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Beautiful swimming pool in Rice University.
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25 of the best college rec centers that make you want to work out

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2026
Key takeaways Modern college rec centers are about more than just lifting weights. They focus on mental health, nutrition, and community. Top schools offer incredible perks like lazy rivers, climbing walls, golf simulators, and biometric testing. Many centers now feature LEED-certified buildings and “smart” equipment that tracks your workout progress. Great centers offer specialized zones, …
Cornell Art Museum
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8 of the Most Incredible College Art Galleries in the U.S.

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
Since the 19th century, colleges have collected art to display in their own art gallery for the enrichment of their students. Even more so, there are nearly 680 of these galleries in existence today in the US. Additionally, many college galleries rival the nation’s best public museums. Almost all college art galleries are open to …
Best college town burger joints: A burger and fries from Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage
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The 15 Best College Town Burger Joints

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is something that feels right about enjoying a delicious hamburger in a college town. Maybe it’s the monotony of dining hall food that makes burger joints so popular around college campuses, or maybe it’s just tradition. Whatever it is, it’s basically a requirement that college towns have a restaurant where you can get a …
Frank Gehry designed the Weisman Art Museum.
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7 Mind-Blowing Campus Buildings Designed by Architect Frank Gehry

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Frank O. Gehry is one of the world’s foremost designers and architects. His unique style is unmistakable, and it’s especially obvious when one of his sparkling, futuristic structures is erected on a college campus full of historic, ivy-covered steeples. Known for impossible shapes and curved surfaces, his works often look like something right off the set of …
Information and statistics about the colleges attended by NFL players in the "Big Game".
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Super Schools 2015: An Analysis of the Colleges Represented on the Field of the NFL’s “Big Game”

By Jeff PierpontLast updated on December 22, 2022
We analyzed the players on each team in this year’s “Big Game” and found some interesting stats about the colleges they attended. Most represented colleges at the “Big Game”: Rutgers – 4 players University of Oregon – 4 players University of Wisconsin-Madison – 4 players Texas A&M University – 4 players Stanford University – 3 …
Johns Hopkins University also has one of the best college libraries.
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15 of the Most Amazing College Libraries in the US

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 24, 2025
Key Takeaway: A college library might not seem like the most exciting place at first glance—just a spot to cram for exams, right? From high-tech modern spaces to cathedral-style, stained glass charm, these 15 college libraries might just make you actually want to study: Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, University of Chicago James B. Hunt …

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