California State University, San Bernardino (often abbreviated CSUSB) is a public research university and part of the California State University system, the largest four-year public university system in the United States. Established as a state college in 1965 and later gaining university status, CSUSB serves a diverse student body with more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning business, education, engineering, arts, health sciences, social sciences and more. It is known for strong community engagement, high social mobility outcomes, and a commitment to access, student success, and service.

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, USA, known for combining ?big ideas with real-world thinking? across a wide range of academic programs. Founded in 1868, it offers over 130 undergraduate and 80+ graduate programs and serves a diverse student body. The campus fosters hands-on learning, research opportunities, and community engagement. It is the second-largest university in Minnesota and part of the Minnesota State system.

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.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA, offering more than 100 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs across liberal arts, professional, and technical fields. Founded in 1925, the university emphasizes affordable, career-aligned education and serves a diverse student body with a focus on community impact and experiential learning. CMU?s campus is set in a scenic western Colorado location with strong outdoor and athletic traditions.

Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university known for its strong academic programs in science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, marine sciences, environmental research, and more. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity and is one of only a few institutions in the U.S. holding land, sea, space, and sun grant designations. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across its colleges and campuses.

Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university known for its strong academic programs in science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, marine sciences, environmental research, and more. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity and is one of only a few institutions in the U.S. holding land, sea, space, and sun grant designations. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across its colleges and campuses.