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university

[yoo-nuh-vur-si-tee] / ˌju nəˈvɜr sɪ ti /
NOUN
institution of higher education
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NOUN
educational institution
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Saransh, a university graduate, walked several miles after navigating security barricades to get close to the Jantar Mantar site.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

She studied literature at university and joined Google in 2006 as an entry-level temp with no computer science degree.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Since then, the university has investigated the “Cornell Seven”—the seven frat brothers directly involved—and imposed discipline ranging from expulsion to compulsory essay writing.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

Johns Hopkins opened in 1876 and, funded by a $3.5 million bequest, was America’s first research university.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Telegrams pour into the university from terrified parents who want their children to come home.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Under pressure from powerful critics, elite universities have begun to make changes such as adopting statements of institutional neutrality, capping grade inflation, promising to protect open inquiry and establishing civics centers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Most were not at universities, with a majority working summer jobs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Poppy's parents say that other NHS organisations and some universities have been in touch to explore whether they can incorporate Poppy's Promise into their teaching programme.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Too few colleges and universities give priority to that same kind of transformation, but artificial intelligence should cause them to reconsider, and fast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Dad’s job is something confusing with computers and universities.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin




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