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The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. We have a long history of offering new directions to students. Our Associate's, Degree programs, Diplomas, and Certificates emphasize a fast and focused method without sacrificing education students' quality and employers' demand. We constantly research the job market to offer those career programs in which job growth is expected. We proudly offer a direct path to your new career! Once you have the degree, do you know how to begin your new career? Maybe you are looking for a new profession or want to move ahead in the one you alre…
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VU is Indiana's first college. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU in 1801 while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory. VU was incorporated as Vincennes University on November 29, 1806. VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper and additional sites such as Indianapolis, Lebanon, and Gibson County. A leader in developing Early Colleges statewide, VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation. The Vincennes Campus covers 200+ acres and includes more than 30 significant buildings. The Welsh Administration Building is the oldest building on campus. Residential life: The Vincennes Campus is the on…
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Villa Maria College is the premier student-centered institution in Western New York. What does that mean? It means we put our students first, every single day, and that everyone here has the ultimate goal of helping each of our students meet their academic, social and career goals. It means our experienced faculty members bring their real world experience into the classroom, and spend time teaching students how to apply their talents to the real world. It means we have a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which gives our students almost unlimited access to faculty, facilities and equipment. It means that we offer academic programs, athletic programs and student life programs t…
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As the University of Opportunity and Success, we will be open and excellent, creating exceptional value for any student from any background and uplifting the communities we operate. We will achieve this vision by: Providing high quality, engaging career-based tertiary education at all vocational and higher education levels with flexible entry and exit points, appropriate pathways, engaging and rigorous curriculum, and contemporary delivery while maintaining rigorous standards and ensuring that all students are supported to meet those standards. Undertaking high quality and innovative applied and translational research results in healthier, smarter, and …
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For every student at Vermont Tech, the reasons are different. Some choose us for our value, others for the warmth of our community, and others because we are ideal for anyone ready to experience their potential. Vermont Tech is part of the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) system that includes Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and the Community College of Vermont. It offers collegiate-level programs leading to certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees in agriculture business engineering technologies applied technologies allied health and nursing and renewable energy. The college also offers a master's degree in software engineering. Vermont T…
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At Vermont Law School, learning is geared toward purpose and action. VLS academic programs combine a solid foundation in law and policy, focusing on one or several specialization areas. Practical, real-world experience gained through work in legal clinics and externships enables students to hone their expertise and match their talents to their passions. Learning happens everywhere: on campus—in classrooms, conference rooms, the library, and in dinner seminars—and off-campus in—courtrooms, client offices, town meetings, mediation sessions, depositions, and legislative hearing rooms. It's a learning environment driven by students who are more intent on collaboration tha…
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The study and practice of art-making at VCFA is an immersive, constantly evolving process. Aspiring, emerging, or established, our filmmakers, writers, composers, and visual artists grow individually through intensive engagement with their craft and lively, often profound exchanges of ideas and work. As the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education, Vermont College of Fine Arts, nestled on a hill overlooking picturesque Montpelier, offers artists and writers a transformative and progressive educational experience through its acclaimed MFA programs and a unique M.A. graduate program in Art & Design Education. VCFA's rigorous educational model…
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At Virginia Tech, we are reimagining how education and technology intersect. This approach transforms how we teach and learn, perform research, and engage with communities around the world. Hokies collaborate with diverse team members and cross the traditional lines between fields and disciplines to tackle global-scale problems. We push the boundaries of knowledge in order to make a difference in the world. Members of the Hokie Nation have a clear vision of how we can serve our personal, professional, and civic pursuits. Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech pushes knowledge boundaries by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing students to be leaders and…
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Building a Better World Since 1882, Virginia State University, founded in 1882, is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions and is located 20 minutes south of Richmond in the village of Ettrick. With a current student population of approximately 4,600, the University sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River with Petersburg's expansive views. Our 231-acre campus boasts 11 residence halls, 18 academic buildings, and a 412-acre agriculture research facility. Virginia State University, a public, comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university, is committed to preparing a diverse population of men and women thr…
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Virginia Union University was founded in 1865 to give newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education and advancement. The University is the result of four institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial College, and Storer College. Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for students' preparation and leaders' development for tomorrow's world. Virginia Union University is nourished by its African American heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: Provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging, an…
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An inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Virginia Wesleyan University, inspires students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world. Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls approximately 1,500 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 35 majors, 30 minors, and…
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Our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the future-proof fields of engineering and technology, management, and aviation at Vaughn College. Vaughn classes are led by an experienced and passionate faculty that does not just teach subjects, but lives those subjects, often holding important and influential positions in their respective fields of expertise. At Vaughn, we cannot wait for you to get out in the world and succeed, and our stats prove it: 98% of Vaughn graduates are employed or continue their education within one year. It all happens in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art campus adjacent to LaGuardia Airport that's an easy commute from all points …
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The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible “the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education” * that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The College makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking, and sound judgment encourages articulate expression and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate, and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship, artistic endeavors, a broad and deep curriculum, and a residential campus that fosters a learning community. Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that o…
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Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive University of liberal arts and professional studies equipping students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. Since 2010, the U.S. News & World Report has ranked Vanguard in the top 10 among the best baccalaureate colleges in the west in their rankings of colleges and universities, and The Princeton Review named VU a 2014 "Best in the West" College. Vanguard is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The vision that guides the VUSC community is rooted in the University's heritage as an institution of the Pentecostal tradition, which was birthed ou…
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VanderCook College of Music traced its roots to 1909 when Hale A. VanderCook established the institution as a school where professional musicians could learn to function as public school band directors. The early curriculum focused on developing skills in conducting, music composition and arrangement, organizing the high school band program, performing music with expression, and principles of musical performance. This early program was offered in an old brownstone on Chicago's west side neighborhood to groups of six to eight students. A "hands-on" performance-oriented learning environment -- virtually an expanded music teaching studio -- characterized the program. The m…
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Valparaiso University is a selective, independent Lutheran institution in Valparaiso, Indiana, an hour's drive from Chicago. Founded in 1859, Valpo offers a thorough grounding in the liberal arts and professional training and graduate study, helping students find their paths to lifelong personal, spiritual, and professional growth. Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society. The freedom to pursue truth wherever it leads is at the heart of Valpo's sense of community, uniting its academic and spiritual miss…
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Cornelius Vanderbilt had a vision of a place that would "contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our common country" when he gave $1 million to create a university in 1873. Today that vision has been realized in Vanderbilt, an internationally recognized research university in Nashville, Tennessee, with strong partnerships among its ten schools, neighboring institutions, and the community. Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education, human development, and a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The combination of cutting-edge research, liberal arts education, n…
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The University of Valley Forge was founded in 1939 and is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. A private university with undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning programs, our mission is to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. Our community is small, close-knit, and diverse. Each member—student, faculty, and staff—supports and guides each other as we grow and develop intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Choosing a college or university requires information, guidance, and practical help. The faculty, staff, and students at the University of Valley Forge …
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VCSU offers more than 80 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs are also available. Founded in 1890 as a "normal school" (or teachers college), VCSU remains true to its heritage and has an outstanding reputation for producing some of the region's finest K-12 educators. VCSU enhances the learning experience by providing full-time students with access to their laptops, advanced multi…
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At Valencia, we never stop asking the big questions about why we exist and our purpose. As we strive to have our students learn as much as possible for as little as possible, we continuously look back at our history and mission to make sure we're on the right track. These documents aren't just words to us; they help explain who we are and why we're here. Valencia is a premier learning college that transforms lives, strengthens community, and inspires individuals to excellence. Valencia provides academic, technical, and life-long learning opportunities in a collaborative culture dedicated to inquiry, results, and excellence. Valencia College Continuing Education prov…
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For more than 100 years, Wayne State College has been devoted to student success and regional service. We are best known for our friendly atmosphere, exceptional academic reputation, our graduates' success, and affordability. We are a comprehensive college devoted to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Learn more about our Strategic Plan, Sustainability, Mission and Vision, and Outreach. Wayne State College is a leading comprehensive college in Northeast Nebraska distinguished by educational excellence in a small, personalized setting. It is located on a 128-acre campus and boasts a 19:1 student-to-faculty rat…
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Founded in 1908 by a pioneer physician committed to the value of education, Wayland continues to pioneer new standards in higher learning, serving as a leader among the nation's Christian colleges and universities. Wayland Baptist University is dedicated to providing an innovative education informed by a Christian worldview. Our commitment to a transformative faith and learning environment is affirmed in our University's Mission and Core Values. These statements of purpose define us, and they shape the growth of every Wayland student. Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused, and distinctively Christian env…
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The creative economy is fast becoming the most dominant—and most job-secure—an economic sector globally. In survey after survey, the qualities most sought by employers are those embodied by artists and cultivated through artistic training: creativity, unconventional and innovative thinking, intellectual risk-taking, empathy, intuition, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. These qualities make creative professionals invulnerable to the vagaries of the 21st-century marketplace: automation, outsourcing, globalization, and low wages. To thrive in and benefit from the creative economy, you must become a creator. Watkins College of Art challenges …
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Washington University in St. Louis’ mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning. Washington University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington University’s faculty and staff strive to enhance students' lives and livelihoods, the people of the greater St. Louis community, the country, and the world. Washington University in St. Louis is a leader in a variety of fields through our path-breaking research and exceptional academics. The university is led by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, Provost Holden Thorp, the Board of Trustees, and the…
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Since 1890, Washington State University has inspired the next generation of problem solvers. WSU faculty inspire discovery and spark creativity among civic-minded students. Proud alumni become leaders with a singular goal: making the world a better place. Our mission is: To advance knowledge through innovative research and scholarship across a wide range of academic disciplines. To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs in which emerging scholars are mentored to realize their highest potential and assume leadership roles, responsibility, and service to society. Applying knowledge through local and global engagement will improve t…
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