Dive Summary:
- A University of Virginia spokeswoman told NBC News that it was more important for the institution to be known for academic accomplishments after the school topped Playboy's annual list of top party schools.
- Playboy's selections were based on 900 data points covering sex, sports and nightlife.
- The top ten slots on Playboy’s "2012 Top Party Schools" list were given out as follows:
- University of Virginia
- University of Southern California
- University of Florida
- University of Texas
- University of Wisconsin
- University of Georgia
- Vanderbilt
- Tulane
- Texas Christian
- Ohio State
From the article:
"... 'We are demanding a recount,' UVA spokeswoman Marian Anderfuren told NBC News.
'It’s far more important for the university to be known for our academic achievements in teaching and research,' said Carol Wood, another UVA spokeswoman, in a statement to NBC News. ..."