Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a public, research-focused university and the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. It was originally founded as a teachers? college and expanded into a comprehensive research-intensive institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is classified among ?R1: Doctoral Universities ? very high research activity.?

Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, education and more. It is classified as an ?R2: Doctoral Universities ? High research activity? institution and known for strong applied learning, innovation partnerships, and industry collaborations.

Illinois State University is a public research university and the oldest public institution of higher education in Illinois. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, fine arts, and more, with strong emphasis on teacher preparation, research, and community engagement.

Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, education and more. It is classified as an ?R2: Doctoral Universities ? High research activity? institution and known for strong applied learning, innovation partnerships, and industry collaborations.

Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, education and more. It is classified as an ?R2: Doctoral Universities ? High research activity? institution and known for strong applied learning, innovation partnerships, and industry collaborations.

San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.