on campus
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: in the dormitories or other housing provided by a school
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Gilliam was on campus Tuesday afternoon inside the indoor practice facility.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
In August, one of their practices was delayed due to UTA’s sports teams occupying the practice court and a graduation ceremony on campus.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The goal of the Athletic Club on campus is to provide lunchtime sporting events that inspire fitness, spirited fun, and promote student and staff connections.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
In August, one of their practices was delayed due to UTA’s sports teams occupying the practice court and a graduation ceremony on campus.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The goal of the Athletic Club on campus is to provide lunchtime sporting events that inspire fitness, spirited fun, and promote student and staff connections.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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“On campus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20campus. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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