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ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Improves Research Activity Designation
February 17, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University has been rated as a Research Institution by the . The new Research designation puts ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.
"We are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie," said ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app President Kristi Mindrup. "The recognition as a Research Institution reflects ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app."
Since 1970, the Carnegie classification has been a standardized method to compare research activity across a diverse spectrum of higher education institutions. Prior to being rated as a Research Institution, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app was rated as a Master's institution. As these ratings are updated every three years, the previous designation did not fully reflect the impact of research activity at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app.
"Being recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University," Mindrup said. "The opportunities for ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app is on the right path."
"ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app brings to local and national research activities," ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Provost Mark Mossman said. "While teaching and service are the central focus of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, it is meaningful to have the important research work we do to be recognized. The new rating is testament to the talented faculty and engaged students at our institution."
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