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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been ranked as the top university in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, replacing Princeton University. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been ranked as the top university in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, replacing Princeton University. The announcement was made on September 22, 2026.
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