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Touro University Skyrockets 200 Points Since 2020 in New U.S. News Rankings
As Costs Climb for Students Nationwide, Touro University Also Earns Top Marks for Social Mobility and Value
This week Touro University announced its ranking in the 2026 Best Colleges list by U.S. News & World Report, skyrocketing almost 200 places higher to No. 143 in just five years and moving up nearly 30 places from 2025. This momentum is a clear sign of Touro’s rapid growth, commitment to excellence, and focus on student success and career placement. The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success.
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Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library Hosts College History Celebration and Exhibit Dedication
Donated by Second-Generation Alumnus, Dr. Jay Tartell, the Exhibit Honors the Enduring Legacy of NYMC and Metropolitan Hospital
Dr. Okeoma Unlocks Hidden Clues for Potential HIV Treatment
Tiny Particles in Semen May Block HIV’s Ability to Multiply—Pointing to New Pathways for More Effective Therapies
Touro University Welcomes Benjamin Lowenthal as New Chief Financial Officer
Veteran Higher Education Finance Executive Brings 35 Years of Leadership Experience to Touro University, Strengthening Financial Strategy and Supporting Institutional Growth
Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony Marks a Milestone in Biomedical Discovery
Doctoral Students in the GSBMS Don Their Lab Coats, Embrace Curiosity, and Commit to a Lifetime of Scientific Excellence
Empowering Community Members to Find Their Passion
Dr. Lisa Jasienowski '24 Builds Community Through the Framework of Occupational Therapy
Honoring Heroes, a Night to Remember
2025 Mosaic Gala attendees said “Oui” to an evening of celebration, giving, and honoring heroes at TUC
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates the Class of 2029
Annual Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Students’ Careers in Podiatric Medicine
Ribbon Cutting Opens Renovated Truett Hall
New hub for students starts a fresh chapter for Touro University California
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Touro Events
Sep 29September 29, 2025 3:30pm – 5:00pm ETStudent Workshop on Artificial Intelligence
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Sep 30September 30, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm ETAI Academic Integrity Policy Town Hall: Undergraduate Faculty
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Sep 30September 30, 2025 2:00pm – 3:00pm ETAI Academic Integrity Policy Town Hall: Graduate & Professional Faculty
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Oct 20October 20, 2025 6:30pm ETDoctor of Physical Therapy Information Session - Virtual
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