Texas State University is a large public research university with a broad range of degree programs and active student life. It combines academic rigor with applied research and community partnerships, especially strong in business, education, and health professions. The university is noted for diversity and inclusive campus culture.

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.

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.

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.

Mercy College (now Mercy University) is a private nonprofit university focused on career-oriented education. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, health sciences, education, psychology, and liberal arts. The university emphasizes accessibility, student support, and professional readiness.

Heriot-Watt University is a public research university established in 1821 and granted university status by Royal Charter in 1966. It is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, originally founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh and named after Scottish innovator James Watt and philanthropist George Heriot. The university is known for strong STEM, engineering, business and applied sciences programs, an international outlook, and a focus on industry-relevant education. Heriot-Watt has multiple campuses ? including in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai (UAE) and Malaysia ? and serves a diverse global student body.