Blackburn College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1837, it is one of the oldest private colleges in Illinois and known for its distinctive student-managed Work Program ? part of the federally recognized Work Colleges consortium ? where students work on campus to earn tuition discounts and gain real-world experience. The college emphasizes personalized attention, hands-on learning, service, and leadership development across a range of undergraduate majors.

The University of Saint Mary is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a focus on value-centered education, community, and personalized student support. USM emphasizes small class sizes, faith-inspired learning, and career preparation across disciplines like business, nursing, and education.

Long Island University (LIU) is a private research university founded in 1926 with multiple campuses across New York, including LIU Brooklyn ? the original and historic urban campus located in the heart of Brooklyn. LIU offers more than 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and emphasizes experiential learning, professional preparation, and a global mindset. The Brooklyn campus is known for its strong health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, business, arts, and liberal studies programs, as well as Division I athletics and experiential opportunities in New York City.

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and is the flagship institution of the LSU System. Founded in 1860, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with strong research activity and community engagement. LSU is known for its extensive academic offerings, vibrant campus culture, and NCAA Division I athletics.

The University of Colorado Denver (often called CU Denver) is a public research university and part of the University of Colorado system. It offers more than 100 bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs and is classified among R1 research universities (very high research activity). It is located on the urban Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

Hiram College is a private liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs with a strong emphasis on personalized education. It focuses on critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and close faculty-student interaction. The college promotes leadership, research, and experiential learning opportunities.