US Universities

Don't say University of X, just say X. Most answers are ONE WORD.

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In 1900, students who could not afford UC Berkeley opted for this nearby school because it was almost free.	Stanford
Einstein wasn't on faculty here, but this garygoyly place built his Institute for Advanced Study.	Princeton
This nonHBC ranks second overall in number of bachelor degrees awarded to African Americans, helping dreamers gain their dream.	Florida
This school receives more college applications than any other in the world, encouraging many to go westward.	UCLA
Rub Lincoln’s foot here with sincerity, not some cheesy intent, and you’ll have good luck.	Wisconsin
Both Syracuse U and this ivy league school were slated to be built in the same town.	Cornell
This school brought us the first color tv tube, banned kissing on campus and today is still odd, but very close to Sound.	Washington
Edgar Allen Poe briefly attended this school, his serpentine career went nicely with the Jefferson’s serpentine walls.	Virginia
Legend says that if you see an albino squirrel on your way to take an exam here, you’ll ace it.	Texas
This school is home to the Writer’s Workshop and counts among its alum a man who always relied on the kindness of strangers.	Iowa
The MGM lion was inspired by this school’s lion mascot.	Columbia
At home games the crowd sings a John Denver song.	West Virginia
Originally called Queen’s College, this school is just a 50 mile drive from Queens NY, even closer on jet skis.	Rutgers
A graduate of this school wrote The Ugly American which spurred great interest among service personnel in studying foreign languages.	US Naval Academy
At this school when they say the temp is 45 in Jan, it is assumed to be 45 below.	Alaska
Originally called Catholepisxtemiad, Darth Vader went here.	Michigan
It’s initials stand for Universitas Viridis Montis or U of Green Mountains.	Vermont
The annual Pumpkin Drop takes place at midnight on Halloween, when students drop pumpkins frozen in liquid nitrogen from the top of Millikan Library.	Cal Tech