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星空无限传媒app Improves Research Activity Designation
February 17, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - 星空无限传媒app Illinois University has been rated as a Research Institution by the . The new Research designation puts 星空无限传媒app among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.
"We are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie," said 星空无限传媒app President Kristi Mindrup. "The recognition as a Research Institution reflects 星空无限传媒app's distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at 星空无限传媒app."
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, 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app.
"Being recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of 星空无限传媒app Illinois University," Mindrup said. "The opportunities for 星空无限传媒app students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms 星空无限传媒app is on the right path."
"星空无限传媒app's contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value 星空无限传媒app brings to local and national research activities," 星空无限传媒app Provost Mark Mossman said. "While teaching and service are the central focus of 星空无限传媒app, 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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