Affiliate Universities
Kansas University
Since its founding, the University of Kansas, KU, has embodied the aspirations and determination of the abolitionists who settled on the curve of the Kaw River in August 1854. Their first goal was to ensure that the new Kansas Territory entered the union as a free state. Another was to establish a university. Today, KU has become a major public research and teaching institution of 28,000 students and 2,600 faculty. Its diverse elements are united by their mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1909, KU consistently earns high rankings for its academic programs. Its faculty and students are supported and strengthened by endowment assets of more than $1.44 billion. It is committed to expanding innovative research and commercialization programs.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name Louisiana State Seminary of Learning & Military Academy. The current LSU main campus was dedicated in 1926, and consists of more than 250 buildings constructed in the style of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, and occupies a 650 acre plateau on the banks of the Mississippi River.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a coeducational public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina has been consistently listed among the highest and best-ranked universities in the United States and is one of the original eight Public Ivy schools that are claimed to provide an Ivy League experience for a public schooling price. After being chartered in 1789, the university first began enrolling students in 1795, which allows it to be one of three schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States.
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the medical school of Wake Forest University, with two campuses located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, the academic medical center whose clinical arm is Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked Wake Forest School of Medicine 48th best for research in the nation and 80th best for primary care. The School of Medicine also ranks in the top third of U.S. medical schools in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The School of Medicine is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which is jointly sponsored by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the AAMC.
University of Kansas Medical Center - School of Medicine
The University of Kansas School of Medicine is an integral part of the University of Kansas Medical Center, with its main campus situated in Kansas City, Kansas. Additional branches are located in Wichita and Salina, ensuring comprehensive medical education and research across the state. It is affiliated with the University of Kansas Health System, a renowned academic medical center known for advanced patient care and clinical research. In recent years, the School of Medicine has been recognized for its substantial contributions to research and primary care. It consistently receives significant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reflecting its position as a leading institution in medical research. The School of Medicine is a proud member of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and maintains accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which represents a collaboration between the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the AAMC.