Leonard E Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics<\/a> at UWM have been at the forefront of astrophysics research, including playing a key part in the first-ever discovery of gravitational waves, an achievement that won a Nobel Prize in 2017.<\/p>\nThe ratings use 13 ranking factors focusing on institutions’ research performance. Specifically, the rankings were calculated using global and regional reputation indicators and academic research performance indicators, such as citations and publications.<\/p>\n
\u201cA strong position in the Best Global Universities rankings recognizes a school\u2019s profound commitment to world-class research and cross-border academic excellence,\u201d said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. \u201cThese rankings reveal institutions that are at the forefront of global scholarship and innovation, serving as a launching pad for future generations of leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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