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Welcome to Campus Viewpoints, a service from The Chronicle of Higher Education. This section features information provided by colleges that are committed to making their surrounding communities better places to live or that have innovative programs to share with the higher-education community. Below, you can learn more about how these institutions are developing new efforts to redefine their roles in their communities and in higher education at large. UC DavisSee how UC Davis students, faculty and research expenditures are working to uncover the bold answers that become the solutions to the world's critical issues.
Purdue University Purdue is a global university built on interdisciplinary research that embraces the concept of "Discovery with Delivery." With a focus on student access, success and diversity, Purdue also has one of the largest international student populations of any public university.
University of North Dakota Read how the University of North Dakota has earned an international reputation for its academic and research programs, and how its students, faculty and programs are enhancing economic development in the community, region, state, nation and across the world.
The Ohio State University The Ohio State University, one of the leading comprehensive teaching and research universities in the country, integrates learning and teaching with research and community service. Ohio State is home to the best and the brightest -- dedicated faculty, passionate students, and innovative researchers -- who make it one of the world's truly great universities.
Stanford University What is the responsibility of universities in helping to meet the challenges generated by a more complex, rapidly changing and highly connected world? Learn more about Stanford's commitment.
UC San Diego UC San Diego is one of the nation's most accomplished research universities, widely acknowledged for its local impact, national influence and global reach. UC San Diego attracts some of the world's top scholars and experts in their fields, who achieve scientific, medical, technological and artistic breakthroughs in the innovative atmosphere of this research powerhouse.
San Francisco State University San Francisco State University, located in one of the world's most vibrant and beautiful cities, is known for valuing activism, social engagement and service to community.
University of South Florida Read how the University of South Florida is leading the way among Florida universities in winning grants, utilizing community and business partnerships, creating jobs and enabling research that will greatly benefit the region, the nation and the world.
Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic, not-for-profit independent institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels, as well as service to the community. Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, NSU fosters inquiry, research, and creative professional activity by uniting faculty members and students in acquiring and applying knowledge in clinical, community, and professional settings.
University of North Texas UNT--the flagship of the University of North Texas System and the fourth largest university in Texas--is a thriving, student-centered public research university with a legacy of excellence.
Arizona State University Arizona State University has a vision to be a New American University, promoting excellence in its research and among its students, faculty and staff, increasing access to its educational resources and working with communities to positively impact social and economic development.
University of Texas at Austin Learn how the University of Texas at Austin is driving economic and social progress in Texas, serving as a leading center of knowledge and creativity in the United States, and striving to transform lives for the benefit of society through the core values of learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility.
University of Washington Learn how the University of Washington and its students and faculty are solving some of the world's most complex problems and enriching people's lives throughout the community, the state of Washington, the nation and the world.
Texas State University System Learn about the cross-institutional research and projects underway at the universities in the Texas State University System, the state's oldest and third largest higher education system.
Tiffin University Tiffin University is a trailblazer in online learning, and Ivy Bridge College is its latest, and perhaps most innovative, learning initiative. Ivy Bridge College is an online associate's degree program unlike any other. Students get the support they expect from a traditional campus, and attend classes via one of the most advanced asynchronous platforms for online learning.
Millersville University Millersville University is the best choice for people of Pennsylvania and beyond who are motivated to apply their native intelligence and a world-class education to the challenging and important work of guiding themselves, their families and their communities through times of changing opportunity.
Clemson University Clemson University has become a research powerhouse with a rapidly growing graduate program and thoroughly engaged undergraduates who participate in real research across the curriculum. Clemson's location, size, community, academic organization and tradition offer an unmatched culture of collaboration.
Kansas State University Learn how K-State is ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply, with more than 150 K-Staters working on food safety and animal health. The university has dedicated more than $70 million to related research since 1999.
Dallas County Community College District Learn how the Dallas County Community College District's mission to educate students of all ages and all walks of life is producing productive and responsible contributors who are enriching lives and building their communities.
Hofstra University See how hosting the final 2008 presidential election in October and plans for a new medical school have given Hofstra a momentum reflected through the entire University.
University of Minnesota Learn how the University of Minnesota is inspiring students, pursuing breakthrough discoveries, and sharing knowledge with the state, country, and world.
Louisiana State University Learn how LSU's faculty, staff, and students are helping Louisiana continue its recovery from Hurricane Katrina nearly two years after the fact.
Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium The Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (SoCal HERC) is an association of 29 educational and research institutions whose purpose is to promote awareness of employment opportunities at member institutions. Founded in 2003 by the University of California, San Diego, SoCal HERC is a collaborative response to the many challenges colleges and universities face in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
Metropolitan State College of Denver Metropolitan State College of Denver, a public urban baccalaureate institution that serves more than 21,000 students, has the second-largest undergraduate student population in Colorado and enrolls more transfer students than any other college or university in the state.
Columbia College Chicago Columbia College Chicago has become the largest private arts and media college in the nation. To serve its 12,500 students, Columbia offers some 120 programs in the fine, performing, visual and communication arts, taught by faculty who are working professionals.
Middle Tennessee State University Learn how MTSU has become a leader in educating the region's best and brightest by providing a supportive environment for students and employees and offering nationally recognized degree programs, cocurricular programs, and cultural and artistic activities for students and the community.
Northeastern University Northeastern University has embarked on a strategic plan that will guide it in its goals as a 21st century research university. Chief among those goals is to educate the next generation of creative thinkers and to be a powerful force of good in the world.
The University of Akron Discover why The University of Akron is considered a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) intensive institution. Learn more about Akron’s unique mission to be a center of excellence for the development, protection, marketing and commercialization of new technologies.
Texas A&M University See how Texas A&M faculty and students are bringing the University's brand purpose and core values to life, while making the world a better place.
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