Canisius University posted another strong showing in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of America’s “Best Colleges” for 2026. The university earned recognition in multiple categories among regional universities in the North, including Best Colleges, Best Value Schools, Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs and Best Colleges for Veterans. Additionally, the university’s undergraduate accounting program ranked among the top 10 percent of all U.S. undergraduate accounting programs in the country, and in the top 25 percent of all AACSB-accredited accounting programs.
“Canisius University’s consistent placement among top institutions reflects our progress toward becoming the premier university for student success,” says President Steve Stoute. “These rankings validate our commitment to providing transformative educational experiences that prepare our students to lead and make a meaningful impact – both in their careers and their communities.”
Canisius secured the No. 32 position in the Best Colleges category among Regional Universities in the North. This comprehensive ranking evaluates 165 four-year, bachelor’s degree-granting institutions across multiple measures of academic excellence. The methodology assesses student outcomes, including first-year retention rates, graduation rates, and post-graduate success, as well as faculty resources like the number of full-time faculty and student-faculty ratio. The ranking also incorporates peer assessment from academic leaders nationwide, who evaluate key aspects of institutional quality such as innovative teaching and overall institutional health.
In the category for Best Value Schools, Canisius placed No. 5 among 70 regional universities in the North that were evaluated, marking the university’s 10th consecutive year earning this recognition. The ranking recognizes schools that deliver exceptional academic quality relative to their net cost for students with financial need. The methodology weighs academic quality against affordability, considering factors such as the percentage of students receiving need-based aid, the proportion of aid offered as grants and scholarships rather than loans, and the average discount off the total sticker price for students receiving financial assistance.
“Our faculty – and the way they invest in students – is what distinguishes a Canisius University education,” continues President Stoute. “They challenge students academically, mentor them personally and prepare them to lead with purpose. I am grateful for their commitment to supporting our students in achieving their full potential.”
Click here to read more about the 2026 U.S. News rankings.
Canisius alumna Jasmina Tacheva, PhD (2010, BA, Philosophy, German, Economics), currently Assistant Professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, and Tanya Loughead, PhD (Professor in the Department of Philosophy) co-authored an article titled, “Justice Informatics, Justice for Us All: Liberation from Techno-Ideology.”
Their article was published in The Oxford Handbook of Media and Social Justice (Oxford University Press, 2024).
This book recently won the 2025 NCA Distinguished Scholarship Award for Best Edited Book. The article argues that the digital sphere intensifies deep-seated societal injustices, such as racism and gender violence, which makes it necessary to reject technological fixes and instead build collective movements that confront the deeper economic and social systems allowing these inequities to persist.
This is the fourth scholarly project that Loughead and Tacheva have collaborated on, with two more in the works.
Submitted by Richard A. Bailey, PhD, Associate Dean, School of Arts & Social Sciences
Join students, faculty and staff for our monthly Canisius Conversation series this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Library Learning Center.
Our topic will be: Living & Learning in a Time of Increased Political Violence
This series will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. The purpose of the Canisius Conversations series is to create space for faculty, staff and students to come together and discuss important issues that affect our community in a constructive, respectful way. All are encouraged to take part in this community dialogue space.
Submitted by Rachel Lapinski, Executive Associate, Student Affairs
New TIAA Financial Consultant, Scott Hueber, will be on campus for one-on-one sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Student Center Conference Room 205.
Future dates include:
Thursday, Oct. 9
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Tuesday, Dec. 2
All sessions are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There are still open time slots. Schedule your session using the link below.
