LSU College of Engineering Moves up the Ranks
November 2, 2009
Three programs in LSU's College of Engineering ranked in the top 100 for the 2005 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools." The Chemical Engineering Program ranked 50th, the Civil Engineering Program ranked 65th, and the Mechanical Engineering Program ranked 82nd.
"We are very pleased by these rankings that reflect the recognition the college richly deserves. This is clear evidence that the academic and research community is beginning to take notice of the major accomplishments and the advances that have been made in the college in recent years," said Zaki Bassiouni, Bert S. Turner Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering.
"Engineering education is changing and undergoing transformation. The college is repositioning itself for the change by engaging in cutting-edge research and education and becoming a leader among its peers through the pursuit of excellence and quality in all our scholarly endeavors."
