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March 18, 1999

U.S. News Lists University Programs in Graduate Rankings

University of Rochester programs in physics, medicine, business, and engineering were among those listed in a variety of top graduate and professional program rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine issue with rankings goes on newsstands Monday.

The College's Ph.D physics program in the "atomic/molecular" specialty was listed 7th.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry was ranked 30th overall among medical schools, and its primary care program was ranked 11th best among primary care medical schools.

The William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration was ranked 23rd.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was ranked 50th.

About the University of Rochester

The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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