state university
noun
: a university maintained and administered by one of the states of the U.S. as part of the state public educational system
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Democrats and professors have warned that an exodus of the best and brightest faculty would weaken the caliber of education offered at state universities, threaten Texas’ cutting-edge research and undercut students’ workforce readiness.
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Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The state has also talked about coordinating research and development with state universities for months but has little to show for it, Petro said.
—Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Hilgers would argue that public interests are at stake, particularly because the NIL statute is intended to protect the public and the players are students at a state university.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Overall, new student enrollment at the nation’s large flagship state universities became more racially diverse after the decision.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The state has also talked about coordinating research and development with state universities for months but has little to show for it, Petro said.
—Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Hilgers would argue that public interests are at stake, particularly because the NIL statute is intended to protect the public and the players are students at a state university.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Overall, new student enrollment at the nation’s large flagship state universities became more racially diverse after the decision.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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“State university.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20university. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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