Education (Colleges & Universities)
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University of Tennessee Health Sciences: College of Pharmacy Rises to No. 16 in National Rankings, Maintaining Longstanding Status as Tennessee's Top Pharmacy School
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news:
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College of Pharmacy Rises to No. 16 in National Rankings, Maintaining Longstanding Status as Tennessee's Top Pharmacy School
Written by Nathan Ball
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy ranked No. 16 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 graduate school rankings, maintaining its status as the top college of pharmacy in Tennessee.
The ranking places the UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in the top 12% of 142 pharmacy schools nationwide. The
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news:
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College of Pharmacy Rises to No. 16 in National Rankings, Maintaining Longstanding Status as Tennessee's Top Pharmacy School
Written by Nathan Ball
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy ranked No. 16 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 graduate school rankings, maintaining its status as the top college of pharmacy in Tennessee.
The ranking places the UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in the top 12% of 142 pharmacy schools nationwide. Thecollege's position as Tennessee's largest producer of pharmacists advances UT Health Sciences' broader commitment to preparing health professionals for the communities that depend on them.
With Tennessee's largest graduating class in 2025, 124 students, the college demonstrates its record of educating future pharmacy leaders in the state. The class's impressive 89.4% on-time graduation rate, along with high first-time licensure exam pass rates of 92.7% on the NAPLEX and 90.6% on the MPJE, reflects the college's rigorous academics, dedication to excellence, and standing as the premier institution for pharmacy education in the state.
The faculty's clinical expertise and patient-centered curriculum further boost the college's reputation. It ranks No. 14 nationally and No. 1 in Tennessee for the number of residents matched to PGY1 (Postgraduate Year 1) in phase 1 in 2026 and ranks No. 12 in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, emphasizing its research strength and focus on preparing the next generation of clinical pharmacists.
Despite these achievements, the college remains one of the most affordable pharmacy schools nationwide, with tuition set at $24,785 for Tennessee residents and $30,392 for out-of-state students in 2026-2027. The college proudly positions itself as a top-ranked, accessible, and innovative institution committed to student success.
"Achieving a No. 16 national ranking while remaining Tennessee's top pharmacy program reflects far more than numbers; it speaks to the exceptional commitment of our faculty, staff, and students to advancing the profession, educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders, and serving our communities," said College of Pharmacy Dean Reginald Frye, PharmD, PhD. "Our continued growth in education, clinical training, and research demonstrates what is possible when excellence, legacy, and accessibility go hand in hand. I am incredibly proud that we continue to train the largest number of pharmacists in the state while remaining one of the most affordable and impactful pharmacy schools in the nation."
The UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy has provided excellent pharmacy education for 128 years. The college offers a comprehensive four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program that combines basic and clinical sciences with social and administrative sciences. The program emphasizes skill-based competencies to ensure students are well prepared for a successful career as pharmacists in community settings, hospitals, and industry. With three campuses in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville, students have the flexibility to complete all four years of their degree in the Tennessee region of their choice.
Applications for fall 2027 will open via PharmCAS this July. For more information about the College of Pharmacy, visit uthsc.edu/pharmacy/whyuthsc.
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Original text here: https://news.uthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy-rises-to-no-16-in-national-rankings/
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Wireless Market Study Highlights Performative Competition in T-Mobile and Sprint Merger
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Regulatory approval of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger relied on a strategy of performative competition that prioritized the appearance of market health over actual consumer benefits, according to a study from the Annenberg School for Communication. The research paper, titled Performative competition: The U.S. wireless communication market and the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, was published in the journal International Communication Gazette. Researchers argue that telecom executives and regulators worked to construct a perception of competition to justify reducing the number
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WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Regulatory approval of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger relied on a strategy of performative competition that prioritized the appearance of market health over actual consumer benefits, according to a study from the Annenberg School for Communication. The research paper, titled Performative competition: The U.S. wireless communication market and the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, was published in the journal International Communication Gazette. Researchers argue that telecom executives and regulators worked to construct a perception of competition to justify reducing the numberof U.S. wireless carriers to three.
The research, conducted by Sydney Forde, Hendrik Theine, Pawel Popiel, and Christopher Ali, found that stakeholders successfully employed performative competition by strategically deploying specific evidence while ignoring data that contradicted policy goals. Forde, postdoctoral fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication, stated that the wireless industry has been dominated by a tight oligopoly since the early 2000s. While U.S. officials previously maintained that four national providers were necessary for consumer protection, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the 2020 merger under specific conditions.
The researchers found that the FCC downplayed antitrust concerns by reframing consumer harms. Despite calculations showing the merger would increase prices, the FCC argued that 5G enhancements outweighed these costs. Forde noted that this aligned with the interests of wireless providers rather than U.S. consumers.
The study identifies failures in the merger conditions, noting that DISH Network did not become a viable low-cost competitor. Additionally, while the FCC disregarded labor loss predictions from the Communications Workers of America, carrier store closures led to job losses for thousands of workers. The researchers concluded that the Department of Justice and the FCC focused on the performance of competition rather than market conditions. The full study is available through the International Communication Gazette at https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/ZB3CGG9JPSZSZAA4V8IS/full
-- Kripaa Chhughani, Targeted News Service
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Original text entitled "Why Are There So Few Wireless Carriers in the United States? A New Study Says "Performative Competition"" posted by the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 7, 2026: https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/why-are-there-so-few-wireless-carriers-united-states-new-study-says-performative-competition
University of Maryland Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings From U.S. News
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 8 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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UMD Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings from U.S. News
Dozens of Schools and Specialties Among Top 25
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The University of Maryland ranks among the top institutions in the nation in the 2027 Best Graduate Schools list released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, with three dozen top-25 placements in overall and specialty categories.
Several colleges and schools at UMD held steady in their impressive rankings, including the A. James Clark School of Engineering at No. 18, the School of Public
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COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 8 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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UMD Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings from U.S. News
Dozens of Schools and Specialties Among Top 25
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The University of Maryland ranks among the top institutions in the nation in the 2027 Best Graduate Schools list released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, with three dozen top-25 placements in overall and specialty categories.
Several colleges and schools at UMD held steady in their impressive rankings, including the A. James Clark School of Engineering at No. 18, the School of PublicHealth at No. 22 and the College of Education at No. 24, while the School of Public Policy improved to No. 25 in public affairs.
Retaining its No. 1 spot is the student counseling program, a joint program between the College of Education and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' Department of Psychology. Other highlights include the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences's Department of Computer Science at No.12 and the Robert H. Smith School of Business counting six specialties ranked in the top 25.
Including universitywide and undergraduate program ratings in U.S. News' 2026 "Best Colleges" guide, UMD now has 68 entries in the publication's top-25 lists.
"These latest graduate school rankings show the University of Maryland's strength across a wide variety of scholarly domains and specialties, from the physical and social sciences to business and education," said UMD President Darryll J. Pines. "We're proud that our graduate programs are providing students with the vital knowledge and inspiration to address the most important challenges facing the world today."
Each year, U.S. News ranks graduate programs in education, engineering, business (MBA), law, medicine and nursing, along with a rotating selection of specialty schools and programs. The rankings are based on reputational surveys, while business, education and engineering rankings also incorporate quantitative data. The influential lists are widely used by prospective students when considering where to apply.
UMD's top-25 specialty rankings include:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
* No. 18 for veterinary medicine
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
* No. 1 for student counseling (joint program with the College of Education)
* No. 12 for audiology
* No. 17 for speech-language pathology
* No. 19 for clinical psychology
Robert H. Smith School of Business
* No. 8 for information systems
* No. 20 for supply chain
* No. 21 for business analytics
* No. 21 for marketing
* No. 22 for entrepreneurship
* No. 22 for part-time MBA
College of Education
* No. 1 for student counseling (joint program with College of Behavioral and Social Sciences)
* No. 7 for education psychology
* No. 10 for higher education administration
* No. 15 for secondary teacher education
* No. 17 for elementary teacher education
* No. 20 for education policy
* No. 22 for curriculum and instruction
A. James Clark School of Engineering
* No. 13 for aerospace engineering
* No. 15 for electrical engineering
* No. 16 for computer engineering
* No. 20 for mechanical engineering
* No. 22 for material engineering
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
* No. 12 for computer science
* No. 14 for physics
* No. 16 for computer science: artificial intelligence
* No. 17 for computer science: systems
* No. 19 for computer science: theory
* No. 21 for mathematics
School of Public Health
* No. 22 for health policy and management
* No. 23 for epidemiology
School of Public Policy
* No. 3 for homeland security
* No. 11 for public finance
U.S. News occasionally changes the number of categories it ranks and doesn't rank all graduate programs annually. Earlier this year, UMD also earned these rankings:
The Smith School's online MBA in Marketing program placed No. 6 in the nation, online MBA in general management placed No. 15, online MBA for veterans placed No. 22 and Master's in Business (non-MBA) placed No. 25.
The Clark School's online Master of Engineering program is ranked No. 11 nationally, with specialties in electrical engineering at No. 9, engineering management at No. 12 and engineering programs for veterans at No. 16.
Other current honors in the most recent rankings produced for the disciplines are:
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' criminology and criminal justice program was ranked No. 1 in 2022; its economics and sociology programs were both ranked No. 24 in 2024.
Library and information studies was ranked No. 3 in 2026.
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About the University of Maryland
The University of Maryland (UMD) is the state's flagship university driven by a community of more than 50,000 fearless Terrapins. As a leading research university and top 20 public institution, UMD is proud to be part of the Association of American Universities. Dedicated to excellence and impact for the public good, the university is propelled by a $1.4 billion joint research enterprise. UMD is the nation's first Do Good campus, and is consistently ranked for its innovation, research and top-tier academic programs. Located in the National Capital Region, the university offers an unparalleled student experience with federal internship opportunities, hundreds of academic programs and study abroad options, and top-ranked living-learning programs. Spurred by a culture of innovation and creativity, UMD's faculty are global leaders in their fields and include Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and members of the national academies. For more information about the University of Maryland, College Park, visit umd.edu
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Original text here: https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/umd-graduate-programs-earn-high-rankings-from-u-s-news
Leeds Shines in Latest U.S. News and World Report MBA Rankings
BOULDER, Colorado, April 8 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Leeds Shines in Latest U.S. News and World Report MBA Rankings
The Leeds MBA continues its upward climb in 2026, with the Part-Time MBA ranking in the top 10%, and specialty programs placing in the top 10-25% across six areas.
By Jane Majkiewicz
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest MBA rankings, with Leeds making significant gains. The Part-Time MBA climbed 18 spots to No. 24 (out of 245 programs), placing ahead of peer institutions including the University
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BOULDER, Colorado, April 8 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Leeds Shines in Latest U.S. News and World Report MBA Rankings
The Leeds MBA continues its upward climb in 2026, with the Part-Time MBA ranking in the top 10%, and specialty programs placing in the top 10-25% across six areas.
By Jane Majkiewicz
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest MBA rankings, with Leeds making significant gains. The Part-Time MBA climbed 18 spots to No. 24 (out of 245 programs), placing ahead of peer institutions including the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison (No. 26), the University of Georgia (No. 32), and the University of Utah (No. 35).
The Executive MBA now ranks No. 39 (out of 346 programs), positioning it in the top 11% nationally and ahead of both BYU (No. 46) and Purdue (No. 46).
For the first time, U.S. News also released standalone rankings across 13 graduate specialty areas. Leeds placed in the top 10-25% in six disciplines: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain. These areas are offered through concentrations and coursework that award credit toward broader MBA degrees, and in some cases, through dedicated master's degree programs in these disciplines.
While the table on the right outlines the rankings, the following student sentiments bring those numbers to life. Over the past year, graduate students have described experiences marked by academic excellence, a supportive community and meaningful real-world impact.
MBA momentum
For more than 60 years, the Leeds MBA has helped professionals advance and pivot their careers. Offered in full-time, evening, hybrid, and executive formats, the program is designed to meet students where they are--both professionally and personally.
Academic rigor and a powerful network drew John Afdem (MBA'27) as he navigated a career transition after 12 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. "I've developed a deep understanding of business fundamentals but also a stronger sense of purpose in how I can apply my leadership background to entrepreneurship and venture investment," he said.
Rebecca Slezak (MBA'27) points to the program's close-knit cohort as a defining strength. "It really feels like we're all in this together and that I can ask anyone within the group for help if I have questions."
For Katrina Grosek (MBA'26), hands-on learning opportunities have set the program apart. Participation in Boulder Climate Ventures has been an energizing experience. "Working with the general partner to build out the fund [during an internship], while attending BCV sessions in parallel, was the most impactful form of experiential learning I've encountered throughout my MBA."
The emphasis on practical, career-enhancing learning also resonates with part-time students, who see the MBA as a strategic complement to their existing careers. Royer Lopez (Mktg'18, MBA'27) wanted to expand his leadership skills. "I want to be able to not only speak to my expertise in marketing and advertising, but also better understand the other functions of business, so I can lead in a more strategic, well-rounded way."
Leeds' commitment to professional growth similarly inspired Kelsey Cipolla, senior content marketing manager with the Leeds Engagement, Marketing and Communications team.
"As a Leeds staff member, I've watched the part-time MBA program rise in the rankings over the years. I've also seen firsthand how transformative the program is for students and the ways they benefit from the school's supportive culture. When I looked to further my business education, applying to Leeds was the natural choice. I'm excited to start the program this May," she said.
A forward-looking vision
Leeds continues to strengthen its MBA programs through curriculum innovation, world-class faculty, and immersive experiential learning--ensuring graduates are prepared to meet the rapidly evolving demands of today's marketplace.
"We are continuously investing in our graduate programs to ensure students gain the skills, perspective and competence needed to succeed in a changing business landscape," said Kristi Ryujin, associate dean for graduate programs. "Supportive and engaged staff are committed to students' academic, personal and career success," she added.
One example of this commitment is the launch of an innovative MBA-MS in Sustainable Business (MSSB) dual degree this fall. The integrated program blends the strengths of the MBA and the Master's in Sustainable Business, allowing students to develop a broad foundation in leadership, strategy and critical thinking while gaining applied expertise in sustainable business.
These investments--and their impact--are increasingly visible beyond campus. "Our continued rise in the rankings reflects our forward-looking vision and is an important marker of our reputation," said Rustandy Tandean Endowed Dean Vijay Khatri.
"While rankings are just one lens on academic reputation--complementing faculty research, career outcomes, employer partnerships and alumni achievements--they provide an opportunity to celebrate our progress while remaining deeply focused on what matters most: creating extraordinary impact in learning outcomes for our students," he said.
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Original text here: https://www.colorado.edu/business/news/2026/04/07/US-News-2026-MBA-rankings
Graduate Programs at 11 CUNY Colleges Earn National Recognition From 2026 U.S. News and World Report
NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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Graduate Programs at 11 CUNY Colleges Earn National Recognition from 2026 U.S. News and World Report
CUNY School of Law Ranks No.1 with Most Grads in Public Interest Law
Other Top Programs Include Fine Arts at Hunter College; Health Policy and Management at School of Public Health; Real Estate at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business
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Graduate programs across The City University of New York have again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which included programs at 11 schools among its 2026 Best Graduate
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NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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Graduate Programs at 11 CUNY Colleges Earn National Recognition from 2026 U.S. News and World Report
CUNY School of Law Ranks No.1 with Most Grads in Public Interest Law
Other Top Programs Include Fine Arts at Hunter College; Health Policy and Management at School of Public Health; Real Estate at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business
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Graduate programs across The City University of New York have again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which included programs at 11 schools among its 2026 Best GraduateSchools ranking. The CUNY School of Law continued to garner acclaim for its commitment to supporting underrepresented communities, ranking No.1 for most graduates in public interest law.
Recognized institutions include Baruch College, Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island, CUNY School of Law, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, CUNY Graduate Center, Hunter College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City College of New York, Queens College and York College.
"We are proud to see CUNY ranked among the nation's best, a reflection of the excellence of our faculty and the ambition of our students," said CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez. "These rankings affirm our longstanding commitment to expanding access to high-quality, affordable graduate education and ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed and lead in their fields."
Systemwide, CUNY offers 799 master's degree programs, 365 advanced certificate programs and 73 doctorate programs. In 2025, the University enrolled more than 29,000 graduate students and awarded more than 10,000 graduate degrees.
Here are highlights of the CUNY programs and schools that are recognized by U.S. News this year.
CUNY School of Law
* No. 1 for Law Schools with Most Graduates in Public Interest Law
* No. 4 for Clinical Training Programs
* No. 35 for its Part-time Law Program
Hunter College
* No. 14 for Fine Arts Programs
* No. 18 for Rehabilitation Counseling Programs
* No. 41 for its Master's in Nursing
* No. 60 for Nursing - Anesthesia Programs
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy
* No. 15 for Health Policy and Management Programs
* No. 18 for Public Health Programs
* No. 19 for Biostatistics Programs
* No. 21 for Epidemiology Programs
Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business
* No. 16 for Real Estate Programs
* No. 26 for its Part-Time MBA Program
* No. 59 for its Executive MBA Program
Baruch College - Marxe School of Public & International Affairs
* No. 55 for Public Affairs Programs, tied with John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY Graduate Center
* No. 36 for Audiology Programs (in consortium with Brooklyn College and Hunter College)
* No. 53 for Mathematics Programs
* No. 62 for Physics Programs
* No. 98 for Chemistry Program
* No. 109 for Clinical Psychology Programs, tied with John Jay College of Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
* No. 55 for Public Affairs Programs, tied with the Marxe School of Public & International Affairs at Baruch College
* No. 109 for Clinical Psychology Programs, tied with the CUNY Graduate Center
The City College of New York
* No. 58 for Chemical Engineering Programs
* No. 87 for Fine Arts Programs
* No. 97 for Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering Programs
Brooklyn College
* No. 92 for Fine Arts Programs
* No. 96 for International Programs
* No. 139 for Management Programs
York College
* No. 98 for Occupational Therapy Programs
Queens College
* No. 104 for Speech-Language Pathology Programs
* No. 133 for Fine Arts Programs
* No. 152 for Clinical Psychology Programs
College of Staten Island
* No. 114 for its Master's in Nursing
* No. 141 for its Doctor of Nursing Practice
* No. 200 for Physical Therapy Programs
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The City University of New York is the nation's largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation's first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has seven community colleges, 11 senior colleges and eight honors, graduate and professional institutions spread across New York City's five boroughs, serving 247,000 undergraduate and graduate students and awarding 50,000 degrees each year. CUNY's mix of quality and affordability propels almost six times as many low-income students into the middle class and beyond as all the Ivy League colleges combined. More than 80 percent of the University's graduates stay in New York, contributing to all aspects of the city's economic, civic and cultural life and diversifying the city's workforce in every sector. CUNY's graduates and faculty have received many prestigious honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes and 26 MacArthur "genius" grants. The University's historic mission continues to this day: provide a first-rate public education to all students, regardless of means or background. To learn more about CUNY, visit https://www.cuny.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.cuny.edu/news/graduate-programs-at-11-cuny-colleges-earn-national-recognition-from-2026-u-s-news-and-world-report/
Engineering, Law Shine for Texas Tech in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
LUBBOCK, Texas, April 8 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news:
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Engineering, Law Shine for Texas Tech in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The rating of the best graduate programs in the U.S. has Texas Tech improving in both areas, while education and engineering both rank in the top third.
Writer: George Watson
Texas Tech University continues to earn high marks for its improvements in providing a quality educational option for students seeking to enter graduate school, as evidenced by the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs rankings released today.
"Graduate
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LUBBOCK, Texas, April 8 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news:
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Engineering, Law Shine for Texas Tech in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The rating of the best graduate programs in the U.S. has Texas Tech improving in both areas, while education and engineering both rank in the top third.
Writer: George Watson
Texas Tech University continues to earn high marks for its improvements in providing a quality educational option for students seeking to enter graduate school, as evidenced by the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs rankings released today.
"Graduateeducation is essential for innovation and for meeting the demands of a highly skilled workforce," said Mark Sheridan, dean of the Graduate School. "These rankings reflect the growing quality of our graduate programs and Texas Tech's impact on innovation and supporting the economy of the state and nation."
Texas Tech's biggest improvements came in the areas of engineering and law. The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering had the biggest overall leap in the rankings, vaulting 12 spots to No. 105 overall, highlighted by seven programs ranked within the top 100. Included is Texas Tech's highest ranking of all its programs with petroleum engineering at No. 8, making the top 10 for the third straight year. Other engineering rankings include:
* Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering: No. 50
* Chemical Engineering: No. 67
* Environmental Engineering: No. 77
* Electrical & Computer Engineering: No.80
* Civil Engineering: No. 92
* Mechanical Engineering: No. 93
Additionally recognized is the School of Law, which made the list at No. 85 and ranked in the top half of schools honored. In addition to the overall ranking for the law school, 13 programs within the School of Law also made the list, including four that improved their marks from a year ago:
* Trial Advocacy: No. 31
* Legal Writing: No. 57
* Dispute Resolution: No. 59
* Tax Law: No. 71
* Clinical Training: No. 102
* Criminal Law: No. 109
* Environmental Law: No. 111
* Intellectual Property Law: No. 118
* Business/Corporate Law: No. 124
* Constitutional Law: No. 135
* International Law: No. 148
* Contract Law: No. 154
* Health Care Law: No. 155
Texas Tech's College of Education also continues to rank in the top third at No. 84, including a top three spot among schools in the state of Texas.
U.S. News & World Report also debuted rankings in several individual disciplines and majors: biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, statistics and fine arts.
Texas Tech also earned rankings in Business (105), Part-Time MBA (98) and Public Affairs (140).
To view the ranking methodologies and see the full list of rankings, visit the U.S. News & World Report website (https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools).
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About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Review platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2026/04/engineering-law-shine-for-texas-tech-in-u-s-news-world-report-rankings.php
Class of 2026 to Graduate as Juniata College Commemorates 150 Years
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Class of 2026 to Graduate as Juniata College Commemorates 150 Years
As Juniata College commemorates 150 years since its founding, the institution will celebrate its newest chapter when the Class of 2026 crosses the commencement stage on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The commencement speaker will be Cynthia Y. Valko, a 1976 graduate of Juniata College, former CEO of Global Indemnity, and veteran insurance industry leader.
Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon Valko and Amr Abdalla, Ph.D., founder of the In Peace
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HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Class of 2026 to Graduate as Juniata College Commemorates 150 Years
As Juniata College commemorates 150 years since its founding, the institution will celebrate its newest chapter when the Class of 2026 crosses the commencement stage on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The commencement speaker will be Cynthia Y. Valko, a 1976 graduate of Juniata College, former CEO of Global Indemnity, and veteran insurance industry leader.
Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon Valko and Amr Abdalla, Ph.D., founder of the In PeaceInstitute and former Scholar in Residence at the Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College.
Valko graduated from Juniata in 1976 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and went on to build a distinguished career in the insurance industry spanning more than three decades. Known for her strategic leadership and ability to guide organizations through periods of change, Valko held senior leadership roles at several major insurance companies. As vice president and chief of staff of Aetna Life and Casualty, she helped lead the company through significant financial growth and organizational transformation. She later served as chief executive officer of Global Indemnity, where she directed a large team and led efforts to strengthen the company's operations and product offerings.
With her husband, George Valko, MD, a member of the Class of 1975, she has established a scholarship to support Juniata students with financial need and endowed the George '75 and Cynthia '76 Valko Professorship in Biological Sciences to support faculty excellence. In addition to her professional leadership, Valko has been active in industry and community service. In her community, she volunteers with Outreach House, a nonprofit that provides food and clothing assistance to individuals and families in need.
Abdalla is a scholar, educator, and practitioner in the field of peacebuilding and conflict resolution whose work spans more than three decades and multiple continents. A professor emeritus and former vice rector at the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) located in San Jose, Costa Rica, Abdalla has taught and conducted research on conflict analysis and resolution while helping to shape academic programs in peace studies around the world. Juniata established an institutional-level exchange partnership with UPEACE in 2022. Over the course of his career, he has taught graduate courses and led training, research, and evaluation initiatives for peacebuilding programs in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
From 2022 to 2025, he served as Scholar in Residence at Juniata College's Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies. A pioneer in advancing peace and conflict studies in the Arab world, Abdalla has helped launch academic programs, train university faculty, and develop foundational resources for the field. He is the founder of the In Peace Institute and currently serves as senior advisor on conflict resolution for KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights.
This year marks the 148th commencement at Juniata College and will celebrate students earning bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees for their undergraduate education and master's degrees for their graduate education.
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About Juniata College Sesquicentennial Juniata College, celebrating its 150th anniversary during the 2025-2026 academic year, has a long tradition of education, integrity, and service. Founded in 1876 as Huntingdon Normal School by Andrew B. Brumbaugh and his cousins, the College has grown from a single classroom above a printshop to a vibrant campus preparing students for lives of leadership, purpose, and meaningful impact. The sesquicentennial year features a range of commemorative events, including lectures, performances, exhibits, and special programs, highlighting Juniata's history and vision for the future. Learn more at www.juniata.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.juniata.edu/about/news/archive.php?action=SHOWARTICLE&id=7272
