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The University of Ӱԭ Fairbanks is the top U.S. university in Times Higher Education’s 2020 Impact Rankings for quality education.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure universities around the world against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The consider metrics such as a university’s “contribution to early years and lifelong learning, their pedagogy research and their commitment to inclusive education.”
“Ӱԭ is a place where everyone belongs,” said Ӱԭ Provost Anupma Prakash. “I am incredibly proud of Ӱԭ’s world-class academic programs, research and outreach, and am very grateful for the rich and diverse perspectives that our students, Ӱԭs and stakeholders bring.”
Aalborg University in Denmark earned the top overall spot in the THE Impact Rankings. Ӱԭ is No. 35 on the list and is the highest-ranked school in the U.S. The rankings include 676 universities from 82 countries.
The London-based publication, which covers global higher education issues, is recognizing Ӱԭ for the second consecutive year. In 2019, it listed Ӱԭ among the .