Robert Morse is chief data strategist for U.S. News & World Report and has worked at the company since 1976. He develops the methodologies and surveys for the Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools annual rankings, keeping an eye on higher-education trends to make sure the rankings offer prospective students the best analysis available. Morse Code provides deeper insights into the methodologies and is a forum for commentary and analysis of college, grad and other rankings.
Coming Soon: 2017 Best Colleges Rankings
Aug. 23, 2016
On Sept. 13, U.S. News will release new rankings of the top schools throughout the nation.
Why Schools Moved Up or Down in the Best High Schools Rankings
April 19, 2016
For the 2016 rankings, U.S. News made changes to the methodology used to evaluate public high schools.
2016 Best High Schools Rankings Coming April 19
April 5, 2016
U.S. News will reveal which public high schools earned gold, silver and bronze medals in two weeks.
How U.S. News Accounts for Test-Optional Colleges in Our Rankings
March 30, 2016
A school's standing in the Best Colleges rankings can be affected if its entering students don't all submit test scores.
Update to University of Wisconsin—Madison's Engineering Ranking
March 30, 2016
The school's graduate engineering program has been moved to the 'Unranked' category.
Why New York University Fell in the Best Business Schools Rankings
March 15, 2016
The Stern School of Business did not provide complete data in time for use in calculating the rankings.
New Best Graduate Schools Rankings Coming March 16
Feb. 29, 2016
U.S. News will publish a new ranking of Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in the 2017 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
2016 Best Online Programs Rankings to Launch on Jan. 12
Dec. 16, 2015
The U.S. News rankings examine data specific to schools' distance education degree programs.
Update to Creighton University's 2015 Best Online Programs Ranking
Nov. 12, 2015
Creighton University's online graduate business program has been moved to the 'Unranked' category.
Revision to Best Global Universities Rankings
Oct. 29, 2015
The rank of one U.S. school in the rankings of the top 750 universities has been revised.