Friday, March 28, 2008

UK Programs Make U.S. News Rankings

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 28, 2008) − Several University of Kentucky graduate programs are listed among the best in the nation according to newly released rankings in the U.S. News and World Report's 2009 Edition of America's Best Graduate Schools.

The UK College of Pharmacy ranked highest on the list as the fifth best pharmacy graduate school in the nation.

"This survey ranking is just one indicator of the success of our students and faculty as national and world leaders in pharmacy," said Dean Kenneth Roberts. "UK College of Pharmacy students and faculty consistently are recognized and honored as among the best in the United States. These accomplishments can be attributed to the dedication and high standards of our students, educators, researchers and clinical care providers. I hope all Kentuckians share our pride in the continuing success and high achievement of our students, 90 percent whom are young men and women from the Commonwealth."

Other UK rankings on the U.S. News and World Report list, scheduled for publication in the April 7–14 issue, include:

The College of Nursing is tied for 26th place for the second year in a row."The faculty in the College of Nursing are very pleased with our US News and World Report Ranking of 26," said Dean Jane Kirschling. "The College has a long history of preparing master’s prepared nurses for the Commonwealth. Our graduates care of Kentuckians in their communities, in ambulatory care settings, and in in-patient settings. This work is done in collaboration with other health care providers, many who have also been educated at UK. Having the opportunity to learn alongside other health professionals is key to the success of our graduates. I am pleased we are recognized for our excellence."

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration rose two spots from last year to a ranking of 32nd overall and tied for 21st among public institutions. The Martin School's public finance and budgeting program rose from sixth to fourth place."We are delighted to see the continued national recognition of the Martin School Master's of Public Administration and Master's of Public Policy programs. The new rankings reflect the excellence of our faculty, the quality of our students, and the rigor of our programs," said Edward Jennings, director of the Martin School of Administration and Public Policy. "Providing further evidence of our excellence and surely part of the reason for our national reputation is the fact that Martin School students have won national and regional awards for their research every year since 1993, a total of 24 awards in 16 years. We look forward to building on these accomplishments as the university moves to secure its position as a Top 20 public institution."

Clinical Psychology is tied for 33rd place overall and 27th among public institutions.“Our Clinical Psychology program continues to rank amongst the country’s top programs and maintains an exceptional level of excellence,” said Steven L. Hoch, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “The Department of Psychology is actively working to find psychological solutions to defeat problems in Kentucky, such as alcohol, tobacco, school bullying and ADHD, and this ranking shows their impact is being felt.”

The UK College of Law is tied for 59th place overall, rising one spot from last year, and 31st among public institutions.“I congratulate the faculty and leadership of these highly ranked programs," said Provost Kumble Subbaswamy. "Our Top 20 plan calls for improving the national ranking of more of our graduate programs, and with support from the Kentucky General Assembly, we are confident we can deliver.”

SOURCE: UK press release

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