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UMKC achieves top research status, paving way for more opportunity

A new classification released by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation designates 41 more institutions as R1, bringing the total to 187, up from 146 in 2021.
Rich Koubek, President of Michigan Technological University, expressed pride in achieving R1 status and recognized the exemplary work of faculty and staff.
Timothy F.C. Knowles, President of the Carnegie Foundation, stated that this update clarifies what it takes to be recognized as an R1 institution.
The updated classifications reflect a 28% increase in R1 institutions since 2022, highlighting expanding research activity among various colleges and universities.

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Fox 4 Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City recognized as top research institution

The university is now recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation, and there’s accreditation that the university hopes will draw more students.

10 days ago·Kansas City, United States

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The Business Journals

UMKC achieves top research status, paving way for more opportunity

UMKC achieved the highest level research designation from the Carnegie Foundation, which could lead to more economic opportunities for Kansas City.

10 days ago·United States

University of North Dakota receives highest research classification in national rankings

GRAND FORKS – The University of North Dakota has received the highest designation for research activity among universities in the United States, according to a national organization tracking research activity in higher education. UND is now considered an “R1” institution under the Carnegie Foundation’s Research Activity classification, which indicates “very high research activity.” The group includes 187 universities nationwide, including flagsh…

10 days ago

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Times of San Diego

SDSU Receives Major Reclassification as Top-Tier Research Institution

Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union at San Diego State. (Photo courtesy of SDSU) San Diego State University has come a long way since its founding as the “San Diego Normal School” in 1897. The university has officially been classified as an R1 research institution, the highest distinction given to doctoral universities in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and …

10 days ago·San Diego County, United States

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Higher Ed Drive

Which colleges gained R1 status under the revamped Carnegie Classifications?

Howard University, a historically Black college, gained the coveted designation, as did about three dozen other institutions.

10 days ago·United States

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Forbes

New Carnegie Classifications Released; 41 Universities Gain R1 Status

The American Council on Education & the Carnegie Foundation have released an updated classification of colleges, resulting in 41 more schools being classified as R1.

11 days ago·United States

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