The University of Colorado Denver (often called CU Denver) is a public research university and part of the University of Colorado system. It offers more than 100 bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs and is classified among R1 research universities (very high research activity). It is located on the urban Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

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.

The University of Saint Mary is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a focus on value-centered education, community, and personalized student support. USM emphasizes small class sizes, faith-inspired learning, and career preparation across disciplines like business, nursing, and education.

Tulane University (officially Tulane University of Louisiana) is a private research university and member of the Association of American Universities, recognized for very high research activity (R1). It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields such as business, law, medicine, public health, liberal arts, engineering, and social sciences, integrating rigorous academics with experiential and community engagement.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public research university specializing in engineering, science, technology, and computing. It is known for innovation, research output, and strong industry partnerships. The university emphasizes STEM education, entrepreneurship, and applied research.

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.