UI Ranks No. 38 in Latest Magazine List
August 20, 2007 08:00 AMPrinceton holds the top spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings, the eighth straight year the private, New Jersey school has either tied or held the top slot outright. The University of Illinois came in at 38.
Just like last year, Princeton was followed by Harvard at No. 2 and Yale at No. 3 in the controversial rankings. As usual, a few schools moved up or down a slot, but there were no major changes. Stanford was No. 4, followed by Cal Tech and the University of Pennsylvania tied for fifth.
From farm roots to paying it forward: Jim & Ellen Holmes invest in Illinois students
November 05, 2025 02:44 PMJim & Ellen Holmes have devoted their lives to service—first to their country and now to the next generation of students. Their generosity opens doors for students, strengthens ag, and carries forward the land‑grant promise.
