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We also play host to somegorgeous, lauded universitiesthat are spread across the region.
The buildingslike aFrank Lloyd Wrightdesigned planetarium and a former hotel turned schoolare marvels to look at, as well.
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Even if your senior year was long ago, thesebeautiful collegesin the South are not to be missed.
it’s possible for you to experience the natural splendor of a South Alabama landscape all over campus.
A private liberal arts school, Hendrix College draws a student body of about 1,300.
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In 2009, the college developedThe Village at Hendrixnext door.
It’s a master-planned community with walkable neighborhoods, green spaces, and mixed-use buildings.
Healy Hall dates back to the late 19th century and anchors the campus.
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A mix of architectural styles from Gothic to Romanesque give it an imposing air.
It still holds plenty of books but now also serves as an event venue.
Spelman is a Historically Black College, or HBCU, with an all-female student body and a stunning campus.
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The angular Annie Pfeiffer Chapel and other Wright originals inspire innovation, Kerr says.
Also worth noting are Wright’s campus fountain, called the Water Dome, and the Wright-designed campus planetarium.
Preserving the Spanish Renaissance-style architectural treasures has been part of the Flagler College mission from the start.
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It was established over 200 years ago and prides itself as the “birthplace of public higher education.”
(And don’t miss the famed hedges that border the football field inside Sanford Stadium.)
Its Neo-Gothic architecture inspires serious studying.
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Towering oaks shade the Uptown campus, where the college was moved in 1894.
Nearby Audubon Park, a 350-acre gem, gives students a place (other than Bourbon Street!)
to escape the stresses of their studies.
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Tourists can watch the midshipmen’s noon formation in Tecumseh Court in front of landmark dormitory Bancroft Hall.
Either a band or drum will typically usher students along as they enter the dining hall in precise formation.
Naval Academy Museum in Preble Hall.
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Brookings Hall, with its dual flag-topped towers, is reminiscent of a castle.
Several of its Collegiate Gothicstyle academic buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Other highlights to visit include the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and William R. Perkins Library.
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A internet of trails and a canopy of hardwoods and flowering trees help students enjoy the beautiful setting.
Landmark structures include Old Central and the Edmon Low Library.
It was built in 1876 and boasts the title of the university’s oldest building.
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It is also the first permanent building in the South constructed for the purpose of educating Black students.
Now in the 21st century, this statement building marks the center of HBCU’s campus life.
But the grounds have other charms too.
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The gated entrance showcases the trees and one of the many fountains.
Once on campus, visitors get a sense of the landscape design, which has a Williamsburg-influenced style.
Just a mile from downtown Sewanee, the campus feels like a retreat.
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Dorm-side lakes offer spots for recreational fishing.
Professors take students out for “labs” that usually involve hiking and listening to lectures under the trees.
In the heart of campus, the iconic All Saints' Chapel rises on the central Quad.
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A newer addition to campus is the football stadium, where students cheer on the Baylor Bears.
What’s more, it has become a model for colleges across the country.
Rice University’s sprawling 300-acre campus is a sight for sore eyes.
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Among the campus’s 4,000-plus trees, picturesque buildings and interesting sculptures abound.
While walking through campus, keep your eyes peeled for hidden symbols among the architecture.
Other landmarks include exquisite sculptures, many of which depitct civil rights icons.
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The school also just happens to have world-class academics.
This nickname makes the campus sound effortlessly serene, and for good reason.
The campus also features elegant oak trees grown with seedlings from Rhodes College’s original location inClarksville, Tennessee.
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Located in lovely Williamsburg, some of the college’s buildings date back to before the city existed.
The Sir Christopher Wren Building is the oldest still-standing college building in the country.
Among interconnected paths and red brick buildings, you’ll find 20 stunning sculptures that command attention.
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It has several offshoot campuses, but the Tallahassee location reigns supreme in terms of beauty.
Clean landscaping, flowerbeds, and Gothic architecture make for a pristine campus right on Westhampton Lake.
Enjoy the view from the lakeside Tyler Haynes Commons Pier alongside friendly critters like ducklings.
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Don’t miss the rose garden and floral tapestries that grace campus, either.
Green grass and red brick abound at Elon University, as do oak trees.
The college’s namesake, Elon, translates to “oak” in Hebrew.
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Even by comparison to this stunning park, the campus itself is nothing to scoff at.
Whimsical palm trees and Tudor Gothic Revival style school buildings guarantee a scenic view from anywhere on campus.
Studying is a little easier, though, when it takes place in stunning marble buildings.
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The gable-roof building was erected in 1908 in connection to Claflin alum William W. Cook, a ground-breaking architect.
Tingley Memorial Hall stands as a beautiful reminder of students' potential.
Surrounded by more 5,000 trees and an excellent environmental design (the campus is also an arboretum!
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Wofford is also the proud owner of two custom Chihuly sculptures.
The schools flows into the city ofLexingtonwhere an equally vibrant community awaits.
Mother nature is hard at work on this campus.
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