Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, USA, known for combining ?big ideas with real-world thinking? across a wide range of academic programs. Founded in 1868, it offers over 130 undergraduate and 80+ graduate programs and serves a diverse student body. The campus fosters hands-on learning, research opportunities, and community engagement. It is the second-largest university in Minnesota and part of the Minnesota State system.

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.

The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, and one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world (founded in 1495). It offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with strong research, especially in areas like medicine, law, engineering, and the sciences. The university is known for its historic campus, global outlook, and research excellence.

Cleveland State University is a public research university located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. It offers more than 200 academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university is known for applied research, strong industry partnerships, and community engagement in business, engineering, health sciences, and urban affairs.

The University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) is a private Catholic university known for its comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs across business, education, engineering, arts & sciences, health sciences, and more. It emphasizes engaged learning, strong student outcomes, and a values-driven education. UST is one of the largest private universities in Minnesota and serves students from across the U.S. and around the world.

The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) is a public university and part of the SUNY system. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, business, education, engineering, and liberal arts, and is known for its strong creative arts and education offerings.