In its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, U.S. News and World Report has once again recognized Penn College in several different areas. • Most Innovative Schools – Regional Colleges (North), No. 1 • Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Colleges (North), No. 1 • Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges (North), No. 3 • Regional Colleges (North), No. 4 “We are honored to be continually recognized so prominently by U.S. News & World Report,” said President Michael Reed. “Our goal is to place our students