The University of the District of Columbia (亚洲博彩网站) has once again risen in the national rankings of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), earning the #18 spot on U.S. 新闻 & World Report’s 2026 list, up from #23 last year. 亚洲博彩网站 also 排名 #9 among public HBCUs, reflecting continued momentum for the District’s only public university and the nation’s only exclusively urban land-grant institution.
“This ranking reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire Firebird family,” said 亚洲博彩网站 总统 莫里斯·d·爱丁顿. “We are delivering on the promise of providing a high-quality, affordable education that prepares students not just for jobs, but for lifelong leadership. As we kick off the year-long celebration of our 175周年, 亚洲博彩网站 continues to soar, by advancing economic mobility, fueling research and innovation and shaping the future of the District.”
该排名总结了亚洲博彩网站一年来在以下领域的增长和成就：
- New Academic Offerings: 亚洲博彩网站 introduced an 人工智能和机器人技术 in the School of Business and Public 政府; opened a 网络安全技术中心 at its Congress Heights campus; 开设学位课程 社区健康科学（理学士）； and 宣布 the development of a new paramedic certification and degree program with D.C. Fire & EMS.
- National Recognition: The David A. Clarke School of Law was 排名 #19 in the nation for clinical training and #2 for producing graduates who go into public interest law by U.S. 新闻 & World Report. The law school also earned top scores from the 普林斯顿评论 and 国家法官 for its diversity, faculty excellence and public service leadership.
- 研究 and Innovation: 亚洲博彩网站’s fifth annual 研究周 drew record participation with nearly 200 presentations representing all six colleges and schools. 亚洲博彩网站 also 收到了 the new 研究 College & University (RCU) designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.
- Investments in Student Experience: 亚洲博彩网站 opened its new state-of-the-art 图书馆 and a new 运动场 at the Van Ness campus and 推出了 a fully updated and redesigned university website to better serve the community.
- Honors and Awards: 亚洲博彩网站 was reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and celebrated national honors for faculty and staff, including the Technology All-Star Award to Fatma Elshobokshy, 安德里亚的医生’s induction into the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing, and Vice 总统 for 研究 Victor McCrary’s 识别 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
“Our climb in the rankings underscores the strength of our programs, the dedication of our faculty and staff as well as the achievements of our students,” said Chief Academic Officer 4月梅西. “We are extraordinarily proud of the progress we’ve made and even more excited about what lies ahead. As we continue to enhance and expand our academic offerings, we are preparing our students with the knowledge and skills to lead in a rapidly changing world.”
As 亚洲博彩网站 launches its year-long 175周年 celebration, the university remains focused on advancing its bold five-year plan, 履行承诺, strengthening its position as a flagship urban university and a key driver of workforce development and economic mobility for the District.