### Question
How does the law define universities?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2220a*, **universities** is defined as:

> those colleges or universities in each State, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, now receiving, or which may hereafter receive, benefits under the Act of July 2, 1862 (known as the First Morrill Act) [7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.], or the Act of August 30, 1890 (known as the Second Morrill Act) [7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.], which are commonly known as "land-grant" universities

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2220a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part II-Other Programs > subpart xii-famine prevention and freedom from hunger**

