state college
noun
: a college that is financially supported by a state government, often specializes in a branch of technical or professional education, and often forms part of the state university
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If a person chose to major in education at a state college or university, remission of tuition was granted as long as the person agreed to teach in Maryland for at least four years.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
Here is a roundup of state college football games played on Saturday, Nov. 23.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
If misery loves company, state college football fans just hosted the world’s largest outdoor pity party.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Funds also go toward 13 state college athletic departments, including the Charlotte 49ers.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
Here is a roundup of state college football games played on Saturday, Nov. 23.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
If misery loves company, state college football fans just hosted the world’s largest outdoor pity party.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Funds also go toward 13 state college athletic departments, including the Charlotte 49ers.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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“State college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20college. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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