U.S. News & World Report: Annual Update

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Sebastian I1+2

Institution Type: 4-year institutions

Target Audience: Any

Presenter(s)

Eric M. Brooks

Principal Data Analyst
U.S. News & World Report
Annandale, Virginia, United States
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Jessica Lou

Data Analyst
U.S. News & World Report, United States
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Owen Turnbull

Data Analyst
U.S. News & World Report, United States
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Robert JAMES Morse, n/a

Chief Data Strategist
U.S. News & World Report
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States

Session Abstract: Each year, institutional researchers explain to nontechnical audiences highly technical information about their schools' rankings. This U.S. News-led session will help. It covers the following: recent changes to Best Colleges surveys and formulas; considerations for future editions; the timings of upcoming milestones; and resources available to school contacts ahead of publication. The session will conclude with a Q&A.

Keywords: rankings, surveys, U.S. News, US News