Nearly every household has the “higher education” discussion at one time or another.
It was a fairly brief conversation in my house with my mom and dad that concluded with them shaking their heads and wondering if I would ever leave the house…because no universities were interested in my attendance.
For generations, many parents assumed that sending their son or daughter to an out-of-state university was the surest path to a world-class education and a successful career. But according to the latest Best Global Universities rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Illinois families don’t have to look very far to find some of the best higher education opportunities on the planet.
The 2026 Best Global Universities Rankings Looked At More Than 2,250 Universities In Over 100 Countries
The study’s researchers measured factors such as academic research, global reputation, and scholarly influence. Eleven Illinois institutions earned spots on the prestigious list, proving that our state remains a powerhouse in higher education…