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THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT TEXAS SOUTHERN

WELCOME TO UMUSETXU

The University Museum is the realization of a dream that began with the very first administration of Texas Southern University and was kept alive by dedicated faculty of the Fine Arts Department. In 1949, President R. O'Hare Lanier promoted the idea of a "Museum of Negro Arts and History." Dr. John T. Biggers, Carroll Harris Simms and other art faculty promoted the concept in their teaching philosophy and for over four decades, systematically developed  a unique collection of African and African American art with a major focus on the work of TSU art majors.

Fifty-one years after Dr. Lanier's initial proposal, the University Museum officially opened its doors on April 12, 2000. The architects of the University Museum, Rey de la Reza and Darrell Fitzgerald, successfully maintained the integrity of the original Fairchild building structure while emphasizing the elegant beauty and contemporary grandeur inherent in the space. In this 11,000 square foot exhibition space, historical meets the contemporary with exceptional acoustics and imposing open space. In its first year of operation, the University Museum attracted over 30,000 visitors including national and international guests. 

The University Museum establishes Texas Southern as the only HBCU in the Southwest to have a museum of art of such stature.  For the immediate and surrounding community served by Texas Southern University, the University Museum offers an elegant setting in which to enjoy the beauty of world cultures. Universities, Public and Private schools, families and interest groups frequently schedule tours and participate in Museum activities. The museum is the permanent home of the mural masterpiece "Web of Life" by John Biggers. In this generous setting, the mural serves as focal point of insight into the beauty and complexity of African & African American people. Similarly, the outstanding terra cotta sculptures created by students of Professor Carroll Harris Simms form a unique complement to the environment and reflect the ascetics and standards of the University’s department of Fine Arts.

The University Museum today, continues its mission of sustaining and contributing to the rich culture and history of African and African American Art through unique events, competition, exhibitions, and educational programming.

MEET THE UMUSE TEAM

Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw, University Museum Director & Curator

Alvia J. Wardlaw, a teacher and curator nationally recognized in the classroom and showroom, is a leading expert on African-American art and history. Her photographs are exhibited throughout Texas. Besides writing numerous publications and publishing poetry in Black Scholar, a journal, Wardlaw acted as a moderator for “Research in African-American Folk Art” at the African-American Museums Association National Conference, and has lectured on “African-American Art and Postmodernism” at the Hirshorn Museum. Among Wardlaw’s honors and awards are the Margaret Kawkins National Arts Award; Best Exhibition of 1990 for “Black Art; Ancestral Legacy,” by D Magazine; Fulbright Fellow, West Africa; Compton Danforth Fellow; Ford Foundation Fellow, New York University; Award of Merit, University of Texas at Austin; and recognition by the American Association for State and Local History for the exhibition “Homecoming: African-American Family History in Georgia.”

LEOLA MARSHALL

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BONITA AMENTA CUTLIFF

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Exhibition Coordinator & Building Manager

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ERNEST S. STERLING STUDENT LIFE CENTER

The Sterling Student Life Center (SSLC) is the epicenter of campus life. Students from all over the university converge on this part of campus to engage in the unique social, cultural (And yes, even educational!) activities at one of Texas’s premiere HBCUs. Located on the famous Tiger Walk, the Student Center is home to the Student Government Association (SGA), University Program Council (UPC), Herald Newspaper, Tiger Yearbook, Office of Campus Organizations, TSU Cheerleaders, Tiger Card Office, Office of Student Activities and the Office of the Assistant Dean of Student Services.

Student Life Center staff and students know that the events/programs sponsored under the auspices of Student Activities give students the opportunity to implement their ideas in a creative, practical, learning environment.

On any given day, students can be found socializing with classmates, fraternity brothers/sorority sisters, or just plain old friends    in the lobby, game room, or in front of the SSLC building. Student organizations sponsor events in the Student Center that range from educational seminars to autograph signings of up and coming Hip Hop and R&B artists.

Also located in the SSLC are the Sodexo Food Services, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, the Copy Center as well as Barber and Beauty Services. 

STUDENT LIFE

The Office of Student Life is committed to facilitating the holistic development of our students while cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus community. Student Life staff are educators and mentors who work collaboratively with faculty and staff of the University to provide learning experiences both in and outside the classroom.

Our programs and services foster student learning and development, inspire TSU pride, promote health and wellness, and prepare students for their chosen professions in the global society.

UNIVERSITY PROGRAM COUNCIL

The University Program Council is composed of students, staff, faculty, and administrators who work in collaboration with the Office of Student Services in implementing programs for the University community. The Council’s charge includes sponsoring a comprehensive list of social, cultural, intellectual, and recreational programs which enhance the total development of students.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The Student Government Association is the supreme governing body of Texas Southern University students. Comprised of the three branches, Executive, Legislative, Judicial, the Student Government Association serves as a means whereby students’ opinions, views, and aspirations may be properly discussed and acted upon.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The Office of Student Publications and the students working therein are responsible for the planning, writing, designing, and production of our student publications. Student Publications is committed to providing the students and campus community with quality publications that enhance the University.

ROYAL COURT

Mister and Miss Texas Southern University, and The Royal Court are the most celebrated student leadership roles at the University. Their roles include public speaking as student body spokespersons, student role models, and new student recruiters. Students who compete for these titles are expected to represent the student body and the University throughout the year in a variety of different activities/capacities.

CAMPUS PALS

The purpose of the Texas Southern University Campus PALS is to provide assistance to the new students of Texas Southern University and to assume the larger responsibility of effectively integrating students into campus life through the dissemination of information and education.

TSU CHEERLEADERS

The Texas Southern University Cheerleaders Program promotes and uphold spirit and traditions while striving to motivate, inspire, and entertain fans at games, appearances, community outreach events, and competitions. Members will maintain a good sportsmanship while focusing on academic success, student development, leadership opportunities, student health and well-being while operating within safety regulations set forth by the American Association of Cheer-leading Coaches & Administrators (AACCA).

Counseling Services

The mission of the University Counseling Center (UCC) is to help students enhance their academic and personal well-being. The UCC seeks to provide counseling and support, crisis intervention, grief counseling, outreach, and referral services to TSU students. We also offer consultation, education, training, and prevention strategies to faculty, staff, and the university community. We seek to promote an environment of inclusion, personal development and student success.

Confidential counseling services are made available for all currently enrolled TSU students at no charge. Our primary responsibilities are to alleviate distress and promote healthy functioning by providing confidential short-term or ongoing counseling services. These services include, but are not limited to individuals, couples, family and/or group consultation, referrals, and public presentations for campus organizations and/or academic classes.

The UCC staff consists of licensed mental health professionals from diverse clinical backgrounds. The UCC will refer students to psychologists, psychiatrists, and physicians when necessary. This practice allows the staff to provide quality counseling, integrated care, appropriate referrals, consultation, and training. The UCC clinical staff are trained and experienced in responding to a variety of issues encountered by university students.

The UCC is in the Student Health Center. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Come by the office or call the UCC at 713-313-7804 to make an appointment or for additional information.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services provides medical care to students when they are sick or injured, and delivers health promotions programming campus-wide. To receive services at the clinic, students must be registered for the current semester and have a valid Tiger One Card. Medical services are provided by medically trained staff by appointment. To schedule an appointment call (713) 313-7173.  

Health Services is located in the Student Health Center on  Tierwester  Street between Lanier East and the General Services building. The clinic is open Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An after-hours nurse advice line is available at (866) 631-1072. Students experiencing medical emergencies should contact TSUPD at (713) 313-7000 for assistance.   

Services and some medications are provided free of charge to students. Fees for services received outside of the clinic are the responsibility of the student. Federal and State regulations require us to protect your health information. No one can get information from a student’s medical record without the student’s written consent or a court ordered subpoena.   

Health Insurance

International Students are required to have health insurance and are automatically enrolled and charged for the university- sponsored student health insurance plan. To have the charge removed, students are required to show proof of comparable private health insurance by completing an online waiver by the 20th day of classes.   

For assistance with completing the waiver contact the Office of Risk Management at (713) 313-6859. Domestic students have a variety of options for obtaining health insurance including, purchasing the university-sponsored health insurance, remaining on their parent’s insurance or purchasing insurance from the provider of their choice.   

Health Awareness/Health Promotions

Each semester Student Health Services provides peer-lead outreach programs focusing on the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases. Annual programming includes HIV/STI presentations, health fairs, blood and bone marrow registration drives, and health awareness campaigns.   

HIV testing is available, by appointment, in the Student Health Center every Wednesday, during the fall and spring semesters. For additional information about our services or to schedule an appointment call (713) 313- 7173. 

Health Requirement

Immunization Requirement - Bacterial Meningitis (ACWY)

If you are attending Texas Southern University for the first time, or you had a break in enrollment of one fall/spring semester and you will not be 22 years old by the first day of class, the State of Texas requires you to submit proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (A,C,W,Y). The immunization must be taken within the past 5 years to be accepted. If this is your first time getting the immunization, the initial dose must be administered at least 10 days before attending classes. Detailed information about the immunization requirement and how to submit your immunization record can be found at  www.tsu.edu/students-services/departments/health-services/immunizations .   

Student Academic Support Services

The Student Academic Support Services (SASS) Department provides student-centered services and activities that actively support Texas Southern University’s mission to provide innovative programs to the diverse students it serves.

SASS promotes the development of the whole student - academically, intellectually, and socially. Through SASS, students can utilize a network of academic services, have access to supportive and experienced advisors, and participate in activities designed to assist them in strengthening their academic skill set, all free of cost. We also have services and opportunities for faculty and staff who need them as well.

Tutorial Services

The mission of Tutorial Services is to provide tutorial support for all Texas Southern University core courses through innovative programming. Our peer tutors help Texas Southern University students reach their highest academic potential.

​Our services include:

(1) One-on-one tutoring in core classes

(2) Supplemental Instructors

(3) TSU Community Tutorial Support Partnerships for non-core-courses.

(4) In-class tutoring

(5) Workshops

The Academic Skill Center

The Academic Skill Center addresses basic comprehension and skills deficiencies. The ASC is an additional academic resource that students have at their disposal to be academically successful. The ASC staff works with students on their academic skills and comprehension deficiencies.

Our services include:

(1) Academic Coaches to work with you academic skills (note-taking, organizing, test-anxiety, and more)

(2) Academic Skill Workshops

(3) Academic Planning and Time Management

(4) Work with advisors and faculty to place students on the appropriate enrichment plan

(5) In-Class workshops

(6) Textbook and help with classroom resources

First Year Advising

The First year Experience at TSU is anchored by our unique Freshman Advisors. Also known as Enrollment and Completion Advisors (ECAs),  ECAs are tasked with the advisement and enrollment of First Time in College (FTIC) students, and play an integral role in their success.

ECAs are assigned to specific colleges, and work with those colleges to holistically support freshman students. For more information please email [email protected] . You can also scan this QR code to be taken to TCLAW to connect with them directly: 

For more information on any of our services:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 713-313-7676

Website: www.txsusass.com

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

Funded by the United States Department of Education, Texas Southern University’s TRIO Student Support Services Program is designed to provide academic assistance and counseling to “TRIO” eligible students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree. All services are provided free of cost so as to empower participants to realize their academic and career goals. Specific program services include the following.

All participants are eligible to receive tutoring. Each participant will be assessed by a staff member to identify critical academic support needs. “Learning Enhancement” tutor/mentors will provide academic support assistance in numerous disciplines.

The director and project advisor/counselor will interview and assess each eligible applicant. Together, they will identify the student’s academic and self-development needs. Additionally, students will have access to career, personal and academic related counseling services.

Workshops offered by the program include, but are not limited to, the following: financial aid assistance, test-taking skills, career planning, time management, note-taking skills, GRE, and graduate/professional school information. Each workshop is carefully designed with the student’s best interest in mind.

Financial Aid Advisement

The program provides assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and facilitate workshops relative to accessing financial aid resources, and other Financial Literacy Awareness training.

Cultural Enrichment

Participants are offered an opportunity to attend activities that foster cultural enrichment (e.g., Broadway plays and University theatrical productions, and other diversity, or cultural exposure activities).

Computer/Copier/Internet Access

So as to advance academic research, participants are afforded access to educational support resources such as copiers, computers, laptops, printers, and the internet.

TRIO Student Support Services Program Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for program participation, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have a need for academic support. Additionally, students must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent/nor guardian has a four-year college degree);
• Have an economic need as established by the Department of Education income guidelines; and/or
• Provide documentation to support a disability.

TRIO SSS Location and Hours of Operation

The TRIO Student Support Services main office and tutorial laboratory are in the Bell Building, Suite 128. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

For additional information, please call the TRIO Student Support Services’ administrative office at (713) 313-7483/7486.

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES-STEM  

Funded by the United States Department of Education, Texas Southern University’s TRIO Student Support Services–STEM Program is designed to increase low income, first generation college student’s retention and graduation rate from a STEM post-secondary program of study. TRIO SSS-STEM provides academic assistance and counseling to “TRIO” eligible students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree in a STEM field. All services are provided at no cost to students. TRIO empower participants to realize their academic and career goals. Services include:  

The program provides 24/7 online tutoring through Tutor.com. All participants are eligible to receive tutoring. Each participant will be assessed by a staff member to identify critical academic support needs. “Learning Enhancement” tutor/mentors will provide academic support assistance in numerous disciplines.   

Counseling  

The director and project advisor/counselor will interview and assess each eligible applicant. Together, they will identify the student’s academic and self-development needs. Additionally, students will have access to career, personal and academic related counseling services.  

Workshops  

Workshops offered by the program include, but are not limited to, the following: financial aid assistance, test-taking skills, career planning, time management, note-taking skills, GRE, and graduate/professional school information. Each workshop is carefully designed with the student’s best interest in mind.  

Financial Aid Advisement  

The program assists participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and facilitate workshops relative to accessing financial aid resources, and other Financial Literacy Awareness training. Participants are eligible for grant aid up to $1,000 based on performance within the program and financial need.  

Cultural Enrichment  

Participants are offered an opportunity to attend activities that foster cultural enrichment (e.g., Broadway plays/University theatrical productions, and other diversity, or cultural exposure activities).  

Computer/Copier/Internet Access  

To advance academic research, participants are afforded access to educational support resources such as copiers, computers, laptops, printers, and the internet.  

TRIO Student Support Services-STEM Program Eligibility Criteria  

To qualify for program participation, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have a need for academic support. Additionally, students must satisfy one of the following criteria:  

• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent/nor guardian has a four-year college degree);  
• Have an economic need as established by the Department of Education income guidelines; and/or  
• Provide documentation to support a disability.  

TRIO SSS-STEM Location and Hours of Operation  

The TRIO Student Support Services- STEM main office and tutorial laboratory are in the Fairchild Building, Suite 147. Hours of Operation: 8a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.  

For additional information, please call the TRIO Student Support Services-STEM administrative office at (713) 313-7998.  

University Career and professional development center

TSU Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) is part of TSU’s Division of Student Services. Our comprehensive services are open to all students and alumni. The mission of TSU Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) is to contribute to the TSU community of learning by providing exceptional career development services that help students apply their education and experiences toward advancing their career goals over a lifetime.  The CPDC encompasses five interlocking components:  Career Awareness-Discovering your Path; Exploring Your Options; Job Location – Finding Internships; Professional Development and Career Launch Strategies.

The University Career Center also focuses on developing strong relationships with employers and assisting them in their recruiting needs. Provided services include career fairs, on-campus recruitment, and resume referrals that assist in meeting each organization’s needs. If the need is filling internships, cooperative education, or full-time employment opportunities, the Career Center is dedicated to providing each organization/corporation personal and prompt service.

TSU Career & Professional Development Center staff members want to help you learn about your skills and interests, and articulate them confidently in résumés, cover letters, interviews, and personal statements; identify and explore career options that you might pursue; implement an effective strategy to attain your desired career outcomes. We invite you to visit our office, so that we may create an individualized career plan for you!

Whether a student, an alumnus, or an employer, the Career Center is committed to assisting you in meeting your goals. The Center is in the Bell Building, 1st Floor, South (rear) Entrance. Office hours are 8:30am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. For further information, contact us at 713-313-7541 or visit us at www.tsu.edu/careercenter . To register with the Career Center, go to www.tsu.joinhandshake.com . P.O.W.E.R. Providing Opportunities Within Everyone’s Reach.

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tsucareercenter 

University Testing Services

The University Testing Services program renders the following services:

• The provision of local and national testing programs for its clientele.
• The collection of relevant and reliable psychometric information about the learner.
• The collection of relevant and reliable psychometric information about prospective students of Texas Southern     University.
• The provision of test services and test consultations for various components within the University.
• The provision of counselors and admission officers with test profiles on all freshman students.
• The provision of academic advisors with test profiles and other relevant test data compiled on their advisees.

University Testing Services offers two specific programs: national testing programs and institutional testing programs. National Testing Programs are testing programs which are administered nationwide in terms of date and time. They are controlled by test service centers external to the University. Institutional testing programs are programs that are conceived, designed, implemented, and controlled by the University. Those national testing programs which are currently conducted by University Services are:

• American College Testing (ACT) Program Test
• American College Residual Testing (ACT-R) Program Test
• College-Level Examination (CLEP) Program
• General Education Development (GED) Test
• Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
• Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
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• Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI)

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What is the history of Moscow State University?

• Moscow State University was founded on the initiative of Mikhail Lomonosov on 12th January 1755 . It inspired the democratisation of education in Russia, with students and teachers of non-noble backgrounds, lectures and library open to the public, and publishing houses. The university soon flourished into the educational, scientific and cultural centre of Russia • MSU expanded greatly in the Soviet period . Emphasis was placed on science and technology, culminating in truly pioneering research and discoveries. However, the ideology of the regime negatively affected academic development across the board, particularly in the humanities • Today, Moscow State University remains Russia’s top university , attended by over 40,000 students studying nearly all branches of modern science and humanities. It works closely with universities throughout the world and is involved in many educational and research projects

Moscow State University is Russia’s oldest university and the educational and scientific centre of the country, counting Noble Laureates, renowned scientists, intellectuals and political figures among its current and former staff and students. Its main campus is perched on a hilltop overlooking Moscow and is home to one of the capital’s most commanding buildings. Aside from exploring the campus to get a glimpse of life at Russia’s top university, you can visit Moscow State University’s many affiliated attractions on campus and around the city, including the Zoological Museum, Museum of Geology, Botanical Gardens, and viewing platform from the 32nd storey of the main building.

History of Moscow State University

Moscow state university during imperial russia.

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Moscow State University was established in 1755 on the initiative of acclaimed intellectual and polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, and was known as the Imperial Moscow University until 1917. At the time of opening it consisted of three faculties – philosophy, law, and medicine – and was attended by 100 students. Lectures were delivered either in Latin, the language of educated people at the time, or in Russian. The university was initially located in the Principal Medical Store on Red Square, whose position is now occupied by the State Historical Museum.

Did you know? Moscow State University was founded on 12th January 1755 (Old Style, corresponding to 25th January New Style), the day of Saint Tatiana. Since then, Tatiana has been considered the patron saint of students, and Students’ Day is celebrated on 25th January every year. It has become customary on Students’ Day for the university Rector to treat students to mead brewed according to his secret recipe.

Imperial Moscow University played an outstanding role in the democratisation of education in Russia. Mikhail Lomonosov pointed out that European universities valued first and foremost the academic achievements of a student, and not their social standing or family background, and from its establishment, elitism was alien to the spirit of the university community. Non-nobles were allowed to enrol, and only serfs were not admitted; by the late 18th century, the majority of students and professors were of non-noble backgrounds. Initially, tuition at the university was free for all students, and later scholarships were funded by rich merchant families who were the patrons of the university. Lectures were open to the public, as was the university library, which remained Moscow’s only public library for a century. A publishing house and bookshop were established on campus in 1756, printing Imperial Russia’s most popular newspaper, Moskovskie Vedomosti (Moscow Gazette), as well as Moscow’s first literary periodical, Poleznoe Uveselenie (Useful Entertainment).

By the 18th century, Imperial Moscow University had become the educational, scientific, and cultural centre of Russia and was well established in the international community. This continued into the 19th century, as the university was a melting pot for all sections of society and attracted freethinking people concerned with the future of Russia. It was often a real battleground between the Westernisers and Slavophiles (supporters of Western ideas and those who thought Russia had its own unique way of development). With the abolition of serfdom, the university went through a period of reforms, as the country required highly qualified specialists in all sectors of work. In the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Imperial Moscow University founded a large number of scientific and intellectual societies and educational, historical, and cultural institutions including the Zoological Gardens, Anthropological Museum, and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, and the Academy of Arts in St Petersburg.

Did you know? The French invasion of Moscow in 1812 desecrated the university, with the total destruction of the library, archives, museum, and laboratories. Thanks to the donations of intellectuals from all over the country, the restoration of the university was soon made possible.

As a powerful centre of knowledge which closely followed intellectual developments elsewhere in Europe, university life became increasingly politicised. This came to a head at the beginning of the 20th century, when the emergence of social-democratic organisations caused the Tsarist government to threaten to close the university, bring troops onto campus, and expel professors and students. This conflict continued until the outbreak of the First World War.

Moscow University During Soviet Russia

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The Russian Revolution changed the entire system of higher education: in accordance with a decree issued in 1918, any person over the age of 16, regardless of gender or background, could attend any higher educational institution even without a certificate of secondary school graduation. What’s more, tuition fees were abolished and grants were provided to all. These measures hugely opened up higher education to the wider population, and by 1922 over 20,000 students attended Moscow State University. As science and technology were considered a national priority, distinct emphasis was placed on practical classes and scientific and mathematic disciplines. By the outbreak of the Second World War, MSU comprised 75 departments, 11 research institutes, 66 laboratories, four museums, and two observatories.

Nevertheless, the university’s primary focus was training as many students as possible for the Soviet state apparatus. The quality of teaching fell as many esteemed scholars left (or were expelled from) the university. Faculties which were considered to be ‘poisoned’ by the ideology of the old regime, such as the Faculties of Law, History and Philology, were abolished and replaced with the Faculties of Social Sciences, whose aim was to disseminate Soviet ideology and the ideas of scientific socialism; the humanities were only reintroduced 10 years later in a separate institute altogether. Stalin’s political repressions negatively affected the development of academic research. Soviet scientists and scholars were deprived of contact with their colleagues abroad, persecuted, imprisoned, and even executed, and certain branches of science were condemned as propagating an ideology alien to Communist ideas. Many thousands of students and staff were drafted to fight in the Second World War, 3000 of whom lost their lives. During the war, the university focused on military science, inventing new explosives and developing aircraft.

In 1940, the university was renamed the Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov , the name which it holds to this day. In the post-war period, the new campus was built on Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills) and equipped with state-of-the-art lecture halls and laboratories. Funding to the university increased fivefold, new research institutions were created, and international collaboration was once again fostered.

Did you know? 12% of all scientific discoveries registered in the USSR are attributed to alumni of Moscow State University.

Moscow State University During Russia Today

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Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow State University was instated as a self-governing institution. Today, the university is attended by over 40,000 students, and offers over 150 Bachelor’s degree programs and 500 Master’s degree programs in nearly all branches of modern science and humanities. It comprises 43 faculties and 380 departments staffed by more than 5,000 professors and instructors, among them 300 members of the Russian Academy of Sciences and other Russian state academies, and a library of almost 10 million volumes. Amongst its activities, MSU organises educational programmes attended by 10,000 high school students, Olympiads participated in by 200,000 high school students, and the All-Russia Science Festival, which attracts millions of participants each year.

The university’s long-standing democratic traditions continue in the ‘University Without Borders’ project, which provides online courses to over 300,000 students from 120 countries. MSU works closely with international universities and research institutes, and has branches in 8 other countries including China, Slovenia, and the CIS countries. Current developments at the university include the Vorobyovy Gory Scientific and Technological Valley, which aims to unite research institutes, educational organisations, and start-ups on one site.

Did you know? Projects of the Scientific and Technological Valley include a ‘Noah’s Ark’ biomaterials bank similar to the World Seed Store in Svalbard, and a Space Research programme which has successfully constructed and launched six satellites.

Alumni of Moscow State University

As Russia’s top university, Moscow State University counts many acclaimed figures among its alumni throughout the centuries, such as writers Mikhail Lermontov, Ivan Turgenev, and Anton Chekhov, the ‘father of Russian socialism’ Alexander Herzen, and statesman Grigory Potemkin. Of 18 Russian Nobel Laureates, 11 are graduates and professors of Moscow State University, and include Boris Pasternak, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958, and Andrei Sakharov and Mikhail Gorbachev, who won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1975 and 1990 respectively.

What can you see at Moscow State University?

• Main campus: Located on Vorobyovy Gory ( Sparrow Hills ). The campus is home to the world’s largest educational building, with a viewing platform on its 32nd floor, expansive and verdant grounds, the Museum of Geology, Botanical Garden, and a famous viewpoint offering a panorama over Moscow

•   City centre campus : Home to other attractions affiliated with Moscow State University, including the Zoological Museum, Museum of Anthropology, and Apothecary Garden

Main campus

The main campus of Moscow State University is located on Vorobyovy Gory, the highest point in Moscow. It comprises over 1,000 buildings, including the main university building constructed by Lev Rudnev – at 240 metres high, this is the tallest of Stalin’s ‘Seven Sisters’ skyscrapers and the largest educational building in the world. Although the buildings themselves are off-limits to the public, visitors can explore the expansive and verdant campus grounds, and visit the hilltop viewpoint at the front of the university which provides a panorama across Moscow and a commanding view of the main building across 500 metres of gardens. It is possible to arrange a private tour to the open-air 360-degree viewing platform on the main building’s 32nd floor.

Did you know? The main building is crowned with a gigantic 12-ton star!

Museum of Geology of Moscow State University

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The museum was founded in 1950 and occupies the 24th – 31st floors of MSU’s main building. Its expositions cover the geology and geography of Russia and the world, the tundra, forest, and steppes of Russia, volcanoes, earthquakes, sea activities, the ancient history of the world, minerals of the world, and the structure of the universe. More information can be found here .

Did you know? Visitors to the Museum of Geology can even see a meteorite!

Moscow State University Botanical Gardens

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The gardens were established in 1706 by Peter the Great for the cultivation of medicinal herbs. The newer Botanical Garden of the Biology Faculty is situated on the main campus and comprises fruit trees, a rock garden, lake, and thousands of varieties of flowers. The older Apothecary Garden is located north of the city centre on Prospekt Mira and is home to manicured flower gardens, an arboretum, and greenhouses of exotic and rare plants.

City centre campus

Zoological museum of moscow state university.

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The museum was founded in 1791 as the Cabinet of Natural History of the Imperial Moscow University, and opened to the public in 1866. It contains exhibits of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish, and rare animals from around the world. The museum is located on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa. Further information can be found on the website .

Did you know? The Zoological Museum is also home to a woolly mammoth skeleton, and visitors can hold reptiles in the Scientific Terrarium!

Museum of Anthropology of Moscow State University

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Founded in 1883, the museum belongs to the university’s Institute of Anthropology and is located on Mokhovaya Ulitsa. It traces the activities of mankind from its origin to the present day, and collections include skeletons of hominids and other archaeological items found throughout Eurasia from the Palaeolithic era to the Middle Ages, and 13,000 exhibits of ethnographic interest including clothing, artwork, and home items. Visits are arranged in private tours. See the website for more information.

What’s nearby?

• Luzhniki Stadium – the national stadium of Russia and the country’s largest football stadium, which hosted the 1980 Olympic Games and 2018 World Cup. Visitors can take tours of the stadium or – even better – enjoy a football match there! A 720-metre cable car travels from Vorobyovy Gory to the Luzhniki Stadium, offering unparalleled views over Moscow.

• Novodevichy Convent – one of ancient Moscow’s most sacred sites. It is the most magnificent example of Moscow Baroque architecture preserved in Russia to this day, seen in its churches, palaces and towers, is home to a treasure trove of religious artifacts and artwork, and is the resting place of Russia’s most eminent figures.

Essential Information for Visitors

Address and Contact Details Moscow State University, Ulitsa Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow, Russia, 119991 Tel: +7 (495) 939-10-00 Website: www.msu.ru Email: [email protected] Nearest metro: Lomonosovskiy Prospekt (1.1km), Universitet (1.8km), Vorobyovy Gory (2.9km, with a scenic walk through the riverside park and university groun

Opening Hours The buildings and grounds of the main campus on Vorobyovy Gory can be viewed from outside at any time of day. Opening hours for the university’s museums and tours may be found on their websites.

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