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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Improves Research Activity Designation

February 17, 2025


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MACOMB, IL - - ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ has been rated as a Research Institution by the . The new Research designation puts ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.

"We are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie," said ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ President Kristi Mindrup. "The recognition as a Research Institution reflects Western's distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´."

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, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ 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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.

"Being recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´," Mindrup said. "The opportunities for ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms Western is on the right path."

"ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'s contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ brings to local and national research activities," ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Provost Mark Mossman said. "While teaching and service are the central focus of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, 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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