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The University of Toronto

anika — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:52:19 +0000

The University of Toronto was founded as King’s College in 1827 and has evolved into a large and complex institution. It now occupies three campuses: Scarborough and Erindale and the historic St. George campus. It has federated with three smaller universities which are on the St. George campus, and is affiliated with several colleges and institutes. There are ten fully affiliated teaching hospitals in metropolitan Toronto. Faculty conduct research in many places in Canada and around the world.

Temple University

anika — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:48:11 +0000

Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907 and has evolved into a comprehensive urban research and academic institution. Explore Temple traditions, read the Mission Statement, check out the latest news or follow Owl Athletic teams.

The University of Tampa

anika — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:41 +0000

Early in the morning on Aug. 2, 1933, a battered pick-up truck arrived at Hillsborough High School. This was the day when Tampa Junior College was transformed into The University of Tampa and when its headquarters moved from the local high school to what is now known as Plant Hall. Riding on the truck was its president, Frederic H. Spaulding, the former principal of Hillsborough High School and the man who had been the motivating force behind establishing the first local university for Tampa’s high school graduates.

The University of New Hampshire

anika — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:38:37 +0000

Founded in 1866 as the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, the University of New Hampshire was one of the early land-grant institutions established to serve the sons and daughters of farming and laboring families.

First situated in Hanover in connection with Dartmouth College, New Hampshire College moved to its Durham campus in 1893 after Benjamin Thompson, a prosperous farmer, bequeathed land and money to further the development of the college.

In 1893, Thompson Hall was completed, built with native granite and state-manufactured brick. That fall, with 37-year-old, former minister Charles S. Murkland at its helm, the College opened its doors in Durham. In his inaugural address, President Murkland spoke of the “full freedom of the highest intellectual fellowship,” committing the College to also embrace the liberal arts.

The University of Tulsa

anika — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:34:12 +0000

As a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution, The University of Tulsa provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, education, engineering, law, nursing, and applied health sciences.

The University of Sydney

anika — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:38:24 +0000

University of Sydney students and researchers come from all over the world and all backgrounds to prepare for a life of challenge and change. Close to the heart of Australia’s largest and most international city, our central campus has been transformed by the recent completion of state-of-the-art teaching, research and student support facilities.

Our researchers pursue cutting-edge breakthroughs, reaching across disciplinary barriers to find unique solutions to improve and transform our lives. Studying alongside these top researchers, and in some cases contributing to their research, exposes Sydney students to excellence – and challenges them to succeed as leaders in whatever career field they choose.

University of Wyoming

anika — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:30:03 +0000

The University of Wyoming is the state’s only provider of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and outreach services.

UW combines major-university benefits and small-school advantages, with more than 180 programs of study, an outstanding faculty, and world-class research facilities all set against the idyllic backdrop of southeastern Wyoming’s rugged mountains and high plains.

The main campus is located in Laramie, approximately two hours north of Denver. The university also maintains the UW/Casper College Center, nine outreach education centers across Wyoming, and Cooperative Extension Service centers in each of the state’s 23 counties and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.

University of Kent

anika — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:27:19 +0000

The University of Kent is a UK higher education institution founded in 1965 and funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

Ohio University

anika — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:24:57 +0000

* Located in Athens, Ohio
* 17,124 undergraduate students on the Athens campus
* More than 250 undergraduate programs
* 970+ full-time faculty (Athens campus)
* 19:1 student to faculty ratio
* 29 student average class size
* 42 residence halls housing 7,800+ students
* 350+ registered student organizations
* 29 fraternities and sororities
* More than 1,400 students from other countries
* 210 buildings on 1,800 acres
* 16 NCAA Division I teams in the Mid-American Conference
* Average freshman total need-based gift aid: $6,589

Recognition
Ohio University has been cited for academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News and World Report, America’s 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, and Peterson’s Guide to Competitive Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation has also recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country. Currently, Ohio University ranks first in the state of Ohio for nationally competitive awards won by its students.

Accreditation
Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as by a number of professional accrediting agencies.

History
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory. Admission to Ohio University is granted to the best-qualified applicants as determined by a selective admission policy.

University of Melbourne

anika — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:22:40 +0000

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne Uni, Unimelb or just Melbourne) is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia, and the oldest in Victoria. The main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb just north of the Melbourne CBD, however it has several other campuses located across Victoria. It is a member of Australia’s “Group of Eight” lobby group, the Universitas 21 and Association of Pacific Rim Universities networks, and is colloquially known as a sandstone university. It has the largest financial endowment of any Australian university, standing at $1.1 billion as of 2009.[1]

Melbourne is ranked among the top universities in Australia and the world. Among Australian universities, it claims a leading position in business, education, engineering, arts, law and medicine.[3][4]

Melbourne University is the second largest research organisation in Australia after the CSIRO.[5] In 2008, it spent $653.7m on research, and has consistently ranked first or second on the major national research indicators which are used by the Australian Government to allocate public funds for research and training infrastructure.[2]

The university has over 35,000 students, who are supported by nearly 7,200 staff members. In 2008, it introduced the controversial Melbourne Model, a combination of various practices from American and European universities, aimed at consistency with the European Union’s Bologna process and international relevance and standing for its degrees.[6] Professor Glyn Davis AC is Melbourne’s current vice-chancellor.