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The University's most significant activities are education, research, medical services and other public services. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS "...TO DISCOVER, preserve and disseminate knowledge; produce creative work; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. Cornell also aims, through public service, to enhance the lives and livelihoods of our students, the people of N.Y. and others around the world."

The Krause Center for Innovation’s mission is to design and implement innovative professional development education and training, with an emphasis on technology integration and STEM curriculum, to support the diverse workforce needed to compete in the knowledge economy.

Texas Christian University is an institution of higher education which includes eight major academic units: liberal arts, science and engineering, business, education, fine arts, communication, honors, and nursing and health sciences. TCU's mission is "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community". Our vision is to create a world-class, values-centered university experience for our students.

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.

A nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas. SMU’s 11,000 students benefit from small classes, leadership opportunities, international study and innovative programs.   The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through seven schools. The learning environment includes opportunities for research, community service, internships, mentoring and study abroad.

MissionThe University pursues its vision by creating an academic community that educates the whole person within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, making student learning our central focus, continuously improving our curriculum and co-curriculum, strengthening our scholarship and creative work, and serving the communities of which we are a part in Silicon Valley and around the world.VisionSanta Clara University will educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion and cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.Fundamental ValuesThe University is committed to these core values, which guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision:Academic ExcellenceWe seek an uncompromising standard of excellence in teaching

Tufts is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. We are committed to providing transformational experiences for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment where creative scholars generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world.

The College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, it continues this tradition of excellence by combining the best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Its moderate size, dedicated faculty, and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and teachers.

Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that develops students' capacity to think freely, critically and humanely, and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity and civility. Graduates will be prepared for life-long learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.

Strengthened by more than a century and a half of dedication to academic excellence, Boston College commits itself to the highest standards of teaching and research in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and the to the pursuit of a just society through its own accomplisments, the work of its faculty and staff, and the acheivements of its graduates.  

is a College-preparatory boarding and day school for girls, founded in 1772 by early Moravian settlers who held the view that girls deserved an education comparable to that afforded boys. is an independent college committed to the liberal arts and quality professional preparation. Salem strives to set its signature upon its students by encouraging them to recognize and strengthen their human faculties and their capacities for service, professional life, and leadership.

The mission of the university center is to provide a welcoming environment for AU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors and to support programs, activities and services that promote community, individual growth, responsible citizenship, and a global perspective.