While students gear up for various festivities including a parade and dance, school officials are occupied with the Iowa Board of Regents meeting taking place at the school, located in Council Bluffs, this week.

The ever fluctuating U.S. News & World Report college rankings are splashed across headlines each year, followed by analysis and optimistic statements by university officials.

Despite the positive attention associated with a top ranking, many UI officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a skeptical distance.