Howard University

Founded in 1898, we're a global research university renowned for our experiential learning model, high-impact research, deep partnerships, and worldwide reach. We've created a one-of-a-kind global university system of 14 campuses, 49 alumni communities, and 3,900+ employer partners that forms a dynamic international community. Our signature approach erases traditional boundaries, empowering not only students, but faculty, alumni, partners, and innovators to solve problems and pursue impact. From day one, we've pursued innovative ways of teaching and research that place a premium on experience and engagement with the world. Our century-old co-op program helps students gain real work experience through partnerships with employers in over 131 countries and every continent. Whether on-campus, online, or in hybrid formats, we create opportunities for richer educational experiences and deeper collaborations across industries and disciplines to bring the right expertise together to go from promise to reality.

Brown University is a leading nonprofit research university and the seventh-oldest college in the United States, distinguished by its student-centered learning model and the innovative Open Curriculum. Founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown has evolved into a premier Ivy League institution that challenges conventional educational boundaries through intellectual freedom and academic rigor. The university's unique approach empowers undergraduates to pursue their intellectual passions without traditional distribution requirements, fostering creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers, and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who are prepared to make meaningful impacts in their communities and the world. Brown's mission is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry. With world-renowned faculty across the College, Graduate School, Warren Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, and School of Public Health, Brown drives breakthrough research in areas ranging from brain science and biomedical engineering to environmental studies and international affairs. Deeply intertwined with its home in Providence, Rhode Island, for over two and a half centuries, Brown operates as an anchor institution that contributes significantly to the regional economy, public health, K-12 education, and community engagement while preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.

Duke University is a world-class private research university consistently ranked among the best in the nation, with 16 Nobel laureates among its students and faculty. With 17,499 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, Duke delivers exceptional educational outcomes - a 91% four-year graduation rate and a 95% employment rate among graduates. The university’s 4,236 faculty members lead groundbreaking research and scholarship, while 48,313 employees work across Durham and North Carolina to advance the university’s mission of education, research, and patient care. Founded in 1838 and established as Duke University in 1924, Duke operates 10 schools and colleges including Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Pratt School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and Fuqua School of Business. Duke Health, the university’s academic medical center, serves as a world-class healthcare system transforming medicine locally and globally. Duke’s global engagement strategy connects the university with partners across the world, while its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration spans institutes like the Duke Global Health Institute, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.

Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university founded in 1884 by educator Woodbridge N. Ferris, who later served as governor of Michigan and United States Senator. The university's main campus resides in scenic Big Rapids, Michigan, with additional campuses in Grand Rapids and satellite locations throughout the state. Ferris State offers over 180 academic programs ranging from associate to doctoral degrees through seven degree-granting colleges: College of Arts, Sciences and Education, College of Business, College of Engineering Technology, College of Health Professions, Kendall College of Art and Design, Michigan College of Optometry, and College of Pharmacy. The university prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning through its career-oriented, broad-based educational model that serves a rapidly changing global economy and society. Ferris State distinguishes itself through exceptional faculty access due to low student-faculty ratios and small class sizes, promoting engaging instruction and professional connections. The university emphasizes real-world skill development with approximately 70% of bachelor's and advanced degree students participating in internships. With over 9,900 students and more than 220 registered student organizations, Ferris State combines academic excellence with practical experience to produce graduates ready for professional success.

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. We're a vibrant academic community nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., comprising two unique campuses - the historic Hilltop Campus in Georgetown and our Capitol Campus near the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court. Our community is driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a dedication to making a difference in the world. We offer rigorous academic programs across multiple schools including the College of Arts & Sciences, McDonough School of Business, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown Law, and School of Medicine. Grounded in our Catholic, Jesuit identity, we provide an education that's both challenging and supportive - emphasizing contemplation in action, care for the whole person, and a global perspective that prepares our students to tackle complex issues. With outstanding professors who truly see their students and a network of alumni making waves worldwide, Georgetown offers more than a degree - it's a way of engaging with the world.

IE University is a leading international higher education institution founded in 1973 by a group of entrepreneurs with a single mission: to reinvent higher education. With over 50 years of experience, IE has transformed business education through disruptive teaching methodologies, bringing faculty with real-world experience into the classroom. The university educates the leaders of tomorrow with a global vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and humanistic approach to driving innovation and positive change. Home to more than 10,000 students from 160+ nationalities, IE University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs along with executive education across six schools, with campuses in Madrid and Segovia. At IE University, our purpose is to foster positive change through education, research, and innovation. We believe it is our duty to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills as well as a strong sustainability mindset so they are equipped to make a lasting positive impact on the world. We embrace four core values that define our educational philosophy: diversity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the humanities. IE was one of the first business schools in the world to launch an online MBA, and that spirit of innovation has allowed us to constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education, preparing students to reshape their industries and leave their mark on the world.