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Texas Abilene Christian University Net Position (Net Assets) 2024: $1 Billion

Newark (Texas) Higher Education Finance Corporation

US Nuclear Energy Commission issues permit to ACU for Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor

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Are “bad” coffee shops damaging specialty coffee’s reputation?

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“The family is nature’s masterpiece” — George Santayana

Malzkaffee

Chicory, surrogate and roasted coffee provide new insights into mechanisms of taste perception

Dr. Gisela Olias, Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, TUM

In some Christian traditions, especially among Catholics who observe dietary restrictions during Lent, chicory root has been used as a caffeine-free substitute for coffee. It’s commonly consumed in Louisiana and parts of Europe.

The term “Muckefuck” (pronounced “Mook-eh-fook”) is a traditional German word for coffee substitutes, particularly those made from roasted chicory root, barley, or other grains.  No joke! “Muckefuck” is a real historical term in Germany, and while it may sound funny to English speakers, it has nothing to do with profanity.

  • The word likely comes from a mix of French and German dialects. One theory is that it originates from the French phrase “mocca faux”, meaning “fake coffee” (literally, “false mocha”).
  • Over time, German pronunciation altered it into “Muckefuck”, referring to coffee substitutes made from chicory, barley, or other roasted grains.
  • It was commonly used in Prussia, Bavaria, and other German-speaking areas, especially during times of war or economic hardship when real coffee was unavailable.

While the word may raise eyebrows for English speakers, it’s completely innocent in German! If you prefer, you can simply ask for “Chicorée Kaffee” or “Malzkaffee” in Munich to avoid any awkward moments.

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Latte Art University

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There is no formal legal, academic, or regulatory criteria that permits an entity to officially call itself a “Latte University.”

The term is not a protected designation like “university” in many jurisdictions (where using “university” in a name often requires government accreditation, charter, or licensing to offer degrees and avoid misleading the public).

In practice, anyone can self-apply the ironic or humorous label “Latte University” because:

  • It is obviously not a genuine accredited higher-education institution with all the bells and whistles we cover at @StandardsMich.
  • It parodies elite or pretentious colleges by associating them with upscale coffee culture (e.g., pumpkin spice lattes, study-in-Starbucks vibes, or “basic” collegiate aesthetics).
  • The name appears jokingly in merchandise (e.g., “Pumpkin Spice Latte University” hoodies), social media bios, memes, or casual self-descriptions for coffee enthusiasts, remote workers, or satire.

No trademark, law, or accrediting body enforces restrictions on such whimsical usage, as long as it doesn’t falsely claim official degree-granting status or confuse consumers in commerce. It’s free speech + branding playfulness.

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Meridian Coffee House

Standards Virginia | Net Position $1.130B (Page 11) | Campus Comprehensive Plan 2025

The College of William & Mary, the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, was founded on February 8, 1693, through a royal charter granted by King William III and Queen Mary II of England. Named in their honor, the college aimed to establish a “perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and the good arts and sciences” in the Virginia colony.

Efforts to create a college in Virginia dated back to 1618, but earlier plans failed due to events like the 1622 Powhatan uprising and political upheavals. In 1691, the Virginia General Assembly sent Reverend James Blair, a Scottish clergyman and representative of the Bishop of London, to England to secure approval. Blair successfully petitioned the monarchs, who issued the charter and appointed him as the college’s first president—a position he held until 1743.

The institution, initially Anglican-focused with schools for grammar, philosophy, and divinity, received funding from tobacco taxes, land grants, and even pirate forfeitures. Construction of its main building (now the Wren Building) began in 1695 at Middle Plantation, before Williamsburg existed.

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“Civil servants are the only people who can smoke a cigarette, drink coffee,
and shake their heads all at the same time.”
— Dave Barry*

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* According to a 2013 report from the Aspen Institute and Washington Monthly based on LinkedIn data for graduates from 2000 to 2010, 32.1% of William & Mary graduates reported positions in government and non-profit sectors as their first and second jobs after graduation.

This includes government roles but is not limited to them.More recent first-destination surveys from William & Mary’s Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement (e.g., for the Class of 2024) do not break down employment percentages by specific sectors like government. However, they categorize mean salaries for “public service careers” at $53,529, indicating some graduates pursue roles in that area (which often overlaps with government).

The university is consistently ranked highly for fostering service-oriented careers, such as #12 for “Best Colleges for Service” by Washington Monthly in 2022

Wagner Cafe…

Net Position $162.3M (Page 20) | Facilities & Services | South Dakota Board of Regents Policy Manual

…A student-run dining space located on the fourth floor (Room 429) of Wagner Hall; formerly the Home Economics and Nursing Building that connects to the Bailey Rotunda.  The pop-up café is operated by hospitality students that serves four-course meals (sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts) in a home kitchen atmosphere integrated with the building’s offices, classrooms, and labs.

Leaner Campus, Stronger Future

 

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Statement of Net Position 2024: $685,683 (000)  | Leadership Organization  |  Master Plan



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Standards West Virginia | 2024 Net Position $2.586B (Page 26)  | Master Plans

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West Virginia University is integrated with the city of Morgantown in a way that shares some strong similarities with many European universities, though not identically in every aspect.

Many classic European universities (e.g., in cities like Oxford, Cambridge, Bologna, Paris/Sorbonne, Heidelberg, or Utrecht) are deeply embedded in their urban fabric. Buildings are often scattered throughout the historic city center, with lecture halls, libraries, and administrative spaces intermixed among shops, residences, cafes, and public streets rather than being confined to a walled-off or peripheral “campus.”

In Morgantown the university and city feel like one continuous, walkable entity — the institution essentially helped shape or co-evolved with the town over centuries, creating a seamless “town-gown” blend where university life spills directly into city life and vice versa.

West Virginia University Drinking Water Sanitation Program

Overall, Morgantown is widely regarded as a quintessential American college town with very strong university-city integration — especially around the Downtown Campus — and it mirrors the European pattern more closely than many sprawling, isolated U.S. flagship campuses (e.g., those in big suburban or rural settings like Purdue, Ohio State, or Texas A&M). The relationship is symbiotic and visible in daily life, with the university embedded in the city's identity and physical layout.


 

 

 

 

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