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3. Mission Statement: to preserve and promote the traditions of Texas A&M University through education and awareness. Texas A&M, the state's first public institution of higher education, was opened on Oct. 4, 1876, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, and at that time the "A" and "M" initials were used to abbreviate the name components. Location: College Station, Texas. Colors: Maroon and White are the official colors. Mascot: Reveille IX, a full-blooded collie Texas A&M was established in 1876 as a military institution, and the Corps of Cadets has played an important part in our history and development. High school Juniors/Seniors spend night

5. Mission Statement: dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Opened: 1923. Location: Nacogdoches, Texas. Colors: Purple and White. Mascots: Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks Offers SFA 101-community & campus resources, study skills, traditions, history Movie Theater, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, banking center, post office, dining options: chick-fil-a, Zoca, Which Wich, Starbucks, Panda Express, Recreation Center Jack Camp for freshman 3 day program

7. Mission Statement: to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. Opened: 1883 Location: Austin, Texas Colors: Burnt Orange & White Mascot: Longhorns Big Bertha became the “SWEETHEART OF THE LONGHORN BAND” in 1955. It is the worlds largest Bass Drum. Weighs 500 lbs. It has the 7 th largest library in the country Legend has it if you happen to see one of the famous ‘Albino Squirrels’ on your way to take an exam, you’ll ace it! Smokey the Cannon gets fired every time the Longhorns score a touch down Famous Celebrity to attend UT – Mathew McCohaney

9. The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Opened in 1845. Location: Waco, Texas Colors: Green and Gold Mascot : Bears Willie Nelson attended Baylor Movie : Where the Heart Is was filmed here Campus Tours after applying Premiere –all day Sat. event to visit

11. Mission Statement: believes that a university education should offer more than the acquisition of skills for the workplace. Opened: 1927 Location: Houston, Texas Colors: Scarlet Red and Albino White Mascot: Cougars Over 500 Student Organizations 16 Sports Teams Most Diverse school in the Nation

13. Mission Statement: As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. Opened: 1912 Location: Houston, Texas Colors: Blue & Gray Mascot: Sammy the Owl The wall at the entrance of the architecture building is known as the “Frog Wall” Students text books are free Rice has a statue of the founder (William Marsh Rice) and every year students prank the statue by moving and decorating it

15. Mission Statement: The mission of Columbia University College of is to prepare graduates to be leaders and role models who define excellence. Opened: 1754 Location: New York, New York Colors: Blue & White Mascot: Lions The first class of graduates was made up of 5 students In 1770 it was the first to award a medical degree Was used as a British Military Hospital in 1776 Columbia removed football program due to its violence During the American Revolution, The Battle of Harlem was fought where Columbia Univ. sits today

17. Mission Statement: an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. Opened: 1839 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Colors: Scarlet & White Mascot: Rhett, Boston Terrier Changed its name 6 times Several Celebrities have attended this institution One of the dorms is supposedly haunted by Nobel Prize Winner Eugene O’Neill The Boston Univ. bridge is one of 3 spots in America where a plane can fly over a car driving over a train traveling over a boat

19. Mission Statement: is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world- class research university. Opened: 1839 Location: Columbia, Missouri Colors: Black & Gold Mascot: Tiger 800 Student Organizations Brad Pitt attended this univ Since 1971, the goal posts at Mizzou were torn down in celebration after home games and carried to Harpo’s Bar and Grill. Rock group White Rabbits all met here

21. Mission Statement: We are industry’s choice for providing professional technicians for the customers we serve in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine industries, and related aftermarkets. Opened: 1965 Location: Houston, Texas since 1983 64 classrooms Jobs at Major Car companies Nascar Oil companies Military

23. Mission Statement: to provide an exceptional educational experience through a holistic approach where championship intercollegiate athletic competition, intramurals, recreation, fitness and wellness programs are a part of the co-curriculum inspiring professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth. Opened: 1914 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Colors: Blue & White Mascot: Wildcats Offer guided Meditation Yoga, Zumba Private Institution, no specific religion

25. Mission- promises that we will assist students in recognizing their responsibility to the world community Opened: 1877 Location: Austin, Texas Colors: Blue & Gold Mascot: Mountain Goat Private School Ration 15 to 1 Close knit campus Legacy Walk through the Red Doors as Freshman to Hilltop as a graduate

27. Mission Statement- a Catholic institution committed to educational excellence, welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. Opened: 1881 Location: San Antonio, Texas Colors: Red & Black Mascot: Cardinals Student Ration 14 to 1 13 sports/75 student organizations 4 Professional schools: nursing, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy

29. Mission Statement- fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. Opened: 1852 Location: San Antonio, Texas Colors: Blue & Gold Mascot: Rattlers Private Catholic Freshman Orientation called Zaragoza (2 day event)

31. Mission Statement-Committed to serve students by Ensuring quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate learning experiences; Fostering spiritual, personal, and professional growth; and Preparing students for success and continued service. Opened: 1895 Location: San Antonio, Texas Colors: Blue & White Mascot: Saints for Athletics/Amardillo for Academics Catholic Ratio 15 to 1 Festivals thru year Freshman Orientation -1 Day event Full service dining, Starbucks on campus