FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 24 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

The University of Arkansas moved up a spot among public institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The U of A is again ranked in the Top 100 public institutions, reflecting the university's continued momentum in many areas including student success and research excellence.

The U of A is now ranked 99th among public universities, tied with Oklahoma State, Washington State and four others.

The rankings highlighted gains in several areas central to the university's 150 Forward Reaching Higher strategic plan, including student outcomes, workforce preparation, research impact and nationally recognized academic program...