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.

Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on personalized, career-focused education, hands-on learning, and community engagement. Founded as a normal school in 1897, SUU has grown into a comprehensive university with more than 140 academic programs and a strong student experience that balances academics, outdoor adventure, and campus life.

DePaul University is a private Catholic research university founded in 1898, named after Saint Vincent de Paul. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across arts, sciences, business, education, law, computing, and more, with strong ties to the city?s industries and diverse community.

Trinity Christian College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering bachelor?s and select graduate programs across fields like education, business, nursing, and the arts, with a focus on faith-based learning 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.

Washington State University (WSU) is a public land-grant research university and one of the oldest in the American West, known for strong programs in agriculture, engineering, business, health sciences, veterinary medicine, communication, science, and more, as well as extensive research and community engagement. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University ? very high research activity and operates multiple campuses across Washington plus an online Global Campus.