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  <title><![CDATA[ISyE Graduate Program Maintains Top Ranking for 36th Consecutive Year]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><p>For the 36th year in a row, Georgia Tech’s <a href="https://www.isye.gatech.edu/">H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering</a> (ISyE) has earned the No. 1 spot in the 2026 Best Engineering Schools ranking released by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report.</em> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>“This continued recognition reflects the exceptional work of our faculty and staff, students, and alumni, who are pushing the boundaries of industrial and systems engineering every day,” said <a href="https://www.isye.gatech.edu/users/pinar-keskinocak">Pınar Keskinocak</a>, H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair and Professor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>“Being ranked No. 1 for 36 consecutive years highlights the strength of our community and our commitment to innovation, impact, and leadership in the field.”&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering (COE) also maintained its strong national standing, placing fourth overall for the third consecutive year. In addition, all 11 of the Institute’s graduate engineering programs have ranked within the top 9 in their respective disciplines for the 12th straight year in the 2026 <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report </em>rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Explore the full list of COE program rankings <a href="https://coe.gatech.edu/news/2026/04/engineering-grad-programs-remain-no-4-2026-rankings" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>Georgia Tech’s <a href="https://www.isye.gatech.edu/">H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering</a> (ISyE) continues to set the standard for excellence, with its graduate program earning the No. 1 ranking for the 36th consecutive year by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report. </em>This sustained leadership reflects ISyE’s unwavering commitment to innovation, rigorous academic training, and impactful research that addresses some of the world’s most complex challenges.</p>]]></value>
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