#collegetowns — Public Fediverse posts

On the Horizon 252D: Tolland County, Connecticut

Overview Tolland County is a notable traditional county along the northern border of the State of Connecticut home to the Towns of Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland (traditional county seat), Union, Vernon, and Willington and associated with a number of traditional community features throughout. Within the Town of Vernon are the Vernon Historical Society Museum, the New England Motorcycle Museum, and the New England Civil War Museum, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/10/on-the-horizon-252d-tolland-county-connecticut/

Hype for the Future 249F: Livingston County, New York

Introduction Livingston County is a notable county at the western end of the Finger Lakes region of the State of New York and is commonly associated with a portion of the Western New York region immediately south of Rochester and bounded by the Genesee River to the west. Villages within the county include Avon, Caledonia, Dansville, Geneseo (county seat), Leicester, Lima, Livonia, Mount Morris, and Nunda, while the surrounding towns include Avon, Caledonia, Conesus, Geneseo, Groveland, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/07/hype-for-the-future-249f-livingston-county-new-york/

Hype for the Future 248H: Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Overview Monroe County is a notable county in Northeast Pennsylvania home to the Boroughs of Delaware Water Gap, East Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, and Stroudsburg (county seat) and the Townships of Barrett, Chestnuthill, Coolbaugh, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Middle Smithfield, Paradise, Pocono, Polk, Price, Ross, Smithfield, Stroud, Tobyhanna, and Tunkhannock. Major highways include Interstates 80 and 380 and Routes 209, 209 Business, 33, 115, 191, 196, 314, 390, 402, 423, 435, 447, 507, 534, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/hype-for-the-future-248h-monroe-county-pennsylvania/

Hype for the Future 243N: Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Overview Snyder County is a county located in the Central Pennsylvania region along the Susquehanna home to the Boroughs of Beavertown, Freeburg, McClure, Middleburg (county seat), Selinsgrove, and Shamokin Dam along with the Townships of Adams, Beaver, Center, Chapman, Franklin, Jackson, Middlecreek, Monroe, Penn, Perry, Spring, Union, Washington, West Beaver, and West Perry. Susquehanna University is located within the Borough of Selinsgrove in the county, which is overall accessible […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/07/01/hype-for-the-future-243n-snyder-county-pennsylvania/

Hype for the Future 242L: Allegany County, New York

Overview Allegany County is a notable county associated with the Southern Tier of Western New York and is home to the Villages of Wellsville, Alfred, Cuba, Bolivar, Andover, Belmont (county seat), Angelica, Canaseraga, Almond (part), and Richburg and the Towns of Alfred, Allen, Alma, Almond, Amity, Andover, Angelica, Belfast, Birdsall, Bolivar, Burns, Caneadea, Centerville, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee, Granger, Grove, Hume, Independence, New Hudson, Rushford, Scio, Ward, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/hype-for-the-future-242l-allegany-county-new-york/

Hype for the Future 242F: Indiana, Pennsylvania

Introduction Indiana County is a notable county in the western portion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bounded partly by the Conemaugh River to the south. Major highways associated with the county include Routes 22, 119, 219, 422, 422 Business, 36, 56, 85, 110, 156, 210, 217, 240, 259, 286, 403, 553, 580, 711, and 954. Communities located within the boundaries of the county include the Boroughs of Armagh, Blairsville, Cherry Tree, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Glen Campbell, Homer City, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/hype-for-the-future-242f-indiana-pennsylvania/

Hype for the Future 242/284: Clarion, Pennsylvania

Introduction Clarion County is a notable, largely rural county located on the western side of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is accessible via Interstate 80 and Routes 322, 28, 36, 58, 66, 68, 157, 208, 338, 368, 478, 536, and 861. The county is home to the Boroughs of Callensburg, Clarion (county seat), East Brady, Foxburg, Hawthorn, Knox, New Bethlehem, Rimersburg, Shippenville, Sligo, Saint Petersburg, and Strattanville, along with the Townships of Ashland, Beaver, Brady, Clarion, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/hype-for-the-future-242-284-clarion-pennsylvania/

Hype for the Future 236Q: City of Oberlin, Ohio

Overview Oberlin is a small city located within the central portion of Lorain County, Ohio, south of communities such as Lorain and Elyria and north of the Village of Wellington within the former area of the Connecticut Western Reserve west of Cleveland. Notable features of the community include the campus of Oberlin College, along with the Hotel at Oberlin (3 ⭐️), the Oberlin Heritage Center, the Tappan Square, the Allen Memorial Art Museum, a historic site associated with Oberlin and […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/hype-for-the-future-236q-city-of-oberlin-ohio/

Hype for the Future 236I: City of Tiffin, Ohio

Overview The City of Tiffin is a notable smaller city located within and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, home to the campuses of Tiffin University and Heidelberg University along with the notable sites of the Seneca County Ohio Museum, the Tiffin Glass Museum and Shoppe, and the American Civil War Museum of Ohio. The community is located primarily along the Sandusky River, with Tiffin University west of the river and Heidelberg University east of the river. Notable highways in the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/hype-for-the-future-236i-city-of-tiffin-ohio/

Hype for the Future 232F: Athens, Ohio

Overview Athens is a notable city and college town located within Athens County in the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio and serves as the county seat, associated with the main campus of Ohio University (OU) including the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center, the Kennedy Museum of Art, and the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Deer Ridge Bed and Breakfast is located to the southwest, and to the north are the notable sites of the Southeast Ohio History Center, the Athens Central Hotel, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/hype-for-the-future-232f-athens-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230K: Bowling Green, Ohio

Overview The City of Bowling Green is a notable community that serves as the county seat of Wood County, Ohio, home to the main campus of Bowling Green State University and associated amenities such as the Stroh Center and the Fine Arts Center Galleries, the Wood County Museum and Snook’s Dream Cars to the southeast, the Historical Construction Equipment museum to the northwest, and a number of notable local amenities. Within the central Bowling Green area are the Salamander Mural, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230k-bowling-green-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230F: Lima, Ohio

Introduction Lima is a notable minor city of the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio serving as the county seat of Allen County, at the crossroads of the media markets of Fort Wayne, Dayton, Columbus, and Toledo. Today, the city is notable for serving a county also home to smaller communities and suburban areas such as Elida, (part of) Bluffton, Beaverdam, Cairo, Harrod, Lafayette, Spencerville, and (part of) the City of Delphos. Significant highways associated with the county include […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230f-lima-ohio/

Hype for the Future 226C: Lansing, Michigan

Introduction Lansing is the capital city of the State of Michigan and is located toward the southeastern side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, located primarily in Ingham County with portions extending north into Clinton County and west into Eaton County. Interestingly, the city is unique among state capitals for not serving as a county seat as well, since Mason serves as the county seat of Ingham County, Charlotte serves Eaton County, and Saint Johns serves Clinton County. Lansing Within […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226c-lansing-michigan/

Hype for the Future 225V: Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Overview The City of Mount Pleasant is a notable smaller city in and the county seat of Isabella County in the State of Michigan and home to the campus of Central Michigan University, which hosts the CMU Museum of Natural and Cultural History, the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum for the children, the Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, and the Ziibiwing Center within the boundaries of the Isabellla Reservation.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/hype-for-the-future-225v-mount-pleasant-michigan/

Hype for the Future 222O: Steuben County, Indiana

Overview Steuben County is a notable county at the northeastern edge of the State of Indiana and uses the City of Angola as the county seat, with notable smaller towns including Orland, Hamilton (part), Clear Lake, Pleasant Lake, and Fremont, just to name a few. While the City of Angola is home to the Sojourner Truth Statue, the Steuben County Soldiers Monument, and the campus of Trine University, the vicinity is associated with the Lakers Landing restaurant, Howie’s 🇺🇸 on Hamilton, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/10/hype-for-the-future-222o-steuben-county-indiana/

Hype for the Future 222A: Muncie, Indiana

Overview Muncie is a notable city located within the boundaries of Delaware County, Indiana, and serves as the county seat and notable as home to Ball State University, which in turn hosts the Shafer Tower and Owsley Museum of Art. To the east within city limits are the Bob Ross Experience, the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, the Muncie Fieldhouse, the Wysor Street Depot, the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and the Courtyard by Marriott Muncie at Horizon Convention Center (3 ⭐️ hotel). […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/10/hype-for-the-future-222a-muncie-indiana/

Hype for the Future 220F: City of Greencastle, Indiana

Overview The City of Greencastle is a notable city in the west-central portion of the State of Indiana and serves as the county seat of Putnam County and home to the campus of DePauw University, including the associated Inn at DePauw. Outside campus limits, the city is also home to the Doc’s Inn and the Dandelion Inn, the Putnam Inn, and the Putnam County Museum. Notable highways associated with the county in which Greencastle is located include Interstate 70; Routes 36, 40, and 231; and […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/08/hype-for-the-future-220f-city-of-greencastle-indiana/

Hype for the Future 203K: City of Winona, Minnesota

Overview The City of Winona is a small city in and the county seat of Winona County, Minnesota, directly along the Mississippi River at the junction of Routes 14 and 61. Today, the community is home to Winona State University, with a number of cultural institutions also located within city limits. Such institutions include the Watkins Museum and Store, the Kashubian Cultural Institute and Polish Cultural Center and Museum, the Winona Arts Center, the Alexander House Mansion Bed and […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/hype-for-the-future-203k-city-of-winona-minnesota/

Hype for the Future 201E: Citty of Northfield, Minnesota (Reboot)

Introduction The City of Northfield is a notable city south of the Twin Cities in the State of Minnesota home to two distinct colleges and associated college campuses—Carleton and Saint Olaf. While Carleton College is notable as a prestigious private educational institution, Saint Olaf College is notable for Norwegian and overall Scandinavian heritage typical of much of the State of Minnesota as a whole. Approximately bisected by the Cannon River, Carleton College is located to the east, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/20/hype-for-the-future-201e-citty-of-northfield-minnesota-reboot/

USA cities whose tallest building is residential

Identified below at American cities whose tallest building is a residential structure. The list provided below does not include mixed use towers such as hotel/residential or office/residential. A minimum height of 175 feet was required for inclusion. States most represented on the list include the following (listed by number cities vs. towers):

• Florida = 16 cities
• New Jersey = 7 cities
• Illinois = 6 cities
• Michigan = 5 cities
• New York = 4 cities or boroughs

The tallest residential structures on the list range in location from traditional downtowns, midtowns, first-ring suburbs, outer suburbs, college towns, and vacation/retirements cities. Some of the cities fall into multiple categories like Ann Arbor which falls into three classifications as a college town with a traditional downtown and a distant Detroit suburb.

99 Hudson Street in Jersey City – Source: 99hudsonliving com

It is also interesting to note that there was quite a gap between development boom times for such buildings in American cities. As the list shows, there were boomlets just before the Great Depression, during the Urban Renewal period of the 1960s/1970s, the early 2000s just before the Subprime Mortgage Crisis, and now during the 2020s. Hopefully, the current booklet will not end as disastrously as those three.

Peace!

1. Jersey City, New Jersey: 99 Hudson Street (2020) = 900 feet

2. Queens Borough, New York: The Orchard (2026) = 811 feet

3. Nashville, Tennessee: Paramount Tower (2028) = 750 feet

Paramount Tower in Nashville (left center) – Source: archpaper.com

4-5. Sunny Isles Beach, Florida: Estates at Acqualina North and South (2022/23) = 672 feet x 2 towers

6-7. Miami Beach, Florida: Blue and Green Diamond Towers (2000) = 559 feet x 2 towers

8-9. Hallandale Beach, Florida: Beach Club Towers 1 & 2 (2007) = 505 feet x 2 towers

10. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Veneto Las Olas (2023) = 499 feet

11-12. Fort Lee, New Jersey: The Modern North & South (2014) = 498 feet x 2 towers

13. Newark, New Jersey: Summit Tower (2028) = 489 feet

14. Salt Lake City, Utah: Astra Tower (2024) = 449 feet

15-16. Honolulu, Hawaii: The Central Ala Moana (2011) and New Rochelle, New York: Skyline (2007) = 435 feet

17. Bronx Borough, New York: River Park Towers (1975) = 428 feet

18. West Palm Beach, Florida: One West Palm Residential Tower (2027) = 426 feet

19-20. Long Beach, California: Shoreline Gateway East Tower (2021) and Aventura, Florida: Hidden Bay 1 (2000) = 417 feet

Shoreline Gateway in Long Beach – Source: apartments.com

21-123. Guttenberg, New Jersey: Galaxy Towers (1976) = 415 feet x 3 towers

24. Beverly Hills, California: One Beverly Hills (2028) = 410 feet

25. Grand Rapids, Michigan: River House Condos (2008) = 406 feet

26. South Padre Island, Texas: Sapphire Condos (2008) = 404 feet x 2

27. Riviera Beach, Florida: Tiara Condominiums (2005) = 400 feet

28. North Bergen, New Jersey: Stonehenge Apartments (1967) = 369 feet

29. West New York, New Jersey: Riviera Towers (1965) = 359 feet

30-31. North Miami Beach, Florida: Harbor Towers 1 & 2 (2018) = 358 feet x 2 towers

32. Pompano Beach, Florida: 1380 S. Ocean Boulevard (prop) = 353 feet

33. Stamford, Connecticut: Parc Stamford (2009) = 350 feet

34. West Hollywood, California: Sierra Towers (1965) ~ 350 feet

35. Tempe, Arizona: West Sixth II (2011) = 345 feet

36. Rochester, Minnesota: Broadway Plaza (2004) = 342 feet

37. Fort Myers, Florida: High Point Place I (2007) = 341 feet

38. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Margate Towers (2004) = 329 feet

39. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Graduate Tower (2020) = 315 feet

40. Naples, Florida: Enclave = 309 feet

41-42. Peoria, Illinois: Twin Towers I & II (1984) = 309 feet x 2 towers

43. Portsmouth, Virginia: Harbor Tower Apartments (1983) = 307 feet

44-45. Lansing, Michigan: Tower on Grand (2028) and Boca Raton, Florida: Boca Raton Club Tower (1969) = 300 feet

Tower on Grand in Lansing – Source: landing downtown.com

46-47. Evanston, Illinois: 605 Davis Street (2028) and Bloomington-Normal, Illinois: Watterson Towers (1969) = 299 feet

48. Somerville, Massachusetts: Prospect Union Square. (2023) = 297 feet

49. Worcester, Massachusetts: The 6Hundred (1964) = 289 feet (tied with another building in the city)

50. Ocean City, Maryland: Century 1 Condos (1975) ~280 feet

51. Yonkers, New York: Seven Pines Tower (1975) = 278 feet

52. Silver Spring, Maryland: Solaire 8200 Dixon (2022) = 276 feet

53. Champaign, Illinois: 309 Green (2009) = 268 feet

54. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Tower Plaza (1969) = 267 feet

55. Aurora, Illinois: Leland Tower (1928) ~ 265 feet

56. Gulf Shores, Alabama: Island Towers = 260 feet

57. San Juan, Puerto Rico: Coliseum Tower Residences (2007) = 259 feet

58. Asbury Park, New Jersey: Asbury Tower (1074) = 256 feet

59. Bowling Green, Kentucky: Pearce-Ford Tower (1970) = 250 feet

60. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Willow Valley Mosaic (2029) = 244 feet

61. Pensacola Beach, Florida: Beach Club Towers = 243 feet x 2 towers

62. Kalamazoo, Michigan: Skyrise Apartments (1982) = 230 feet

63. Marco Island, Florida: Summit House Condos (1981) ~ 230 feet

64. Destin, Florida: Jade East Towers = 229 feet

65. Joliet, Illinois: Joshua Arms Apartments = 203 feet

66. Huntington, West Virginia: West Virginia Building (1925) = 200 feet

67-68. Newport News, Virginia: River Park Towers (1986) and Bryan-College Station, Texas: The REV Student Housing (2023) ~ 200 feet

69. Owensboro, Kentucky: Roosevelt House (1973) = 195 feet

70. Royal Oak, Michigan: The Fifth (2007) = 193 feet

71. Rockford, Illinois: Faust Landmark (1939) = 186 feet

72. Fort Myers Beach, Florida: Ocean Harbor Condos = 184 feet x 2 towers

73. Longboat Key, Florida: Islands West (1972) = 183 feet

74. Monroe, Louisiana: Frances Tower (1932) = 179 feet

75. Richfield, Minnesota: City Bella (2004) = 177 feet

SOURCES:

• https://www.realestate-gulfshores.com/vacation-rental/Island-Tower-1203/
• google.gemini.ai
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Miami_Beach
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Fort_Lauderdale
• https://www.hobbs-black.com/towers-on-grand
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Grand_Rapids
• https://floridayimby.com/2023/09/pompano-beachs-tallest-building-approved-by-the-faa-to-rise-353-feet.html
• https://www.skydb.net/city/458159760/boca-raton/
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Long_Beach
• https://www.skydb.net/city/960718379/oceanside/
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Newark
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Kentucky
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Massachusetts_outside_of_Boston
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Minnesota
• https://www.skydb.net/country/877947550/puerto-rico/
• https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/the-beach-club-tower-2/3712
• https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/hidden-bay-1/10287
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Building
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Hype for the Future 180A: State Colleges and Universities in Kansas and Nebraska

Overview — State of Kansas Within the State of Kansas, there exists no such state university system nor regency board that connects each separate university together, unlike many other states. However, the six (6) public campuses of the State of Kansas are Emporia State University (ESU), Fort Hays State University (FHSU), the University of Kansas (KU) (Lawrence), Kansas State University (KSU) (Manhattan), Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University. Interestingly, Washburn […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/hype-for-the-future-180a-state-colleges-and-universities-in-kansas-and-nebraska/

Hype for the Future 177S: City of Greencastle, Indiana

Overview The City of Greencastle, Indiana, is in effect a college town notable particularly for DePauw University. Today, the area is attached to the university campus, as well as the associated Inn at DePauw, the Putnam County Museum, and the Doc’s Inn and the Dandelion Inn.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177s-city-of-greencastle-indiana/

Hype for the Future 175B: City of Searcy, Arkansas

Overview The City of Searcy is a community located within and the county seat of White County, Arkansas, primarily along the Interstate 57 corridor northeast of Little Rock. Today, the community is home to Harding University, with the Searcy Art Gallery to the north and the historic Pioneer Village to the south.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/hype-for-the-future-175b-city-of-searcy-arkansas/

Hype for the Future 175/284: Cigy of Conway, Arkansas

Overview The City of Conway is located to the north-northwest of Little Rock and home to the University of Central Arkansas, Central Baptist College, and Hendrix College. Today, the community is located in Faulkner County and serves as the county seat. The University of Central Arkansas is home to the Baum Gallery, and the downtown area is home to the Faulkner County Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/24/hype-for-the-future-175-284-cigy-of-conway-arkansas/

Hype for the Future 172P: City of Athens, Georgia

Overview Within the State of Georgia, the City of Athens is associated with the University of Georgia and is renowned as a college town within the Deep South of the United States of America. Today, the University of Georgia hosts the Georgia Museum of Art and the Georgia Museum of Natural History, while the downtown area to the north is home to the Lyndon House Arts Center, the Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum, and the Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown by IHG, as well as the quirky “Tree That […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/hype-for-the-future-172p-city-of-athens-georgia/

Hype for the Future 172I: City of Gainesville, Florida

Overview Within the State of Florida, the City of Gainesville represents a significant and culturally distinct college town home to the University of Florida, which hosts the Harn Museum of Art and the Florida Museum of Natural History within the State. Today, the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are located in the Arredondo area to the west near the Historic Haile Homestead, whereas the inner city area is home to the Hotel Eleo, the Cade Museum for Creativity and Innovation, the Cotton Club […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/hype-for-the-future-172i-city-of-gainesville-florida/

Hype for the Future 171I: Auburn-Opelika Area

Overview Within the east-central portion of the State of Alabama is the combined area of the Cities of Auburn and Opelika, as well as nearby communities such as Phenix City on the west side of the City of Columbus, Georgia. Today, Phenix City is associated with the western suburbs of Columbus, while Auburn and Opelika are considered culturally distinct from the larger city along the Chattahoochee. Today, the City of Opelika is associated with the Museum of East Alabama and Heritage House […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/hype-for-the-future-171i-auburn-opelika-area/

Hype for the Future 144E: City of Vermillion, South Dakota

Introduction The City of Vermillion, South Dakota, serves as the county seat of Clay County in the State of South Dakota. The community is located along South Dakota Routes 19 and 50, with the former in a north-south direction and the latter in an east-west direction. Regardless of circumstances, the community is connected primarily to Madison along Route 19 northbound and to Yankton along Route 50 westbound. Eastbound Route 50 provides access to Iowa Route 3 and southbound Route 19 provides […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/hype-for-the-future-144e-city-of-vermillion-south-dakota/

Hype for the Future 139R: College Towns in Texas

Overview Within the State of Texas, notable college towns include the communities of College Station, Lubbock, and Denton—all associated with the distinctive locations of colleges and universities of greater significance within the State. While College Station is located within Brazos County and is home to Texas A&M University, Lubbock is a major city in Lubbock County and serves as home to the main campus of Texas Tech University. While the University of Texas at Austin is also a […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/hype-for-the-future-139r-college-towns-in-texas/

Hype for the Future 138G: Oklahoma’s College Towns

Introduction The State of Oklahoma is most notable for hosting the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, located within the Cities of Norman and Stillwater, respectively. The City of Norman is a suburban city on the south side of Oklahoma City and is the third-largest city in the state and county seat of Cleveland County, while the City of Stillwater is an isolated community further north that serves as the tenth-largest city and county seat of Payne County. Culture The […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/18/hype-for-the-future-138g-oklahomas-college-towns/