Harris-Stowe State University

university, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Harris-Stowe State University is a public, historically black institution of higher education located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1857. The university offers a range of academic programs, contributing to the diverse higher education landscape in Missouri, which includes both public and private institutions.1

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Harris-Stowe University (1857), in St. Louis, and Lincoln University (1866), in Jefferson City, are both public and historically black institutions. More than a dozen state-supported two-year colleges offer associate degrees, technical education, and preparatory courses for advanced studies. Among the most prominent private institutions are…
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Harris-Stowe University (1857), in St. Louis, and Lincoln University (1866), in Jefferson City, are both public and historically black institutions. More than a dozen state-supported two-year colleges offer associate degrees, technical education, and preparatory courses for advanced studies. Among the most prominent private institutions are…
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