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The trees block the full view of the Great Dome at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which sits along the Charles River
The trees block the full view of the Great Dome at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which sits along the Charles River

U.S. Universities Slip Again in THE World University Rankings

October 1, 2026

American universities continue to dominate the global top 10, but dozens outside that group saw declines.

USC Trojans offense at the line of scrimmage before an extra point attempt during the game against Michigan Wolverines at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles
USC Trojans offense at the line of scrimmage before an extra point attempt during the game against Michigan Wolverines at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) arrives at the Pentagon for the first time since being confirmed Jan. 27, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. He was greeted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.Q Brown (R). Hegseth subsequently called for Brown's dismissal and questioned whether he had gotten the job due to his race. Brown was dismissed by the president on Feb. 21.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) arrives at the Pentagon for the first time since being confirmed Jan. 27, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. He was greeted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C.Q Brown (R). Hegseth subsequently called for Brown's dismissal and questioned whether he had gotten the job due to his race. Brown was dismissed by the president on Feb. 21.
Linda McMahon, wearing a pink blazer, sits behind a desk
Linda McMahon, wearing a pink blazer, sits behind a desk
President Donald Trump wearing a suit and red tie, standing at a podium with the presidential seal on the front.
President Donald Trump wearing a suit and red tie, standing at a podium with the presidential seal on the front.
Afternoon sun shines on the California State University at San Marcos campus signage.
Afternoon sun shines on the California State University at San Marcos campus signage.
A Cornell University student walks through campus during daylight. A Cornell banner hangs from a lamp post.
A Cornell University student walks through campus during daylight. A Cornell banner hangs from a lamp post.

The Future of the American University, According to Cornell Faculty

September 23, 2026

A Cornell committee made nearly 70 recommendations that it says will reorient the university to its core purpose.