The Virginia Retirement System, an independent state agency based in Richmond, delivers retirement and other benefits to covered Virginia public sector employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service. VRS ranks as the 14th largest public or private pension fund in the U.S. and the 42nd largest in the world, serving more than 778,000 active and inactive members, retirees and beneficiaries.

Goucher College, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college awarding the bachelor of arts and master's degrees. Goucher enrolls more than 1,350 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. It was founded in 1885 and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The American Physical Society (APS Physics) is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities. APS represents more than 53,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories and industry in the United States and throughout the world. Society offices are located in College Park, MD (Headquarters), Ridge, NY, and Washington, DC.

St John's College was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort. While we look back with pride at the leaders, scientists and artists who have made their mark on the world following their education here, we're still looking to the next generation. These are the people who will find inspiration here, and shape the future.

Since 1860, more than 85 million visitors have made George Washington’s Mount Vernon the most popular historic home in America. A privately-owned national treasure, Mount Vernon is maintained and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Since purchasing the estate from the Washington family and assuming stewardship in 1858, the Association has embraced a heroic mission to preserve, protect, and maintain the estate for the American people, relying exclusively on private donations, admission fees, and restaurant and retail proceeds. Through robust education and outreach programs, the Association expands awareness about the life and character of George Washington, sustaining his legacy through research, interpretation, and public education. In experiences on the estate and through its digital outreach platforms, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.” With its latest initiative, The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Mount Vernon is affirming its status as the preeminent center of learning about George Washington, his life, character of leadership, and legacy. In addition to safeguarding original books and manuscripts, the Library serves as a center for leadership, where scholars, influencers, and other luminaries come together to talk about the past as well as the future, inspired by Washington’s extraordinary life, achievements, and character. Visit Mount Vernon to explore the mansion, museum, lush gardens, a working farm, gristmill and distillery! Admission fees, restaurant and retail proceeds, along with private donations, support the operation and restoration of Mount Vernon.

Established in 1908 by the Maryland General Assembly, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit company that provides evolving employment and training opportunities for blind and visually impaired people of all ages. The Rehabilitation and Training Division offers innovative programs that teach real-world skills, build self confidence, and prepare blind people for the everyday challenges of family, school, and work. Programs and services are free of charge for Maryland citizens. BISM’s specialized training programs include: * The CORE Program - A comprehensive, eight-month residential program that supplies blind adults with the skills to be self-sufficient and regain control of their lives. Classes include Braille, Cane Travel, Independent Living, Computer Technology, and Adjustment to Blindness Seminars. * The SAIL Program - Provides instruction, guidance, and support needed for blind and visually impaired seniors to remain independent and active. Classes are similar to the CORE Program, with an emphasis on peer support and group activities. SAIL is available at our Baltimore, Cumberland, and Salisbury locations. * Work to Independence and Independence 101 - Summer residential programs for blind middle and high school students that provide participants with the nonvisual skills, confidence, and work experience to successfully transition into high school, college and/or employment. BISM employs over 600 associates, the majority of whom are blind or low vision, at 14 facilities in Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our manufacturing operations are located in Baltimore, Cumberland, Salisbury, and Raleigh (NC). BISM is a diverse manufacturing company that produces over 150 products, including military uniforms, cleaning supplies, paper pads, and custom bottled water. BISM owns and operates AbilityOne Base Supply Centers on federal installations.

Gilman is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade independent college preparatory school in Baltimore, Maryland, educating boys in mind, body, and spirit. Founded in 1897, we live and breathe our mission to educate boys in mind, body, and spirit. The Gilman Five — Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence — are emphasized in all divisions, providing a uniform framework of expected behavior for all of our boys. Our commitment enables us to help a boy of promise grow into a man of character.

The mission of the National Student Clearinghouse is to serve the education and workforce communities and all learners with access to trusted data, related services, and insights. We help educational institutions improve efficiency, reduce costs and workload, and enhance the quality of services they provide to their students and alumni, lending institutions, employers, and other organizations. Our verification, electronic exchange, and reporting services save higher education institutions cumulatively over $750 million annually. Most Clearinghouse services are provided to colleges and universities at little or no charge, including enhanced transcript and research services, enabling institutions to redistribute limited staff and budget resources to more important student service efforts. The Clearinghouse also provides thousands of high schools and districts with continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics on their alumni. Through our Research Center, the Clearinghouse provides accurate information and research studies to education leaders on how student pathways are evolving so they can better understand and address their students’ needs and help them achieve successful outcomes. Clearinghouse services are designed to facilitate an institution’s compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, The Higher Education Act, and other applicable laws. The Clearinghouse has signed the Student Privacy Pledge and is the first recipient of ikeepsafe.org’s FERPA compliance badge, which was awarded to its StudentTracker for High Schools service.

Mount Saint Mary’s is the only women’s university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The Mount is known nationally for its research on gender equity, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, the University provides year-round, flexible and online programs, including a co-ed Weekend and Evening College, and our Graduate Division. Mount alums are engaged and active global citizens who are using their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world.

Wingate University School of Pharmacy is a higher education company based out of 515 N Main St, Wingate, North Carolina, United States.

The St. Paul’s Schools is a family of independent schools located in Baltimore County, Maryland, serving children from infancy through grade 12. St. Paul's Pre and Lower School, St. Paul's School for Boys, and St. Paul's School for Girls schools share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal identity, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. At The St. Paul’s Schools, students benefit from learning in a small-school environment with the unparalleled opportunities that only a large campus can provide. Students of all ages feel safe to stretch their capabilities, uncovering the possibilities in themselves and the world around them.

Durham Academy is an independent school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Durham, North Carolina. Enrollment for the 2023–2024 school year is 1,247 students with 48% students of color. In four divisions across three campuses, sixty-nine DA faculty hold advanced degrees and an average of 20 years of teaching experience. Three full-time college counselors and a career exploration counselor aid our students in succeeding in their years beyond Durham Academy, while DA commits more than $4.5 million to financial aid each year to ensure our current students are supported. Learn more at the all-new da.org!