Change in Smith's Ranking on USNWR

<p>“Cynically viewed, Reed’s decision to continually refuse to participate in USNWR rankings, and the subsequent well publicized ‘feud’, could be judged as a PR stroke of genius. The college has received national awareness and immeasurable free publicity, much to the benefit of the college.”</p>

<p>Therefore Reed having been in any way “injured” just doesn’t seem to fit! ;)</p>