The annual list from U.S. News and World Report has expanded for 2026 to once again cover Master of Fine Arts degrees.

Among the biggest recipients, the data show, are Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University. Qatar was the largest foreign source of funds to schools, making up more than 20%.

Interim President Beong-Soo Kim has earned the permanent role after inheriting an institution rocked by political pressure.

Advancements in artificial intelligence and virtual reality are expanding experiential learning opportunities in healthcare, cybersecurity and beyond—with a surprising layer of realism in a low-stakes setting.