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Rooted in its Catholic heritage and continuing the 450-year old Jesuit tradition of educational excellence, Spring Hill College prepares students to become responsible leaders in service to others.We offer our students a thorough preparation for professional excellence. More importantly, we strive to awaken mind and spirit to the pursuit of truth and to an ever-deepening appreciation of the beauty of creation, the dignity of life, the demands of justice, and the mystery of God's love. In our community of living and learning, we are committed to the Jesuit tradition of 'cura personalis',that is, a care for the spiritual, social and intellectual growth of each individual. Through informed dialogue with the world' cultures, religions and peoples, we promote solidarity with the entire human family. And true to the Catholic and biblical tradition, we nurture both the personal and social dimensions of faith, seeking to draw students into a deeper and more vital relationship with God

The Corporation of Saint Marys College (Saint Mary's) is a Catholic, residential, women's college in the liberal arts tradition. A pioneer in the education of women, Saint Mary's is an academic community where women develop their talents and prepare to make a difference in the world. Founded by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Marys promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility.

The central purpose of UC Davis, as a comprehensive research university, is the generation, advancement, dissemination and application of knowledge. In this, UC Davis is committed to developing and sustaining leading programs in - The arts, humanities, biological and physical sciences and social sciences disciplines at the core of all universities; - Agricultural and environmental disciplines and engineering; - Professional studies in education, law, management, medicine and veterinary medicine. http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/mission.html

LYON COLLEGE OFFERS A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY IN A PERSONALIZED SETTING. A SELECTIVE, INDEPENDENT, UNDERGRADUATE, RESIDENTIAL TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY AFFILIATED WITH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA). LYON ENCOURAGES THE FREE INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY ESSENTIAL TO SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. WITH A RICH SCHOLARLY AND RELIGIOUS HERITAGE, LYON DEVELOPS, IN A CULTURE OF HONOR, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS COMMITTED TO CONTINUED PERSONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE.

THE COLLEGE HAS A TRADITION OF MAINTAINING THE SENSE OF PEACE, SIMPLICITY, COMMUNITY, AND SERVICE SET FORTH BY ITS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN FOUNDERS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THROUGH ENCOURAGING PERSONAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH IN EACH STUDENT AND MODELING VALUES OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND COOPERATION IN ITS CAMPUS COMMUNITY, THE COLLEGE SEEKS, THROUGH PROVIDING AN ENGAGING PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, TO DEVELOP IN ITS STUDENTS THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND VALUES THAT LEAD TO A FULFILLING LIFE OF SERVICE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

We are a mission of the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ), Episcopal, Presbyterian Church(USA), United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church and individuals from other traditions. Our mission is to share God's universal love as revealed in Jesus Christ with the campus communities of Northern Virginia; to encourage students and others in their intellectual and spiritual journey; to cultivate service to others as a way of life; to affirm the dignity of all people, foster reconcilement among those who are alienated, and nourish multi-cultural experiences of inclusive community; to advocate for peace with justice in personal, social, and international life; and to witness to the unity of the human family.

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Their instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Their educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Their research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, they provide unparalleled access and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth. They engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners here and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.