31 in the nation, up seven spots from last year, in one of many highlights for UT Dallas from the publication’s widely viewed annual rankings across the spectrum of disciplines. Dr. Juan González, dean of graduate education, vice provost for global engagement and the Francis S. Johnson Chair for Graduate Education, said the latest rankings reflect the extraordinary momentum across the University. In each case, UT Dallas ranks third among public universities in Texas. U.S. News & World Report ranks professional school programs each year based on expert opinions, statistical research and students’ postgraduate outcomes. The information comes from surveys sent to graduate program administrators and from reputation surveys sent to academicians and professionals.