LIVE TRACKER • UPDATED APRIL 26, 2026

Most Talked About Universities

Live tracking of which universities are dominating online discourse this week, based on mention volume across news, blogs, and social platforms.

Penn State
This Week's Leader
182,479
Total Mentions
78%
Avg. Sentiment
20
Universities Tracked

“Penn State leads university discourse this week with 20,901 mentions. The top 20 universities generated 182,479 total mentions with an average sentiment score of 78.”

University Rankings

Ranked by mention volume in online discourse

Rank
University
Mentions
Sentiment
Buzz Score
1
Penn State
20,901
69%
91
2
University of Florida
14,478
71%
70
3
Columbia University
13,167
75%
67
4
University of Michigan
12,857
77%
66
5
Harvard University
11,460
79%
62
6
University of Chicago
10,938
80%
61
7
Stanford University
10,543
86%
61
8
University of Pennsylvania
10,107
81%
58
9
UCLA
9,344
65%
51
10
Brown University
7,498
69%
46
11
NYU
7,072
88%
50
12
Princeton University
6,141
83%
45
13
Ohio State University
6,064
81%
45
14
Duke University
5,577
84%
44
15
Northwestern University
5,338
87%
44
16
Yale University
5,003
73%
39
17
Cornell University
4,630
86%
41
18
Georgia Tech
4,306
69%
35
19
University of Texas
4,000
85%
39
20
Johns Hopkins University
3,918
77%
36

Buzz Score = 70% mention volume + 30% positive sentiment. Data refreshed weekly.

What's Driving the Conversation

Top themes in university discourse

Research & Innovationpositive
35%
Sports & Athleticsmixed
25%
Admissions & Rankingsmixed
20%
Campus Newsneutral
12%
Policy & Politicsmixed
8%

Methodology

This tracker monitors online discourse about major universities across multiple sources:

Mention Volume

We track mentions across news articles, organizational websites, and high-quality blogs. Volume is counted over a rolling 7-day window to capture current discourse momentum.

Sentiment Analysis

Each mention is analyzed for sentiment (positive, negative, or neutral). The sentiment score represents the percentage of positive mentions out of all sentiment-bearing mentions.

Buzz Score

A composite metric combining mention volume (70% weight) and positive sentiment (30% weight), normalized to a 0-100 scale. This rewards universities that are both widely discussed and positively perceived.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is this data updated?

The tracker is updated weekly. Our systems collect fresh data every Sunday to capture the previous week's discourse.

Why isn't my university on the list?

We currently track the top 25 most prominent universities in the US. We plan to expand coverage over time. Contact us if you'd like to see a specific school added.

What counts as a "mention"?

A mention is counted when a university is referenced in a news article, blog post, or organizational webpage. We filter for high-quality sources to ensure meaningful data.

Can I track my university or compare schools?

Yes! Flogent's Brand Perception Analysis can track any organization, including universities. Contact us for custom tracking solutions.

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Data updates weekly. Last update: April 26, 2026