Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a private liberal arts university affiliated historically with the United Methodist Church. Founded in the 19th century, it offers a broad liberal arts curriculum with more than 70 undergraduate majors including sciences, humanities, business, and social sciences, and is known for personalized teaching, study abroad programs, research opportunities, and strong alumni outcomes. OWU is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio and competes in NCAA Division III athletics.

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It emphasizes small class sizes, faith-based education, and personal development. The university is known for programs in business, nursing, education, and the arts.

Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private, nonprofit university established by the United Methodist Church and located on a scenic 104-acre campus in the heart of Oklahoma City. It offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs, including arts & sciences, business, nursing, law, performing arts, and health professions. OCU emphasizes personalized attention with small class sizes (student-to-faculty ratio ~11:1), global opportunities, leadership development, and a strong tradition in the performing arts and professional education.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public research university and the flagship institution of the state. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 12 colleges and schools, including a medical school and the only law school in New Mexico. UNM is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity and serves a diverse student body.

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a public research university known for environmental science and sustainability research. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong focus on northern, rural, and Indigenous studies. UNBC emphasizes small class sizes, research collaboration, and community engagement.

Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech or TTU) is a public research university and institute of technology that emphasizes hands-on learning, STEM, engineering, business, education, nursing, and liberal arts programs. It?s governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and is classified among R2: Doctoral Universities ? High research activity. The university fosters experiential education, student research, and community engagement across a variety of academic and professional fields.