Paul Smith's College sits on the shore of Lower St. Regis Lake. (Photo provided by Paul Smith's College)

PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College received five distinctions from U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges rankings this September, including second for “Most Innovative School” and third for “Best Undergraduate Teaching.”

The college also received the 15th spot for “Best Colleges for Veterans,” 27th for “Northern Regional Colleges” and 34th for “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” which reflects enrollment and graduated rates for economically disadvantaged students.

This is the third consecutive year Paul Smith’s placed highly in the “Most Innovate” category, which according to U.S. News and World Report reflects innovative improvements to curriculum, faculty teaching, campus life, technology and facilities. “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” meanwhile, is voted on by college presidents, provosts and deans.

“The professors are one of a kind, truly want their students to succeed and will do anything to make that happen,” Collegiate Future Farmers of America President and Student Government Association Secretary Bethany Orvis said in a press release. “They give us the best hands-on experiences and real-life situations to make sure we are prepared for the real world.”

U.S. News and World Report is widely recognized for its collegiate rankings, published annually. Paul Smith’s College’s full profile there can be found at https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/paul-smiths-college-2795.