The Cincinnati region is home to world-class universities including Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University and Miami Universtiy which compete nationally with outstanding design, architecture, music, business, informatics, entrepreneurship and liberal arts programs. The region also boasts additional private universities and a strong network of community and technical colleges that are making strides to support the needs of today's students by providing alternative paths to four-year degrees and partnering with local high schools to better prepare incoming students for a college career through dual enrollement.