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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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And students, teachers, universities and cultural institutions can resist the tendency to self-censor and conform.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The requirement has largely resumed at elite universities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Schools and universities are typically closed on Memorial Day, though it’s always best to check with your local school district.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Congress voted in February to maintain funding for the federal agencies that fuel the scientific partnership between the federal government and American research universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He told me quietly that he was planning to write to three universities that day—Harvard, Berkeley, and Columbia—and apply for a fellowship in psychology.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok



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