I took a look at the latest US News Rankings and notice a small, almost insigificant detail. Nova Southeastern's academic reputation - measured by surveying deans at other schools - came out at 2.0. After years of suffering at 1.7, NSU is slightly (and perhaps this is a statistical fluke) above some state schools in the 4th tier of the national rankings. Union Institute came in at 2.1. DL schools have a long ways to go to become more competitive in the higher education market. But this is a small step in the right direction. Regards - Andy