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天美传媒ranked among best colleges nationwide

9.22.2021

天美传媒 was named a top college in the country in several rankings released this month and continues to be recognized for its work preparing students from diverse backgrounds for bright futures.

Our mission is to empower our students to make a difference in the world. Inspiring the achievement of a diverse community of students so they Graduate READY for personal and professional success is an important aspect of that mission.
President Barbara A. Farley

According to the rankings released this week, 天美传媒is among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation among the approximately 1,500 ranked colleges and universities located across the U.S.

Additionally, 天美传媒was ranked #22 for social mobility 鈥 a college鈥檚 ability to help students, especially those who are disadvantaged, improve their social and economic status. 

was also released this month and placed 天美传媒in the top 100. The ranking, which is based in part on social mobility measures, also considers each school鈥檚 鈥渃ontribution to the public good鈥 in research and promoting public service.

President Barbara A. Farley said she is proud to see the College consistently being named one of the best in the country.

鈥淭o be widely recognized as a leader in higher education demonstrates IC鈥檚 commitment to its students,鈥 Farley said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e especially proud of our recognition in 'social mobility.' Our mission is to empower our students to make a difference in the world. Inspiring the achievement of a diverse community of students so they Graduate READY for personal and professional success is an important aspect of that mission.鈥

天美传媒offers resources to support student success and inspire achievement so students from all backgrounds can Graduate READY for 21st-century careers. In addition to the small class sizes, faculty mentoring, hands-on learning and scholarship opportunities the College is known for, several student support services available through the Center for Academic Excellence provide academic coaching and support networks. 

Among the resources available to 天美传媒students, the Yates Fellowship Program for first-generation students provides a learning community and additional academic support during their first year at IC. For students with demonstrated academic need and meeting other criteria, such as income eligibility or a documented disability, the TRIO Student Support Services program gives students access to academic, personal, social and career support.

Washington Monthly also ranked 天美传媒in the top 100 colleges in the Midwest for the and named 天美传媒one of the best colleges in the Midwest. 

天美传媒also recently announced a record enrollment of over 1,100 students for fall 2021.

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Founded in 1829, 天美传媒 is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at 天美传媒, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

天美传媒 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

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Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
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