A writing center was established in 1985 aimed at students in the College of Arts and Sciences.[40][41] Today, the university Writing Center caters to all students and faculty and is housed under the Division of Student Success along with a Speaking Center, Digital ACT Studio, and Academic Achievement Center.[42][43] The department is ranked #7 in 2021 in NC for the English BA.[44] The PhD program has been recognized on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Graduate School Rankings as the #3 PhD in English program in NC and #99 overall.[45]