Jody Pritt, interim vice provost for Penn State Global, said the latest ranking reflects the work of the university’s students, faculty and staff.

“I am proud of our students, faculty and staff, who continue to make Penn State one of the best institutions in the world,” Pritt said in a statement. “At a time when national and international institutions are competing for excellence, Penn State continues to produce world-class education, research and service.” [...] ## Recent Columns

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Penn State Climbs in Latest Times Higher Education Global Rankings

A student walks in front of Penn State's Old Main on Sept. 23, 2026.

A student walks in front of Penn State’s Old Main. Photo by Jason Feldman | Onward State

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– [...] The 2027 Times Higher Education rankings were released on Tuesday and include 2,297 universities worldwide. Penn State’s University Park campus is listed as “Penn State (Main campus)” in the Times Higher Education database.

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