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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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We are in a moment when the institutions that produce and transmit knowledge—K–12 schools, universities, archives, and media outlets—are under sustained pressure.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

"When I'm looking at universities, I do always have a lurk in whether they have bees and that does come into account for me, strangely enough," she said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

An international consortium of researchers from universities, biotech companies and a U.S. military research institute developed an antibody designed to attack hantavirus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Canvas is the online learning platform used by over 8,000 schools districts and universities, including all eight “Ivy League” schools.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

“The Indian dorms in most universities feel like that, too. I ever tell you I met Angelina at Sandy June’s?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith



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