Top-Notch: USU Ranks in Top 10 National University Rankings by Washington Monthly

　　全美一流大学：犹他州立大学在《华盛顿月刊》全国大学排名中名列前十

Choosing the right university is an important decision for any college student, and as universities across the nation adapt to instructional challenges brought by a global pandemic, choosing a school that provides a solid foundation of support is more important than ever.

　　对于大学生而言，选择正确的大学极为重要。而今年，全国各大学必须适应全球性新冠疫情对教学所带来的挑战。因此选择一所能够提供坚实的基金支持的学校比以往任何时候都更为重要。

Students at Utah State University are choosing one of the top-ranked universities in the nation, according to Washington Monthly’s 2020 National University Rankings, which ranks based on schools’ contributions to the public good.

　　根据《华盛顿月刊》的2020年全国大学排名，犹他州立大学的学生选择了一所全美一流大学，该排名基于学校对公益事业所做的贡献。

This week, the annual publication ranked USU as the No. 2 public university and No. 10 overall. Additionally, the university earned the seventh spot in the Best Bang for the Buck: West section of the rankings.

　　本周，在年度出版物的排名中，犹他州立大学位列全美公立大学第二名，位列全美所有大学第十名。此外，在西部性价比最高的大学排名中位列第七名。

“The Washington Monthly Rankings recognize what we do best here at Utah State University: teaching, research and outreach,” said USU President Noelle E. Cockett. “It is no surprise that we are in the company of elite institutions such as Harvard and Yale. Since 1888, USU has established itself as a premier institution, and our dedicated and award-winning faculty are scholar-educators who have a shared commitment to both teaching excellence and rigorous research. During this unique time, I am proud to be part of the Aggie Family and look forward to its continued success.”

　　犹他州立大学校长诺埃尔•考科特（Noelle E.Cockett）说：“《华盛顿月刊》的排名认可了犹他州立大学的特色领域：教学，研究和推广。我们学校像哈佛和耶鲁一样都属于一流大学，这并不足为奇。自1888年以来，犹他州立大学已经成为一所一流大学。我们的教师都是学者型的教育工作者，他们不仅荣誉加身而且极具奉献精神，共同致力于卓越的教学水平和严谨的学术研究。在这段特殊的日子里，我很自豪能成为Aggie家庭的一员，并期待着我们继续取得成功。

Washington Monthly rates schools based on their contributions to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), research (producing cutting-edge scholarships and doctorate programs), and service (encouraging students to give something back to their country).

　　《华盛顿月刊》根据学校对公益事业的贡献进行排名，主要包括三大类：社会流动性（招收低收入学生，并使其顺利毕业），研究（提供前沿奖学金和博士学位课程）和服务（鼓励学生回馈国家）。

As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, the university prides itself in providing a high-quality education at an affordable price. And as the state’s land-grant university, USU extends opportunities to students across the state, both at its main campus in Logan and through its statewide system.

　　作为犹他州两所顶尖高等教育学府之一，犹他州立大学以提供高质量且价格合理的教育而自豪。犹他州立大学是由犹他州捐赠土地所成立的大学，可以为全州学生提供受教育机会，其中包括洛根主校区和全州范围内的其他校区。

Students at USU have a full experience as the university boasts the oldest residential campus in Utah, and has more than 200 student clubs and organizations, including the Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs. USU’s chapter of AmeriCorps is the largest in the state and one of the largest in the West.

　　犹他州立大学的学生不仅可以感受犹他州最古老的校园建筑，而且可以体验200多个学生俱乐部和学生组织，其中包括特奥会和最佳伙伴计划。犹他州立大学的美国军团分会是该州最大的分会，也是西部最大的分会之一。

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and accomplishments of our students and faculty,” said Frank W. Galey, executive vice president and provost. “The inclusion of both social mobility and service recognizes our land-grant heritage and reflects our student’s commitment to succeed and their willingness to give back, no matter their personal circumstances.”

　　“《华盛顿月刊》的认可证明了我们的学生和教师的辛勤工作与成就，” 执行副校长兼教务长弗兰克•加利（Frank W. Galey）说，“社会流动性和社会服务证明了州赠予土地的优势，同时也反映了我们的学生都努力取得成功，并且不计较个人得失反馈国家。”

USU has nine colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Caine College of the Arts, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, College of Engineering, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, College of Science and the School of Graduate Studies. 

　　犹他州立大学拥有九所学院，包括农业与应用科学学院，凯恩艺术学院，亨曼茨商学院，艾玛埃克尔斯琼斯教育与人类服务学院，工程学院，人文与社会科学学院，自然资源学院，理学院和研究生院。

Located in the city of Logan in northern Utah’s Cache Valley, Utah State is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and is within a day’s driving distance of six national parks. The surrounding area, including ski resorts, lakes, rivers and mountains, makes Utah State one of the finest recreational environments in the nation.

　　犹他州立大学位于洛根市，地处犹他州喀什山谷北部，距盐湖城东北部80英里，一天车程就可以到达六个国家公园。其周边地区拥有滑雪胜地、湖泊、河流和山脉，因此犹他州也是全美最好的休闲胜地之一。