US News and World Report have released their 2024-25 undergraduate program rankings. 

As part of the College of Engineering, which ranked 12th among universities with a Ph.D option, the Department of Biological Systems Engineering ranked 8th in the Top 10 for best undergraduate programs. 

"I’m thrilled to see the hard work of the Department and the accomplishments of our students acknowledged by our peers across the US. This is what can happen when you have wonderful students and an entire department that is invested in these students’ success. " said Dwayne Edwards, Department Head, when asked about the achievement. "It’s an affirmation that we’re all moving in a good direction, and it’s a promise of even more successes in BSE’s future."