C15: The University of the Flanaess
This poor sister to Grey College struggles for recognition in the shadow of its rival. The "university" (its title is overly grandiose for the reality of the school) offers four-year programs of education in most of the fields offered by Grey College (except Alchemy and Astronomy).
Tuition here costs only half that of Grey College, and the student body is large-- this is the third biggest school in Clerkburg. But it is common knowledge that the graduates of Flanaess do not receive the thorough education that Grey College alumni can claim.
The buildings of the college are smaller than at Grey, and are crowded closer together. Classes are larger, and the school offers no extended course work beyond the four years.
However, the university fields vigorous teams to the interscholastic competitions, and its student body is lively and loyal. Flanaess students contribute much to the good character of the Clerkburg District.
C15: University of the Flanaess. A cluster of four buildings on the east side of Clerkburg forms the campus of the University of the Flanaess, with the third largest student body after Grey College (C1) and the School of Clerkship (C17). This school offers four-year programs in architecture, economics, engineering, geography, anatomy and healing, history, and the fine arts. This school is not regarded as well as Grey College, as the school is less well funded and cannot offer as thorough an education; tuition is half that of Grey College. However, the student body is lively and loyal, and it does well against Grey College in team sports, Graduates rarely leave Greyhawk, and nearly all students hail from the Domain of Greyhawk itself.
The school was able recently to hire two dwarves from Greysmere as part-time engineering tutors, and the classes have been well received. The chancellor is a harassed-looking woman who is near the end of her rope in keeping the school afloat; she is Soria Selinctoss [NG hf W4; hp 9; Int 16, Cha 16].
DM's Notes: The University of the Flanaess is desperate for donations, and it sends representatives to former alumni who might contribute. Adventuring characters who are alumni can count on many regular visits from the university, which hopes to improve its teaching staff and library. A devoted patron will be lionized by the administration.
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