The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university and the flagship institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Founded in 1874 as the first institution of higher education in Nevada, UNR offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as engineering, business, mining, journalism, agriculture, environmental science, and health sciences. UNR conducts research across numerous fields, has a medical school, and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university, indicating very high research activity.

Saint Louis University is a private Jesuit research university known for strong academics and ethical education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, especially in health sciences, business, engineering, and law. The university emphasizes research, service learning, and global engagement.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA, offering more than 100 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs across liberal arts, professional, and technical fields. Founded in 1925, the university emphasizes affordable, career-aligned education and serves a diverse student body with a focus on community impact and experiential learning. CMU?s campus is set in a scenic western Colorado location with strong outdoor and athletic traditions.

University of Portland is a private Catholic university emphasizing academic excellence and ethical leadership. It offers strong programs in business, engineering, nursing, and liberal arts. The university is known for small class sizes, undergraduate focus, and strong student-faculty engagement.

Wright State University is a public research university located in Fairborn, Ohio, USA, near Dayton. Named after aviation pioneers the Wright brothers, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs across multiple colleges and a medical school. The university emphasizes accessible and affordable education with strong community, research, and career outcomes. It also operates a branch campus at Wright State University?Lake Campus in Celina, Ohio.

University of West Florida is a public university known for its strong academic programs and coastal research focus. It offers degrees in business, engineering, education, health, and sciences. The university emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and regional impact.