state university

American  

noun

1. a university maintained by the government of a state.

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Etymology

Origin of state university

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

California State University’s controversial $17-million deal to provide ChatGPT to every one of its campuses has been met with mixed results, with wide but uneven use across the system, high distrust of AI-generated content and broad fears that the technology could imperil job security — even as people say they want more training in systems they believe will be “essential” to their professions.

From Los Angeles Times

The survey, conducted by San Diego State University researchers last fall, shows CSU grappling with how AI is affecting assignments, classroom instruction, competition for jobs and academic integrity.

From Los Angeles Times

"Only through the combined power of instruments on multiple spacecraft could we understand this event," said Eric Burns, an astrophysicist at Louisiana State University.

From Science Daily

Mr. Gilley is a professor of political science at Portland State University, a presidential scholar at the New College of Florida, and author of “The Case for Colonialism.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That shift in culture probably contributed to the willingness of the women Chávez is accused of assaulting to come forward as well, said Maria Quintana, associate professor of history at Sacramento State University.

From Los Angeles Times