclusion conferences.

Attendees to the conference included faculty, staff, students, alumni, corporate partners and community members from around the St. Louis area. Topics at past conferences have included: hate speech, unconscious bias, gender in the media, how to be a transgender ally, multigenerational workforces, accessibility issues and immigrant experiences.

Read about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conferences, including summaries of previous conferences.

Living in Your Truth at Webster University

Vincent C. Flewellen, Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer addressed students at Webster University’s 2025 Fall Convocation on embracing human differences and building on commonalities within the Webster community and beyond.

At Webster, diversity and inclusion are more than meeting a goal or emphasizing representation alone. They involve open dialogue and contributions of talent, thought and inquiry from people of diverse backgrounds. We recognize that diversity and inclusion cultivate academic excellence. The University also recognizes that each individual’s success strengthens the community.

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Webster Speaks Series

Launched July 8, 2020, “Webster Speaks: Dialogues on Race, Equity and Inclusion” featured candid conversations with local and national leaders on race, equity and inclusion. The series concluded June 1, 2022, after 23 episodes, and remains a testament to Webster’s commitment to dialogue and community engagement.

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Founded in 1915, Founded in 1915, Webster is an independent nonprofit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe and Asia, and in a robust online learning environment. With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University’s network of faculty, staff, students and alumni forge powerful bonds with each other and their communities around the globe. The University is committed to engaged learning experiences and empowering our students to become catalysts for change. Prepare for your next step and explore our community resources.