Established in 1891, University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is a public institution among the 3% of polytechnic universities in the U.S. With the goal of integrating hands-on experiences in education, UW-Stout offers a comprehensive curriculum blending theory with practice to prepare graduates for professional careers.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech), the most comprehensive university in Virginia and a nationwide top research university, provides nearing 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. By adopting a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to educating students to be leaders and problem-solvers, Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge in keeping with its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).