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Is it time to rethink university rankings?

The PIE News

When MBA student Nitin Bishnoi decided he wanted to go to business school, there was no doubt where he would start his search: the rankings. They have become so embedded within higher education that the idea of not checking the rankings before choosing a degree seems outlandish. But we never ask what makes them a good school.”

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Campus sustainability: Where the U.S. lands in the world rankings

University Business

universities ranked in the top 10 in the latest global campus sustainability rankings. The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings measured sustainability efforts and institutional improvements at nearly 1,500 institutions in 95 countries. The highest-ranked U.S. The University of Connecticut placed 10th.

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QS rankings: US and UK unis lead but Asian countries excel

The PIE News

The rankings, which analyse more than 18,300 academic offerings at over 1,700 universities across 100 locations worldwide, have highlighted strong global competition. Moreover, the University of Leeds has made remarkable progress, securing 53 subject entries more than any other UK institution, according to a statement by QS.

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Of 250 institutions analyzed, why did Harvard University rank last in free speech?

University Business

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and College Pulse have released their annual ranking on campus free speech , and one of the most prestigious universities in the nation received the lowest score possible: a fat zero. Porr 241 Duquesne University 25.25 Poor 242 Northwestern University 23.95

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Cambridge Education Group collaborates on new pathway program with Dutch uni

The PIE News

The deal, announced on November 4, will see the launch of the new University Pathway Programme, Propaedeutic Year One, due to commence at OnCampus Amsterdam in September 2025. The course’s 60 ECTS credits allows the students direct access to all Dutch Universities, 11 ranking within the top 250 QS World University rankings.

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Oregon colleges and universities among beneficiaries of new research designation for smaller institutions

University Business

Oregon is now home to eight colleges and universities ranked among the top research institutions in the U.S. Schools with the strongest research foundations have been deemed Research 1 or R1 universities followed by Research 2 or R2. Read more at OPB.

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How market shifts are impacting Chinese agencies

The PIE News

With readily available information on social media platforms such as WeChat, Redbook, and TikTok, students and parents are now empowered to conduct independent research on universities, read reviews, and even connect with current students. However, this model presents challenges for universities, particularly those with lower rankings.