U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is an American media company that publishes news, consumer advice, analysis and, most notably, influential rankings across a wide range of fields. The company traces its origins to the mid-twentieth century, formed through the merger of two earlier publications focused on domestic and international news, and for decades it operated as a weekly news magazine competing with other major American news magazines. Over time, as the media landscape shifted, the company moved away from its traditional weekly print news format, eventually ceasing publication of its regular print magazine and concentrating on its website and its widely recognized ranking products.

The company is best known today for its authoritative and closely watched rankings, particularly its rankings of colleges and universities, as well as hospitals, graduate schools, cars, and other products and services, which have become highly influential reference points for consumers, students and institutions, despite also drawing criticism and debate over their methodologies. These rankings carry significant weight, with ranked institutions often citing them prominently in their own promotional materials under licensing arrangements with the company.

Through its transition from a traditional news magazine into a digital media and rankings powerhouse, U.S. News & World Report has carved out a distinctive and influential niche in American media. Authoritative, widely cited and rankings-focused, U.S. News & World Report stands as a prominent media brand best known for its enormously influential consumer and institutional rankings. [edit]