University of Georgia

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Spelman College, the historically Black women's college in Atlanta, Georgia, as the nation's leading historically Black college or university. The designation reinforces Spelman's standing among HBCUs and highlights its strong academic reputation, with attention on how the Atlanta institution continues to outpace peer HBCUs in the annual rankings.

Valdosta State University in Georgia has been named a Best College by U.S. News and World Report in the publication's latest rankings. The recognition places the regional university among institutions assessed by the influential college guide. It gives VSU a talking point for recruiting students and highlighting academic quality in south Georgia.