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universities

NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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They have benefited from long defence and aerospace legacies, top-flight technical universities, a ready pool of talent and a supportive political climate, industry insiders say.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

The changes could threaten enrollment at some graduate programs that have long been a source of revenue for universities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The project is being led by Professor Huw Morgan, who is Head of Space Physics at Aberystwyth University, working alongside Northumbria, Durham and Reading universities.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The analysis, which includes a searchable database, covers nearly 3,000 certificate, associate and bachelor programs at private, nonprofit and public universities across California.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 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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