Dr. LaMont Jones

Managing Editor for Education at U.S. News & World Report, responsible for overseeing education coverage and rankings and providing insights on college rankings, outcomes, and higher-ed trends.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 45min

What College Presidents Need to Know About Rankings, ROI & the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education, U.S. News & World Report

Join Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education at U.S. News & World Report, as he dives into the evolving landscape of college rankings. Discover how families can leverage U.S. News' vast resources for better educational choices. Dr. Jones discusses the importance of outcomes-based metrics over traditional prestige, and how community colleges and alternative paths offer impressive ROI. He also explores the impact of AI on admissions and shares strategies for colleges facing the demographic cliff, all while maintaining a focus on transparency and mission clarity.

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