Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a public, research-focused university and the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. It was originally founded as a teachers? college and expanded into a comprehensive research-intensive institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is classified among ?R1: Doctoral Universities ? very high research activity.?

Utah Tech University is a public polytechnic university located in St. George, Utah, USA. It offers a wide range of associate, bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, career-oriented education, industry partnerships, and experiential learning. The university combines small class sizes with real-world experiences to prepare students for careers across disciplines like business, STEM, health sciences, and more. It officially became Utah Tech University after rebranding in 2022, building on more than a century of educational growth.

William Paterson University is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, and education. It focuses on career-oriented education, applied learning, and accessibility. The university emphasizes student support, internships, and regional workforce development.

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.

Utah Tech University is a public polytechnic university located in St. George, Utah, USA. It offers a wide range of associate, bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, career-oriented education, industry partnerships, and experiential learning. The university combines small class sizes with real-world experiences to prepare students for careers across disciplines like business, STEM, health sciences, and more. It officially became Utah Tech University after rebranding in 2022, building on more than a century of educational growth.

University of South Carolina is a large public research university offering comprehensive academic programs. It is well known for business, engineering, public health, and international studies. The university emphasizes research, innovation, and experiential learning with strong global and industry partnerships.