Our diverse student body includes working adults and an increasing number of traditional- aged students. They come from many walks of life, but virtually all are motivated by a commitment to public service and social justice.

Click here to listen to SLU Urban Studies Professsor, Dr. Kafui Attoh speak on the deeper political meanings of “transit rights”.

The School of Labor and Urban Studies has a faculty that includes some of the most distinguished social science scholars in the nation. Between them, they have published over 85  books, research studies, and important essays.

SLU is a hub of activity in the service of the community. Our national conferences, monthly forums, and weekly workshops attract prominent academics, practitioners, and activists who address some of the most challenging questions facing our city and nation.