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University of Evansville Named #5 Best Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

Evansville, IN (09/12/2022) — The University of Evansville (UE) has been named the #5 Best Regional University in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings.

The report, published annually by U.S. News & World Report, recognizes public and private higher education institutions across the nation. To calculate the rankings, U.S. News & World Report focuses on academic quality and places emphasis on outcome measures, including graduation rates, retention rates, and social mobility. Outcomes contribute to 40 percent of each school's overall score.

"This recognition is a true testament to the high-quality education we are offering at UE," said Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE. "Being considered a top regional university is possible only because of the dedication of our staff and faculty in creating an exceptional student experience. When you combine critical thinking in the classroom and serving meaningfully in our communities, our students graduate ready to have an immediate impact in the world."

The complete ranking of the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest can be found at usnews.com/colleges.

The University of Evansville empowers students to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world. Through an innovative academic curriculum combined with practical hands-on experiences, UE students engage the local and international community in meaningful ways. With a diverse student body from 44 states and 48 countries, students choose from an array of majors in business, engineering, arts and sciences, and health science. UE graduates engage the world and workplace with the tools and skills to excel in fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

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